NEKG - 2007 Obituaries

, 91, of Otisfield, Maine, died July 15, 2007, at Norway Rehabilitation Center in Norway, Maine. Mr. Macie was born on November 24, 1915, in Irasburg, a son of George and Rose (Sanville) Macie. He was a farmer and Irasburg road commissioner and worked at Ethan Allen in Orleans. He married Tona Chaffee on December 24, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Tona, of Otisfield; by his daughters: EarlineBarwick of Starke, Florida, Leona Hodgdon of Hardwick, and Marie Sawyer of West Paris, Maine; by his stepdaughter Betty Chaffee of Otisfield; by his sons Wayne Macie of Ocala, Florida, and the Reverend Rudy Macie of Mechanic Falls, Maine; by 12 grandchildren; by 26 great-grandchildren; and by eight great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers: Leo, Ralph, Raymond, Victor, and Gordon; and by his sisters Elizabeth and Theresa. Services were held at Weston Chandler Funeral Home on July 28 in South Paris, Maine. Condolences may be sent to TonaMacie, P.O. Box 451, Oxford, Maine 04270.

, 74, of Orleans died peacefully at her home on August 12, 2007, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Geraw was born December 17, 1932, in Berkshire, a daughter of Eddie and Fabiola (Vachon) Coderre. On March 30, 1956, she married Charles Geraw, who predeceased her in 1989. She was employed by Tivoli for 18 years, retiring in 1992. She was formerly a waitress at the Royal Restaurant in Newport from 1960 until 1974. She was known in Orleans as the pie lady. She is survived by her children: Robert Norris and his wife, Rosemary, of Orleans, Irene Messier and her husband, Clifford, of Brownington, Deborah Hamel and her husband, Haristed Jr., of Bath, New Hampshire, and Charles Geraw and his wife, Mary, of Orleans; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by siblings: Marcel Coderre of Albany, Donald Coderre of Lowell, Eugene Coderre of Orleans, Raymond Coderre and his wife, Tammy, of Barton, Giselle Damon and her husband, Bob, of Morgan, Estelle Wheeler and her husband, Alfred, of Newport Center, Cecile Arel of Derby, and DesigenesGeraw and her husband, Chet, of Glover; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Andy Hamel; by brothers Gaetan and Lucien Coderre; and by a sister, Rita Coderre. Funeral services were held August 15 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Daniel Rupp celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Geraw's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 85, of Derby died August 8, 2007, in Glover. Mr. Fortin was born March 7, 1922, in Derby, a son of Cyril and Albertine (Lessard) Fortin. On June 29, 1946, he married LauretteVeilleux, who predeceased him. He entered the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a foreman and machinist with Union Butterfield. He retired in 1981 after 41 years of service. He held memberships with St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion of Newport. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing horseshoes, and watching his children and grandchildren playing softball at their camp in Averill. He is survived by eight children: Daniel Fortin and his wife, Arlene, of Derby Line, Gerald Fortin and his wife, Susan, of Derby, Denis Fortin and his wife, Martha, of Derby Line, Conrad Fortin and his wife, Janet, of Derby, Lawrence Fortin and his wife, Kathy, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Norbert Fortin and his wife, Rita, of Newport, Helen Gates and her husband, Jim, of Hardwick, and Monique Allard and her husband, Michael, of Newport Center; by 21 grandchildren; by 14 great-grandchildren; by his brother Viateur Fortin of Derby; by sisters: Bernadette Fortin of Derby Line, Sister Cecile Fortin of Littleton, New Hampshire, Rita Peterson of Orwell, and YolandeOsowski and her husband, Walter, of Demarest, New Jersey; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alexander and Reginald Fortin. Funeral services were held August 13 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Edward's Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Fortin's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont and New Hampshire, 172 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont 05855.

, 66, of Middle Grove, New York, died August 10, 2007, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Dowd was born in Newport on December 3, 1940, a daughter of Roger D. and Ruth (White) Whitcomb. She leaves a legacy of love and compassion for her family and many friends. As a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, nurse, and executive, she succeeded in making a positive difference in the lives of those she touched. Her deep sense of humanity and selfless manner truly made this world a better place. She graduated from the University of Vermont's School of Nursing in 1963 and worked as a nurse and educator at many hospitals throughout Vermont until moving to New York in 1980. From there, she served as executive director of Mountain Valley Hospice and was instrumental in the development of the organization and the subsequent realization of the dream of so many involved in hospice, the construction of Mountain Valley's much-needed residential hospice facility. She served as its executive director for over 19 years. She was the loving wife of Thomas and the mother of four children: Michael and his wife, Elicia, of Manchester, New Hampshire, Christopher and his wife, Tricia, of Voorheesville, New York, Maura and her husband, David, of Binghamton, New Yor, and Patrick and his wife, Aimee, of Ballston Spa, New York. In addition to her husband and children, she leaves her 11 grandchildren of whom she was so very proud: Courtney Dowd of Montreal, Quebec, Max, Oliver, Jake and Harry Kammerman of Binghamton, Gabrielle and Sadie Dowd of Voorheesville, Elijah Dowd of Ballston Spa, Alexa Albanese of Gloversville, New York, ChrystalWhitzel of Austin, Texas, and Andrew Whitzel of Manchester; her mother, Ruth Whitcomb, of Morgan; her sister Martha Montague of Groton; and her brothers John Whitcomb of Elburn, Illinois, and Alan Whitcomb of Theresa, New York. She was predeceased by her father, Roger Whitcomb, of Morgan. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held August 14 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Gloversville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Dowd's memory to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, New York 12078.

, 100, of Island Pond died peacefully on August 9, 2007, in Newport. Mrs. Avery was born May 3, 1907, in Island Pond, a daughter of Arsene and Elsie (Thibodeau) Riggie. On May 5, 1928, she married dentist Leland L. Avery, who predeceased her in 1976. She was a dental assistant to her husband for many years. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Berlin, New Hampshire. In May she celebrated her one-hundredth birthday at Derby Green. She is survived by two children, Patricia Wilcox and her husband, George, of Island Pond and Lloyd Avery and his wife, Barbara, of Newark; by nine grandchildren; by 17 great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friend desire, contributions in Mrs. Avery's memory may be made to Derby Green, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 81, of East Charleston died peacefully August 16, 2007, at her home with her family at her side. Mrs. Moulton was born September 21, 1925, in Morgan, a daughter of Oliver and Uda (Wheeler) Charland. On December 25, 1943, she married Ira E. Moulton, who predeceased her on December 4, 2003. She and her husband operated the family dairy farm in East Charleston for 62 years. She was the cook at Camp Winnipee for over 25 years, and more recently ran a daycare in her home. She is survived by her children: Janet Duquette and her husband, Alfred, Judy Fortin, and Dwight Moulton and his wife, Shirley, all of East Charleston, Douglas Moulton and his wife, Judy, of Holland, and Duane Moulton and his wife,Corrinne, of East Charleston; by 16 grandchildren; by 23 great-grandchildren with the twenty-fourth due in February; by her brother Donald Charland and his wife, Audrey, of Derby; by her sister Geraldine Moulton of East Charleston; and by sisters-in-law: Sylvia Moulton of Charleston, Nancy Moulton of Brunswick, and Alice Davis of Charleston. She was predeceased by brothers Bernard and Preston Charland; by sister Madeline Moulton; by brothers-in-law: Raymond, Gerald, Earl, and Richard Moulton and Dale Davis; and by her son-in-law Junior Fortin in June 2002. Funeral services were held August 18 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Moulton's memory made to the Charleston Fire Department, P.O. Box 106, East Charleston, Vermont 05833.

, 69, died Monday, July 2, 2007, in Melford, Massachusetts. Mr. Sanville was born in Irasburg on February 23, 1938. He attended school in Newport and lived there for many years. In the early 1970s he moved to Ashland, Massachusetts, and worked for Marconi's Restaurant for over 20 years. He will be remembered for his passion for life, sense of humor, and unyielding work ethic. He was predeceased by his mother, Grace Gibney; by his stepfather, Malcolm Gibney; by his sister Linda Lemieux; and by his brother, Malcolm Gibney Jr. Survivors include his former wife, Marion Waston, of Newport; by three sisters: Joyce Paradia of Wells, Maine, Betty Currier of Melford, and Deborah Judkins of McIndoe Falls; and by his brother Jake Gibney of Bath, New Hampshire. A committal service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, at the North Troy Cemetery with the Reverend Chris Barton officiating.

, 88, died peacefully at her home in Derby Line on Friday, August 17, 2007. Mrs. Jonis was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 18, 1919, a daughter of Lawrence and Frances (Seward) Gilbride. Her priority was her family. As a young wife and mother, she loved to ice skate. She spent many hours with her children at the ice rink at Baxter Park in Derby Line. She helped with the hot lunch program and was a teacher's aide at the elementary school. She taught catechism classes and was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts. Her husband was known for his garden, but not many knew of the many hours she spent freezing vegetables, canning, and making pickles, relishes, and jam. She was an excellent seamstress, making most of her own clothes and many items for the rest of the family. She loved to knit and crochet, keeping everyone warm with her sweaters, hats, mittens, and socks. Her favorite pastime was playing bridge with her friends. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. She married William Jonis on June 7, 1941. He predeceased her in 1997. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lou Champigny and her husband, Tony, of Morgan; by her son Richard Jonis of Essex Junction; by her grandchildren Amelia Jonis and her mother, Mel, of Essex Junction and Ann Champigny and her fiancé, Rob Eaton, of Vail, Colorado; by her great-granddaughter Sage Champigny Eaton of Vail, truly the light of her life; and by her sisters-in-law Ruth Jonis and Molly Davinis of Cape Cod. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret St. Hilaire and Frances Morris; and by her grandson Chris Champigny. Funeral services were held August 21 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Jonis' memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 85, of Fairfield, California, formerly of Brownington, died August 13, 2007, in Fairfield. Mr. Davies was born April 20, 1922, in Brownington to Arthur andTess (McClellan) Davies. He was a flight engineer with the Army Air Corps and the Air Force for 22 years. He was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran. During his retirement years, he enjoyed coastal camping with his wife, Betty. He was an avid woodworker and was an active member of the China Burma India Theater Survivors. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Grace "Betty" Elizabeth (Boyd) Davies; and by two grandsons. He is survived by his children: William Boyd Davies and his wife, Barbara, of Orleans, Margaret Andersen and her husband, Harry, of Sacramento, California, Jacqueline Davies of Middlebury, Carolyn Carl and her husband, Jene, of Jefferson, Oregon, Andrea Drechsel and her husband, Danny, of North Bend, Oregon, and Robert Davies and his wife, Marla, of Hollister, California; by 17 grandchildren, including Brian Kremer, Julie Kane, Amanda Davies, Sara Davies Coe, Jennifer Davies, and Kristin Atwood; and by 15 great-grandchildren, including Rachael Coe and Jeffrey William Coe. A memorial service was held August 16 at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Orleans County Historical Society or the Brownington Congregational Church.

, 38, of Glover, beloved husband of Lisa Darling, died suddenly August 15, 2007, in Burlington. Mr. Darling was born April 22, 1969, beloved son of Russell and Marion (Adair) Darling. On July 14, 1990, he married Lisa Valley, who survives him. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1987. He was employed by Cabot Creamery in the maintenance department. He enjoyed four-wheeling, camping, hiking, hunting, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Darling, of Glover; by his children Amanda and Justin Darling; by his parents, Russell and Marion Darling, of Glover; by his parents-in-law, Judy Valley of Albany and David Valley of Barton; by a brother, Gerry English, and his wife, Michelle, of Glover; by sisters: Sherry Provencher and her husband, Butch, of Newport, Pam Massey and her friend, Kevin Collins, of Barre, and Debbie Wease and her friend, Shannon Duck, of Georgia; by sisters-in-law Michelle McManus of Albany and Donna Valley of Albany; and by nieces and nephews: Bill Stevens, Chris Provencher, Jon Provencher, Gerry English II, Jessica Massey, Ami English, and Tina Provencher. He was predeceased by his grandfather Russell Darling Sr.; and by his grandmother Ruth Darling. Funeral services were held August 21 at the Barton United Church with the Reverend Evelyn Coup officiating. Interment followed in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Darling's memory may be made to the Community National Bank Trust Fund, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 71, of Newport died suddenly August 17, 2007, in Newport. Mr. Bernier was born January 8, 1936, in Newport, a son of Elias and Melvina (Roberts) Bernier. He entered the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. On April 23, 1960, he married Frances Beck, who survives him. He was a union carpenter in Massachusetts, and he was employed by the late L.A. Rivard of Newport. More recently he was a bus driver for North Country Union High School. He is survived by his wife, Frances Bernier, of Newport; by children: Michael Bernier and his wife, Sue, of Coventry, Julie and John Richards of Newport, Thomas Bernier and his wife, Celene, of Newport, Robert Bernier and his wife, Jennifer, of Newport, Jeanine Lacourse of Georgia, Shannon Bernier of Newport, Mechelle Bernier of Newport, Timothy Bernier of North Troy, and Anna Marie Bernier of Newport; by 13 grandchildren; by one great-grandchild; by siblings: Richard Bernier and his wife, Helen, of Newport, Theresa Goddard of Beebe, Lucille Hammond and her husband, Winston, of Derby, Sophie Bernier of Arizona, and Carol Lucier of Newport; by several nieces and nephews; and by several foster children and their families. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with Pastor Paul Essaff officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home until the hour of the service. Interment will follow in the Derby Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Bernier's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 53, of Craftsbury died unexpectedly at Copley Hospital in Morrisville on Wednesday evening, August 15, 2007. Mr. Baker was born May 17, 1954, in Putney, a son of Hugh Baker and the late Joanne Greene Baker. A retired chef, he moved to Vermont in 1991 and operated the Corner Store in Craftsbury until a fire destroyed the building in November 2002. He later built storage sheds on the site of the former store, which he managed until his death. He enjoyed working as a sound engineer for local bands. He loved to be helpful to others and especially enjoyed playing with his dogs and local children. He leaves his partner and friend, Sonia Dunbar, of Craftsbury; his father, Hugh Baker, of North Yorkshire, England; a brother, William Baker, of London, England; and several cousins in the United States. He was predeceased by his mother, Joanne Baker; and by an infant daughter. Funeral arrangements will be at the convenience of the family.

, 26 of Lyndonville died suddenly August 23, 2007, in Lyndonville. Mr. Young was born in St. Johnsbury, a son of John and Angela (Chayer) Young. He was employed by North End Hardwoods in Lyndonville. He enjoyed working on cars and doing almost any outdoor activity available, including hunting and fishing, but he especially enjoyed tinkering on cars. He enjoyed his job of custom woodworking and working with wood as a hobby. He especially loved his family and was a kind and caring man who was always willing to help others. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Angela Young, and her friend, Mike Bean, of Coventry; by his father, John Young, of East Haven; by a sister, Amanda Young, and her boyfriend, Adam Harris, of St. Johnsbury; by his grandmother Nancy Mitchell of Barton; by his aunts and uncles: Bruce Young and his wife, Barb, of East Haven, Laurie West and her husband, Al, of Lyndonville, Rodney Young and his wife, Theresa, of East Haven, Douglas Young of East Haven, Norma Chayer of Barnet, Ronda Chayer of Barton, Phyllis and Bill Robinson of Lyman, New Hampshire, and Rodney Chayer II of Barton; and by several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather Clayton Burbank; and by his grandmother Paula Young. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Young's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 40, of Jay died suddenly at his home, where he was struck by a tree that he was cutting. Mr. Vincent was born in Saranac Lake, New York, on September 10, 1966, to Maurice and Gloria (Hart) Vincent. On August 15, 1987, he married Cindy Leonard, who survives him. They made their home in Jay for the past 20 years. He took great pride in taking care of his home. He worked for the Vermont Department of Transportation (VTrans) for the past two years. He took great pride in his job and his fellow workers. Before joining VTrans, he worked for Columbia Forest Products for 21 years. He lived life to the fullest, living each day like it was his last. Everything he enjoyed centered around his children and family. He enjoyed hunting (especially bow hunting), fishing, boating, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and camping. He was a great NASCAR and Boston Red Sox fan. He was a member and director for Country Riders Snowmobile Club. He was a great provider to his wife, children, family, and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He had a strong Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of Jay; by his children Seth and Jenna of Jay; by his parents, Maurice and Gloria Vincent, of North Troy; by brothers: Steven Vincent and his wife, Carmen, of Newport, Brian Vincent and his fiancée, Nicki, of Newport, and Dennis Vincent and his wife, Sandra, of Troy; by his grandmother Bertha Hart of North Troy; by his parents-in-law, William and Sandra Leonard, of Jay; by his sister-in-law Kathy Murphy and her husband, Dave, of Jay; by his brother-in-law Bill Leonard and his wife, Betty, of Newport Center; by nephews: Nathan, Chad, and Zachary Vincent and Steven Murphy; by nieces: Elizabeth and Brooke Vincent, Dawn Murphy, and Brittany and Paige Leonard; by his great-niece Madelaine Vincent; by several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and by very close friends who he considered his brothers: Eric Starr, his wife, Carleen, and their children (his godchildren), Taylor and Tanner Starr of North Troy, Roger and Nicole Daigle and their children Evan and Chelsea of Derby Line, Larry Boisvert and his wife, Donna, of Newport, Garry Coe and his wife, Penny, of Newport Center, and Mark Allen and his wife, LaDon, and their children of Newport Center. He had many more friends who he held close to his heart. He loved his dog Lexi and cat Zoey. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Raymond Hart; and by paternal grandparents, George and Myrtle Vincent. Funeral services were held August 28 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in the Jay Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Vincent's memory may be made to the Seth and Jenna Vincent Education Trust Fund, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 48, of Newport Center, beloved husband of Cindy Thompson, died peacefully August 23, 2007, at his home with his loving family at his side. Mr. Thompson was born October 30, 1958, in Waterville, Maine, a son of Alson and Amelia (Patrick) Thompson. On July 24, 1982, he married Cynthia Smith, who survives him. He and his wife owned and operated a long haul trucking company, J&C Thompson Transport, for many years. He was a loving father and grandfather. He never failed to make a friend wherever he stopped. Whether it be with a tall tale or a beautiful song from his 12-string Ovation, he would always bring smiles to faces or tears to eyes with his melodious voice. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cindy Thompson, of Newport Center; by his dear children: David Briggs and his partner, Keli, of Troy, Daniel Briggs and his wife, Melissa, of Peacedale, Rhode Island, Dezarae Thompson and her companion, Nate, of Cabot, Ravan Thompson and her companion, Josh MacFarlane, of Newport, and Kazia Jo and her companion, Josh Buck, of Newport Center; by his cherished grandchildren: David III, Elijah Briggs, Rachel, Daniel Briggs Jr., Mercedes MacFarlane, and Kaleigh Thompson Buck; by his parents, Alson and Amelia Thompson, of Peacedale; by a brother, Christopher Thompson, of Peacedale; by a sister, Tonya Thompson, of Peacedale; and by his mother-in-law, Josephine Larnard, of West Creek, New Jersey. A celebration of Mr. Thompson's life will be held at the convenience of his family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Thompson's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Per Mr. Thompson's request, survivors should enjoy a nice cold Michelob in his honor.

, 82, of Newport died peacefully August 25, 2007, in Newport. She was born June 6, 1925, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. On June 7, 1947, she married Augustus Parsons, who survives her. She was a longtime member of the Newport Country Club. She held memberships with the United Church of Newport, where she formerly worked as a secretary, North Country Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved her family, and she loved traveling to the Maine coast. She is survived by her husband, Augustus Parsons, of Newport; by children Jim Parsons and his wife, Sandra, of Fairlee and John Parsons and his fiancé, Naomi Ensminger, of Barre; by grandchildren: Emily Morse and her husband, Rob, of Newport, Ben Parsons and his wife, Tiffany, of Beebe, Maggie Parsons of Derby Line, Cory Girard of Derby Line, and Alex Parsons of Derby; by six great-grandchildren: Paige, Haven, Rider, Chase, Tanner, and Mirra; and by Ms. Ensminger's children: Alicia, Savannah, Kelsi, and Zachary. She was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, at the United Church of Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Interment will take place at a later date in Pine Hill Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Parson's memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

died August 25, 2007, in Island Pond where illness had brought him to live with the two women who were closest to him: Carmen Murray, his former wife, and Rebecca Murray, his daughter. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1941, he came to Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom in 1968 as part of a migration in the late '60s that saw people often unschooled in the ways of rural life move out of the cities so they could have a life working and living on the land. Pete, or Black Pete, as he was known among friends, did not work the land as a farmer or logger might. But he worked with his hands, and he worked with wood that for many has come to define Vermont. Initially, he made, or better yet hand-fashioned, wooden rocking chairs out of maple - put together with wooden plugs without aid of nails, screws, or glue. So elegant were they in shape and form, that he soon attracted the attention of people who knew they were seeing an original. His picture and a short descriptionof his work graced the pages of a July1974 National Geographic article that the magazine did on Vermont. In the same year he was also the subject of a short film by David Hancock and Herb DiGioia that was filmed in his shop in the barn at Mad Brook Farm, where he lived in a collective of artists, dancers, and schemers who would go on to create the literary shopper, the Green Mountain Trading Post. Pete sold most of his rockers within a larger community that gravitated to the upper half of the Northeast Kingdom. A fascination with knives led him to cut blades out of cross-cut saws that made excellent skinning knives once attached to the butt of a deer antler. Like his chairs they were signature pieces that live beside a body of work that includes abstract sculptures and a slew of hand-carved wooden trout that he painted according to species - brook trout, square tail, rainbow - and mounted on a steel rod. Throughout his life Pete saw himself as a painter, and during his later years painting became his great love. He painted landscapes, many from the views he had from his cabin, up the hill from the Main House at Mad Brook that looked north toward Canada. With another painter, Peter Miles of Burke Hollow - Red Pete - he had a show in 1998 at the Framing Format and Gallery in St. Johnsbury. But the paintings he may well best be remembered for are the ones he did during the last few years that depicted the interior of his cabin. Deep and as clean as any spring-fed fishing hole, they are painstakingly polished paintings that convey the bare-bones existence of an artist who lived a solitary life in the company of his friends and kids. In the sixty-sixth year of his life, Pete leaves behind, in addition to Carmen and Rebecca, a son, Simon Murray, of Mad Brook, East Charleston; a daughter, Nadine (Murray) McClusky, of Castro Valley, California; and John Cadorette, a son from Carmen's first marriage. Born of Leroy and Daisy Murray, Peter leaves behind two older sisters, Sandra Berwind of Bryn Mawr and Cynthia Ashworth of Granby, Connecticut, along with two younger siblings, David Murray of West Hartford and Diana Murray of Poughkeepsie, New York. Those who didn't know him from his art, doubtlessly knew him from life. Never without a sense of style, he had a wilting stare, a tall, gaunt angular frame, long callused fingers, and white hair that he wore pulled straight back. He danced like a crane. Pete kept his own counsel in a one-room cabin, tended the land around him with a groundskeeper's eye, played cribbage with his daughter, sang praises to his son, and liked to go on rides with his friends as long as they had him home at a reasonable hour. He inspired portraits and metaphors. On September 1 at a ceremony reserved for his immediate and extended family, Pete will be buried at Mad Brook in a wooden casket made by Simon. A memorial service and birthday party will be held for him on October 27 at the farm. Everyone is welcome.

, 86, of Coventry died August 21, 2007, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Galuska was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, on September 4, 1920, a daughter of George H. and Ruth (Walker) Buxton. She was predeceased by her husband, former Newport City Western Union manager Andrew H. Galuska. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and in earlier years was active in the Coventry Parent Teacher Assocation and Daughters of the Rebecca Wide Awake Lodge 68 of Derby. She loved her many cats that she had over the years. She loved going to auctions and dances, and most of all, she loved shopping excursions with her son Burt. Surviving family members include three sons: Arthur Hawley Jr. and his companion, Linda Dudley, of Sarasota, Florida, Barry B. Galuska and his wife, Marilyn, of Lebanon, Maine, and Burton E. Galuska of Lyndon; a daughter, Brenda Montefusco, and her husband, Paul, of Tacoma, Washington; and many grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, George Harold Buxton Jr. in 1980. Funeral services were held August 25 with the Reverend Barbara Dwyer officiating. Interment followed in Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Galuska's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, 42, of Morgan died suddenly August 22, 2007, at his home. Mr. Bishop was born April 24, 1965, in Rutland, a son of the late Thomas R. and Maureen June (O'Rourke) Bishop Sr. He lived with Rick Densmore for 17 years. Mr. Densmore took a great interest in Mr. Bishop and his welfare; Mr. Bishop was very close to several members of the Densmore family. David and his brother Michael Pitonyak Jr. were Mr. Bishop's co-guardians for many years, and they were involved with his care and well-being. He enjoyed going for motorcycle rides with Mr. Densmore and other friends. He enjoyed gardening, the simple pleasures of life, and especially the weeks of vacation with David. He was an individual who brought much joy, delight, and learning experiences to the many lives he touched as a teacher and mentor. He is survived by a very small family other than his caregivers. A memorial service was held August 19 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Interment followed at the Lyndon Center Cemetery.

, 52, of Derby died August 21, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Allen was born August 9, 1955, in Newport, a son of Moses and Dorothy (Brooks) Allen. On August 1, 1998, he married Mary Champagne, who survives him. He graduated from North Country Union High School in 1974. He was a self-employed carpenter for most of his life. Some people are not of this time, and Mr. Allen was one of them. He crafted a life out of ancient ways - hunting, fishing, trapping, and carpentry. He spent most of his life within miles of his birthplace, Island Pond, because there was no better place in the world to him. He knew the trees, the lakes, the rivers, and everything in them. To anyone who knew him, whether close friend or new acquaintance, he had a story to tell about hunting or fishing. Watch out for Mr. Allen - he didn't shoot the largest buck, the most elusive bear, and still have time to reel in the biggest fish ever seen in Vermont. This is the legacy he leaves to his children and grandchildren - be a part of the world and be a part of nature. Live life on your own terms, because that's the way he lived his. Be good to each other and be willing to make mistakes. Live fully, not perfectly, because perfection is an impossible task. Be a part of the community, not just the community of people, but the community of nature. Be a part of the whole. Those who looked out the front porch of Mr. Allen's home saw a panorama of mountains, maybe a deer crossing the road or a hawk flying through the trees. This is his home now; this is his peace. He is a part of the whole. Some people are not of this time, and now Mr. Allen is a part of all time. He is survived by his wife, Mary Allen, of Derby; by his children: Dillon Allen, Paul Allen, Nicholas Tardif, Joselyn Tardif, Kristen and William Glover, Melanie Jetter, and Army Specialist Charles Jetter; by his parents, Moses and Dorothy Allen, of Island Pond; by his brothers: Steven and Connie Allen of Merrimack, New Hampshire, and Robert Allen and his companion, Melanie, and his children of East Charleston; by nieces Julie and Melissa; and by his grandchildren: Owen Allen and Nathan and Wyatt Glover. Funeral services were held August 25 in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Allen's memory may be made to the Dillon Allen Trust Fund, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.