NEKG - 2007 Obituaries

, 83, of North Monroe, N.H., died April 29, 2007, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill. Dick was born Jan. 2, 1924, at his lifelong home in North Monroe, the son of Maurice and Pearl (Bort) Carter. He attended schools in Monroe and then went to McIndoes Academy, graduating in 1941. It was there that he met Jean Bailey, the love of his life. After his father died, Dick kept the farm going - at just 17! In 1943, Dick enlisted in the Navy, where he was a radioman during World War II. He then went to Baltimore to marry Jean Bailey. Dick and Jean then returned to their dairy farm in North Monroe, where they raised seven children - Richard Jr., Joanna, Mary, Daniel, Cynthia, Jennie and Heidi - and made many wonderful family memories. Dick loved his family, his farm, brook fishing, his John Deere tractors, his two large vegetable gardens, playing basketball and raising his Jersey cows. Father enjoyed views from his porch and walks up the back road. Pop was always there to help others out, and he did many times! When asked how they could repay him, he would just say - you'll help someone else! Dick was predeceased by Jean, his loving wife of 52 years in February 1999. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia in 1989; his son, Richard Jr. in 1994; his son, Daniel in 2002; a brother, Curtis "Bud" Carter; and a sister Ruth Griffin. He is survived by daughters, Joanna Aldrich (and Paul) of Campton; Mary Hinds (and Roger) of Bethlehem; Jennie Gawlak (and Casey) of New Milford, Conn.; and Heidi Carter and Carl Schofield of Sugar Hill; two sisters, Norma Baker and Nellie Choate; a devoted sister-in-law, Janet Bailey of West Lebanon; 10 beloved grandchildren. "Pop" will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered as a very special father.

, 83, a lifelong Lyndon resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Pines Health and Rehab Center. Son of the late J. Gordon and Edith (Carpenter) Amadon, he was born March 3, 1924, in Lyndon Center. He was employed by Vermont Tap & Die Co. for 47 years, retiring in 1989. He was employed through the years as a bookkeeper with many of the small businesses in the area, and also prepared taxes for many community members. He married Beverly J. Scott on Nov. 18, 1943, in Lyndon Center. He was a member of Lyndonville Congregational Church for all of his adult life, serving as deacon and auditor, a member of various committees for many years, and church custodian for over 40 years. He enjoyed woodcarving, crafting and outdoor activities. Larry is survived by his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Beverly Amadon of Lyndonville; four children and their spouses, Richard and Karen Amadon of Kingman, Ind., Deborah and James Green of Bradford, N.H., Randy and Sandy Amadon of Lyndonville, Tim and Anne Amadon of Skowhegan, Maine; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers Stanley and wife Helen Amadon of Waterbury and Kenneth and wife Marion Amadon of Orleans. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 2, at 3 p.m., Lyndonville Congregational Church, with the Rev. Sidney Lambert, officiant. Interment will be in Lyndon Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's name to the Lyndonville Congregational Church, P.O. Box 193, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

died April 17, 2007, in Wheelock, Vt. She was born Linda Louise Fikes in Manila, the Philippines, on July 3, 1937, to Mildred Genevieve O'Donnell and Orange James Fikes, who at the time of his death in 1948 in Sao Paolo, was the chief financial officer of Firestone. Linda attended high school in San Francisco and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Rochester in 1959. In 1960 she married Michael Victor Sherbrook, an officer in the Navy civil engineering corps, and with her teaching salary, supported him throughout his post-graduate studies in physics at the Enrico Fermi Institute of the University of Chicago. During that time she gave birth to two children, Jami Sherbrook and Victor Michael Sherbrook, in 1964 and 1966. A third child, Daniel Wolfenden Sherbrook, followed in 1971 after her husband found work at Lyndon State College and moved the family to the Stark district of St. Johnsbury. Linda taught primary school for years in San Francisco, Melrose, Mass., and inner-city Chicago. She held teacher certification in four states. Though she did not teach in Vermont, she worked for a time in the children's section of the Cobleigh Library in Lyndonville and more recently at Lyndon Town School as a para-educator. A great believer in public education, she was a stickler for accuracy and brooked no nonsense. She was a grammarian, a word-lover and an unstoppable reader. She found pleasure in detective novels, piano jazz and folk music. She was proud of her Irish-American heritage, and loved to celebrate holidays great and small. Most of all, she loved her husband, her children, and her two grandchildren, Evan Michael Sherbrook and Alex Victoria Sherbrook. Linda was a lady and a person of profound integrity. She devoted her life to others and did not speak of her own pain, which was considerable, particularly as she struggled with metastatic cancer over the last months of her life. Her smile, her laugh, and her grit endured throughout. At the end she was home in Wheelock with her family and her dog Annabelle at her feet. On Monday the 16th of April, a spring nor'easter shook the house for hours, ringing Linda's wind chimes through the night; when the the storm finally blew itself out toward dawn on Tuesday, the chimes were silent and she was gone. Ciao, Linda.

, 81, of Estates Lane in Zephyrhills, Fla., and formerly of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at Hernando Pasco Hospice in Dade City, Fla., after a short illness. Born in Brockton, Mass., June 20, 1925, she moved to St. Johnsbury when she married Henry R. Benoit in 1947 and was a stay-at-home mom until working at the Hoods Laboratory in the early 1960s. But she spent most of her working career, from 1967 until her retirement in 1987 at the Sears Roebuck catalog department. She became a "snow bird" when she met and married Stanley J. Ducharme, of Brattleboro, until his death in 1995. She then moved to Zephyrhills full time, where she enjoyed her time hosting frequent guests at home, participating in the social activities at Timber Lake Estates and St. Joseph's Catholic Church and using her season pass to Busch Gardens. She always enjoyed life most in the company of family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Benoit of Winter Park, Fla., and Michaela Davico and fiancee David Wright of Brooklyn, N.Y.; son John Benoit and wife Pam and their children Stephen and Peter of Montpelier; daughter-in-law Lucille McTigue and her husband Tim, his son Kevin of South Barre and her sons Todd Benoit, his wife Cris and their children Brooke and Cole of Barre, and Scott Benoit and his fiancee Suzanne Galfetti of Barre; her brother Walter P. Oldhan of Fort Pierce, Fla.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by three sisters, a brother, her son Stephen in 1984 and her husband Henry in 1988. Arrangements by Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre. Viewing hours are Thursday, May 3, 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Monica's Catholic Church on Friday at 10 a.m., followed by burial at Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution in Priscilla's name to Florida Hospice, East Pasco Care Center, 37439 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525, or your local hospice, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.

, of 668 Pleasant St. in St. Johnsbury, passed away at home unexpectedly in his sleep Tuesday morning, May 1, 2007. He was 42. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 23, 1964, the son of John R. Porter, Sr. and Shirley (Holloway) Porter. He was one of three children and attended school at the Living Arts Center program on Cherry Street; there he was very proud to have received his diploma. Johnny worked at Price Chopper for twelve years. He enjoyed Special Olympics activities, especially bowling; he enjoyed going to dances, spending time with his peers, Johnny Cash music, and going out to eat. He liked making Monica ride in the back! He was involved in St. J. Global campus and the Vermont Choices self-advocacy group through NEK Human Services. Johnny touched many people with his smile. He is survived by his parents: John and Shirley Porter of St. Johnsbury; two sisters: Valerie Morse of St. Johnsbury, Gail Porter and Joe Rudolph of St. Johnsbury; brother-in-law Steve Harran of St. Johnsbury; two nephews and one niece: Kevin, Mark, and Melissa Harran; several aunts and uncles and lots of cousins. He was especially close to his case worker, Monica St. Marie, and all her extended family. He was recently predeceased by a very close aunt Mildred Wood. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Mr. John Sleeper will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Thursday 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions, marked for "Day Services," could be directed to NEK Human Services, P.O. Box 316, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

died May 1, 2007, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rochester, Vt., March 29, 1919, the son of James and Cecelia (Wynne) Cannon. Mr. Cannon was a graduate of St. Gabriels School in St. Johnsbury in 1932, St. Johns Prep School in Danvers, Mass., in 1936, and the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in 1940. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Cannon moved his family to Rutland, Vt., from St. Johnsbury, Vt., in 1966. He was a member of Christ the King Church, Elks Club, Proctor-Pittsford Country Club and Pico Ski Club. Mr. Cannon was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Hartford, Conn., Fairbanks Morse Scales in St. Johnsbury and General Electric Co. in Rutland. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Cannon of Putney, Vt.; a son, James Cannon III of Essex, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Christina, Alaina and Nathaniel of Panton, Vt.; a nephew, George Davis and his wife Cate of Hubbardton, Vt.; a niece, Jane Bates and her husband David of Peacedale, R.I.; and close family friends Tracey Adams and Wenda Bird. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (Mercier) Cannon, who died in 2003, and by his dear friend, Freda Burke, who died in 2007. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church. Burial will be at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Friends may call at Clifford Funeral Home on Thursday, from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine Fund, c/o Meadows at East Mountain, 157 Heritage Hill, Rutland, VT 05701.

, 69, of Cormier Road, Danville, Vt., formerly of Lincoln, N.H., died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Mr. LaRue was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on May 24, 1937, the son of the late Henry and Anna (Johnson) LaRue. He was raised in Lincoln and attended Lincoln Schools. He owned and operated several different businesses in the area. He was a member of the North Danville Baptist Church. Mr. LaRue was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor activities. He was a classic Ford enthusiast. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald LaRue. Family members include a daughter, Pamila Brown of West Chesterfield; four sons, David LaRue of Warren, Darrell LaRue, Dan LaRue and Ryan LaRue, all of Lincoln; two sisters, Barbara Rheault of Alta Vista, Va., and Marilyn Santy of North Woodstock; a brother, Raymond LaRue of Machias, Maine; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his companion, Chyanne his dog. Calling hours will be on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Edmund Fournier Funeral Home, 144 Main St., North Woodstock. A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at Danville Green Cemetery, Danville, Vt. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 73, of Grange Road, Lancaster died at her home Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Mrs. Carr was born in Lemington, Vt., on June 24, 1933, the daughter of Carrol and Viola (Norton) Reed. She was raised in West Stewartstown, moving to Lancaster in the early 1960s, where she met and married her husband Allan J. Carr. For a time she worked as a waitress at the Lancaster Diner. She was also employed at the I.G.A in Northumberland, and later Butson's Supermarket, Lancaster, where she retired as store manager in 2002. Dottie was a Red Sox and NASCAR fan; she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lancaster. Family members include her husband of 42 years Allan of Lancaster; three daughters, Kathi Clarke of Littleton, Lolly Beikirch of Rochester, N.Y., and Charnee Buckley of Lancaster; a son, Shayne Carr of Lancaster; three stepchildren, Debbie York of Meredith, N.H., Karen Paquette of Groveton, and Ricky Carr of Chichester, N.H.; two brothers, Dean Reed and Everett Reed, both of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; three sisters Phyllis Dowse of Manchester, Millie Bean of New Hampshire, and Christine Berry of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Daniel D. Wheeler on Oct. 23, 2006; and a sister, Irene Banfill. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 4, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, Lancaster. The Rev. David Rose, pastor, will co-officiate with her son-in-law, the Rev. Gary Beikirch of Rochester, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Weeks Home Health or Hospice of Weeks, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584; or American Cancer Society, NH Division, Inc., Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101 Unit 501, Bedford, NH 03102-6800.

, 88, of Lyndonville, died peacefully May 3, 2007, at the Bel-Aire Center in Newport surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born May 14, 1918, in Island Pond to Miles F. Coe and Yvonne Paradis Coe. Evelyn was 2 years old when her mother passed away. She was raised by her father and stepmother Vivian Coe in Island Pond and also attended school there. She married Lawrence Kilpatrick in Island Pond in 1938. To this union were born two children, Miles R. (Mike) Kilpatrick and Gloria (Sue) Kilpatrick Hancock. Lawrence predeceased her in 1942. She married Howard Bishop in 1949 in Lyndonville. To this union were born two sons: Allan H. Bishop and Timothy D. Bishop. Howard predeceased her in 1997. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She always loved vegetable and flower gardening. She was an outstanding scrabble player to the very end. She was an excellent cook and loved to have large family dinners for special occasions. She is survived by her children: Miles Kilpatrick and his wife Patricia of Newport, Gloria (Sue) Hancock and her husband Rodney of Coventry, Allan Bishop and his wife Janet of Newport, and Timothy Bishop and his wife Marilyn of Lyndonville; and by the following grandchildren: Kimberly Dionne and her husband Jim, Graydon Kilpatrick and his wife Jessica, Randy Hancock and his wife Shari, Mary Bishop and her friend Michael Danoski, Gregory Bishop, Matthew Bishop and his wife Annie, Abel and Brittany Bishop; and by the following great-grandchildren: Judah, Micah, Sara, and Mason. She is also survived by her stepsister Wanita McRae and her husband Donald and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two sisters: Pauline Coe LeMay and Madeline Coe Pratt. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport with the Rev. Rick Menard officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until the hour of the funeral on Monday. (Parking and easy ramped entrance in rear of funeral home.) Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to: the Alzheimers Association of Vt & NH, 172 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641-4124; or to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 90, Woodsville, N.H., died May 3, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H., following a brief illness. He was born in Woodsville on June 20, 1916, to Paul and Etta (Dalton) Laturnau. He graduated from Wells River High School and served in the US Army during World War II in the 172nd Infantry, 43rd Division. He worked for the Adams Paper Company in Wells River, retiring in 1982. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Herman married the former Cecelia A. "Cece" Faufaw on June 6, 1949, and she predeceased him on Dec. 4, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Herman P. Laturnau and his wife Mary of Londonderry, N.H.; and Joseph P. Laturnau of Honolulu, Hawaii; two granddaughters, Alison and Lindsey Laturnau; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, N.H., on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at 9 a.m. with Father Daniel J. Sinibaldi officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bath, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH 03785, or to the charity of one's choice.

, age 76, a St. Johnsbury resident, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 30, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from injuries sustained in a fall. She was born May 24, 1930, in Mechanic Falls, Maine, to Clarence and Gladys (Jordan) Meserve. Joan graduated from Edward Little High School in 1949 and the University of New Hampshire 1953. In 1954 she became certified as a medical technologist by the American Medical Society's Board of Clinical Pathologists. She worked many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Ducham, and remained active in this field until 1973. In 1995 she retired from the staff of St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where she worked as a monitor. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church and has left a wide variety of friends who will miss her greatly. She leaves behind a devoted Christian brother and sister, Richard and Nancy Bohlen of Danville, Vt.; and a sister in Christ, Katherine Boone of St. Johnsbury, Vt. Joan is survived by a brother, Philmore Meserve of Mechanic Falls, Maine; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Malcolm Meserve, and her sister, Phyllis Strout. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls, Maine, at a later date. If so desired, please remember Joan in honoring her life by gifts to: Union Baptist Church, 932 U.S. Rte 5, Waterford, VT 05819-9607.

of Victory, Vt., died of cancer Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the age of 62. She was born in Bristol, Conn., on Nov. 29, 1944, and was the daughter of Ben and Delia (Theriault) Madore. Margaret was the youngest child of a family of 14 children. Margaret and William had lived at 80 Claremont St. in Bristol, Conn., where they raised their family. Until their retirement in 1999, she and beloved husband William came up to Vermont in 1999 and continued to spend their winters in Haines City, Fla. She was very involved with the American Legion Auxiliary in Winter Haven. She is survived by her husband, William, (P.O. Box 615, North Concord, VT 05858; three children and eight grandchildren: Deborah Musser, her husband, James, and three children, Nicholas and Stephanie Roos and Michael Musser of Bristol, Conn., Edward Frechette, wife Robin, and their three children, Megan, Nicole and William Ian of Terryville, Conn., and Donna Krueger and her two children, Dillon and Alisha of Langley Air Force Base, Va.; seven brothers and sisters, Edith Gibson, Viola Fowler, George Madore, Emily Stancofski, Betty Eakman, Norman Madore, and William Madore; nieces and nephews, including Pat Marin who Margaret thought of as another daughter; her mother-in-law, Hope Frechette of South Kirby. She was predeceased by six brothers and sisters, Mildred Labbe, Maxime Madore, Milford Madore, O'Dell Madore, Adrian Madore and Harold Madore. There will be no services or visiting hours. Memorial contributions, made out to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, could be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, attention Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

passed away Monday morning, May 7, 2007, at the age of 75. He will be sadly missed. However, with his passing comes great peace. His children were with him all of the days prior to his passing. He was born in Lyndon Center on Feb. 29, 1932, and was the son of Clarence and Verna (McDowell) Norcross. His wife, Marilyn (Farmer) Norcross, died May 2, 2001. Bob retired as Lt. Colonel in the Army Reserve and was in the military from 1950 until his retirement in 1983. Over the years, Bob and his family traveled throughout the United States to several military bases. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 58 and VFW Post 793 and spearheaded the military honors of many area veterans over the years. He and Marilyn loved to go camping, whether they were tenting or, in later years, at their camp in Ferdinand. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling in this area. They owned and operated Norcross Office Equipment in St. Johnsbury for over 40 years. Bob was instrumental with many others in the beginnings of ambulance service prior to the formation of CALEX. He also helped organize senior citizens' fall foliage tours for 24 years and many snowmobiling events, the most memorable being the Northeast Kingdom Ride-Ins of the early 70s. Bob was active in many community organizations, including the St. Johnsbury School Board, Lions Club International, Moose Club, and camping clubs. Mostly, though, Bob loved his family. He is survived by four children; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; Carol Reynolds, husband John of Stannard and their children, Travis, Jenna, and Lindsey; Linda Lomasney, husband Marty of Bloomfield and their children Benjamin and Matthew and Ben's son Killian; Kathy Norcross and Brian Martel of East Burke; Richard Norcross, wife Bobbie Jo of South Wheelock and their children Jeremiah, Marilee, Ethan, Christopher, and Nicholas; his brother, Bruce Norcross of Wheelock; his sisters, Ethel Crane of Hillsboro, N.H., Beverly Moffat of St. Johnsbury, Constance Goodwin of Boulder City, Nev.; and nieces and nephews. A brief graveside service with military honors will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Woodmont Cemetery located north of East Burke village on Route 114. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to either Riverside Life Enrichment Center, 2104 East Burke Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or to The Pines (marked 'Resident Activity Fund'), 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

: 88, of Concord, died Sunday morning, May 6, 2007, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born Nov. 7, 1918, in Milan, N.H., daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys (Twitchell) Dale. Following high school, Betty graduated from the Brightlook Hospital School of Nursing and worked at local hospitals in Vermont and New Hampshire. On May 4, 1943, she married Paul Stetson. They resided in South Kirby where they operated a dairy farm until they moved to Concord in 1964. On Oct. 9, 2002, her husband, Paul, predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her sister, Frances Hamlin. Survivors include her son, Douglas Stetson and wife Patsy of Lyndonville (3227 Red Village Road 05851); her daughter, Judy Stetson Masure and husband James of Sutton (P.O. Box 25A, 05867); two grandchildren, Dawn Marie Doty and husband Paul of Oklahoma, and Douglas Stetson Jr. and his wife Kristi of Lyndonville; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Stetson and Gage Doty; two sisters in-law, Doris Stetson of St. Johnsbury, and Pam Stetson of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours or services, following Betty's wishes. Memorial donations made in her memory may be directed to either, Calex Ambulance, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to Caledonia Home Health Inc., P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 78, of Lancaster Road, Groveton, died peacefully May 6, 2007, at Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Mass., with his family by his side, after a lengthy illness. Born in Northumberland, N.H., on August 9, 1928, a son of Edwin W. and Ethel L. (Tompkins) Hersom, he was a lifelong resident. Lyle graduated from Groveton High School in 1948 and married Ruth McFarland in 1949. He sold school supplies for Mainco Supply Company, before becoming a New Hampshire state legislator. Cakie was on the Governor's Council and was a New Hampshire State Liquor Commissioner for 13 years. He was a Lancaster Fair Director for 47 years and was known as the "Voice of Lancaster Fair." Lyle was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict as a cook. He was a member of the Mason Gilky Lodge F & AM 101 and a 37-year member of the Groveton American Legion, Fredonwarell Post 17. Cakie is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth (McFarland) Hersom of Groveton; two sisters, Maggie Gilbert of Groveton and Sylvia Martin of Lancaster; one aunt, Cora Brown of Portland, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home, 100 State St., Groveton. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the retired Rev. Brendan Whittaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Lyle's name to either the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 or the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Parkinson's Research Department, 116 Huntington Ave. 5th Floor. Boston, MA 02116.

, 63, formerly of St. Johnsbury, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Sharpsburg, Ga., on May 5, 2007. Born in Newport, Vt., Dave was the son of Valmore and Doris (Page) Lavigne. He spent his first years in Newport before moving to St. Johnsbury as an elementary school boy. Dave was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and was selected as a member of the 1962 Vermont Shrine Football Team. Following high school graduation, he attended the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., after which he served honorably in the Vermont Air National Guard. He married his high school sweetheart and lifelong love, Betty (Kimball) Lavigne of Lower Waterford, Vt., to whom he was married for 41 years. He was employed by St. Johnsbury Trucking Company for 29 years, beginning as a second-shift computer programmer and eventually, through a series of promotions, worked his way up to director of data center operations. After St. Johnsbury Trucking ceased operations, he accepted a position as director of client services for Transettlements Network Services in Atlanta. As a long-time resident of St. Johnsbury, Dave served his community as trustee of the local chamber of commerce, district annual fund-raising appeal chairman for Boy Scout Troop 7, treasurer of St. Johnsbury Baseball and head coach of the Giants Little League baseball team. Never one to embrace formal titles, Dave will be best remembered for his playful wink, good-natured ribbing, hearty laugh and gift for making those around him feel special and important. He was a devoted, loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son Michael and daughter-in-law Elyse Lavigne of Asbury, N.J.; daughter Janet and son-in-law Chris Lussier of Essex, Vt.; brothers Brian and his wife Jane Lavigne of Burlington, Vt., and Douglas and his wife Dianne Lavigne of St. Johnsbury; sister Mary and her husband Kerry Sleeper of Jericho, Vt.; four grandchildren, Cailyn, Colin, Aidan and Zackery; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Lower Waterford, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, with a reception to follow at the Hilltopper Caf? on Main Street in St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Angels' House, P.O. Box 657, Newnan, GA 30264.

, 54, of White River Junction, died suddenly and peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 29, 2007, following recent hospitalizations. Scott (as his family called him) was born Aug. 26, 1952, in San Diego, Calif. He was the only son of retired and deceased Col. Bertram J. Ellis and former Army nurse and deceased Nell Dunlop Ellis. Scott leaves behind his only sister, Carroll Ellis Ruhlman and her husband, Donald, of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; his much-loved nieces, Jen Ruhlman Shepard and her husband, Jeremy of Kittery, Maine, and Leisha Ruhlman Daly and her husband, Sean, of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; his aunt, Patricia Kendall, who was his father's sister; his cousin, Mark Kendall of Palos Verdes, Calif; his cousin, Jan Kendall of Lodi, Calif.; his former wife and good friend, Francene Ellis; his stepson Lance Lodgdon, who is currently serving in the Navy. Scott also leaves behind his faithful friend and six-year companion Tiger the cat, who will always miss Scott but is currently beginning a new life with his new loving family. Scott graduated from Crawford High School in San Diego, Calif. He moved to St. Johnsbury in 1976 to be nearer his sister. In 1985, Scott took up residence in White River Junction and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service there where he worked until 2001 when he retired on a disability. Scott enjoyed bowling, car trips, collecting rare bills and coins and many fun times with his friends and co-workers at the post office. Scott was most proud of his sister and his two nieces, Jen and Leisha. He followed their lives with great pleasure and was delighted to be able to attend both of his nieces' weddings. Scott tackled and accomplished three difficult life goals that he was most proud of. He was alcohol-free for the last 13 years, cigarette-free for 23 weeks and was about to begin driving again following a right-leg amputation a year ago. He recently was awarded a driving certificate through the Adaptive Drive Associates, had his car left-foot adapted and was about to be independent again through driving. Scott's family wishes to acknowledge and thank his good friends Tom Houghton, Jan Timmons and Timmy Morris. They were constant and loyal friends, and without their assistance, Scott would never have been able to work toward his goal of health and independence. Scott was a quiet, gentle, kind and generous man, and though he rarely expressed it in words, he treasured his family, his good friends, kind neighbors and former co-workers at the post office. Scott's expressed wishes were cremation, and arrangements were made through Knight Funeral Home. Scott's ashes will be placed under a memorial tree at the home of his sister in a private ceremony with good friends and family present. Scott understood the importance of independence through driving, and a fund has been set up in his name to assist others to become independent through the Adaptive Driving Associates Program. Contributions can be made tot he John Scott Ellis Memorial Fund, c/o Mascoma Bank, P.O. Box 1274, White River Junction, VT 05001.

, 70, of 18 Wolcott St., Lancaster, N.H., died suddenly at her home, Monday night, May 7, 2007, of complications from a vascular illness. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Lancaster, N.H. on Dec. 12, 1936, the daughter of Dannie and Evelyn J. (Stillings) Flynn. She was a lifelong resident of Lancaster where she attended schools and graduated from Lancaster Academy in 1954. For a short time, she worked in Brattleboro, Vt., and returned home to work at the Mountain View in Whitefield. She was also employed for a time at the Lancaster Diner. While raising her children, she had various jobs housekeeping and was co-custodian of the Lancaster Congregational Church with her husband for 41 years. Gloria was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 3041, Lancaster. She loved helping at her son's greenhouse business, being with her children and grandchildren, gardening, fishing, crossword puzzles, cooking and cleaning. She was always there if you needed something and will be missed by all who knew her. Surviving family members include a son, Frederick Sullivan and his wife, Patti of Lancaster; a daughter, Pamela J. (Sullivan) Frizzell and her husband, Robert of Groveton; grandchildren, Allison Marie Sullivan of Lancaster, Paul Robert Frizzell of Groveton, Abbey M. and Amanda L. Frizzell of Groveton, Randy and Nicholas Blodgett of Lancaster, Lynne and Dawn Gellar, and Sherri Stevens and their families; also one little great-granddaughter, Kamryn Jaycee Ledger; one brother, Arnold (Jim) Flynn and wife Beatrice of Lancaster; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Frances and John Pepau of Percy, N.H.; a sister-in-law, Maureen Sullivan of Norwich, Vt.; Allison's mother, Diane E. Blodgett of Lancaster; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and friends far and near. Gloria's dear husband, Paul W. Sullivan, died on March 29, 2007. A son, Edward Paul Sullivan, and her parents also died previously. Visiting hours will Thursday evening, May 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of Weeks Medical Center, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584

, 65, of Fish Pond Road, Newbury, Vt., died May 8, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H., after an extended illness. He was born in Groton, Vt., Aug. 16, 1941, the son of Leslie and Ethel (James) Wheeler. Donald married Joann Winchester on June 24, 1961. He was a self-employed dairy farmer until his retirement 10 years ago. He enjoyed traveling the area to go to yard sales and auctions. He also enjoyed car racing at Bear Ridge in Bradford, Vt., and at Thunder Road in Barre, Vt. Donald enjoyed square dancing and loved the animals on his farm. He also loved gathering maple sap and selling it to local producers. His family and grandchildren brought him great enjoyment. He was predeceased by an infant son, Lawrence. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Joann Wheeler of Newbury, Vt.; three sons, James Wheeler and wife Christina of Wells River, Vt., Gerald Wheeler and wife Marlene of Key Stone Heights, Fla., and Patrick Wheeler and wife Shawna of Bradford, Vt.; a sister, Barbara Meyette of Monroe, N.H.; a brother, Douglas Wheeler of North Ft. Myers, Fla.; six grandchildren; and four nieces, three nephews and several cousins. Calling hours will be on Sunday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be on Monday, May 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Bartlett from the Bradford Congregational Church, Bradford, Vt., officiating. Burial will follow in the Boltonville Cemetery, Newbury, Vt. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

, 53, of East Hardwick, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville. He was born Nov. 30, 1953, in Enfield, N.H., the son of the late Stewart and Ila (Thompson) Silver. He attended Hardwick public schools and graduated from Hazen Union in the class of 1972. On Aug. 13, 1976, he entered the U.S. Army. He served his country in Korea, Kentucky, North Carolina and Rhode Island. He was honorably discharged July 22, 1982. In Sept. 1990, he married Ruth Marie (Gates) Ferland in Hardwick. In his earlier years, he was employed by the town of Hardwick on their road crew. He worked for the Gary Sweeper Service in Morrisville, and for more than 15 years, he was employed by Dennis Demers Trucking in East Hardwick. For the last five years, he owned and operated G.S. Trucking in East Hardwick, transporting logs and wood products. He was a member of the American Legion Post 7 of Hardwick. He will be remembered as a kind, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was always willing to help everyone. Other enjoyments include tinkering. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Ruth, of East Hardwick; four daughters, Michelle Silver-Hall and her husband, Ronald of Greensboro Bend, Danielle Silver of Hardwick, Maranda Mead and her husband, Joseph of Belchertown, Mass., and Amber Thompson of Hardwick; six step-children, Lori Demers and her husband, Dennis, Louis Ferland, all of East Hardwick, Donna Larocque and her husband, Chris, and Steven Ferland and his wife, Lisa, all of Hardwick, Catherine Richard and her husband, Lawrence, of Walden, and Clifford Ferland and his wife, Dawn of Brownington; two sisters, Jacqueline Davison and her husband, Kelly, of Hardwick, and Patricia Page of New Hampshire; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Louis and Sylvia Gates of East Hardwick, Catherine Donaghy and Rita and Steve Pasquariello all of Winterhaven, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and two more on the way; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 14, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Paster Moses Yoder of the Hardwick Bible Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, age 87, a lifelong Lyndonville resident, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Edwin A. and Verna E. (Bowen) Lawson, Eva was born Nov. 8, 1919, in Coventry. Eva graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1938. She then married Herman A. "Jake" Howland on Jan. 27, 1939. Eva loved to sing in high school, the dance hall, the Baptist church choir and the platform at the Caledonia County Fair. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life. Eva is survived by her five children and their spouses, Robert A. and Mary Howland, Ronald A. Howland and his companion Denise Doyon, and Donald E. Howland, all of Lyndonville, Linda F. Stimpson of Wheelock, and Sharon and Jerry Dean of Ocala, Fla.; a brother and his wife, Robert E. and Calista Lawson of Inverness, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; an infant daughter, Marlene; husband; son-in-law, Harris W. "Stimp" Stimpson; a brother and sister in law, Edwin and Beverly Lawson; and a sister, Frances LaClair. A memorial service will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church Monday, May 14, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Barbara A. Dwyer, officiant. Interment will follow in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. At Eva's request, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice Division at P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 66, of The Darling Inn in Lyndonville passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center where he spent a relatively short stay. He was born in Danville on June 6, 1940, the son of Ernest and Antoinette (Berube) Roy. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1958 and served in the Army. Everett was an auto mechanic and worked with his brother-in-law Bud Allen at his garage in St. Johnsbury Center. He is survived by his four children: Everett Roy Jr. of Shelby, N.C., Glenda Henderson and Sharon Stillwell, both of Lincolnton, N.C., and Cameron Roy of St. Johnsbury; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Gloria Allen of St. Johnsbury Center and Leone Rumbarger of Sarasota, Fla. His mother, Toni Roy Meserve, passed away just this past March 8, also at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. Graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. His mother's graveside committal will follow at 2 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Senior Meals Site at the Darling Inn in Lyndonville.

, 85, of Island Pond died peacefully on May 9, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Oct. 9, 1921, in Groveton, N.H., the son of Walter James and Myra (Connely) Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick served his country during World War II, assigned to the 100th U.S. Army Ranger Division, where he was wounded in action. On Jan. 25, 1947, he married the former Marjorie Mooney, who predeceased him on July 20, 1998. Jim was a handyman and logged in the Island Pond area for many years. He was also employed at the International Paper Mill in Corinth, N.Y. He was a member of the American Legion Post #80, VFW Post 798, and the Brighton Baptist Church. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, playing spoons, imitating Popeye, poetry and writing, but most of all he loved his family - Cindy, John, Thelma, and James Rooney. He is survived by his great-niece, Cindy Rooney and her husband John of Island Pond; a sister, Edith Carleton of Corinth, N.Y.; very special nieces, Betty Counter and Joy Duford; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Katherine Fisk, Mimi Schrooder, Edna Lucia, Katherine Harris, Ethel Fayette, and Nellie Rexford. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Brighton Baptist Church, Paradis Mountain Road, Island Pond with Pastor Roland Barney officiating. Friends may call at the church from noon until the hour of the funeral service on Tuesday. Interment will follow at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Brighton Baptist Church, c/o Lyle Starr, 16 High Meadows, East Burke, VT 05832.

, 61, passed away at home Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Aug. 26, 1945, one of 14 children born to Helen (Davis) and Milo Persons Sr. His oldest brother, Milo Jr., died before him as well as six sisters: Priscilla Paquin, Clara Young, Edith Choate, Margaret Knott, Marion Gillander, and an infant sister Edith. A Vietnam veteran, he was a member of the VFW #793 and the American Legion Post #58. Truman graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1965 and was a longtime area auto mechanic. Most recently Truman worked on cars at his brother Dewey's garage. He had previously worked at Vinton Motors and stayed there through both the Kelton and McCormick ownerships. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters: Delano Persons of St. Johnsbury, Dewey Persons of St. Johnsbury, Wilbur Persons of Waterbury, Lucy Elliott of Connecticut, Mary Wentzell of Nashua, N.H., and Beverly Richardson of Burlington; cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions could be directed to "DAV Transportation Department" for support of the DAV transport van. Such contributions could be sent to VA Medical Center, att: Bob Nicodemus, 215 North Main St., White River Jct., VT 05009.

, 78, of Wells River passed away Friday morning, Feb. 9, 2007, at the Brookside Nursing Home in Hartford where he had resided for the past three years. He was born in Newbury Dec. 2, 1928, the son of Ernest M. and Hazel (Webber) Longmoore. His father died when he was very young; David was raised by his mother and stepfather, Lionel Ledger. A self-employed heavy equipment operator and contractor, David also owned Longmoore Sand and Gravel in Wells River for 45 years. He had formerly worked for the Town of Ryegate, Caledonia Sand and Gravel, drove milk truck for Whiting Creamery, and had worked on the family farm. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post #20 in Woodsville. He loved to hunt and fish, and throughout his life took a keen interest in rocks and quarries throughout the area. He is survived by Priscilla, his wife of 54 years; daughter Pamela Florentine and her husband Gerry of East Ryegate; four sons: David Longmoore and his wife Kim of Newbury, Steven Longmoore and his wife Denise of Bradford, Norman Longmoore and his wife Marie of East Ryegate, and Robert Longmoore and his wife Donna of East Ryegate; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother: Donald Longmoore and his wife Dorothy of Newbury; two sisters: Evelyn Sheppard of South Carolina, and Patricia Perry and her husband Duane of Newbury; many nieces and nephews. His brother Robert predeceased him at a very young age; he was also predeceased by a sister Dorothy, brothers-in-law Robert Sheppard and Ashley Bean; and the family dog, Tiffany. Graveside services have been scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at the Passumpsic Cemetery with Father Daniel Sinibaldi officiating. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions could be directed to either: VA Hospital, att: Voluntary Services, 215 North Main St., White River Jct., VT 05009; or to Brookside Nursing Home, 1200 Christian St., White River Jct., VT 05001-9267.

of Kirby passed away Wednesday evening, May 9, 2007, at the age of 51. His family reflects what a loving, gentle and understanding man he was. His caring and intelligence were always demonstrated by his patience and guidance towards his children, Bonnie, and Bonnie's grandchildren. He enjoyed every moment he spent with his grandchildren Xander and Shea. Rocky was a master plumber by trade. One of his favorite pastimes was riding motorcycles and rebuilding Triumphs. He was an extreme outdoorsman who loved being alone in nature; his love of animals was immense. His style of dress was all his own. He is survived by his soul mate, Bonnie Bassett of Kirby and her extended family; his mother, Maria Card of Apache Junction, Ariz.; three children, Colleen Ann Campanelli of St. Johnsbury, John P. Campanelli of St. Johnsbury, and Justine M. Campanelli of San Rafael, Calif.; two grandsons, Xander and Shea; one brother, Michael Campanelli of Delaware; three sisters, Gina Camp of Virginia, Lori Campanelli of Delaware and Arizona, and Rose Card; and their families. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be no formal services. Memorial contributions could be made in Rocky's name to Vermont Fish and Wildlife, attention Sher Yacono, 103 South Main St., Bldg. 10 South, Waterbury, VT 05671-0501.

, 45, of Island Pond died suddenly on Monday, May 7, 2007, in Newport. He was born on June 22, 1961, in Newport, a son of Muriel (Maw) and the late Nicholas O'Gorman. He graduated from North Country High School, Class of 1979. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he served from 1979 to 1981. He later received an associate's degree in human services at Community College of Vermont. He was employed by the Vermont Department of Corrections for eight years at the Northeast Correctional Facility in Newport, where he was a correctional officer. He was a former member with the Brighton Fire Department and EMT Services, Newark Fire Department, Boy Scout leader, and lifeguard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and golfing. He is survived by his sons, Michael O'Gorman of Massachusetts and Quincy Hackett of Island Pond; by his mother, Muriel O'Gorman; his sister, Catherine Kinney and her husband Alson of Island Pond; and a brother, James O'Gorman and his wife Christine of Rutland; a nephew, Austin O'Gorman; and a niece, Kalli Kinney of Island Pond; an aunt, Bertha O'Gorman of Island Pond; and an uncle, William H. Wells of Florida; and by his companion, Becky Hackett of Island Pond. He was predeceased by his father, Nicholas O'Gorman, and a niece, Taini Mae Kinney. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad St., Island Pond, where honors from the Department of Corrections will be conducted. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Christ Episcopal Church in Island Pond with the Rev. Kenneth Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mark's memory may be made to the Brighton Fire Department, Island Pond, VT 05846, or the family would appreciate food donations to the American Legion in Island Pond for the reception following the interment.

of Monroe, N.H., died on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H., where he had been a resident for five years. He was 98 years old. The son of George Leon and May Sophronia (Gates) Tyler, he was born in West Newbury, Vt., on March 1, 1909. George was the oldest of three siblings, and outlived both his sisters, Eleanor and Jean. He graduated from Newbury High School, and earned a bachelor's degree in geology at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, and a master's in secondary administration at the University of Vermont. George Tyler had intended to spend his professional life as a geologist, but due to a revolution in Columbia (where he had a job after college) he changed to secondary education. In 1931, he accepted the job of principal at McIndoes Academy in McIndoe Falls, Vt., thereby becoming the youngest high school principal in the state at that time. After five years, at McIndoes he served as principal at Bakersfield's Bellows Academy, and in 1942 he became principal at Enosburg Falls High School, a position that he held for 15 years. In 1957, he moved his family back across the state to a former dairy farm in Monroe, N.H., again becoming principal of McIndoes Academy, where he remained until the Academy closed in 1969. When George left EFHS, the alumni presented him with a citation naming him as "Educator, Scholar, Gentleman," a fine summary of his highly successful work there. George influenced hundreds of students to learn to live wisely and courteously. He encouraged academic achievement in every individual. He was famous for not permitting certain cheers at basketball games that ridiculed the opposing team. One former student says that to this day when he sees a scrap of paper on the ground he picks it up, as George did. Himself a woodsman, he originated the hunter safety course that enabled students to maintain their course work and learn safe hunting practices for deer season. He was an active member and a chair of the Vermont Headmaster's Association. George's civic commitment was as strong as his belief in the potential of young people. In Enosburg, he was a member of the mens' club, taking part in musical shows and fund-raisers (remember donkey basketball?), and at the Methodist Church he was a trustee and head usher for many years. In Monroe, he was a school board member, a town representative to Woodsville's Cottage Hospital, a church official, and for 11 years he served as town moderator at town meetings. During his last 12 years as a principal at McIndoes Academy, he also began his second career, Christmas tree farming (the first in the area), and after the Academy closed, he devoted himself to it full time for almost 20 more years. He was a member of the VT-NH Christmas Tree Growers Association, and one year supplied the official Christmas tree to the New Hampshire State House in Concord. He particularly enjoyed talking with fairgoers while manning the association's booth at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass. George and his wife, Esther, raised a family of five children, four of whom earned graduate degrees and became professionals in a variety of fields. The fifth child, John, died while serving as a musician in the U.S. Navy. Music was an important part of the family's life. Esther had been trained as a concert pianist, and all five children attended New England Music Camp in Maine for a number of years. Just after college, George had traveled to the Scandinavian countries and Russia, an experience that greatly impressed him and to which he referred often. After retiring from the Christmas tree business (and before Esther's death in 1999), he and Esther found time to travel, visiting the British Isles, the Holy Land, Egypt, Switzerland, and Austria where they attended the Oberammergau Passion Play. George's last years at the nursing home were quiet and confined to a wheelchair, but he retained the serenity and courtesy and pleasure in talking with people that had distinguished his life. He is survived by four children, Dr. Joan Mead, a retired college professor now living in Monroe, Gail Arnold, a staff member at the University of Michigan, Geoffrey Tyler, an engineer with Michelin Tire Company in South Carolina, and Damaris Tyler, a music teacher in the Thetford, Vt., area; also, son-in-law Dr. John Mead; daughter-in-law Anna Tyler; three grandchildren, Christopher Arnold, Dr. Ludmila Tyler, and Yaroslava Caldie; and as of last month, great-granddaughter Clara Caldie. There will be no visiting hours. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m., at the Monroe Community Church in the village. Burial will be in the family plot in the Plains Road Cemetery, Monroe, N.H.

of Passumpsic passed away peacefully Friday, May 11, 2007, at The Pines in Lyndon with his entire family lovingly by his side. He was 80. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Christmas Day, 1926, one of five children born to Robert and Virginia (Montgomery) Meigs. He was raised by his sister Gertrude. A World War II veteran, Richard served in the U.S. Navy 1944-1946 as a machinist mate and spent time in Guam. On Aug. 3, 1946, he married Florence Buxton. They had four children. Dick began his career in the dairy business with Cabot Creamery followed by 43 years with Kilfasset Farms Dairy/Billings Dairy/Idlenot Dairy. He retired reluctantly in 1989. He actually began his working career at the age of 12 with Chesney's coal truck. Richard was a lifetime member of both VFW Post 793 and American Legion Post 58 and was a faithful supporter of veterans and patriotic affairs. He left St. Johnsbury Trade School at the age of 17 to join the Navy, not having been forthright about his age. St. Johnsbury Academy awarded him his honorary diploma in 2005. The word retirement was not in Dick's vocabulary. He spent the last 18 years as a driver for the L & T auto group. He thoroughly enjoyed the special friendships made at the dealerships and auctions. This career reluctantly ended in 2006 as result of vision difficulties. Richard had a great sense of humor and kept people around him smiling, a trait he passed on to his grandchildren. He loved his family around him. The little ones brought brightness to his eyes and a smile to his face. Even while ill, he managed to make the health care professionals smile. Richard was predeceased by his son, Ray 'Tim' Meigs, in 1969; sisters Gertrude Mackay and Ruth Granger, both in 1989; his brothers, Robert Meigs in 1963 and Carlyle Weston in 1980; a special nephew, Bobby Meigs in 1996; and niece Muriel Taylor in 2006. And let us not forget his beautiful bulldog Brutus. He leaves his devoted wife of over 60 years, Florence (162 Town Forest Road, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819); his daughters, Ruth York and husband, Norman, of Lyndonville, Carol Labounty and husband, Dwayne, of St. Johnsbury, and Nancy Young of South Wheelock; 14 grandchildren, Chauncey, Brian, and Karen, Charles, Laura, Tim, Katrina, Merton, Theresa, Jennifer, and Michael, Staci, Ginger and Adam; 26 (plus!) great-grandchildren; and many special nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church. Pastor Steven Clark will be the officiant. Burial with military honors will follow at the Passumpsic Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be directed to the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church., P.O. Box 126, Passumpsic, VT 05861.

, 48, Landaff, N.H., died May 11, 2007, serving in the line of duty as a police officer in Franconia, N.H. He was born in Bronxville, N.Y, Nov. 6, 1958, the son of N. Bruce and Catherine (Hoffman) McKay. Bruce graduated from Portledge High School in Locust Valley, N.Y., Class of 1976. He was also a graduate of New England College in Henniker, N.H., with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science. Bruce spent several years in the corporate and business world working in the insurance and financial planning field with Prudential, as well as being a buyer for JC Penney and L.L. Bean. Before entering Law Enforcement, he was employed with Littleton Stamp and Coin. He was a volunteer fireman and EMT since his college days. He was employed as a part-time officer with the Haverhill Police Department before joining Franconia Police Department full time on Sept. 1, 1995. He was a police officer and prosecutor for Franconia Police Deptment for 11 years. Bruce was a loving father. Survivors include his father, N. Bruce McKay and wife, Linda, of Hebron, Conn.; his mother, Catherine McKay of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Courtney McKay of Lisbon, N.H.; a sister, Meggen Payerle and husband, Andrew, of Adamstown, Md.; his fianc?, Sharon Davis, and two sons Matthew and Michael of Concord, N.H., and Landaff, N.H., to whom he was to wed on July 7, 2007; one aunt, Barbara Ullstein and husband, Hans, of Essex, Conn.; and cousins Peter Ullstein and Karen Lazerowich. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, May 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. for the general public at the Franconia Town Hall, Exit 38, Interstate 93, 421 Main St., Franconia. A walk through for members of law enforcement, fire service and EMS will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Public calling hours will resume from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Staging for the walk through will be at 4:30 p.m. at Cannon Mountain, Peabody Slopes, off of Exit 34C of I-93 / Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia, N.H. The funeral service will be on Thursday, May 17, 11 a.m., at Cannon Mountain, Peabody Slopes off of I-93, Exit 34C, Franconia. Staging for the funeral service will take place at Peabody Slopes at 8 a.m. The Rev. Lyn Winter will be officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Peabody Slopes Base Lodge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Bruce McKay Family Fund, North Country Public Safety Officers Foundation, C/O Town of Franconia, P.O. Box 900, Franconia, NH, 03580.

, 75, Cabot, died early Monday, May 7, 2007, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Greensboro, the daughter of the late Everett O. and Mary (Lyford) Walbridge. She graduated from Cabot High school in the Class of 1949. In her earlier years, she was employed by the town of Cabot as assistant town clerk. She later worked at the Cabot Creamery for more than 40 years. She retired in January 2007 due to failing health. Frances was a member of the United Church of Cabot, holding several offices, including the Christian Education Board and deaconess of that church. She was also a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Berlin and a deaconess of that church. Frances was also a member of several organizations, including the Green Mountain Chapter O.E.S. in Cabot for more than 50 years, where she held several positions, including Past Matron; Charlotte Morris Association, District Deputy Association; she was currently serving as Grand Esther for the Grand Chapter of Vermont; a 10-year member of the Cabot Select Board; and treasurer for the Cabot Credit Union for many years. For more than 50 years, she enjoyed co-chairing the Cabot 4th of July barbecue. Other enjoyments include traveling, reading, watching the birds and spending time with her great-grand nieces and nephews. Survivors include two sisters, Aileen Byers and Linda Walbridge, both of Cabot; eight grand nieces and nephews, Pam Houghton of Cabot, Charles Byers of Maine, Lora Villeneuve of Cabot, Marilyn Smith of Florida, Lester Walbridge of West Newbury, Dale Walbridge of Groton, Wendell Walbridge of Hardwick and Joann Allen of Barre; as well as several great-grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Walbridge in 2002. Visiting hours will be held Saturday evening, May 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Cabot with the Pastor Bill Cobb, Pastor Jack Baker and Pastor Robert Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Village Cemetery in Cabot. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641; the United Church of Cabot, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 127, Cabot, VT 05647; or to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, c/o Diane Brown, 389 L. Brown Drive, East Montpelier, VT 05651.

of Danville, Vt., left this world quietly on May 6, 2007. His three children, Erling, David, and Helen were at his side in Kennebunk, Maine. Erling leaves his three children, Erling D. of Sammamish, Wash., David of Simsbury, Conn., and Helen E of Kennebunk, Maine; along with eight grandchildren; and long time companion Ursula Dibble. Erling was born Aug. 6, 1922, in Oslo, Norway. He was an avid skier, and in his youth, he enjoyed ski jumping as well. He served his country during World War II, and after the war, immigrated to the United States. In the early 1960s, Erling began a long career with Pan Am which took him all over the world and allowed him the opportunity to visit his family in Norway often. In 1973, he lost his beloved wife, Helen. Once retired from travel, he moved to Cambridge, Mass., and volunteered over 6,000 hours at the New England Aquarium where he worked primarily with the penguins. In the last 2 1/2 years, he courageously battled esophageal cancer. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the New England Aquarium in Boston and send to the Development Office at the New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399. All gifts made in memory of Erling Thorgalsen will be directed to the penguin program. Burial services will be held on June 24 in Danville, Vt.

, 63, of St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 14, 2007, at her Marion Street home. She was born in St. Johnsbury July 24, 1943, the daughter of Roland and Priscilla (Cleary) Irwin. Charlene was an accountant. She was office manager for all seven of the Shop 'n Save stores and had also been a tax preparer at H & R Block. She had lived in Phoenix for years and was employed at General Electric, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and at other data processing jobs. She and Maggie Tootill had been fast friends and roommates for 28 years. Maggie passed away in 2005. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Delio of St. Johnsbury, and Nancy Ledoux and John Layton of Burlington; Maggie's daughter, Allyson Tootill and Mike Puzz of Struthers, Ohio, whom Charlene considered as a daughter; six grandchildren, Rachel, Phillip and Erin, Charlene, Michael, and Timothy; two great-grandsons, Kaleb and Kennith; stepfather Clarence Olcott of East Haven; stepmother Margaret Irwin of St. Johnsbury; four sisters and one brother, Claire Chesebrough of East St. Johnsbury, Louise Townsend of East Haven, Norma Townsend and husband Charlie of Smithfield, W.Va., Gloria Olcott and Bertrand Boyer of Florida, and Roland Irwin and wife Robin of Groton; and nieces and nephews. Friends and family will gather at the Sayles Funeral Home Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Visiting hours will concluded with a simple prayer service. She will be cremated later next week. Memorial contributions could be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 512 Troy Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, of Easton, N.H., was born in the Littleton Hospital on April 26, 1983, and lived in Easton. He was age 24 when he died on May 11, 2007, in Franconia during a tragic incident. Liko attended Franconia Elementary and Profile Schools, spending winters home schooled in Hawaii. Later he transferred to Pine Ridge School in Williston, Vermont. Liko was an open-hearted, free-spirited person. He loved to be outdoors. Four-wheeling on the family property, hiking, gardening and being with his friends were his favorite pastimes. He was a valued employee at Merrill's Agway in Littleton, using his gardening knowledge well. His aspiration was to be self-sufficient in agriculture. To live in a fair and just world was his ultimate desire. He leaves his loving family, parents Davey and Mishell Kenney, and sister Mahina; aunts and uncles, Mike and Patti Anast, Bill and Larissa Kenney, Mike and Beth Kenney, Joanne Kenney Miller, Penny and Rick Landry, Nancy and Mac Campshure, and Diane and Don Morris; and many cousins. There will be a celebration of Liko's life on Sunday, May 20, at noon on the soccer field behind the barn at Tamarack Tennis Camp. All are welcome to come and share their feelings.

, 42, died Monday, May 14, 2007, at her home in Craftsbury in the loving care of her family. She was born in West Islip, N.Y., August 1, 1964, the daughter of Walter and Jeanne (Remsen) Williams. A graduate of Lindenhurst High, Lindenhurst, N.Y., in 1982, she married Keith Dunbar of Craftsbury in May of 1992. They made their home in Colchester, moving to Craftsbury in 1994. Stephanie worked as a paralegal for Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC, in Burlington for several years until her disability. Stephanie was active in the Craftsbury Booster Club, raising funds for the school, helped cook many fund-raising dinners, enjoyed her flowers and loved to fish. She loved being with her family, especially her two daughters, Elaine and Sarah. She leaves her husband, Keith, and daughters, Elaine Jeanne and Sarah Evelyn Dunbar, of Craftsbury; her father, Walter Williams of Lake Ariel, Pa.; a brother, Robert Williams, and his wife, Karen of Centereach, N.Y.; four sisters, Karen Paquette, and her husband, Maurice of Burlington, Nancy Hespeler, and her husband, Donald of Homosassa, Fla., Christine Hotelling, and her husband, Michael of Homosassa, Fla., and Michelle "Micki " Martin, and her husband, Randy of Craftsbury; her father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Elaine Dunbar of Craftsbury; nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 19, at the United Church of Craftsbury, Craftsbury Common, with the Rev. Ben Thurber officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O., Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.

, 46, of 327 Streeter Road in Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 17, at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Hartford, Conn., on July 24, 1960, one of 13 children born to the late Adelard and Agatha Degree. Dianna had a beautiful soul. She enjoyed the outdoors as evidenced by where she and Fuzzy lived. It was her choice to live out there on the mountain year-round. She seemed to know everyone in town. She loved Concord. She is survived by her husband, David 'Fuzzy' Poquette of Concord; six children, Alexia Allen and husband Dean of Gulfport, Miss., Ginny Poquette of Concord, Derek and Krista Poquette of Burlington, Luke and Lynn Poquette of St. Albans, Amanda Poquette of Waterbury, and Sarah Poquette of Morris, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Zander and Gabe, Riley, Amber and Noah; 10 brothers and sisters, Denise Degree of St. Johnsbury, Dora Holbrook and husband Gary of St. Johnsbury, David Degree and wife Donna of St. Johnsbury, Durwin Degree and wife Rae Marie of Wolcott, Delbert Degree and wife Penny of St. Johnsbury, Delores Merchant of North Concord, Pamela Degree of Lake Elmore, Linda Cote and husband Philip of Lake Elmore, George Degree and wife Cora of Silver Springs, Fla., and Jeffrey Degree and wife Sharon of Hyde Park; nieces and nephews; her parents-in-law, Juna and Paul Poquette of Stevens City, Va., and Grand Island; sister-in-law Paula Cootware of Colchester; and brother-in-law Don Poquette of Stevens City, Va. She was predeceased by an infant son, Zachary; two sisters, Cheryl Degree and Betty Boyd; and a niece, Jody. A simple service of remembrance will be held at the Concord Community Church this Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Concord Town School, Concord, VT 05824.

, 46, of High Street, Lisbon, N.H., died at home on Sunday, May 13, 2007, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Littleton, the daughter of Laurence and Betty (Chase) Livingston. She was a lifelong resident of Lisbon and attended local schools. Patricia was employed by the New England Wire Company in Lisbon, N.H., for 12 years. She was an avid bowler, but found the most joy in spending time with family. She is survived by two sons, Joshua and Craig Smith of Lisbon, N.H.; three daughters, Kelly Smith of Keene, N.H., and Megan and Sarah Smith of Lisbon, N.H.; two grandchildren; a brother, David Livingston of Lisbon, N.H.; two sisters, Tina Boutin of Bath, N.H., and Colleen Elliot of Burlington, Vt.; and her loving companion, Jeff Dodge, and his children Dusty, Jeremy and Tabatha Dodge, all of Lisbon, N.H. A memorial service will be held at The White Church in Lisbon on Monday, May 21, 2007, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Christmas Tree Fund, New England Wire Company, North Main Street, Lisbon, NH 03585.

, 72, of Walter Sweet Road, Topsham, Vt., died on May 16, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Walter was born in Belvidere, Vt., on Sept. 11, 1934, to Walter P. and Daisy (Button) Sweet Sr. He married Alberta Downing on Dec. 11, 1954. He worked at Worthmore Feeds in Bradford and Wells River, Vt., before joining H.O. Taylor Chevrolet in Wells River as an auto mechanic. Eventually, he became an owner of the Taylor Dealership and Wells River Snowmobile before retiring in the early 1990s. A lifelong resident of Topsham, he was active in the town as a lister and as a justice of the peace. He enjoyed hunting, especially in North Carolina, fishing, and daily rides on his Polaris Ranger with his wife, Alberta. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #86 of East Corinth, Vt., and was active in racing at Bear Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Alberta, of Topsham; his son, Daniel Sweet and his wife Barbara of Danville, Vt.; his daughter, Jackie Hatch and her husband Clayton of Topsham; his grandchildren, Jessica Sweet and Jason Sweet, Pam Byam and her husband Shawn, Clayton Hatch Jr., Chad Hatch and Tammy Allen; his great-grandchildren, Cody and Tyler Byam, Ryan Hatch, Hayden Hatch, and Riley Hatch; and by two sisters. There will be no calling hours. A Masonic graveside service will be conducted at the Topsham Village Cemetery on Monday, May 21, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446.

, 66, of Hartford Avenue, East Granby, Conn., beloved husband of Janice A. (Suominen) Crower, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Meadow Brook of Granby, Conn. He was born Oct. 23, 1940, in Hartford, Conn., son of the late Sherman E. and Lottie E. (Wilson) Crow and had lived in Burlington, Conn., prior to moving to East Granby, Conn., 41 years ago. Mr. Crowe was a warehouse supervisor for Alivn & Company Inc., Windsor, Conn., for 30 years prior to retirement in 2002. He was a member of the Jolly Roger Radio Club and the Sandbaggers, and loved gardening, the Boston Red Sox and driving his 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by a sister, Dorothy Berry of Lyndonville, Vt.; and three brothers, Richard W. Crowe of Burlington, Conn., Dale E. Crowe of Bristol, Conn., and William Crowe of Bristol, Conn. He was predeceased by two brothers, James E. Crowe and Sherman N. Crowe; and a sister, Helen Peltier. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Conn., Thursday, May 24, 2-4- and 7-9. p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 25, 10 a.m., at Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 59 Tariffville Road, Bloomfield, Conn., with the Rev. Erl G. Purnell officiating. Butch's family would like to thank Dr. Mennon and Jen and the staff of Farmington Valley VNA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; or to Farmington Valley VNA, 8 Old Mill Lane, Simsbury, CT 06070.

, a retired timber company executive and professional forester, died on May 19, 2007, at his home in Littleton, N.H. Smyth was a graduate of the University of Michigan where he received his degree from the School of Forestry and Conservation in 1941. In 1991, the School of Natural Resources awarded him the Distinguished Service Award During World War II Smyth served in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan. He was a member of the 650th Topographic Battalion, which made the maps for all major landings in the southwest Pacific. Mr. Smyth retired in 1984 as vice president for national affairs of the Weyerhaeuser Company and for many years following his retirement was an associate of the Columbia Consulting Group. Long active in professional forestry affairs, he was elected a fellow of the Society of American Foresters and served as the society's national president in 1990. He also served as chairman of the Columbia River Section of the Society in 1962 and the chairman of the National Capital Society of American Foresters in 1974. In 1991, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Forestry Association for distinguished service to conservation of America's natural resources. He is the author of "Millicoma Biography of a Pacific Northwestern Forest," which was published in 2000. Smyth served for six years on the Department of Agriculture's User's Advisory Board. He was an emeritus member and former chairman of the Washington Export Council. He was a member of the Cosmos Club and the Mount Vernon Yacht Club. At home in the forest or at sea, Smyth was an ardent hiker and sailor. He sailed his sloop "Irina II" to Bermuda and the Bahamas, and participated in several tall-ship events in New York harbor. During his time in New Hampshire, he enjoyed daily walks across the Ammonoosuc River. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gretchen Lloyd, and is survived by his wife, Irene Snelling Smyth; daughter Lisa Jensen; and grandchildren Hannah and Silas Ratico. Mrs. Smyth resides at Riverglen House in Littleton, N.H. A memorial service will be held at Riverglen House, Wednesday, May 23, at 2 p.m.

died Jan. 14, 2007, in Hickory Creek, Texas, surrounded by her family. Born Aug. 12, 1915, in Passumpsic, she was the youngest child of John and Theresa (Beck) Albiser. She attended Passumpsic schools and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1933. She attended nursing school in Jersey City, N.J., and completed her training at Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury, graduating in 1936. She pursued her nursing career both as a private care nurse and for several local doctors. In later years, she was one of the first nurses at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. On June 22, 1940, she married Donald A. Player. Together they made a home and raised their family on a small farm on Clay Hill in St. Johnsbury. Alice was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Alice is survived by her three sons and their wives, Brian Player and wife Judy (Gravett) of Arlington, Mass., Robert Player and wife Barbara (Wells) of Hickory Creek, Texas, and Lee Player and wife Sandy (Veillieux) of Bergen, N.Y.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Michaud of Presque Isle, Maine, and Shirley Player of Hamden, Conn; a niece, Becky (Pratt) Gibson of Monroe, N.H.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Close friends and neighbors Kay Phelps and Everett Ranney of Clay Hill should be remembered for their kindness. Alice was predeceased by an infant sister; her husband, Donald, in 1995; two brothers, John Albiser, and Fr. Henry Albiser; and a sister, Madeline Pratt. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Friday, May 25, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Pat Forman, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Alice's name to a charity of one's choice.

, 96, of Route 302 in Wells River, died on May 23, 2007, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H., after a long illness. Sarah was born on May 4, 1911, in Wells River to Frank and Alice (Hanson) Martin. She graduated from Wells River High School, Class of 1929, as the Valedictorian. Sarah married Lawrence Lamarre on Aug. 27, 1936. Sarah was one of the original instructors of the Woodsville Youth Recreation program, teaching many area children swimming lessons at Hall's Pond in Newbury, Vt. She had been a 4-H instructor. She worked for E.A. Sargent in the clothing store in Woodsville, then for Thomas Pharmacy, and later at the Wells River post office until she retired in 1988. Always fond of her horses, she formed a special bond with the colt she raised and trained, affectionately known to all as "Rex." Together, they entertained hundreds of people from children to the elderly, including the residents of the Grafton County Home and the Glencliff Home for the Elderly. They entertained a delegation from the United Nations in 1969 and were acknowledged by the governor of Vermont by receiving a Bicentennial Flag in 1976. Rex was truly her greatest love! She was a member of the New Hampshire Doberman Rescue League, the Central Vermont Humane Society and the Adopt-a-Horse Program. Sarah was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence on April 20, 1969. She is survived by her son, Larry Lamarre Jr. and his wife, Beverly of Wells River. At Sarah's request, there will be no public services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Sarah's memory may be made to the New Hampshire Doberman Rescue League, ATTN: Norman, P.O. Box 1911, Rochester, NH 03866-1911.

, 76, of Evergreen Lane, died on May 23, 2007, in Littleton, N.H. Ann was born on March 1, 1931, the daughter of Laurence W. and Annie (Stone) Enderson Sr. in Littleton. She was a graduate of the Class of 1949 from Littleton High School. She worked at the Grafton County Home as an LNA for several years before her retirement. Ann was a member of the former Lisbon Senior Citizens Group. She was a long-time Lisbon resident before moving to Littleton seven years ago. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Elmer W. Gonyer on Sept. 27, 1968; her sister Patricia Simmons of Austin, Texas; and by her brother, Alton Enderson of Berwyn Heights, Md. Ann is survived by her daughter, Cindy Brooks and her husband, Clark of Lyman, N.H.; her sons, Thomas Liveston and his wife, Denise of Claremont, N.H., Michael Liveston and his wife, Carol of Sydney, Ohio, and David W. Gonyer of Littleton; by her brothers, Laurence W. "Hap" Enderson Jr. of Hampton, Va.; Richard J. Enderson of Rockville, Md.; Dr. Robert H. Enderson and James D. Enderson, both of Littleton; her grandchildren, Sarah Brooks and Rachel Brooks, both of Lyman; Thomas "TJ" Liveston of Claremont; Autumn and Cheyene, Brianna Liveston, Michael Liveston and Larissa Liveston, all of Sydney, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007, at 3 p.m. at Lyman Bible Church, Lyman, N.H., with Pastor Florence Corey officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Wells River Cemetery, Wells River, Vt. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Above the Notch Humane Society, Littleton, NH 03561, or to the Lyman Bible Church Building Fund, c/o Pastor Florence Corey, Weymouth Road, Lyman, NH 03585.

, 93, of Blackberry Acres, died on May 24, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. Arthur was born in North Haverhill on Jan. 1, 1914, to Edward G. and Lois (Rogers) Hobbs. Arthur served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following the war, he worked at the Ryegate, Vt., Paper Company, where he retired as a shift supervisor. He was a member of the Ross Wood Post 20 of the American Legion in Woodsville, N.H. Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Edith (Moffett) Hobbs in 1995; a stepson, Wyman Darby in 1979; two brothers, Dennis and Leon Hobbs; and by his sister, Bertha White. He is survived by his stepson, Hoyt Darby and his wife, Priscilla of East Ryegate, Vt.; two brothers, Louis Hobbs of Piermont, N.H., and John Hobbs of Haverhill; his grandchildren, Kathy Leighton; Connie Barber; Glenda Johnson; Roy Darby and his wife, Kim; Hoyt Darby and his wife, Vickie; and Stephanie Cross and her husband, Mike; and 13 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, N.H., with Mr. Gerry Brooks officiating.

, 71, of Burlington, formerly of Cabot, died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center where he had made his home for more than two years. He was born Aug. 14, 1935, in Cabot. He was the son of the late Edwina and Clara (Carpenter) Smith. For more than 10 years, he was a member of the Vermont National Guard. Mr. Smith was a dairy farmer all of his working years. In his earlier years, he worked on the family farm in Cabot where he remained to care for his elderly parents. Following their deaths, he continued to operate the farm until he retired in the late 1990s due to failing health. He was affiliated with the United Church in Cabot, and was a life member of the Green Mountain Masonic Lodge in Cabot, which he joined in 1961. He enjoyed watching sports and hunting. Survivors include a sister, Olive Larson of West Springfield, Mass.; a sister-in-law, Marilyn B. Smith of Newport; four nephews, Craig E. Larson of Clinton, Mass., Steven R. Larsen of Chelmsford, Mass., Brian C. Smith of Westfield, Mass., and Alan R. Smith of South Burlington; and several cousins. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the Durant Cemetery in Lower Cabot. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Cabot Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 32, Cabot, VT 05647.

, 86, of Lyndonville, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007, at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1921, in Brighton, Vt., the son of Walter E. and Clara J. (Baker) Bumps. He lived in lower New Hampshire for about 20 years. He was a factory worker, employed at many places beginning with Ralston Purina, and the last several years at the East Haven Transfer Station. He married Maureen Donaldson on Feb. 25, 1967. He loved listing to older country music and enjoyed jokes, dancing and car racing. Ward is survived by three sons, Wayne Bumps and wife Clara, David Bumps, and Leonard Bumps and wife Susie; four stepdaughters, Sandra Davis and husband Richard, Sherry Barber and husband Dick, Linda Rivers and husband Scott, and Carole Camber; several grandchildren and stepgrandchildren; and a longtime friend, Russell Lynaugh. He was predeceased by his wife, Maureen, and stepdaughter, DeDe Robinson. Visiting hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m., with a graveside service to follow in the East Haven Cemetery.

, 85, died on May 27, 2007, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. She was born Dec. 8, 1921, in Lancaster to H. Wesley and Sarah Jane (Mitchell) Hillier, the youngest of five children, all predeceased. Addie was a graduate of Lancaster Academy in 1939 and also attended the University of New Hampshire. She was a past president of Lancaster Business and Professional Women and current vice president and former secretary of Colonel Town Senior Citizens, who voted her an honorary member in 2006. She was an active member of the State Employees Association (retired chapter). Her employment included five years as income auditor for the Mount Washington Hotel and 30 years as radio dispatcher and supervisor in the District 1 office of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation in Lancaster. She was widely referred to as the "Voice of the North Country" from which she retired in 1990. Her hobbies included league bowling, former membership in Lancaster Snowmobile club, knitting, scrabble, crosswords and supporting her great-grandchildren in their various activities associated with Colonel Town. Surviving family members include her son Michael Beattie and his wife Sally of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Karen Cormier, Shane Beattie, Kristen Evans, Sandy Belanger and Kricket Ingerson; 10 great-grandchildren, Mercedes, Tyler, Spencer, Ben, Christopher, Patrick, Katherine, Courtney, Cameron and Gracie; nieces, nephews and cousins. Her daughter, Susan Beattie Carpenter, predeceased her in March of 2006. A visiting hour will be held Wednesday morning, May 30, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. The Rev. Virginia Alvarez, pastor of the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ, will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to The Lancaster Ambulance Association, c/o Ron Wert, 25 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584 or the Lancaster Fire Department, Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 46, of Barton died suddenly Monday morning at his camp on Crystal Lake, Barton, Vt. Randall was born Aug. 16, 1960, in Newport, the son of Lawrence R. and Fay (Urie) Valley. He graduated from Lake Region High School in 1977. Randall owned Anglin' Boat & Canoe Rentals and was caretaker for many Crystal Lake properties. He worked at Burke Mountain during the winter months. In earlier years, he worked as a lineman for several electrical contractors. Randall's happiest times were spent out on the lake in his boat with his beagle, "Joe". He loved taking pictures of sunrises and sunsets over the lake and pulling his son, Ransom, while he water skied. Survivors include his son, Ransom, of Jackson Hole, Wyo.; his mother, Fay of Barton; two brothers and their families, Wayne Valley of Barton and his daughter, Alicia Tosi and family of Barre, and Mark Valley and his wife, Joyce and their son, Will and family of Sheffield and daughter Heather of Portland, Maine; his brother in law, Charles McQuade of Lyndonville and two sons, Chris and Casey McQuade of West Burke and their families; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends; also his former wife, Linda Wells Valley Delano of Hinsdale, N.H. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence in 1981, and his sister, Terry Lynn (Valley) McQuade in December 2006. A graveside service will be held Saturday, at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton at 1 p.m. Afterwards, there will be a gathering to celebrate his life at Fay's house, 55 Mill Lane, South Barton. Memorial contributions may be made in Randall's memory to Crystal Lake Preservation Association Inc., c/o Andy Treiber, 1359 South Barton Road, Box 243, Barton, VT 05822.

, 88, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007, in Christiansburg, Va. She was preceded in death by husbands Clifford Huntington and Albert Mayberry. She is survived by sons, Bill, Tom and John Huntington and their families: Bill of Lisbon, N.H., and partner Jackie, and children Cliff, Lane and Hilary; Tom of Newcastle, Maine, and wife Katie, and children Asher, Peter and Luke; and John of Christiansburg, Va., and wife Joanne, and children Naomi, Natalie Chris, Oneida, Alyssa and Maia. She was revered by her children for her devotion and dedication to their upbringing and development. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1942, was married to Clifford in 1943, and was a remarkable homemaker for the rest of her life. She lived in Melbourne, Australia (where Tom was born), Rome, Italy, (where John was born) and throughout the United States in her long and rich life. She loved traveling, and in her retirement, enjoyed trips with Albert to England, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, Greece, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Ecuador, Columbia and Panama. She made friends easily and enjoyed corresponding with them throughout the years. She sustained strong friendships with a special group of hometown friends through a "Round Robin Letter" that has been in constant circulation for almost 70 years. The family will have a private service in Owego, N.Y.

, 90, of Hernando, Fla., and Montpelier, Vt., died peacefully in his sleep at the Avante Nursing Home surrounded by family on May 26, 2007. Born in Montpelier, Vt., he was the son of John P. O'Neill and Grace (Eaton) O'Neill on Sept. 22, 1916. O'Neill graduated from the St. Michael's school system in Montpelier on June 26,1936. He attended St. Michael's College for one year. Then, he went to St. Louis University Dental School, graduating with honors in 1942. In his senior year of dental school, he joined the U.S. Navy, receiving lieutenant-junior grade at graduation. O'Neill served five years in the Navy during World War II as a dental officer on both land and sea, including the U.S.S. Yosemite when it went to the Philippines, Sasabo, Japan, Hawaii and San Francisco. He was discharged from the Navy as a lieutenant commander and married Frieda Miller June 12, 1943, in St. Louis Missouri. He served in the Navy Reserve for 12 years. Dr. O'Neill opened his dental office in Montpelier in 1946, and started the Dental Child Care Checks in all schools. After 46 years of practice in Montpelier, John moved his practice to Lyndonville, Vt., for nine more years. "Doc," as he was known by all, was a member of various Veterans Administration organizations. "Doc" joined the Vermont Rifle and Pistol Club, and shot at many national shoots in Montreal, Canada. He went to Camp Perry, Ohio, and competed in an international match where he fired against 200-300 shooters and finished 19th overall in the nation. He received major awards and trophies for this designated honor. John and his wife, Frieda, were state husband and wife champions of the Vermont State Rifle and Pistol Club, as well as holding lifetime memberships in the National Rifle Association. Upon retirement, John and Frieda traveled to Ireland and the central United States to the East Coast, finally deciding to settle in Florida. Johns' hobbies were evolved around his children. Whether it is baseball or horses, with either his children or grandchildren, dad was there. His hunting and fishing excursions will never be forgotten. His raised white-faced Herefords, and quarter horses. John was predeceased by his mother, Grace, his father, John, and his brother Herbert, as well as many aunts and uncles. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Frieda; two sons, Patrick O'Neill and his spouse, Donna and Michael O'Neill and his companion, Vickie Ewen; three Daughters, Kathleen DeForge and her spouse William, Maureen Aldrich and her spouse Maxwell, and Kerry O'Rourke and her spouse Michael; 13 grandchildren, Michael Ferd O'Neill, Christine O'Neill, Patricia O'Neill, John Michael O'Neill, Timothy DeForge, Michelle St. Hilaire, Melissa DeForge, Kristin DeForge, Monica Aldrich, Tonya O'Rourke, Kimberly O'Rourke, Brooklyn O'Rourke and Brittany O'Rourke; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Avante Home, 2 North, 304 So. Citrus Ave., Inverness, FL 34452 or Hospice Hernando and Pasco Co., 217 No. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 11, 2007, at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at St. Augustine's Church, Barre Street, Montpelier. Burial and military honors will follow at Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph.