, 92, of Newport, died Thursday, March 28, 2002 in Newport. She was born Dec. 16, 1909, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, a daughter of Howard Mason and Lula (Lewis) Baker. After the death of her father during the swine flu epidemic, the family returned by train to Vermont in 1918. She was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and was stranded while visiting Newport during the flood of 1927. On Sept. 1, 1930, she married Gordon W. McKenny, who predeceased her Jan. 24, 1974. Mrs. McKenny had been a member of the United Church of Newport for over 60 years; a member of the Newport Women\'s Club, the Eastern Star, and a volunteer at North Country Hospital and the Goodrich Memorial Library. She is survived by two sons, Ronald B. McKenny and wife Sandra of Newport, and Douglas G. McKenny and wife Sara of Newport Center; a daughter-in-law, Jean Lawson McKenny of Derby; a sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Calvin Knowlton of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Baker of Chesterfield, Mich. She was very close to all her grandchildren, Heather McKenny Menard of Colchester, Derek S. McKenny of Atlanta, Ga., Alicia Hanrahan and husband Douglas of Randolph, Ian A. McKenny of Boston, Mass., Erin McKenny of St. Louis, Mo., Douglas G. "Mac" McKenny Jr. of Derby, and James A. McKenny of Newport. She is also survived by a great-granddaughter, Madison L. McKenny of Atlanta, Ga., and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Stanley C. McKenny, and two brothers, Lewis and Clayton Baker. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at the United Church of Newport with the Rev. Martha Peck and the Rev. Joy Toll-Chandler officiating. Spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Goodrich Memorial Library Building Fund, 202 Main St., Newport VT 05855.

, 82, formerly of Waterford and Toledo, Ohio, died peacefully at her home in Williston, Wednesday, March 27, 2002. She was born in Danville, Jan. 25, 1920, the daughter of Frank and Susie (Paquin) Morrill of Waterford. On Jan. 26, 1943, she married William Poston of Alabama. They lived in St. Johnsbury for a short time before moving to Toledo, Ohio, where they lived for more than 40 years. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 36 in Ludlow. She was predeceased by her husband in March of 1986. In 1996 she moved to Williston to be near her son and family. She is survived by one son, Richard Poston of Shelburne; two grandsons, Clark and Grant Poston; sister-in-law Judith Billings and husband Edgar of Westmore; two nephews, Robert Morrill of Naples, Fla., and Kevin Morrill and wife Jean of Ludlow; four nieces, Patricia Morrill of White River Junction, Susan (Morrill) Gagnon and husband Norman of Ludlow, and Bernice Poston and Ethel Poston, both of Melina, Fla.; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Susie Morrill; her brother Edward Morrill; and nephew David Morrill.

, 41, of Derry, N.H., died Saturday, March 30, 2002. She was born Dec. 23, 1960, and raised in Lancaster, the daughter of Warren D. and Eva C. (Bassett) Phillips. For a time she resided in Gorham, N.H., working there at the Big Apple Store. For many years she lived in Concord, N.H., and was employed with Concord Trailways. In more recent years she worked for USA Coach, Boston, Mass., and resided in Derry. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. She loved to travel and enjoyed the beach and riding her Harley. Family members include her fiance, Dean L. Paone Sr. of Derry; a brother, Joseph Phillips of Lancaster; two sisters, Deborah Twitchell of Dummerston, Vt., and Lois Pepler of Lancaster; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, one grand-niece and three grand-nephews. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday afternoon and evening, April 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon, April 4, at 2 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Co-officiating will be the Rev. Donald Thomas, interim pastor, and the Rev. Curtis W. Smith. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations may be made in her memory to a charity of one\'s choice.

, 71, of Ridge Avenue, Claremont, N.H., died Sunday morning, March 31, 2002, at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport, N.H. He was born in Windsor, Vt., April 28, 1930, the son of Paul F. and Isabella R. (Clow) Tewksbury, and had resided in Claremont for the past five years. He attended schools in Windsor, and lived in Newport, Vt., McIndoe Falls, Vt., and Charlestown, N.H. for many years. He was in the trucking business all his life, retiring in 1996. He owned and operated Tewksbury Trucking and also Fall Mt. Transport in Charlestown for many years. Mr. Tewksbury was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1201 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 879, both of Claremont, and the Polish-American Club of Bellows Falls, Vt. He was predeceased by his first wife, Geraldine F. (McGuire) Tewksbury, Feb. 14, 1967, and two infant sons, Dennis in 1952 and Joseph in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Claire B. (Hancock) Tewksbury of Claremont, whom he married Aug. 16, 1975; two sons, Scott Tewksbury of Barre, Vt., and Brian Tewksbury of Fairfield, Calif.; three daughters, Janice Langstraat of Keene, N.H., Linda Tewksbury of Fitzwilliam, N.H., and Cheryl Latham of Walpole, N.H; one step-son, Charles Hancock of Westminster, Vt.; three step-daughters, Joanne Tuxbury of Grantham, N.H., Karen Quinn of Prosser, Wash., and Nancy Brand of Warwick, R.I.; nine grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; four brothers, Eugene F. Tewksbury, Raymond O. Tewksbury and Louis M. Tewksbury, all of Claremont, and Tharon P. Tewksbury of Unity, N.H.; two sisters, Josephine I. Jewell of Cornish, N.H., and Elsie H. Johnson of Weathersfield, Vt.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street, Claremont, N.H., on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to the services on Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, April 4 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Louise Nicholas, Pastor of the United Church of Cornish, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Claremont. The family suggest that donations may be made to Connecticut Valley Home Care-Hospice, 958 John Stark Highway, Newport, NH 03773-2609, or to the charity of one\'s choice.

, 66, of Sunset Paradise Road, Jefferson, N.H., died Tuesday morning, April 2, 2002, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, after an extended illness. Mr. Corvinus was born in the Bronx, N.Y., July 3, 1935, the son of Bernard and Mary (Dickinson) Corvinus. He was a 1953 graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, N.Y., and from 1953 to \'57 he served with the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict. On Oct. 23, 1960, he married Lynn M. Kershaw in the Bronx. She predeceased him in 1997. In 1957 he went to work for New York Telephone and later AT & T. He retired with AT & T in 1989 as accounts manager. In 1962 he moved to Hudson, N.Y., and has resided in Jefferson since 1990, following retirement. On Feb. 14, 2001, he married Katherine Tetlock-Corvinus of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a communicant of All Saints Church in Lancaster, a member of the Bradley Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degree Assemblies of Lancaster, and he served on the Jefferson Planning Board. He also enjoyed woodworking. Family members include his wife Katherine of Jefferson; a son, Richard G. Corvinus of Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.; three daughters, Jean A. Corvinus of Gonic, N.H., Peggy A. Adams and Katherine M. Gordon, both of Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Shantel Tetlock and Chelsea Tetlock, both of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Thursday afternoon and evening, April 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. John Mazzei, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. Memorial donations may be made to All Saints Church, 163 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584, or the Knights of Columbus, Bradley Council 1624, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 75, a resident of Springfield, Mass. for over 53 years and formerly of St. Johnsbury, died early Tuesday morning at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Boucher) Langlois, and was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1945. Mrs. Clark Gravel moved to Springfield in 1949 and was employed for several years in the music department of the former Kresges Department Store, located on Main Street in Springfield. She retired in the late 1980s, after several years as a sales clerk, from J.C. Penney Co., located in the Eastfield Mall. Mrs. Clark Gravel was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Church, and was the wife of the late James F. Clark, who died in 1975, and Ronald Gravel, who died in 1988. She leaves five sons, Ronald K. Clark of Palmdale, Calif., Laurence J. "Larry" Clark of East Longmeadow, Mass., Timothy K. "Tim" Clark of Springfield, Mass., and twins Gary B. Clark of Granby, Conn., and Glen R. Clark of Wilbraham, Mass.; two stepchildren, Ronald Gravel of Marblehead, Mass., and Chris Gosselin of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; one brother, Edward Langlois of St. Johnsbury; three sisters, Yvonne Bedard of St. Johnsbury, Rose Cyr of Redwood City, Calif., and Cecile Rancour of Burlington; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandson; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and her beloved pet and friend Tia. She was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine Kane and Gloria Greene. Calling hours will be held Thursday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Sampson\'s Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield, Mass. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, at 8:30 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, with Rites of Committal in St. Michael\'s Cemetery in Springfield. Cointributions in her memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.

, 71, of 29 Northside Road, Stark, N.H., passed away early Tuesday morning, April 2, 2002, at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, after a brave and courageous 31/2-year battle with ovarian cancer, living her life as a role model for her family, friends and community. Zanita was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Percy, N.H., the daughter of John Adin and Ethelyn Lucille (Emery) Pepau. She attended elementary school in Percy and graduated from Groveton High School in 1948. Zanita married Carl Edwin Bacon April 12, 1952, in North Stratford, and they were about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Zanita loved her family and her home. She worked for various factories, the last being Pac 2000 in Lancaster. A few of her hobbies were cooking, gardening, quilting, knitting and crocheting. She loved caring for her beautiful flowers outside in the summer, and her African violets and other houseplants year-round. In Stark she is famous for making orange doughnuts. She was a member of the Stark United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and was also active in the Stark Women\'s Club. Mrs. Bacon is survived by her husband, Carl Bacon of Stark; a daughter, Cheryl (Bacon) Nolan and husband Dennis Nolan of Berlin, N.H.; a son, Dennis Bacon and wife Rebecca (Hodge) Bacon of Guildhall, Vt.; six grandchildren, Kimberly (Frizzell) Mallio and husband Charles Mallio Jr. of Norwood, Mass., Ryan Frizzell and wife Kristie (Hexter) Frizzell of Bangor, Maine, Andrew (Frizzell) Hall and husband Michael Hall of Concord, N.H., Kelley Nolan of Berlin, N.H., Manessa Bacon of Manchester, N.H., and Martha Bacon of Guildhall; one step-grandson, Kyle Nolan of Keene, N.H.; one great-granddaughter, Kaley Ann Hall of Concord, N.H.; a brother, John Maurice Pepau and wife Frances (Sullivan) Pepau of Percy, N.H.; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; an uncle, Homer Emery and wife Vera of Glen, N.H.; an aunt, Helen Sullivan of Tampa, Fla.; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her father in 1950, her mother in 1988, and her sister, Betty Lou (Pepau) Rowell, in 1984. She is dearly loved and missed by all her family. Calling hours will be held today, Wednesday, April 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 4, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Fred Lawrence, pastor of the Groveton United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Emerson Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Zanita\'s name to either the new Oncology Unit or the Zofran Fund at Weeks Memorial Hospital, in care of Marion McCaig, 173 Middle St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 71, of 29 Northside Road, Stark, N.H., passed away early Tuesday morning, April 2, 2002, at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, after a brave and courageous 3-1/2-year battle with ovarian cancer, living her life as a role model for her family, friends and community. Zanita was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Percy, N.H., the daughter of John Adin and Ethelyn Lucille (Emery) Pepau. She attended elementary school in Percy and graduated from Groveton High School in 1948. Zanita married Carl Edwin Bacon April 12, 1952, in North Stratford, and they were about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Zanita loved her family and her home. She worked for various factories, the last being Pac 2000 in Lancaster. A few of her hobbies were cooking, gardening, quilting, knitting and crocheting. She loved caring for her beautiful flowers outside in the summer, and her African violets and other houseplants year-round. In Stark she is famous for making orange doughnuts. She was a member of the Stark United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and was also active in the Stark Women\'s Club. Mrs. Bacon is survived by her husband, Carl Bacon of Stark; a daughter, Cheryl (Bacon) Nolan and husband Dennis Nolan of Berlin, N.H.; a son, Dennis Bacon and wife Rebecca (Hodge) Bacon of Guildhall, Vt.; six grandchildren, Kimberly (Frizzell) Mallio and husband Charles Mallio Jr. of Norwood, Mass., Ryan Frizzell and wife Kristie (Hexter) Frizzell of Bangor, Maine, Andrea (Frizzell) Hall and husband Michael Hall of Concord, N.H., Kelley Nolan of Berlin, N.H., Manessa Bacon of Manchester, N.H., and Martha Bacon of Guildhall; one step-grandson, Kyle Nolan of Keene, N.H.; one great-granddaughter, Kaley Ann Hall of Concord, N.H.; a brother, John Maurice Pepau and wife Frances (Sullivan) Pepau of Percy, N.H.; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; an uncle, Homer Emery and wife Vera of Glen, N.H.; an aunt, Helen Sullivan of Tampa, Fla.; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her father in 1950, her mother in 1988, and her sister, Betty Lou (Pepau) Rowell, in 1984. She is dearly loved and missed by all her family. Calling hours were held yesterday, Wednesday, April 3, in the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, April 4, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Fred Lawrence, pastor of the Groveton United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Emerson Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Zanita\'s name to either the new Oncology Unit or the Zofran Fund at Weeks Memorial Hospital, in care of Marion McCaig, 173 Middle St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 57, of Henniker, N.H., and formerly of St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at the Concord, N.H. Hospital following a lengthy illness. Christopher was born Jan. 16, 1945, the son of Elwin H. and Claire E. Parker Twombly. He served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1963, attended Clark University in Worcester, Mass., for two years, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Lyndon State College in 1974. Chris worked in the glass industry for several years, installing windows, doors and windshields. He was currently branch manager for Capitol Glass in Hillsborough, N.H. He was very good at what he did and was very dedicated to his job. He loved his family very much and they loved him. He enjoyed being with them, and will be deeply missed. He enjoyed reading, watching sports (loved the New England Patriots!), camping, fishing and playing cribbage. Survivors include a brother, Stephen C. Twombly; a niece, Carrie Twombly Murray, her husband Mike and their son Kyler; two nephews, Sean Twombly and wife Stacey, and Kevin Twombly and wife Heather; a niece, Brooke Twombly; and a son, Christopher Costa. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Elwin H. Twombly Jr. Services will be held later this spring at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Christopher\'s name and directed to the Concord Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 250 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301.

died Friday, April 5, 2002, at his home in Brandon, surrounded by his loving family. Bud was born Nov. 25, 1940, in Armonk, N.Y., the first of two sons to Harold and Marion Burke (Orwell/Weybridge), both of whom are deceased. After attending high school in New York, Bud served four years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed most of his time in England and Africa and as a flight engineer with the New York Air Guard. He graduated from Champlain College with an associates degree in law enforcement and a bachelor of science degree from Castleton State College. He furthered his education at the local, state and federal level with schools too numerous to list. He also taught and shared his talent at all levels of law enforcement and fire service from the local to the federal level, including Champlain College, Vermont Technical College and Community College of Vermont. Bud worked a couple of jobs before finding a rewarding career in law enforcement. He was a police officer for many years in Middlebury and for the last 28 years worked as an arson investigator for Cooperative Insurance Companies. Also in charge of many "special projects," Bud saw a special need to establish a defensive driving program for youthful drivers, which became very popular and productive not only in loss prevention but in saving lives. Bud was especially proud of his affiliation with the National Association of Special Investigations Unit and was one of the founders of this prestigious organization. He was also a founder of the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program and the Vermont Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. Bud was instrumental in instituting these programs in Vermont, served as their president and on their board of trustees to assure their success and longevity. Late in Bud\'s work career, he was honored to be nationally recognized as a certified fire investigator as well as a certified insurance fraud investigator, top honors in his field. As an avid auto enthusiast, Bud has owned numerous "special" cars since he was a teen. He especially favored "street rods" where the individual\'s workmanship and creativity could shine. But his No. 1 passion was drag racing. When he couldn\'t be racing his own cars, he eagerly watched, read or talked about it to anyone who would listen. Survivors include his wife and best friend, Beverly (Clark) Burke of Brandon; son Keith and Laurie Burke and their two children, Craig and Paige of Aurora, Colo.; daughter Denise and Claude Broderick and their children, Shauna, Megan, Nicholas and Nicole of Middlebury; a brother, Steve and Jeanette Burke, their daughter, Karen and David Reilly and their two children; their son, Todd and Taunia Burke and their two children, all of Milton. He is also survived by Bev\'s sister, Elaine and Dale Fillion and their daughters, Shelley and Cortney of Colchester; her mother, Mrs. Lawrence Clark of South Burlington; numerous relatives and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice Agency of Rutland, or the American Cancer Society. A funeral service will be at St. Mary\'s Church in Middlebury on Monday, April 8, at 11 a.m.

, 80, Bethlehem, of 1452 Prospect St., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, after a two-year struggle with cancer. Calling hours will be held Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8, at 11 a.m., at the Sugar Hill Community Church, with the Rev. Tom Golden, pastor, officiating. Interment and committal rites will be in the Elmwood Cemetery of Franconia, Tuesday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m., with members of the Ingerson-Smith American Legion Post 61 conducting full military honors. Donations may be made to a charity of one\'s choice.

, 81, of Hollow View Drive, East St. Johnsbury, died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at his home. He was born in Jonesboro, Maine, on April 23, 1920, the son of Harry and Audrey Feeney. He served honorably in the Army during World War II. Mr. Feeney was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10037 of Wells River. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Neil and Clifton. Surviving is a daughter, Linda Duffy and her husband, Col. Richard Duffy, of Belgrade Lakes, Maine; a son, Steven L. Feeney of Paducah, Ky.; his beloved life partner of 27 years, Phyllis Hood of East St. Johnsbury; a sister, Blanche Dodge and her husband Guy, of South Portland; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visiting hours are 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, Maine, where a funeral service will be offered at 11 a.m. Monday, April 8. Burial with military honors will follow in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, ME 04330.

, 79, North Main Street, Lancaster, N.H., died suddenly at his home, Thursday, April 4, 2002. Mr. Vashaw was born in Lancaster on Oct. 24, 1922, the son of Fred and Hazel (Hart) Vashaw. A lifelong resident of North Main Street, he graduated from Lancaster Academy in 1940. During World War II, he served in the European Theater with the 106th Division of the U.S. Army. He has been a self-employed carpenter his whole life working at times with his father and his son. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member and former vestryman of St. Paul\'s Church, Lancaster. He was a member and past commander of the John Weeks VFW Post 3041 of Lancaster. Active with the Boy Scouts of America, he served locally as a Scout master and institutional representative. He also served on a regional and state level. Charter memberships include the Lancaster Ambulance Association and the National Registry of EMTs. He was also a member of the NRA and was a proud member of the North Country Flub-Dubber Fish Chowder Marching and Playing Society. Family members include son Frederick "Rick" Vashaw and his wife, Micki, of Whitefield; a daughter, Joy Ward of Lyman; a brother, Norman A. Vashaw of Lancaster; a sister, Lorraine White of Lancaster; grandchildren Tammi Woida of Lancaster, Debbie Amadon of Lunenburg, Kim Deblois of Groveton, Courtney Vashaw of Whitefield, Christopher Samson of Lancaster, Riley Vashaw of Whitefield; great-grandchildren, Alan, Alex, Oscar, Ashley, Jazmine, Cheyanne and Kierra; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Janet (Eastman) Vashaw on Nov. 5; a daughter Carolyn Louise; a great-granddaughter Shauna; and a sister, Virginia Long. Visiting hours will be held this evening, April 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon, April 7 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul\'s Church, Lancaster. Co-officiating will be the Rev. David Rose, pastor, and the Rev. John C. Gregory of Whitefield. Burial with military honors will be held at a later date in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, c/o Ron Wert, 25 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 93, of 190 River Road, East Ryegate, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a brief illness. She was born May 9, 1908, in Barnet, the daughter of James R. and Fanny (Farnsworth) Moore. Mrs. Willis graduated from McIndoe\'s Academy in McIndoe Falls, Class of 1926. She worked for the Ryegate Paper Company on the paper machines during World War II, then as a clerk for Clarks General Store and Hartley Hardware Store, both in Wells River, and finally she was a bookkeeper and teller for the National Bank of Newbury and the Wells River Savings Bank, where she retired in the early 1990s following many years of service. Mrs. Willis was a member of the East Ryegate Presbyterian Church and Ladies Aid, serving as the church\'s treasurer and organist for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd Willis, May 31, 1969; and several brothers and sisters. Surviving relatives include two sons, William P. Willis and wife Merlene of Ryegate, and David L. Willis and wife Sarah of Barnet; four grandchildren, Robert L. Willis and wife Nancy of Jericho, Vt., Andrew M. Willis and wife Suzanne of Moultonboro, N.H., Steven N. Willis and fiancee Robin Austin of Lyndon, and Kristal M. Willis of Barnet; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. At her request there will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 10, at 1 p.m., in the First Congregational Church of McIndoe Falls United Church of Christ. The Rev. Richard Hanson of the Monroe United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Blue Mountain Cemetery in Ryegate Corner. It is the request of the family that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to the West Barnet Senior Meal Site, in care of Mrs. Audrey Bogie, RR 1, Box 27, East Ryegate, VT 05042-9706.

, 63, of 42 Bronson St., Littleton, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at the Grafton County Home in North Haverhill, after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Woodsville, March 13, 1939, a daughter of Gerald H. and Hazel (Powers) Morey. She grew up and attended school in the Woodsville area. Nancy had been employed for the past 20 years as a swing shift manager at the Littleton McDonald\'s restaurant. She was dedicated to her many customers and was an honorary member of the "McDonald\'s Club." Nancy enjoyed crafts, wreath-making and reading. Surviving family members include four sons, Jamie and John Peavey, and Roy and Glen Hazlett; two daughters, Vicky Hannett and Wendy Mason; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her mother, Hazel Morey; four sisters, Marilyn and Sheila Kidder, Gerri Paradie and Carol Bigelow; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Edward J. Hazlett, predeceased her in 1980. Calling hours will be at the Pillsbury Funeral Home in Littleton, Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home, Wednesday, April 10, at 11 a.m. Interment will be at a later date in the Glenwood Cemetery of Littleton. Those desiring may make donations in lieu of flowers to the Littleton Area Hospice, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 78, of Hilltop Road, Littleton, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Ossipee after a period of declining health. He was born in Bristol, N.H., the son of Ralph and Myra (Robinson) Emmons. After graduation from Bristol High School he entered the U.S. Navy, in which he served during World War II. After his discharge from the navy in 1945 he moved to Littleton, where he has lived since. Mr. Emmons was a plumbing and heating specialist. He worked for Cyr Plumbing and Heating until 1964, when he opened his own business, RD Emmons Plumbing & Heating. Mr. Emmons was a member of the Eagles, where he served as secretary for a number of years; the Ammonoosuc Golf Club, the Bethlehem Golf Club, the Ammonoosuc Valley Railway Association, and he was a life member of the VFW in Littleton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Katherine (Mooney) Emmons of Littleton; one son, Hollis Emmons of Littleton; and two brothers, Fred Emmons of Plymouth, N.H., and George Emmons of Fayette, Ohio and Bristol, N.H. He was predeceased by one brother, Ralph Emmons, and a sister, Kathleen Wright. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. at the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton, with the Rev. Edward Lopeman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain View Nursing Home Activities Fund, 10 County Farm Road, Ossipee, NH 03864; or the Alzheimer\'s Disease Association, N.H. Chapter, 10 Ferry St., Suite 419, Concord, NH 03301.

, 87, of W. Lunenburg Road, Lunenburg, died at home of a sudden illness, Saturday morning, April 6, 2002. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Rupert, Vt., Aug. 27, 1914, the daughter of Albert and Alta (Jennings) Blowers. She was raised in the Bennington and Shaftsbury area of Vermont, but resided most of her life in the Pleasant Valley and Poughkeepsie area of New York. For many years she was employed as a CNA at the Hudson Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie. For a time she resided in Connecticut and for the past five years has lived with her sister Jessie Pritchard and niece Brenda Scata in Lunenburg. Other family members include a son, Richard Reynolds of Missouri; two other sisters, Myrtie Bouplon of Shaftsbury, Vt., and Margaret Perkins of Florida; two grandchildren, Rusty and Randy Reynolds; one great-grandson; several other nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Virginia Snyder of Wrentham, Mass. A visiting hour will be held Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will follow immediately after at 2 p.m. The Rev. Joseph Lively, pastor of St. Leo\'s Church in Lunenburg, will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday afternoon in the Union Cemetery in Hyde Park, NY.

, 95, of Lyndonville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, N.H. Maurice was born April 27, 1906, the son of the late Amos and Jenny Batchelder of Sutton, the 11th of 12 children. On Feb. 14, 1927, he married Carolyn Fogg, who predeceased him March 17, 1963. On Feb. 29, 1964, he married Myrtle Rexford, who predeceased him in 1980. Maurice was a member of the North Star Lodge 8 F & AM of Lancaster, N.H., a member of the Masonic Temple, a 32nd degree Mason and member of IOOF Union Lodge 4 of Lyndonville. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing and was employed as a machinist and mechanic. Surviving children are Franklin Batchelder of Groveton, Dorothy Kenison of Lunenburg, and Donald Batchelder of Waterford. He is also survived by five stepchildren and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. At his request, there will be no calling hours, and graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Morrison Nursing Home, 4 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 46, of Bethlehem, N.H., died peacefully at her home, Wednesday, April 3, 2001. She is survived by her son, Michael Ashley; her father, Guy Ashley; one brother; three sisters; and a niece and three nephews. A memorial service will be held at All Saint\'s Episcopal Church, School Street, Littleton, Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. Barbara Thrall as celebrant. The family suggests donations be made to the Bethlehem Playground Fund, in care of the Town of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, NH 03574.

, 85, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at the Wayland Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Holliston, Mass. She was the daughter of George and Eva (Dyson) Donahue and the wife of the late Arthur G. Sprague Jr., who passed away in 1988. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, she was a telephone operator until her marriage to Arthur in 1942. She was a resident of Gorham, Maine, for 50 years. She was active in youth activities including Little League, and was a volunteer at the Maine Medical Center, working over 5,000 hours. She also enjoyed skating, snowshoeing, gardening and oil painting. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Kirk of Holliston, Mass.; a son, David Sprague of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Melissa and Susan Kirk and Michelle and Anthony Sprague. She was predeceased by her brother, Francis Donahue of Burlington, Vt. Funeral services will be private, with burial at a later date in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Donations in her memory may be made to the Arthur and Helen Sprague Memorial Scholarship Fund, St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 50, of St. Johnsbury, died early Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born in Lancaster, N.H., Oct. 5, 1951, the daughter of Neal H. and Winona (Allen) McDade. Juanita had been employed at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital for 10 years as a unit secretary, most recently for Dr. Michael Billing, and at the Comfort Inn in St. Johnsbury. She was a "great cook" and enjoyed her work as a volunteer for the area Food Shelf. On June 23, 1985, she married Sheldon H. Bunnell, who predeceased her Feb. 27, 2002. Survivors include her mother, Winona Hanson of Portland, Maine; a son, Sheldon Bunnell and companion Angela Demasi of St. Johnsbury; two daughters, Kimberly Bartlett and companion Dale McAlister of East Haven, and Cherylanne Bailey and companion Benjamin Berwick of St. Johnsbury; two step-children, David and wife Susan Bunnell of St. Johnsbury, and Diane and husband Albert Achilles Jr. of Danville; a brother, James and wife Kim McDade of Maidstone; a sister, Mary Ann Husky of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Ryan Stimpson, Kelley-Anne Bartlett and David Neal; several nieces and nephews; and a good friend and companion, Fred Bailey of St. Johnsbury. Juanita was predeceased by her father, Neal H. McDade; her first husband, Edward Bailey; and an infant son, Shawn. Memorial services will be held at the South Congregational Church, Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Steven Winkler officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 64, of Dance Hall Road, Lunenburg, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. Mr. Pritchard was born in Poultney, Vt., Aug. 27, 1937, the son of Clarence and Jessie (Blower) Pritchard. In 1942, his family moved to Connecticut where he resided most of his life. There he worked as a mechanic and a roofer. He had been a resident of Lunenburg since 1992. Family members include his wife, Ann (Smith) Pritchard of Lunenburg; a daughter, Gail MacDonald and husband Timothy MacDonald of South Windsor, Conn.; two grandchildren, Christa and Kyle; his mother, Jessie of Lunenburg; three brothers, Barry Pritchard of St. Louis, Mo., Leonard Pritchard of Manchester, Conn., and Malcomb Pritchard of Central Village, Conn.; three sisters, Fannie Hall of Lunenburg, Virginia Linsley of North Brandford, Conn., and Brenda Scata of Lunenburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Norman Pritchard; and three sisters, Anitta Kearns, Rosemary Perkins and Gail Pritchard. He also leaves behind his loving cat Cleo. At Mr. Pritchard\'s request there are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg. The Rev. Gerry Piper of Gilman will officiate.

, of Westfield, passed away in Westfield on Friday, April 12, 2002. He was born in St. Johnsbury Nov. 4, 1931, the son of William and Ruth (Brooks) Lee. He worked as a tree surgeon in Hartford, Conn. Gordon is survived by his daughter, Tina Lee Phillips and her husband Tim of North Troy; his son, Kevin Lee and wife Sue of Newport Center; his sisters, Mildred Brockman of Wellington, Nev., Cindy Dever of Fayetteville, Ga., his best friend and sister, Marjorie Harrison and husband Ron of Enfield, Conn.; his brothers, Robert E. Lee of Springfield, Mass., and George Lee of Fall River, Mass.; his grandchildren, Curt, Jason, Bradley, Sierra, Kasaundra, Paul, Trevor, K.C. James and Kelsey. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Jean Mills Garahan Lantagne and her husband and his best friend, Melvin Lantagne; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his twin boys; his son, Edward John Lee; his brothers, Edward, Harold and Alfred Lee; his sister, Alberta Johnson; and his niece, Pamela Jean Lee. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport, Sunday, April 14, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, April 15, at the Curtis-Britch Chapel, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment will take place at the Notre Dame cemetery in North Troy. Should friends desire, contributions in Gordon\'s memory may be made to the Scenic View Community Care, Westfield, VT 05874; or to the Homeless Shelter in Hartford, Conn.

, 50, of Airport Road, Coventry, passed away in Newport on Thursday, April 11, 2002. He was born in Magog, Province of Quebec, June 1, 1951, the son of Conrad and Jeanne D\'Arc (Roberts) Lussier. John farmed for many years on the family farm, then went to work as a truck driver for B & B Trucking. He loved working outdoors, riding his motorcycle, driving truck and playing with his dogs. On Aug. 23, 1975 John married the former Carol Bernier who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Danielle Lussier and her friend, Todd Mosher of Derby; his parents, Conrad and Jeanne D\'Arc Lussier of Newport; his brother, Peter Lussier and wife Marianne and their children, Jessica, Michelle and Nicholas of Barton; his sisters, Ginette Corriveau and her husband Yves and their children, Natalie and Julie of South Berwick, Maine, Nicole LeBlanc and her friend Francis LeBlanc and their children, Celine, Celeste, Alain and Andre of Barton, and Micheline Merrill and husband Maurice and their children Collette Dunbar and Monique of Derby. Friends may call at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on Sunday, April 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 15, at St. Mary\'s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Leo Bilodeau officiating. Private interment will take place at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in John\'s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 52, died April 11, 2002 in Houston, Texas. She was born Aug. 18, 1949 in Lyndonville, Vt., the daughter of Floyd Donaldson and Maureen Bumps. She was the mother of six, a horse trainer, heavy equipment operator, UPS driver, Bass Pro associate and private business owner. Her favorite pastimes included cooking, dancing, photography, bowling and riding and showing horses. She graduated from McIndoes Falls Academy in 1968. She is survived by daughter Julie and Joe Pecorelli of Berwick, Pa., a son Andy and Misty Robinson of Bossier City, La., a son Jason and Theresa Robinson of Bradenton, Fla., a son Todd Robinson, daughter Darcie and Craig Sherman and son Seth and Henekis Robinson, all of Lyndonville; boyfriend James Faulkner of Houston, Texas; grandchildren: Joshua, Jesse and Jake Pecorelli, Kody Robinson, Bryan, Zoe and Abrielle Sherman; siblings: Sandra and Richard Davis of East Haven, Vt., Cheryl and Richard Barber of Sheffield, Vt., Linda and Scott Rivers of East Haven, Vt., Carol Sue Camber of Sutton, Vt. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the West Burke Methodist Church Wednesday, April 17, at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Henry Cheney and Don Vincent officiating. Contributions may be made in her memory to ALANON Family Group Headquarters, Inc., P.O. Box 182, Madison Square Station, New York, NY 10159.

, 68, of Route 5 in Wells River, died at his residence on April 14, 2002. He was born in Montpelier, Vt., on March 1, 1934, the son of Marjorie (Thomas) and Vernon G. Newton Sr. He worked as a dairy farmer, an electrician for Washington Electric and for Jock Oil Co. He also worked as a carpenter for Max Robitzer and Morrill Construction Co. Vernon was a former member of Cabot Creamery and Dairy Brothers. He is survived by his wife Lorraine C. Newton and three sons, Stephen P. Newton of Marshfield, Vt., Thomas A. Newton of Barre, Vt. and Rodney L. Newton of Marshfield; four daughters, Brenda J. Crocker of Georgia, Roseanne Martel, Marie C. Newton and Martha A. Newton all of Barre, Vt; two sisters, Verna Newton of Sharon, Vt., and Jean Healey of Marshfield, Vt; 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter; two nieces, two nephews and his companion, Priscilla Leonard. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, at 1:30 p.m. from the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The Rev. Elizabeth Davis will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, N.H. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, Mass. 0217-4688.

, 93, a lifelong St. Johnsbury resident, died Friday, April 12, 2002, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. The daughter of Amos W. and Katherine (Gould) Scott, she was born April 27, 1908 in St. Johnsbury. Kay married Albion M. Spencer on June 25, 1955. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1990. She was a teacher for 34 years, superintendent and teacher at Grace United Methodist Church Sunday School for many years. She was a trustee and sang in the choir and member of Rose Fellowship at Grace United Methodist Church. She was past matron of Mystic Star Chapter 29 O.E.S., member of Caledonia & Essex Retired Teachers Association. Katherine is survived by a niece, Lynette Given and husband James of Argyle, N.H. She was preceded in death by a brother, Amos W. Scott on Oct. 6, 1987. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Caledonia Home Health at P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

59, of South Guildhall, Vt., son of the late R.J. "Bill" Call and Esther Beach Call, died in his sleep peacefully on April 15. He was born in Lancaster, N.H., on Oct. 10, 1942, and completed 8th grade at the Guildhall Middle School. Bill worked on his father\'s farm his entire life. In later years, he helped his brother Don with his business. He loved old cars and trucks and worked on his own car as well as his large collection of bicycles. He loved all animals and was particularly fond of llamas. He was delighted to see an entire herd last Saturday on a trip with his sister. His greatest joy in life was bicycling. His proudest achievement was bicycling across the United States in 1992 with his twin sister. He had many friends in this area with whom he greatly enjoyed visiting. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle, and caring person. Family members include his twin sister Elizabeth "Betty" Streeter of Wilton, N.H.; his brother Don H. Call of Guildhall, Vt; his sister-in-law Nancy Call of Guildhall, Vt.; a brother-in-law Prescott "Put" Streeter of Merrimack, N.H.; six nieces; one nephew; many aunts, uncles, & cousins. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, April 16, from 6-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgwell Cemetery, Guildhall. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, care of Ron Wert, 25 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584

, 68, of 105 Saddleback Road, Bradford, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Hanover, N.H., the son of Archibald Malcolm Wright and Delia (Merritt) Wright. Mr. Wright served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1953. He returned to Bradford and on Oct. 25, 1963 married Beverly June Boyce. In 1967 he started his own plumbing and electrical business in Bradford. Even though he retired in 2001, he was still a dependable ear and wealth of information for his grandson Jeremy as he learned the trade. Clifford was a member of the American Legion Post 20, the Henry P. McGreevy VFW Post 4980 and the Mooretown Grange, all of Bradford. He held the office of steward in Mooretown Grange and the office of Overseer in Pomona Grange. He also was a member of the State Grange and National Grange. He served as a former director of the CT Valley Fair, Bradford, former member of the Bradford Fast Squad, member and former chief (1976 through 1978) of the Bradford Fire Department. Since 1987, he and Beverly wintered in Florida. He enjoyed traveling, the out-of-doors, especially camping and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Ashley, and one brother, Wesley Wright in 1960. Surviving relatives include his wife of 38 years, Beverly June Wright; three sons, David Wright, Bradford, Vt.; Cory Wright and his wife, Lynn, Bristol, Conn.; and Cecil Wright, Bradford; two daughters, Debbie Dickinson, Enfield, N.H. and Bethanne Tillotson and her husband Gary, Waits River; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Wright of Bradford, Donald Wright of Terryville, Conn. and Chet Wright of Plymouth, N.H.; two sister, Dorothy Corliss and Barbara Manning, both of Bradford; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Main Street, Bradford. The Rev. Harvey Bartlett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Upper Plain Cemetery, Bradford. Those who wish may make memorial donations to either the Veterans Administration Oncology Department, c/o Dr. Joe O\'Donnell, 215 Main St., White River Junction, VT 05001 or to the Bradford Fast Squad, c/o Harvey Bartlett, P.O. Box 387, Bradford, VT 05033 or to the Bradford Fire Department, c/o Chief Todd Terrill, P.O. Box 302, Bradford, VT 05033.

, 80, of 39 Golden Court, Hadley, Mass., formerly of 9 Hillside Ave., Groveton, N.H., died at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in North Hampton, Mass. on Sunday, April 14, 2002, after a brief illness. She was born in Calabria, Italy on April 1, 1922, the daughter of Dominic and Josephine (Cocola) Vita. She was a resident of Groveton since March 1976, coming from Hempstead, N.Y. She had recently moved to Hadley, Mass. to be closer to her family. Mrs. Arietta was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse "Al" Arietta, on June 29, 1998. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Groveton, N.H. She was very active on the church council and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Arietta is survived by her two sons, Michael Arietta and Alphonse Arietta Jr., both of Deerfield, Mass.; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Dominic, Emily and Dylan, all of Deerfield; two sisters, Josephine Mayhew of Dover, N.H. and Patty Bernardo of Babylon, N.Y.; nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be this evening, April 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton, N.H. Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 10 State St., Groveton, N.H., with the Rev. Daniel Deveau, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery.

, 76, of East Lyndon, died Friday, April 12, 2002, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. She was born Oct. 22, 1925, in Lyndonville, the daughter of the late Wilbur A. and Genevieve (Toussaint) Leonard. Margeret worked for Maple Grove in St. Johnsbury for 20 years as a sales clerk in the Maple Museum. Later she worked for Caledonia Home Health Inc. for 20 years as a PCA/HHA. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching wildlife and loved animals. Survivors include two brothers, Andrew Trush and his wife Barbara of Rochester, N.H., and Paul Trush and his wife Janice of East Lyndon; and five nieces and one nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Trush, Sept. 17, 1997. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury with the Rev. Stephen Nichols celebrant. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to: Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 75, of Sutton, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 22, 1925, the daughter of the late Perley and Bessie May (Switzer) Goodwin. She loved making bread and having spaghetti dinners for her family. She took in many children who needed care. She was predeceased by her husband, Willie Camber, Aug. 26, 1998, and by her son, Daniel Camber, June 1, 1999. She is survived by her grandchildren, Crystal, Magon, Sara and Daniel; her brother, Raymond Goodwin and wife Janet of Lyndonville; her sister, Lois Billings of Amesbury, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at the Sutton Village Cemetery in Sutton, Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m., with Dale Morse officiating.

, 90, of East Thetford, died Monday, April 15, 2002, at Brookside Nursing Home in Bradford. He was born Aug. 24, 1911, in South Troy, the son of Edward S. and Anne D. (Kennison) Guilbault. He attended schools in Walden and Danville and graduated from Danville High School. He moved to Westfield, Mass., in 1932. He was married to Mavis I. White in July of 1932 in West Hampton, Mass. She predeceased him in 1981. Mr. Guilbault worked on the Comerford Dam at the age of 16 and later worked as a foreman for the Indian Motorcycle Company in Springfield, Mass. He moved to New Hampshire in 1942 and ran a pulp and logging operation. In 1955, he moved to Springfield, Mass., and worked as an electrician at Bay State Electric Co. of Springfield, Mass. until 1976, when he returned to West Newbury. He then worked for P & H Truckstop from 1977 until 1984. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying all aspects of the outdoors. He loved to travel, hunt, fish and most of all he enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by all. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia E. Rockwell of East Thetford; a son, Burton L. Guilbault of Littleton; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Arlene Charron of Lyndonville; two brothers, Kenneth Guilbault of South Hadley, Mass., and Richard Guilbault of Shingle Springs, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lena Guilbault and Katherine Therriault; and one brother, Burton Guilbault. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, at 10 a.m., in the East Thetford Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Hartley officiating. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hale Funeral Home, Upper Plain, Bradford. Burial will be at a later date in the Danville Green Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Alliance of Vermont and New Hampshire, Route 25, Bradford, VT 05033.

, 61, of Groton, a passionate artist, teacher and adventurer, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, from cancer, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Jean was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 29, 1941, the daughter of Paul and Margaret (Bodley) Stokes. She graduated from New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Ill., Class of 1959. She received her bachelor\'s degree in teaching in 1963 and master of fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1969. Jean was a professional artist whose career included over 30 years of teaching, jewelry making, extensive exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and 12 years of recruiting for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She had been an active member and danced in the yearly Christmas ballet performance of the "Nutcracker" with the Academy of Dance in Wilmington, Del. She lived in Vermont for the past two years, where she was a member of the Vermont League of Craftsmen and a member of the North Country Chorus. Jean was loved and treasured by family and her large circle of friends. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Carl S. Hornberger of Groton; two sons, Dylan Battles of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Brendan Battles of Townsend, Del.; three daughters, Debi Paris of Rennselaer, Ind., Megan Bennett of Waiwera, New Zealand, and Zo? Elizabeth Battles of Los Angeles, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; a stepson, Jon Hornberger of Redmond, Ore.; two stepdaughters, Leslie Keller of Bend, Ore., and Cathy Wagner of Wilmington, Del.; a brother, Paul Stokes of Graysville, Pa., and a sister, Marcia S. Boyle of Greensburg, Pa.; and nieces and nephews, Margaret Kloock, Brad Smith, Cristin Stokes, Adam Stokes, Graham Keller, Aaron Keller, and Audrey Hornberger; and cousins. Calling hours will be held Friday, April 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m., in the United Methodist Church in Groton, with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Burial will follow in Groton Village Cemetery. Following the committal service a reception will be held, and all are welcome. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to either the Groton United Methodist Church, in care of Mr. Ross McLeon, Powder Spring Road, Groton, VT 05046; or to the Cottage Hospital Oncology Dept., P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 99, a resident of LaFlamme\'s Retirement Home and formerly of Kilburn Street, Littleton, passed away at the Littleton Regional Hospital, Wednesday, April 17, 2002. The family will receive friends Friday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m., at the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Joseph Klatka as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Saint Rose Cemetery at a later date.

, 71, of St. Johnsbury, died Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Athol, Mass., the daughter of the late Claude L. and Corrine (Young) Wright. On Sept. 3, 1948, she married Clifford A. Skerry. A strong woman who took care of family and friends, she enjoyed collecting knick-knacks, feeding birds, gardening, reading and she loved cats. Survivors include five sons, Bruce Skerry of St. Johnsbury, Clifford Skerry Jr., Steven Skerry and wife Salli of St. Johnsbury, Duke Skerry of St. Johnsbury, and George Skerry and companion Ann of St. Johnsbury; five daughters, Cris Pearson of Athol, Mass., Debbie Skerry of Gardner, Mass., Dawn Shufelt and companion Earl of Marshfield, Vickie Blanchard of South Yarmouth, Mass., and Michelle Skerry of Brattleboro; 14 grandchildren; her close friend, Rob; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Clifford Skerry in 1992; her son, Dana Skerry in 1973; a set of twins at birth; and her infant daughter, Nellie Grace Skerry. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating. Friends may meet with the family one hour prior to the start of the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the family lot in South Cemetery in Orange, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to Save a Dog/Save a Cat (SAD/SAC), in care of The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, of Danville, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2002. She was predeceased by her husband Claude in 1986. Services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Danville Congregational Church. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Danville Rescue Squad, Danville, VT 05828. A complete notice will appear in Saturday\'s edition of The Caledonian-Record.

(Sheltra), 76, of Lyndonville, died Thursday morning, April 18, 2002, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was born Dec. 22, 1925, in Barton, the daughter of the late George and Nellie (Chalufaux) Sheltra. A graduate of Lyndon Institute, Kaye received her teaching degree from Lyndon Normal School. She married Nc Earl Green Aug. 14, 1949. Kaye loved children and was a teacher for 41 years, teaching grades one, two and three in Barton, Sheffield and Lyndon Center. For five years she served as school principal. Many years ago she was named the Vermont Teacher of the Year. A life member of the Lyndon Center Baptist Church, Kaye was the Sunday School superintendent for many years and was past president of the United Womens group. Other memberships included the Lyndon Enterprise Grange, the Rebekahs, the Eastern Star of Lyndon (past president), and the Vermont Retired Teachers Association. An avid reader, Kaye enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, flowers and gardening. She also enjoyed spending summers with her family at their camp on Miles Pond. Survivors include her son, James A. Green and wife Debra of Bradford, N.H.; her daughter, Jane E. Willey and husband Roy of St. Johnsbury; five grandchildren, Kenney and Jason Allen, Michael and James Green, and Carrie Cates; 13 great-grandchildren; her sister, Constance LaRosa and husband Phillip of Concord, N.H.; and one niece and three nephews, Ann, Gregory, Mark and Phillip LaRosa. She was predeceased by her husband, Nc Green, in 1990. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home, Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m., at the Lyndon Center Baptist Church with the Rev. David Colwell officiating. Burial at Lyndon Center Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to Lyndon Center Baptist Church Sunday School, P.O. Box 447, Lyndon Center, VT 05850.

, widow of Gaston Couture, died peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at her home in North Danville. A complete notice will appear in Saturday\'s edition of The Caledonian-Record.

91, widow of Gaston Couture, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at her home in North Danville. She was born in Fall River, Mass., May 5, 1910, the daughter of Joseph Cartano and Maria Franco Furtado Raposa. She was predeceased by her husband Oct. 27, 1962. Mrs. Couture was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. She was a staunch supporter of all North Danville activities; she was always active in, perhaps even a founding member of, the North Danville Community Club. Over the years if there were events or hardships in the community, she could be counted on to help. She is survived by four children, Lorraine R. Day and husband Ben of Northfield, Richard L. Couture and wife Alice of Danville, Bea A. Couture of N. Cape, Wis., and Doris T. Randall and husband Jerry of North Danville; four grandchildren, Kimberly Brown Walker of Windsor, Larry Couture of Danville, Janet Day Thomas of White River Junction and Judy Day Griffin of Germantown, Wis.; two great-grandchildren; a half sister, Mary Perry of Westport Mass., and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., concluding with a vigil service at 3:45 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to either: Brainerd Memorial Library (4215 Bruce Badger Memorial Highway, Danville, VT 05828), Elizabeth Brown Humane Society (in care of Ann Kimball, 180 Emerson Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819); or Danville Rescue Squad (P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828).

, 86, of East Hardwick, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, April 17, 2002. She was born in London, England, Jan. 1, 1916, the daughter of the late Moritz and Edith (Jackson) Kahn. On July 15, 1939, she was married to Paul Hartrich. After many years in Chicago, they moved to Vermont in 1970. Paulette graduated from Vassar College in 1936 and received her master\'s in social work from the University of Chicago in 1938. She worked in many public health, social work, and mental health administrative positions in Chicago and Vermont. She worked as home-school coordinator and family life specialist for the St. Johnsbury School District from 1972 to 1980. She fought to help establish the Hardwick Area Health Center. She enjoyed her year as East Hardwick\'s fire chief. In her later years she sold real estate for the Peter Watson Real Estate Agency. From her early years, she was a strong advocate for civil rights and civic causes, and she passed on her passion for social justice to her children and grandchildren. Paulette is survived by her husband Paul of East Hardwick; two daughters, Leslie and husband Robert D. Leighninger Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., and Toni Hartrich of Stannard; two grandchildren, Matthew and wife Pamela Swett Leighninger, and Maggie Leighninger and partner Ben Hopkins; two great-grandchildren, Harrison John Leighninger and Nathaniel Owen Leighninger; a special niece, Donna Katzin Altschuler; her cousin Marilyn Goldstein; and nephews Tim, Bryan and Steven Kahn, and Michael and Peter Levin. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Betty Katzin and Lydia Levin, and brother, Albert Kahn. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at Toni Hartrich\'s home in Stannard. For information, contact Toni Hartrich at 533-7134. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to either: the Hardwick Area Health Center, 1 High St., Hardwick, VT 05843; Caledonia Home Health Care Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or the North Country Animal League, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, of Danville, died suddenly at the emergency room of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2002, at the age of 86. She was born in Danville, Feb. 28, 1916, one of two daughters born to Delmer and Gladys (McDonald) Smith. She was a 1934 graduate of Danville High School. Sally and husband Claude resided in Philadelphia for many years. She was trained as a dietitian and worked at the children\'s hospital in Philadelphia. Following retirement, the Keens moved to Florida; Claude died in 1986. She came back home in the early 1990s and was content at her apartment on Hill Street. She is survived by her sister, Janet Wakefield of Danville; two aunts, Kate Beattie and Alice Hafner, both of Danville; many very close and special cousins, nieces and nephews, and their families. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at the Danville Congregational Church. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions could be directed to either Danville Rescue Squad or Danville Congregational Church.

, 84, of Mims, Fla., died Jan. 19, 2002, at Melbourne Nursing Home in Melbourne, Fla. He was born July 14, 1917, in Charleston, Vt., the son of Albert and Nellie (Noble) Nadeau. Mr. Nadeau served in the U.S. Army from January 1940 to June 1945. Following his military service he worked on farms throughout the northeast before moving to New York, where he was employed by the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. After retiring, he moved to Florida. Survivors include three daughters, Evelyn Olcott, Margaret Allard and Thelma Wilkins, all of Lyndonville; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Nadeau of Suffield, Conn.; a sister, Isabelle Noyes of Lyndon; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 25, at 3 p.m., at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville, with the Rev. Stephen Nichols, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 560965, Rockledge, FL 32956-0965.

, 99, of Littleton, N.H., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002. Mr. McLaughlin was born April 13, 1903, in Fabyans, N.H., the son of Ambrose P. and Frances (Carroll) McLaughlin. He married Blanche Marie Goodie in 1936. Mr. McLaughlin was a lifetime resident and influential figure in Northern New Hampshire. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1929. At the onset of World War II, he volunteered for military service in the U.S. Marine Air Corps. He served four years and was retired in 1946 in the grade of Major. From 1946 to 1961 Mr. McLaughlin was general manager of Eames Enterprises in Littleton. During his busy lifetime Mr. McLaughlin contributed his time and talent to numerous worthy causes, community, religious and educational. In April 1971 he received a Brotherhood Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He was a member of the Newcomen Society of North America. Mr. McLaughlin was a notable businessman, serving as a member of the board of the New Hampshire Development Corporation, a trustee of the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and a member of the President\'s Economic Council, Institute of Management. He was chairman of the board of directors and president of the Littleton Savings Bank from 1961 to 1977. Following retirement from the Littleton Savings Bank he served for many years as the director, Chief Operating Company of Loon Mountain Recreation and Realty Corporation. Mr. McLaughlin is remembered as a person of friendship, responsibility and integrity. As a former colleague, Governor Sherman Adams once paid the ultimate tribute: "Amby kept every friend he ever made ... he was a good citizen who gave everything he had, and kept the faith." His two sons, Dr. Patrick McLaughlin of Ketchem, Idaho, and Peter M. McLaughlin of San Diego, Calif., and five grandchildren, survive him. Family received friends Friday, April 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home in Littleton. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. at the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joseph Klatka, celebrant. Burial was in the Saint Rose Cemetery in Littleton.

, 74, of Conway, N.H., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at her home. Born in Hamer, Idaho, the daughter of Charles and Laura (Page) Perkins, she grew up in Danville and lived in Bartlett, N.H., for 55 years before moving to Conway last year. Mrs. Fall graduated from Danville High School in 1944 and from the Waltham, Mass. Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She had worked for over 20 years at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway as a registered nurse, and had also worked as an independent housekeeper for various families in the Mt. Washington Valley for nearly 20 years. Louise was a past member of the Mt. Washington Valley Stompers. She was a lifelong avid Red Sox fan and supported all youth baseball and other sports in the valley. She was "Ma" and "Grammie" to many in the valley, and very active with her grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. The family includes three sons, David C. Fall and wife Robin of Bartlett, N.H., Dennis J. Fall and fiancee Betsy of Intervale, N.H., and Harold N. Fall Jr. of North Conway, N.H.; a daughter, Diana Lynch and husband Michael of Center Conway; two daughters-in-law, Lynne Sanphy of North Conway, and Jennifer Fall of Intervale; 10 grandchildren, Hallie Fall, Matthew Fall, Jeremy Fall, Joseph Fall, Ashley Fall, Allison Paige Fall, Cody Fall, Kyle Fall, Blair Lynch and Angela Lynch; a great-granddaughter, Lydia Flynn; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold N. Fall Sr., in 1974. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Intervale Cemetery with the Rev. G. Alan Baxter, pastor of the First Church of Christ Congregational, officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Donations may be made to the Mt. Washington Valley Cal Ripken League, in care of Bill Jones, P.O. Box 357, Conway, NH 03818-0357.

, 78, of Lyndon Center, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Sheffield, the daughter of the late Oscar Wilson and Dora Bell (Simpson) Miles. On Aug. 24, 1964, Maggie married Paul H. Berry. A nurse\'s aide at the Darling Inn in Lyndonville for many years, Maggie used her outgoing personality and sense of humor in helping others. She was known for her generosity and hospitality, as well as her fine cooking abilities. She loved wildlife and enjoyed feeding wild birds, gardening, and sharing her plants with family and friends. She was a member of the Sheffield Federated Church, and also the Chat-a-lot Club of Sheffield. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Paul H. Berry of Lyndon Center; two daughters, Nancy Whittier and husband Evan of St. Johnsbury, and Linda Denbow and husband Maurice of Cordova, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and their families, Allison Gratton, Julie and Tom Keithan, Michael and Mary Murray, Jennifer and Michael Sherburne, Annie Woods, Maurice Denbow III, Paula Rhodes, Scott Denbow, and John Denbow; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Miles and companion Sylvia Dunbar of Sheffield; two sisters, Dorothy Randall and Mabel Whitcomb, both of Sheffield; a sister-in-law and her family, Edna Berry of Morrisville; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Doris Whitcomb, in March. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 23, at 11 a.m., at the Sheffield Federated Church with the Rev. Joel Battaglia officiating. Burial will follow at William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield. Visiting hours will be Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Maggie\'s memory may be directed to Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 62, of 1450 Ravens Bluff Road, Johns Island, S.C., passed away at the Roper Hospital in Charleston, S.C., Friday, April 19, 2002, following a short illness. He was the son of Ned and Ruth (Aldrich) Hutchins. He spent most of his life in Franconia, was a graduate of the former Dow Academy in Franconia, and was self-employed as a contractor. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and since moving recently to South Carolina, he loved walking on the beach with his dog Reno. He is survived by a son, Tracey Hutchins and wife Elisa of Johns Island; a daughter, Tara L. Salway and husband Brandon of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; and one grandson, Kyle. A memorial service will be held at the Aldrich Farm, Route 18, Sugar Hill, on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Lancaster Humane Society, 564 Martin Meadow Pond Road, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 37, of Highland Ave., Derby Line, passed away in Newport Monday, April 22, 2002, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Newport July 13, 1964, the son of Truman and Jean (Whitcomb) Peck. Rance worked as a finish carpenter for various employers in Vermont, Connecticut, Utah and Massachusetts. He loved sports cars and his lifelong dream was to drive race cars. Rance enjoyed woodworking, building cabinets, hunting, and precious moments with his daughter Angelee. Rance is survived by his parents, Truman and Jean Peck of Derby Line; his daughter, Angelee Marie Peck of Irasburg; his maternal grandparents, Myrle and Robert Leithead of St. Johnsbury; his brothers, Scott Peck and wife Jackie of Palmer, Mass., and Darrin Peck of Essex Junction; his sister, Jodie Peck and Paige Horner of Albany; his nephew and nieces, Cory Peck of Derby Line, Danielle Peck of Palmer, Mass., Paige-Desmah Horner of Albany, Natasha Peck of Essex Junction, and Ayla-Kaid Horner of Albany; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m., at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport, with the Rev. Paul Essaff officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service on Thursday. Interment will follow at the Derby Center Cemetery. Should Friends desire, contributions in Rance\'s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Program or Oncology Department, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch and Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally family-owned and operated. < b > He Called Me By Name < /b > "He called me by name" From the time of my birth, Before I had met Him, And valued his worth. And because He was God, He was able to see, That I had to have someone To watch over me. So He picked out an angel, My own special one, To guide and protect me, \'Til living was done. Who had but one job, And that was to be A loving and loyal Companion to me. "He called me by name" And the love in his eyes, Promised me all That this cold world denies. A home with Him always, In heaven above, Safe in the Kingdom Of God\'s endless love.

, 46, of 395 Mountain Road, Dalton, N.H., died Monday, April 22, 2002, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction. A complete notice will appear in Friday\'s edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 89, of Lyndonville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. She was born in Newport, N.H., Feb. 13, 1913, the daughter of Rowland and Harriett (Farewell) Clark. A graduate of Newport High School, Class of 1931, she worked for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company for 22 years as a rate clerk, retiring in 1975. She was a former member of the Moose Club of Newport, N.H. On Nov. 29, 1952, she married Walter Sherman, who survives her in Lyndonville. Other survivors include three children from a previous marriage, Charles Pilsbury of Norwich, Conn., Harriett Burg of Lawrenceburg, Ind., and Rowland Pilsbury of Gilford, N.H.; an extended family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a special niece, Sandy Sherman of Stoddard, N.H.; and special friends Helen Gilman and Pauline Giguere. Funeral services will be held at Sayles Funeral Home, Friday, April 26, at 2 p.m., with Father Melvin Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family one hour prior to the service.

, 79, of Bagley Road, Waterboro, Maine, formerly of Wheelock, Vt., died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Greenwood Center in Sanford, Maine, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Caribou, Maine, Jan. 4, 1923, a son of Clarence and Velma (McGraw) Carlson. He attended schools in Auburn, Mass., and he was a Navy veteran of World War II. He resided in Hopedale, Mass., for a while and was employed with the former Draper Co., which merged with Rockwell. He was employed with Rockwell for many years as a patent agent in Pittsburgh, Pa., retiring in 1983. In his retirement, he lived in Wheelock, Vt., for 15 years, before moving to Waterboro in 1998. An ardent Mason, he was a longtime member and past master of the Montgomery Lodge in Milford, Mass., was a member of the Scottish Rite, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He also enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Althea (Gammon) Carlson of Waterboro; a son, David Carlson of Upton, Mass.; two daughters, Shirley Ropp of Chelmsford, Mass., and Nancy Ness of Falmouth, Mass.; a brother, George Marshall Carlson of Thomaston, Maine; two stepchildren; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Masonic service, followed by a memorial service, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the LaFrance-Lambert Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford, Maine, with the Rev. Charles Storey of East Waterboro officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.

, 65, formerly of Stannard, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Maple Lane Nursing and Retirement Home in Barton, following a lingering illness. He was born May 7, 1936, in Greensboro, the son of Donald B. and Irene (Brown) Lumsden. He attended Greensboro and Greensboro Bend public schools. Donald was first married to Yvonne Bishop. He later made his home with Wanda Hastings. In his earlier years he was employed as a farmer\'s assistant for Norman Perron in Glover. He drove truck for Kenneth Brown. He was a self-employed logger, and later he drove heavy construction equipment for Victor Perron. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, horses, and the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Everett Hastings of Barre, Vernon Hastings and Kenneth Hastings, both of Barton, and Wendell Hastings of Holland; four daughters, Vicky Lumsden of Texas, Laurie Cote of Irasburg, Cindy Tetreault of Newport, and Nico Hastings of Derby Line; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Adrian "Buzz" Lumsden of Stannard; three nieces, one nephew and several cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Richard D. Lumsden, in 1991. Visiting hours will be held Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in the Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer\'s Association, Vermont Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 46, of 395 Mountain Road, Dalton, N.H., died Monday, April 22, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt. He was born Oct. 13, 1955, in Whitefield, the son of Edmond Henry Grenier and Therese Delima (Poulin) Grenier. Vincent was a Vietnam War Veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a self-employed carpenter in the Whitefield and Lincoln/Woodstock, N.H., areas, and was also a meat cutter at several stores in the North Country. Vincent was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bird, deer, bear and especially duck hunting. Surviving relatives include a son, Matthew Vincent Grenier, of Concord, N.H.; his parents, Edmond and Therese Grenier of Whitefield; two sisters, Christine Riley and husband Chuck of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and Andree Aicardi and husband Bill of Seabring, Fla.; and his companion, Joan Miller of Dalton. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 27, at noon, in St. Joseph\'s Roman Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, N.H. Father Daniel Sinibaldi will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Joseph\'s Catholic Cemetery, Bath, N.H. It is requested that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to a charity of one\'s choice.

, 97, of Union Street, Springfield, Vt., died Thursday evening, April 25, 2002, at Springfield Hospital with her family by her side following a brief illness. Mrs. Nixon was born in Plymouth, Vt., June 2, 1907, the daughter of William and Frances (Kincaid) Taylor. Her early years were spent in Ludlow, Springfield, Hartford and Westminister West, Vt., and Newport, N.H. She was a graduate of Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Class of 1925. Mrs. Nixon went on to attend Plymouth Teachers\' College in Plymouth, N.H., where she earned a BS degree in education in 1931. She received her master\'s of education degree from Boston University in 1943. Her 43 years of secondary school teaching included the following schools: Pittsburg, N.H., Goffstown, N.H., Windsor, Vt., and Springfield, Vt., where she was the head of the business department at Brattleboro Union High School, where she retired from in 1973. Mrs. Nixon was a resident of Brattleboro for 40 years, where she maintained her home on High Street until 1998, then moved to her parents\' home in Springfield. She was a Past Matron of Golden Rule Chapter 13 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Bellows Falls, held membership in the Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Chapter, Rebekah Lodge 29 in Ludlow and Alpha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Nixon was a long-time member of Centre Congregational Church in Brattleboro and was an active member in the Retired Teachers\' Association on a local, state and national level. She enjoyed travel, swimming, reading and painting with watercolors, of which she was a gifted artist. After the age of 90, she took up the computer. In July of 1943, she was married to Sydney H. Nixon. Her husband of 31 years died in 1974. Mrs. Nixon is survived by one sister, Aldythe T. Fullam of Springfield; a nephew, Leland A. Taylor and wife Francis (LaBay) of Lyndon, Vt.; step-grandchildren Gloria Barrett of Brattleboro, Phyllis Gorton of San Antonio, Texas, Joyce Larsen of Boulder, Colo., Bernard Nixon of Hinsdale, N.H., Claire Tyminski of Montgomery, Mass., and Maria Tarbox of Milton, N.H. She was predeceased by one brother, Wilberne K. Taylor of Springfield, who died in 1997. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, April 29, at 10 a.m., at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home, 40 Terrace St., Brattleboro, with Deacon Everett Gorton officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylor family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow. Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home, Sunday, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Nixon\'s name may be made to Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro VT 05302, or to the Black River Academy Museum, 14 High St., Ludlow VT 05149.

, 82, of McIndoe Falls, passed away in St. Johnsbury, Thursday, April 25, 2002. She was born on Nov. 12, 1919, in Waitsfield, the daughter of Harry and Josephine (Haskins) Berno. She was predeceased by her husband, Everett Rowe; and a great-grandchild. Before retiring she was a cook for the West Barnet meal site. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers and the wild birds. She is survived by her two children, Fannie Bergeron of Newport Center, and Everett Rowe and wife Linda of Lisbon, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Rosemary Francis of Lyndonville, and Jean Berwick of Peacham. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, April 29, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rick Menard officiating. Calling hours will be one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the McIndoe Falls Cemetery. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the North Country Dialysis, 14 King Square, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 73, of Lancaster Road, Whitefield, died Saturday evening, April 27, 2002, at the Country Village Health Care Center in Lancaster after a long illness. Mr. Whitney was born in Lancaster Oct. 28, 1928, the son of Warren and Margaret (Bean) Whitney. Raised in Lancaster, he was a graduate of Lancaster High School. After high school he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Returning home he worked as a machinist for his father and at Thompson Manufacturing. He was also employed for a time as a mechanic for Timberland Machine, Lancaster. On April 24, 1956, he married Shirley Comstock. In 1961 he re-enlisted with the Navy and served during Vietnam. He was enlisted until 1977, at which time he joined the Naval Fleet Reserve and moved to Whitefield. He then worked various jobs throughout the North Country. He was employed for a time as janitor for the Whitefield Elementary School and later worked for Kelley\'s Auto Supply in Lancaster, Connors & Hoffman in Littleton, Burndy of Littleton, and New England Wire of Lisbon. He retired there in 1994. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member and past commander of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Family members include his wife Shirley of Whitefield; a son, David M. Whitney and wife Cheryl of Dover, Del.; a daughter, Peggy K. Pellett and husband John of Lisbon, Conn.; and three grandchildren, Lauren Pellett, Amber Whitney and Jason Pellett. He was predeceased by a daughter, Beverly Whitney. A visiting hour will be held Tuesday morning, April 30, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will follow immediately after at Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. The Rev. Curtis W. Smith of Lancaster will officiate. Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one\'s choice.

, 92, of 1898 Route 302, Wells River, died Thursday, April 25, 2002, at the Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, Fla., where she was spending the winter with her daughter. She was born in Wells River, Sept. 2, 1909, the daughter of Clarence and Effie Wilkins. Mrs. Guay had worked at the Happy Hour Cafe in Wells River for many years and was a loving mother. She was predeceased by her husband, Otis R. Guay, Jan. 1, 1986. Surviving relatives include four daughters, Evelyn Anctil of Nashua, N.H., Eleanor Stockman of Floral City, Fla., Elizabeth Rinehart of Sandusky, Ohio, and Elaine Davidson of Gilford, N.H.; one son, Wayne A. Guay of Bowling Green, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. One brother, Lawrence Wilkins of Woodsville, predeceased her Nov. 14, 1988. Calling hours will be Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, at 2 p.m., from the Ricker Funeral Home. The Rev. Jane Wilson, pastor of the Wells River Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Boltonville Cemetery in Boltonville. Following the graveside service a period of fellowship will be held at the Wells River Congregational Church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Wells River Congregational Church, in care of Mrs. Barbara Beaulieu, P.O. Box 367, Wells River, VT 05081.

, of Shelburne, Vt., formerly of Montpelier, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at Wake Robin Life Care Retirement Community following a prolonged illness. She was born in East Montpelier, Dec. 6, 1918, the 13th child of Joseph B. and Henrietta (Dupuis) Martell. She graduated from Spaulding High School, Barre, in 1937. Ernestine worked as a secretary for Green Mountain Power and Metropolitan Life Insurance. She was married to Earl S. Judkins in Montpelier, Aug. 6, 1951. Ernestine was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier, where she was an active volunteer. Earl and Ernestine made their home in Montpelier for many years. In their later years they resided at Wake Robin in Shelburne. Ernestine and Earl enjoyed a very active life. For many years they were avid square dancers. They enjoyed many trips and cruises around the world. They met and made many friends on their travels. Ernestine enjoyed gardening, sewing and many various crafts. She is survived by Earl, her husband of 51 years; a brother, Edwin Martell of Windsor Locks, Conn.; three sisters, Nancyetta Landry of Barre, Doris Robbins of Barre, and Edith Corbett of Williamstown, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by six brothers, Clarence, Arthur, Stanley, George, Wolford and Ernest Martell; and five sisters, Mae Copping, Florestine Markham, Leona Adams, Edna Roya and Albinus Matson. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the Wake Robin staff for their care and compassion. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m., at Guare and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Barnet Center Cemetery in Barnet. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 93, of the Morrison Nursing Home, formerly of Highland Street, Whitefield, passed away Friday, April 26, 2002, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a long illness. Ernest was born in Rumford, Maine, Aug. 10, 1908, a son to Charles and Alice (Hutchins) Hersey. He served from 1951 to 1960 in the U.S. Air Force before honorable discharge from the Walker Air Force Base in New Mexico. He worked for many years at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Berry) Hersey of Whitefield; two stepsons, Warren Berry of Bedford, N.H., and Wallace Berry of Lisbon, N.H.; and a stepdaughter, Martha Chase of Northampton, Mass. There will be no calling hours. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m., in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon, with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh officiating.

, 53, of North Concord, Vt., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born in Newport, Vt., Dec. 4, 1948, the son of Norman Conley and Pauline Anair. He was a carpenter and roofer. He is survived by his mother, Pauline Conley of St. Johnsbury; his father, Norman Conley and wife Mae of Sutton; three sons, Robert F. Anair of Dalton, N.H., Shane Anair of St. Johnsbury and Shawn Anair of Athol, Mass.; a grandson, Ezekiel Anair; his siblings, Arvesta St. Peter of Winchendon, Mass., Virginia Lemaire of St. Johnsbury, Gerald Conley of North Concord, and Andrea Conley of Athol, Mass.; three stepchildren, Shane Radwich of Lyndonville, John Radwich of Dalton, and Halaina Labounty of North Concord; and nine step-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at Woods-Trefren & Pearsons Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton, Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m.

, 50, of Waltham, Mass., formerly of Hardwick, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at his home, following a 12-year struggle with brain cancer. Born in Hartford, Conn., a son of the late Harry A. Sr. and Anne Florence (Visco) Ives, he lived for many years in Hardwick before moving to Waltham in 1975. He received an electrical engineering degree from Northeastern University and a computer science degree from Wentworth Institute, and had worked as a sales engineer for Matec Company in Chelmsford, Mass. Before that he held the same positions at Gen-Rad in West Concord, Mass., and Unitrode Corporation in Watertown, Mass. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He leaves his wife, Madeline M. (Duquette) Ives; two children, Ryan A. Ives of Washington, D.C., and Jennifer A. Ives of Waltham; three sisters, Betty A. Hill and Cheryl D. Ives, both of Hardwick, and Claire Drew of Cambridge, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, from the Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main St. (Rte. 20), Waltham, followed by a funeral Mass in Saint Joseph\'s Church, 519 Main St., Waltham, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. Donations in Harry\'s memory to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 3-H, Watertown, MA 02472, would be appreciated.

, 79, valedictorian of the Class of 1940 at St. Johnsbury Academy, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at his home in Arlington, Va. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Aug. 14, 1922, the son of Harold and Mabel (Hall) Brown. In 1944, he married Randall Boyce, also of the Academy\'s Class of 1940. They were married for 53 years until her death in 1997. He attended college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1940 to December 1943, when he received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering early along with others who signed up to serve in World War II. He joined the Navy and was sent with the Seabees to Guam, where he served throughout the war. After the war, he received a master of science degree in engineering from Princeton University. In 1948, he became an instructor at Oregon State University in Portland, Ore., and then returned to work for the Navy as a civilian in California. In 1953, he decided to come home to the East Coast and accept a position in Virginia with the Navy\'s Bureau of Yards and Docks, now the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. He served as the Navy\'s specialist in the field of geotechnical engineering, which includes building and structural foundations, waterfront construction, excavations, airfields and landslides. Much of his time was spent advising and troubleshooting on the construction of military bases in this country and overseas. His career took him to all seven continents. Following his retirement from government service in 1978 after a heart attack, he worked as a consulting engineer and served as an expert witness and arbitrator. He was a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Except for a six-year period in the late 1970s and early 1980s in Amherst, Mass., he lived for the rest of his life in Virginia. Mr. Brown enjoyed tennis, golf, photography and genealogy, and was formerly a volunteer income tax counselor for the AARP and an usher at the National Cathedral in Washington. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Schaaf of Philadelphia, Pa., Abby Thomas of Hanover, Mass., and Dory Brown of Oneonta, N.Y.; two sons, Benjamin Brown of Nellysford, Va., and Hal Brown of Arlington, Va. and Salem, Mass.; nine grandchildren; a nephew, James Brown of South Burlington; and two nieces, Jacquelyn Brown of Paisley, Fla., and Jann Simpson of Lancaster, N.H. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph E. Brown, and a sister, Barbara O. Brown. Mr. Brown will be buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury, Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the St. Johnsbury Academy Alumni Fund, 1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.