, 84, died at his home in Irasburg, Friday, May 28, 2010, in the care of his son and friends. He was born in Craftsbury, April 2, 1926, the son of the late Arthur and Lou (Chadburn) Chase. He attended school in Craftsbury and had to take over the work of the farm as a young man when his father died. He later entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He married Rolinda "Dinny" Phillips in 1966 in Irasburg, where they made their home. Pete was a truck driver for Hood Dairy for many years. He later drove truck for Agway and then delivered truck parts in the Northeast Kingdom area until his final retirement. Pete was a member of the American Legion Post 21 in Newport. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and used to go snowmobiling with his wife and friends. He leaves a son, Bradley Chase of Irasburg; a grandson, Tanner Amyot of Barton; two brothers-in-law, Ray Marckres of Stowe, and Rod Phillips of Irasburg; and several nephews and nieces; as well as great-nieces and -nephews; and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife "Dinny," who died July 13, 2006; his parents, a brother, Kenneth Chase and wife, Mary; three sisters, Veda Marckres and husband Earl, Florence Marckres, and Edith Wells and husband Irvine; and his sister-in-law, Marlene Phillips. A funeral service will be held at the Irasburg United Church, Thursday, June 3, at 11 a.m., with Pastor George Lawson of the Brownington Center Church officiating. Interment will be in Irasburg Cemetery. Friends may call at Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Cancer Way, Williston, VT 05495.

of New York City and St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away May 30, 2010, at the age of 76. He spent his final days under the excellent care of the staff at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. Orlovsky was an American poet, best known for his lifelong relationship with beat generation poet Allen Ginsberg, who predeceased him in 1997. He was born to Russian parents, Oleg and Katharina Orlovsky, in New York City. Orlovsky was drafted into the army for the Korean War when he was 19 years old and served as a medic in the San Francisco Army hospital. With Ginsberg's encouragement Orlovsky began writing poetry in 1956 while living in Paris. He continued to write throughout his life and was the proud recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in recognition of his importance to the Beat Poetry movement. Mr. Orlovsky traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, North Africa, India and Europe. He was a student of Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. He served on the faculty of the Naropa Institute (now Naropa University) Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, in Boulder, Colo. In 2003 Orlovsky moved to St. Johnsbury, Vt., where he became an active member of the Karme Choling Buddhist Meditation Center in Barnet, Vt.

of St. Johnsbury passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, May 31, 2010, at the age of 90. She was born in East Berkshire, Vt., Nov. 20, 1919, one of eight children born to Clifford and Isabelle Bingham. Besides her husband Robert Lumbra she was predeceased by three sisters, Altha Brown, Bernice Glasser and Evelyn Drew; and by three brothers, Howard, Ralph and Marshall Bingham; and a grandson Bruce Broe Jr. The Bingham family moved to Island Pond; Frances graduated from Brighton High School. During World War II she worked in Connecticut, Virginia and Texas in factories making war materials. She returned to West Burke, Sutton and later to St. Johnsbury, where she raised her five children. She went back to work in later years, working at W.T. Grant, Maple Grove and Burndy. Frances loved to work outdoors especially with her flowers, and she enjoyed her sports, especially the Red Sox! She used to bowl and skied on both snow and water. She is survived by her five children and their extended families: Gary Bumps of Danville, Myron Broe and wife Deborah of St. Johnsbury, Bruce Broe and wife Heidi of Tinley Park, Ill., Diane Champagne and husband Rodney of Coco Beach, Fla., Thorpe Shatney of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister Velma Grant of Holland, Vt.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday, June 4 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either CALEX, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, a West Burke resident, passed away May 27, 2010, at The Pines in Lyndonville. He was 83. He was born in Newark, the son of Walter and Ethel Goodwin. He served in the U.S. Army in Texas for two years. He married Gladys Hosford Dec. 10, 1950, in the West Burke Church. He worked for Fairbanks Morse from 1950 to 1982. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed his daily visits to the mini-mart in Burke Village, getting his coffee and catching up on the news with his cronies. Dean is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Goodwin of West Burke; four sons and their wives, Mark and Holly of West Burke, David and Susan of Sutton, Ronald and Anita of Newark, Paul and Betty Jean of Weymouth, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. His oldest son, Edward, predeceased him in 1987. A celebration of life will be held at Sutton Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 5, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke.

, 94, of East Burke, died Tuesday morning June 1, 2010, at his home, with his wife Evelyn and daughter Susan at his side. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced in this paper in the near future.

passed away May, 23, 2010, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center at the age of 54. Anna was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Dec. 16, 1955. Anna was a farmer, and homemaker she also enjoyed gardening, raising rabbits, poetry, taking care of wildlife, painting, cooking and every holiday celebration. She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Allard Sr., and mother, Donna Brewer Allard. She is survived by her companion Guy Taplin of Newark; son Shawn Morton and wife Nicole; her three grandchildren Dylan, Trevor and Mackenzie of Greeley, Colo.; brother Raymond Allard Jr. and his sons Billie Joe, Zachary and Joshua of Newark; sister Pamela Gilman and husband Dale and their daughter Dana Gilman; and Paul Fillion, best friend. A memorial service will be held at Lyndonville First Congregational Church, Middle Street, Lyndonville at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3.

, 94, of Spruce Drive, died May 31, 2010 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born in Hartford, Conn., June 2, 1915, a son of Edgar H. and Edyth (Erickson) Bogardus. During World War II he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army with the 438th AAA Battalion in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He was discharged in November 1945 and returned to Connecticut. He then began a long career as an automobile technician with Wagner Ford in Simsbury, Conn. He moved to Ryegate in 1977 and has enjoyed his retirement living in Vermont. He is a member of Earl Brock Post 78 American Legion Post of Newbury, Vt. He was predeceased by his first wife, Stella Jane (Bennett) Bogardus on May 5, 1996. He was also predeceased by a grandson, David A. Bogardus, and a sister, Estelle Case. Survivors include his second wife, Helen (Simonson) Bogardus, to whom he was married on July 12, 1997; a daughter, Marion Ivey of Simsbury, Conn.; two sons, David Bogardus of Tariffville, Conn., and Steven Wood of Ryegate; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Case of Simsbury, Conn.; a brother, Warren Bogardus of California; along with one niece and five nephews. A calling hour will be on Saturday, June 5, from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m., all at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. Burial will follow the service in Blue Mt. Cemetery, Ryegate, Vt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics Vermont, 368 Avenue D, Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495, or the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688

passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early-morning hours June 1 at her home at 55 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, N.H., where she had resided since 2005. Born in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 26, 1914, where she grew up and went to high school, she continued her education, graduating from Smith College, in Northampton, Mass., with a degree in art. She also attended the Northwestern University School of Journalism. She married Colgate College graduate Henry H. Lyman Jr. of Middlefield, Conn., on Sept. 24, 1941, who earned two bronze stars serving in China, Burma and India, during World War II. Throughout her life, she continued to write and paint, with art classes continuing in Chicago, Evanston, Ill., and Rochester, N.Y. She served as assistant editor of language arts at Scott Foresman Publishing in Glenview, Ill., for two years. Her paintings are in private and corporate collections in the Midwest, Florida and New England. She authored two books: "Don't take Away My Paint Brush" to inspire artists, and "Don't Take Away My Passport," offering tales of and tips for traveling. Her articles also appeared in Ford Times magazine and in various newspapers. She lived in Sarasota, Fla., for many years, where she was a member of the National League of American Pen Women, the Fine Arts Society and several art leagues, before moving to Littleton. She is survived by her daughter Sally Cook and husband John Cook of Barnet; grandchildren Robin Bradley and husband Mark Bradley of Cary, N.C., Roger Blease and wife Kathleen Blease of Bangor, Pa.; four great-grandchildren, Eric and Kendall Bradley, and Benjamin and Maximilian Blease; special friends John Roden and Erin Maker; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 2002 ,and daughter Barbara in 1977. Despite the ups and downs of life, she always maintained her sense of humor and love of life and travel. A high point of her life was an around-the-world cruise in 1991 with her husband, who recorded the journey on film.

peacefully completed her life's journey of 95 years on May 30, 2010, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Waltham, Mass., Feb. 21, 1915, to Gertrude Howard Beal and Justus Hunting Beal. Betty graduated from Littleton High School, Class of 1933, and Plymouth Normal School in 1936. After college, Betty boarded a ship to Europe on her own, proof of her independent spirit and zest for life. She began her teaching career in 1936 in North Stratford, N.H., where she taught for three years. On Jan. 19, 1939, she married Holmes Parker at Pecketts in Sugar Hill, N.H. To this union were born Judy, Diana, Howard, John, and Jeffrey. The family resided in Littleton, N.H., where Holmes managed Parker Drug Store for many years. Betty was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Order of Eastern Star. After raising her children, Betty resumed her teaching career as a first-grade teacher for 17 more years at Lakeway Elementary School in Littleton. Retirement took Betty and Holmes to Haverhill, N.H., in 1976 to fulfill Betty's dream of living in an old Colonial-style house, which they shared with her daughter Diana and family. Betty and Holmes were key players in helping to run the family's floral and apple stand businesses. At this time, Betty joined St. Luke's Episcopal Church and volunteered at Cottage Hospital. Betty's greatest passion in life was her family. Her "motherly touch" and marvelous sense of humor endeared her to many over the years and especially to her caregivers at Grafton County Nursing Home. Her family is eternally grateful to all the devoted and competent caregivers at the nursing home who showered her with love and excellent care in the winter of her life. Betty was predeceased in 1999 by Holmes, her loving husband of 61 years; her brother Howard Beal in 1918; and her sister Helen Lucretia Beal in 1985. She is survived by her children, Judy Millen and husband Rich of Littleton, N.H.; Diana Forbes and husband Lawrence of Piermont, N.H., Howard Parker and wife Inger of Bo-i-Telemark, Norway, John Parker and wife Regina of Dalton, N.H., and Jeffrey Parker and wife Mary Beth of Rush, N.Y.; her grandchildren Heidi Millen, Greg Millen, Holly Beth Parker, Seth Warren-Crow,; Martin Parker, Erik Parker, Katherine Parker and Stephen Parker; great-grandchildren Abby Millen, Garret, Allie Elizabeth, and Grady Millen; step great-grandchildren Ursula, Gwendolyn, and Stella Hoyt; her step sisters Janice Beal Manning and Nancy Beal Bush; and her step brothers Judd Beal and Allen Beal. Betty's indomitable spirit, selfless ways, wise council and sharp wit left a "lasting imprint in the sand." She will be forever remembered as one very special lady. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Grafton County Home Association, to help sponsor activities for the residents, and sent to the Grafton County Nursing Home, attn: Doreen Moody, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774, or to either St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 19 School St., Woodsville, NH 03785, or All Saints Episcopal Church, 35 School St., Littleton, NH 03561. A memorial service for Betty will be held at all Saint's Episcopal Church, 35 School St., Littleton, N.H., on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at 10 a.m.

, of Woodsville, died Friday evening May 28, 2010, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, at the age of 79. She was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Chicopee Falls, Mass., the daughter of Gilbert and Kathleen (Osborne) Blanchard. On Nov. 25, 1950, she married Louis Rossi Sr. They moved from Arlington, Mass., to Woodsville, N.H., in the late 1970s. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and good friend. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, flower gardening, camping and helping others. She was predeceased by her husband in 2008; her parents; and her two sisters, Ione Norman, and Geraldine Taft. Survivors include her four children, Louis Rossi Jr. of Methuen, Mass., Peter Rossi and wife Dina of Methuen, Mass., Joseph Rossi and wife Marsheila of Lyndonville, Vt., and Rachel Zambon of Lisbon, N.H.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many friends. Graveside services will be held later this summer, on Saturday July 17, 2010, at noon, at Lyndon Center Cemetery with Mr. Douglas Adams officiating. There will be no calling hours.

, of Westside Drive, Lunenburg, Vt., wife of the late Carl Alan Streeter, passed away into the arms of her loving Savior on May 29, 2010, at her daughter's home in Enfield, Conn., after a long and brave battle with cancer. Carol was born the daughter of the late Ruth and Henry Ramsdell on April 20, 1936, in Lancaster, N.H., and grew up there. She and her husband Carl moved to their dream home at Neal Pond in Lunenburg, Vt., in 2002 after raising their family in Enfield, Conn., where they lived for 40-plus years. Carol was employed by Prospect Hill Rehab Center in East Windsor, Conn., as supervisor of housekeeping and maintenance for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lunenburg, Vt., and was also a member of the United Methodist Women's Group. Carol was very talented at knitting and baking. She loved to read, especially about historic England. Carol had made three separate trips to England in her lifetime; her last trip was in 2008 and she was accompanied by her very dear sister-in-law, Elizabeth Streeter. She absolutely hated the cold, but one of her favorite things was to be out on her snowmobile in the middle of winter in Vermont. In the summer you would often find her out in her rowboat on Neal Pond. Carol is survived by her loving children, Cynthia Aitcheson, Robert Streeter (Ruth), Kathryn Mattingly (George), Rebecca Green (Daniel) and Doreen Kibbe (Kevin); 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Brenda Easter of Florida, Joan Isham, and Sharon Moore both of St. Johnsbury, Vt. She also leaves many faithful friends and relatives. A memorial service for Carol will be celebrated on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1518 King St. (Route 5) Enfield, Conn. Carol will be buried in East Concord, Vt., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut, Inc., 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066, or to the American Cancer Society, Ste. 1, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450-4851.

, 94, of East Burke, died Tuesday morning June 1, 2010, at his home with his wife Evelyn and daughter Susan at his side. He was born Nov. 27, 1915, in Chicopee, Mass., the son of Stanley and Helen (Gudron) Dudek. On June 17, 1941, he married Evelyn Robertson. They lived in Connecticut, where Walter worked as a brazier for the Stanadyne Co. in Windsor, making aircraft and diesel engine parts until his retirement in the early 1980s. In 1987 they moved to East Burke, Vt., where they enjoyed the freedom and views of the Northeast Kingdom. Walter's favorite pastimes included bowling, playing softball, camping, fishing, gardening and working around his home. He is remembered for his wonderful since of humor. Survivors include his wife of nearly 69 years, Evelyn Dudek of East Burke, Vt.; three children, Joyce Clark and husband Allan of Wethersfield, Conn., Robert Dudek of Kensington, Conn., and Susan Saulnier of Lyndon Center, Vt.; four grandchildren, Christine, David, Nancy and Daniel; several great-grandchildren; a brother Alfred Dudek of Killingworth, Conn.; his in-laws, Stanley Robertson and wife Toni of Key Largo, Fla., and Henry Hadyka of Wethersfield, Conn.; nieces; nephews; and many close friends. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Henry Dudek; three sisters, Catherine Soovajiam, Wanda Hadyka, and Irene Peoples; and a brother-in-law, Lt. Col. Vernon Robertson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 11 a.m., at East Burke Congregational Church with the Rev. Judi Horgan officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to either, Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851, or East Burke Congregational Church building fund, P.O. Box 243, East Burke, VT 05832, or Caledonia Home Health Inc., marked for Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

, 74, formerly of Sutton, died peacefully Wednesday morning June 2, 2010, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. He was born May 2, 1936, in Kirby, the son of Wilfred and Pauline (Spaulding) Rivers. Wilfred worked for 20 years in Berlin, Conn., as a buffer/polisher for Emhart Manufacturing. When he returned to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, he worked for some of the local sawmills before he retired. Hunting, fishing, playing his guitar with family and friends, attending family gatherings and traveling the back roads of Vermont brought him much pleasure. Survivors include his six children, Connie Belanus and husband Steve of Colchester, Colleen Billingham and husband Donald of Stratford, Conn., Doreen Hurley and husband Dennis of Barre, Rachelle McHugh of Bristol, Conn., Heather Collins of North Concord, and William Rivers of Sutton; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ted Rivers and wife Pauline of Sutton, Clyde Rivers and companion Priscilla Hendrick of Sutton, and Joe Martineau and wife Frances of Hardwick; a sister, Nancy White and husband Bill of South Wheelock; and several beloved nieces. He was predeceased by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held Tuesday June 8, at 11 a.m. at East Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating. There will be no calling hours. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Pines for their dedicated and professional care given to Wilfred "Uncle Bill" over the last six years.

, 51, formerly a manager at McDonald's in St. Johnsbury, passed away at her sister's home in McIndoe Falls on Thursday, June 3, 2010. She had resided at The Canterbury Inn for the past three years before moving in with Bonnie and Tim, who, along with the help of many family members, cared for Darlene these past few weeks. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on Nov. 3, 1958, and was one of 11 children. She was predeceased by her husband, Archie. Darlene is survived by her mother, Joyce Dlubac, of Wardsboro, Vt.; her father, Jerry Todice, of New York state; two children, Jeremy Downs and Joleen Chmiel both of Hillsboro, N.H.; three grandchildren, Dominick Downs, Ashley and Hanna Chmiel; and a very special aunt Gay Larson of West Wardsboro, Vt. She is also survived by her 10 brothers and sisters, Harry Todice and wife Ruth of New York state, Geraldine "Dolly" Todice and John Chapdelaine of Newtown, Conn., Jerry Todice of Wardsboro, Vt., Bonnie Birch and Tim Root of McIndoe Falls, Vt., William Hall of Wardsboro, Jody Alfano and Bruce Bourgeois of Woodlands, Texas, Richard Hall and wife Angela of South Windsor, Conn., Paula Dlubac and Jody Harris of Buena Vista, Colo., Heidi Dlubac and Ted Subinski of Wardsboro, Paul Dlubac and wife Trisha of Dover, Vt.; other aunts and uncles; nieces, nephews and their families; and her many St. Johnsbury friends and associates at McDonald's. In the past three years, Bonnie's son Allan Birch Jr. and daughter Melissa Shattuck became very close to Darlene, as did Allan's two children, Timothy and Aliana Birch. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Wardsboro. In appreciation of the fine care the nurses at Caledonia Home Health gave to Darlene, memorial contributions could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 93, of St. Johnsbury, died peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2010. She was born in St. Johnsbury on July 8, 1916, the daughter of James and Lillian (Bishop) McGill. In 1934 she graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. On June 27, 1942, Louise married Russell Sturdee Payne, and they celebrated their 67th anniversary before his passing last August. Louise worked for many years as a bookkeeper for the St. Johnsbury school district. She also did bookkeeping work at several area businesses and organizations. Active in her community, Louise was the first female chairperson of the St. Johnsbury School Board, where she served for many years. The picture above was taken from the 1966 St. Johnsbury Trade School yearbook, which was dedicated to her. Mrs. Payne had been a trustee of her beloved St. Johnsbury Academy for over 40 years, and, at the time of her death, was a trustee emeritus. Highly respected in the field of education, in the early 1960s she served on a National Education Initiative at the request of President Kennedy. She was an active life long member of the Grace United Methodist Church and served for many years on the St. Johnsbury Design Review Board. Louise was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who took tremendous pleasure sharing in the lives of her family. Inspired by her mother's gardens at her childhood home on Lafayette Street, she loved flower gardening; in 1989 the Academy dedicated a garden to her next to the Mayo Building on the Academy campus. Survivors include her two sons, John Payne of Winooski, and Dr. Stephen Payne and his wife Marietta of St. Albans; two grandchildren, Christopher and Meghan; a sister in-law, Betty McGill of Stowe; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Russell last August; her parents; her brother, Dr. J. Bishop McGill; and three sisters, Marion McGill Clough, Marguerite McGill Lillicrap and Elizabeth McGill. A memorial service will be held in St. Johnsbury Sunday, June 13, at 2 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church. The pastor, the Rev. John Marshall, will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Johnsbury Academy for an award to be established in her name (1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819).

, 94, died June 1, 2010, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was born in Barnet, Aug. 2, 1915, a daughter of Edwin M. and Jennie (Chapman) Harvey, and for several years lived in the Washington, D.C., area where she was an administrative secretary for the Central Intelligence Agency. She married Bruce Somers on July 14, 1960, and they returned to Vermont in the early 1960s. Thelma was a member and former deacon of The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet. She was predeceased by her first husband, Bruce, in 1979 and her second husband, Malcolm Martin, of Lyndonville, and two sisters, Elizabeth and Emily. Survivors include a step son, Dr. Bruce C. Somers of Germany, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Friday, June 11, at 2 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, with the Rev. Howard Gaston officiating. Private burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Barnet. Memorial contributions can be made to The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, 279 West Main St., Barnet, VT 05821.

, 90, formerly of Church Street, South Ryegate, Vt., died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill surrounded by her family. She was born in Newport, Vt., Aug. 30, 1919, the daughter of Ray E. and Ethel V. (Cutler) Hunt. Virginia graduated from Orleans High School, Class of 1937. She was also a graduate of Somerville, Massachusetts Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. She served for 4.5 years with the U.S. Army Nursing Corps during World War II, stationed with the 184th General Hospital in Mansfield, England. Virginia married Robert L. Williams on Nov. 26, 1947. During her working career she was a registered nurse at Cottage Hospital for 34 years, retiring in 1991. She served as director of nursing for 10 years. Virginia was a member and former superintendent of the Sunday school of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the South Ryegate Mother's Club, where she organized clinics for pre-school children. Virginia served as the health officer for the town of Ryegate, as well as serving as the school nurse for the town and the Orange School. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Corinthian Chapter # 42 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, handiwork, crossword puzzles, stamp collecting (especially air mail stamps), music, nature and her annual trips to the coast of Maine. However, her family was most important to her. She was predeceased by her husband Robert on July 25, 1972; one grandson, Michael R. Williams on Nov. 1, 2006; two brothers, Edwin P. and Ray E. Hunt; and two sisters, Marylyn H. Stewart and Florence H. Slosberg. She is survived by three children, Joyce W. White and husband Stewart of Ryegate Corner, Vt., and twins Susan J. Williams of Groton, Vt., and Robert H. Williams and wife Darlene of South Ryegate; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, June 8, at 3 p.m. at South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. A reception to follow in the church dining room is open to all. Memorial contributions may be made either to the Michael Williams Memorial Fund, c/o Mr. David Robinson, P.O. Box 85, Woodsville, NH 03785, or the Grafton County Home Association, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 85, of Pittsburg, N.H., passed away Friday, June 4, 2010, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville, Vt. Mr. Gallagher was born in Lancaster, N.H., on Sept. 8, 1924, the son of Frank and Eva (Scott) Gallagher. James worked at Sunnybrook Farms running the dairy operations for his father for several years after graduating from Groveton High School before relocating to East Hartford, Conn. James attended Central Connecticut State University, formerly New Britain State Teacher's College with a teaching degree. While attending college, he managed Bergren's Dairy for over 10 years. When the dairy was sold, he went to work for United Technologies as a Senior Systems Analyst where he worked until he retired at age 65. After retirement, he worked at East Hartford High as a permanent substitute until age 83. He was totally dedicated to the students and was always volunteering for whatever had to be done, from subbing, manning the cafeteria at lunchtime, selling tickets at athletic events, monitoring state tests and helping implement their state of the art identification program. His students were like a second family to him. He also was active in the East Hartford Exchange Club where he was President and a member of the board until his death. James also owned and operated an Arco gas station in Windsor, Conn., in the '60s and owned and operated a small restaurant in Middletown, Conn., for a short time. Other than his family, his two loves in life were his dogs and baseball. He raised weimaraners from the time he moved down here, always having at least two. He used to get them from Germany as pups. Whenever you saw him anywhere, you usually saw his two dogs with him. He was extremely involved in the Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League, a semi-pro league that is one of the oldest leagues in the country, being established in 1929. He has held every position from secretary, treasurer, statistician, vice president, assistant to the president and president for 15 plus years. Among the players that have gone on the the major league are Bernie Williams of the Yankees and Jeff Bagwell of the Houston Astros, both friends of his. He was President of the Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League when he died. He has received many awards, both local and state for his involvement in sports. He was inducted into the GHTBL Hall of Fame and also received the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance Gold Key Good Sportsman Award which includes such honorees as President Bush, Walter Kennedy, Steve Blass and Gordie Howe to name a few. He also established and ran a basketball team called the "Dukes" when he first relocated to Connecticut, giving young boys a chance to play organized basketball, and still kept in touch with most of the team 50+ years later. James owned a home in Pittsburg, N.H., and always loved to go there and spend time with his beloved wiemaraners and have his sister Louise come up and stay with him. He owned and operated Back Lake tackle Shop as well as two rental properties up there. He will be missed by his many friends up there. Family members include two sisters: Louise Samson or Lancaster, N.H., Jane Foss and Mark of Bolton, Conn.; step sister Ann Broome of Fitchburg, Mass.; step brother, John Shores of Northumberland, N.H.; four nephews, Richard Samson and Linda of Stewartstown, Donald Foss of Bolton, Conn., James Foss and Deborah of Colchester, Conn., and John Foss and Tory of Westerly, R.I.; and two nieces: Nadene Silveroli and Joe of Henderson, Nev. and Mary Dlubac and Michael of Bolton, Conn. He was predeceased by brother in law, Richard E. Samson and nephew, Warren Samson. He was also predeceased by his long time love and companion, Mary Corcoran. He also leaves numerous great nieces and nephews and cousins, including 102 year old Jess Scott and 99 year old Margaret Carr. Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Lost Nation. Reverend Noel Bailey, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Pittsburg High School Athletic Department, 12 School St., Pittsburg, NH 03592 or to the Lancaster Humane Society, 564 Martin Meadow Pond Rd., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 91, of Barton formerly of St. Johnsbury passed away May 21, 2010 in Barton. She was born Jan. 6, 1919 in Baltimore, Md., a daughter of Devane and Ada (Flannigan) Sibly. Mrs. Philips was a customer service representative for Verizon for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, cross country skiing, and she had a love for Christmas as she kept her Christmas tree up the whole year, loved every snow flake, and she was especially proud of her Scottish heritage. Frances was a very patriotic woman, a conservative republican and gun advocate. She is survived by her son David Philips and his wife Alice of Baltimore, Md., two grandchildren: Scott Philips and and his wife Charlotte, and Carrie Ann Rusconi and her husband Matthew, and by Cindy and Gordon Chaffee who cared for her the last five years of her life. She was predeceased by her son Charles Philips. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday June 10, 2010, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport, Vt. with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday June 10, 2010 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, East Charleston, Vt. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Maple Lane Acitivities Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, VT 05822.

, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2010, after living a long and adventurous life. She was born in Louisville, Ky., to Mary Ross and Thomas Nehemiah Ide Jr. on Aug. 26, 1920, the day American women won the right to vote. While "Betty" grew up in the Philadelphia area, her father took her to Lakehurst to see the Hindenburg. The Shenandoah flew over her house, then continued on to explode several miles away. Betty attended Beverly Hills Junior High, and graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1938, where she was on the rifle team and played hockey. She was a member of the Mainline All-Star Hockey Team. She spent her summers at Pinebrook Bible Conference under the ministry of Dr. Percy Crawford. Betty attended The Kings College at Briarcliffe Manor, N.Y., and Wheaton College in Illinois. During WWII, Betty assembled aelerons on fighter planes and took flying lessons preparing to fly military transport planes. Her future husband, Donald Reihmer, was shot down in his fighter plane over the Baltic Sea. After a dramatic rescue by a Swedish merchant vessel and evading the German patrols who were looking for him, Don came home and he and Betty were married. They spent their honeymoon travelling across the country for the U.S. Air Force, stopping along the way to ski at Mt. Hood and ride horses in the Grand Canyon. Don and Betty were called to the mission field in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the early '50s. Betty used her marksman skills to shoot reed bucks, providing meat for the mission outposts. On their return from overseas, Don became the interim pastor of Stonybank Church in Glen Mills, Pa. They built their home in Riddlewood, a neighborhood in Middletown Township, Media, Pa., on pastureland once owned by Samuel Riddle, where he grazed his famous race horses, Man O' War, Soldier Song, Anamosa and War Admiral of Sea Bisquit fame. It's there they raised four daughters. Betty was an RN at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in the burn unit, at Lima Estates, and for Dr. William J. Erdman. Betty was a member of the Blue Church for 53 years and was a Pioneer Girl leader and camp nurse for several years. She was summer organist at Passumpsic Community Baptist Church in Vermont. Joe's Pond in West Danville, Vt., has been Don and Betty's summer home for 30 years. Don predeceased her in 2004. Betty is also predeceased by her parents; her brother, Thomas N. Ide III; and a grandchild, Elizabeth L. Works. Betty is survived by her children: Adrianne (Anthony) Galletta of Bushkill, Pa., Sharon Reihmer of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Carol Works of Lebanon, N.H., and LeeAnn (Walter)Trusty of Media, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers William K. Ide of York, Pa.; Richard E. Ide of Chester Springs, Pa.; sisters Ruth Ide Mackenzie of Greenville, S.C., and Mary Ellen Ide Evans of Hubbardton, Vt. Visitation will be at the Blue Church, 940 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064 on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 10 a.m., Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Edgewood Memorial Park, 325 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to The Blue Church Mission Fund (address above) or to Passumpsic Community Baptist Church, P.O. Box 126, Passumpsic, VT 05861

, 86, of Milford, N.H., died at his home on June 5, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born in Littleton, N.H., on Dec. 1, 1923, a son of the late Napoleon and Marie-Anne St. Cyr. He made his home in Milford for the past 54 years. A member of the Greatest Generation, from 1943-1946, he served with the U.S. Navy 138th Naval Construction Battalion "Seabees," stationed in the Aleutian Islands of Attu, Adak and Kiska, building and maintaining military housing, roads, bridges and airstrips. Six of his brothers also served in the U.S. Military. Following his military service, his working career was in the paper mill industry starting in Vermont and retiring in 1986 as a production supervisor, after 32 years of service with the Bemis Bag Company, Pepperell, Mass. In retirement, Ray enjoyed long-time membership in Red Sox Nation. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, and a member of Knights of Columbus Council #3035, a former member of Ricciardi Hartshorn Post #23 American Legion and Harley Sanford Post #4368 VFW. Ray was predeceased by two brothers, Phillip and Leo St. Cyr. Family members include his wife of 58 years, Leona (Tetreault) St. Cyr of Milford; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Rebecca St. Cyr of Groveton, N.H.; daughter, Louise St. Cyr of Salem, Mass.; daughter, Monica Kluz of Milford; five grandsons, Ryan, Nicholas and Jeffrey St. Cyr, all of Groveton, Anthony and Brandon Kluz of Milford. He also leaves three great-grandchildren, Lauryn and Matthew St. Cyr of Groveton and Averi White Kluz of Milford. He is survived by brothers, Leon of Peterborough, N.H., Emile of Tucson, Ariz., Joseph of Keystone Heights, Fla., Walter of Lake Worth, Fla., and Francis of Derby, Vt., and Lake Worth, Fla.; sisters, Jeanne Soltis of Rocky Mount, N.C., Irene Goodson of Alamogordo, N.M., Beatrice Maurais of Largo, Fla., Sr. Monique St. Cyr of Nashua and Simone Lagace of Nelson, N.H.; many nieces and nephews. Memorial visiting hours are Tuesday, June 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm St., Milford, N.H. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 34 Amherst St., Milford, N.H. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery, Milford. Donations in his memory may be made to Share Outreach, Inc., 1 Columbus Avenue, Milford, NH 03055 or St. Joseph Home and Hospice Care, 24 North River Road, Milford, NH 03055.

, 91, formerly of Monroe, died on June 5, 2010, at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, N.H. Larkin was born in Monroe on Nov. 22, 1918, to Howard Winfield and Jean (Hosford) Burrill. Upon graduation from McIndoes Academy, he entered Roosevelt Aviation School at Roosevelt Field, Long Island, N.Y. Following his graduation in 1940, he worked as a mechanic for Northeast Airlines at Boston, Bangor and Presque Isle, Maine. He also worked for American Export Airlines at LaGuardia Field, N.Y., where he crewed as a mechanic on their fleet of three Sikorski VS44 Flying Boats, providing the first transatlantic service to the rich and famous. He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps on Nov. 16, 1942, and served in the European Theater with the 93rd Fighter Control Squadron until his discharge as a staff sergeant on April 6, 1946. He remained in the Air Reserves with the 147th Composite Squadron until discharged on April 7, 1949. He married Amy Joan Wright on June 21, 1944, in Hempstead, N.Y. In August 1946, they returned to Monroe to work on his father's dairy farm, and in 1951 they moved into his grandparent's home. Prior to his retirement he served as the postmaster in Monroe for 37 years. He was a volunteer on the Monroe Fire Department. He served on the town board of selectmen. As a longtime member of the Monroe Men's Club, he helped institute the Connecticut Valley Basketball Tournament in the early 1950s. This popular local event continues to the present and funds the Men's Club College scholarships. He also served many terms as a trustee of Monroe Methodist Church. An avid downhill skier, during ski season he could often be found at Cannon Mountain enjoying his favorite pastime. In summer and fall he was a regular on the Lisbon Country Club golf course. He was predeceased by his wife, Amy Joan, on Jan. 8, 2001; a daughter Beth Amy Arseneault in 1993. He is survived by a daughter, Jean Frechette and husband Dr. Richard Frechette of Peterborough; a son Thomas W. Burrill and wife Betty of Concord, N.H.; five granddaughters and three grandsons; and three great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at Monroe Community Church, Woodsville Road, Monroe, N.H., on Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Donald Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Monroe Mens' Club or the Monroe Community Church.

, Sr., of Clifford Drive, North Haverhill, N.H., died unexpectedly on June 6, 2010, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H. Bob was born on Jan. 12, 1937, in Haverhill, N.H., to Leonard and Gladys Evelyn (Bodge) Clifford. He married Mabel Clough on Nov. 8, 1958. Bob was a self-employed building contractor and in later years he worked part time maintaining the office building of the town of Haverhill. For more than 35 years, he belonged to the National Guard in both New Hampshire and Vermont, retiring in 1997. Bob was a member of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, a cemetery commissioner for the town of Haverhill, a member of the North Haverhill Fire Department, and was a former member of the Heritage Committee. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Gladys Clifford, a brother Leonard Clifford, and a sister Marlene Clough. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mabel Clifford of North Haverhill; three sons, Robert and his wife Susan of Firestone, Colo., Richard and his wife Tammy of North Haverhill, Roland and his wife Angela of North Haverhill; six grandchildren, Stephanie Clifford of Firestone, Colo., Crystal Clifford of Nashua, N.H., Amy Clifford of Deland, Fla., Samantha, Jacob and Elijah Clifford all of North Haverhill; three brothers, Nathan Clifford and his wife Linda of North Syracuse, N.Y., James Clifford of Baltimore, Md., and Sanford Clifford of Keene, N.H.; a cousin; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 9, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A funeral service will be Thursday, June 10, at 3 p.m. at North Haverhill United Methodist Church, Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, with burial to follow in Horsemeadow Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the newly established Robert Clifford Sr. Patriotism Fund, c/o North Haverhill Precinct, P.O. Box 291, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 82, formerly of St. Johnsbury, passed away with his family by his side, at the Genesis Center in Lebanon, N.H., Monday, June 7, 2010. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 16, 1927, one of four sons born to John and Elizabeth (Scott) Perkins. Wayne worked for the St. Johnsbury School district. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. The Perkins resided on the corner of Summer and Mt. Pleasant streets in St. Johnsbury where he loved to sit on the porch and visit with the neighbors. Wayne's loves were his family, his much-beloved hunting camp in North Concord, woodworking, going to camp with the kids, working for the St. Johnsbury Fire Department, and going to work every day at the St. Johnsbury School district. He was a 50-plus year member of Grace United Methodist Church, lifelong member of the Caledonia Field and Stream Club, and was proud to have been a member of the Masons' Passumpsic Lodge 27. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Bernard, Emerson and Everett and one son, Mark Glendon. Wayne is survived by his wife of 57 years, Glenda (Burr) Perkins; three children, Katherine Belding and husband Warren of Lebanon N.H., John Perkins and wife Trina of White River Junction, Craig Perkins and wife Kathy of Chepachet, R.I.; six grandchildren, Jeremy Perkins of White River Junction, Jennifer McGonigal now of California, Heather Shannon of Plant City, Fla., Christopher Belding of Hudson, N.H., Robert Belding of Vernon, Conn., Gabriel Perkins of Chepachet, R.I.; four great-grandchildren, Heavyn and Neese Shannon, Joss Perkins and Aine McGonigal; a sister-in-law, Ruth Perkins of Southbridge, Mass.; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury Thursday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Burial will be at the Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Santa Fund, c/o Passumpsic Savings Bank, PO Box 38, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, died peacefully at his Queensbury, N.Y., home on June 4, 2010; lovingly cared for by his family, after suffering for nearly a year, from the effects of a major heart attack he sustained in June 2009. Maurice was born Dec. 2, 1927, in St. Johnsbury Township, Vt., the third child and second son of David Joseph Prevost and his loving wife Bertha (Rompre) Prevost. Maurice spent all his formative years in St. Johnsbury Township, graduating from St. Gabriel's Catholic grade school and later from St. Johnsbury Trade School, where he majored in architectural drafting; a career he enjoyed until his retirement in New York in 1990, at age 62. Maurice served in the Vermont State Guard during his early high school years, and eagerly enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theatre for the duration of World War II; receiving several awards/medals including the World War II Victory Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre medal. After World War II ended, he returned to his paternal homestead in St. Johnsbury and after completing his studies, soon married his soul mate and wife of 48 years, Rita C. Lamere, who predeceased him in death in September 1996. Together they raised four children, Dennis George Prevost, Marc Edward Prevost, who died in January 2000, Ann Marie (Prevost) Smith and their youngest son, Nathan Paul Prevost of Dallas, Texas. Maurice and Rita moved to Fort Edward, N.Y., in September 1956, one month before the birth of their beloved daughter, Ann Marie, and where he went to work for Imperial Paper and Color Company. As the company grew and evolved to become Hercules Inc. and later Ciba Geigy, Maurice received numerous promotions based on merit, rising from corporate draftsman to head draftsman to architectural engineer, and finally retiring from Ciba Geigy as a project manager, responsible for designing and overseeing construction of multi-million-dollar corporate projects throughout the entire United States. In this capacity he traveled extensively to corporate construction sites throughout the country and reported directly to the corporate vice president. Maurice especially loved his family, and was well known throughout the North Country for always assisting his family, neighbors and friends with major home renovations, and indeed whole-house construction projects. From designing home additions to roofing homes to helping his only daughter and her husband, Herb Smith, build their dream log home, "Moe" was always ready with helpful advice, a sturdy hammer and his time and enthusiasm to help. His wife Rita always joked when Moe got to heaven St. Peter would welcome him in, but only after he repaired the heavenly gates. In addition to his three remaining children, Maurice felt blessed to have eight loving grandchildren to dote on: Katherine Ann Prevost and Angelique Nicole Prevost, Lara Smith and her sister Jinel Smith, Ethan Prevost and his brother Eric Prevost of California, and Adam Prevost and Erin Ashley Prevost of Queensbury. Besides his many home redesign and construction projects, Maurice especially enjoyed fine woodworking in his retirement. And over time he equipped a full woodworking shop in his basement. There he hand-made three full-size roll-top desks using only pins and glue - no nails. The third roll-top desk was presented as a 50th wedding anniversary present to his older brother Jules A. Prevost, a retired U.S. Air Force pilot, and Jules' wife Frances (Bogardus) Prevost. In addition to hand making roll-top desks, Maurice made authentic Mission furniture pieces for his daughter's home; as well as numerous wooden toys and stilts for his many grandchildren. During his active retirement in addition to fine woodworking, Maurice always felt a personal obligation to help those less fortunate in the community. For the last several years of his life, Moe regularly rose at dawn coordinated, sorted, and picked up tens of thousands of pounds of perishable wholesome food items, which he then delivered to the Open Door Soup Kitchen in Glens Falls; the Salvation Army Pantry on Chester Street, and the Cornerstone Soup Kitchen in Hudson Falls. Maurice was predeceased by his cherished wife, Rita (Lamere) Prevost who died on Sept. 15, 1996, his second son, Marc E. Prevost, who died in January 2000; his older brother, Jules A. Prevost, an Air Force colonel who died at 92, and his oldest sister Jeannine (Prevost) Smythe. Maurice is not only survived by his children, Dennis, Ann Marie and Nathan and his grandchildren but also by his youngest sister, Rejeanne E. (Prevost) Bennett. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury N.Y. Burial will be private at Pine View Cemetery for the family. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation in Maurice's name to Warren County Health Services or to the Salvation Army on Chester Street in Glens Falls. The family would especially like to express its heart felt thanks to Dr. William Tedesco and Maurice's nurse, Craig Briggs, of the Warren County Health Service, for their compassion, care, and attention to his many medical needs during the last year. Their encouragement and exceptional support fully enabled the family to meet Maurice's last wish - to pass at home surrounded by family and friends.

, 83, of Hooker Hill in St. Johnsbury, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010. She was born here in St. Johnsbury July 26, 1926, the daughter of Arthur and Harriet (Osgood) Rich. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1944 and went to work at the old St. Johnsbury Glovers. On Feb. 26, 1946, she and Guy Ross were united in marriage at the parsonage of Grace United Methodist Church where she is still a member. She is survived by her husband Guy; son David Ross and wife Denise of Cabot; daughter Bonnie Ross of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; grandson Justin Ross of St. Albans and wife Kelly; Denise's two children Emily and Matthew Goodrich; five nieces, Nancy, Kathy, Donna, Susan and Carol. She was predeceased by a brother, Anson Rich, and a sister, Doris Ross. Funeral services will be held at Sayles Funeral Home on Monday, June 14 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Marshall will officiate. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

passed away at home on June 9, 2010, at the age of 56. He was born March 21, 1954, in Littleton, N.H., to Nichol D. and Dorothy (Ackerman) Craigie. Bruce lived in Littleton, N.H., until making his home with his wife, Judy Eszterhas, in the Upper Valley about 16 years ago. Bruce loved and enjoyed family and friends, good food, spending winters in Florida, the beach, country-western dancing, attending theater shows, kayaking, reading, relaxing, rail cars and classic cars. He was an easygoing man of deep emotion and common sense, and he lived his life one day at a time. We will truly miss his wonderful companionship and sense of humor. Bruce fought pancreatic cancer with incredible courage, patience and calm. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Craigie; his sisters and brothers, Marilyn MacDonald, Don Craigie, Gordy Craigie, Ken Craigie and Eileen Goodrich; his children Trudi Thompson, Molly Craigie, Dori Craigie and Nate Craigie; his grandchildren Sarah Craigie, Justin Craigie, Natalie Thompson and baby-on-the-way Thompson; his wife and best friend Judy Eszterhas; a large extended family; and many friends. A graveside memorial service will be held at Wheeler Hill Cemetery in Littleton, N.H., on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 11 a.m., followed by fellowship at the cottage of Eileen and Paul Goodrich on Partridge Lake in Littleton, N.H. For those who wish to make a memorial gift, contributions may be made to a nonprofit organization focused on cancer prevention, such as The Cancer Project or the Cancer Prevention Coalition.

, 59, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Ellington, Fla., after a long battle with cancer. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Jasper and Ruth Hatley Glynn, Sept. 7, 1950. John attended schools in Wells River, Vt., and graduated from McIndoes Academy. He worked in the Ryegate Paper Mill for 25 years before moving to Bradenton, Fla., where he worked for Manatee County Wastewater Facility. He was predeceased by his parents. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda, and children Alfred Blodgett and wife Gretl, John P. Glynn and wife Cindy, Harmony Markey and husband Zach, Amber Comtois and husband Eric, Noah Glynn and companion Matt Blocker, and Daniel Glynn. He also leaves his brother Walter Glynn; sister Paula DeAngelis; eight grandchildren; neices and nephews; and longtime childhood friend Pat Morin. A celebration of John's life will be held June 26 at 2 p.m. at the residence of Calvin and Viti Cookman on Bible Hill Road in Wells River, Vt.

, 74, of South Dennis, Mass., died peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Janet (Gorman) McCarthy; his brother, the Rev. William McCarthy; sisters Mary Anne Skelly, Alice Oliva and Kathleen Dunn; his children, James Joseph McCarthy, Mary Ellen Reis, William John McCarthy and Christopher Michael McCarthy; as well as many grandchildren. He was born in Hartford, Conn., to William John McCarthy and Alice Elise Cote. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Fairfield University, masters degree from Springfield College and his E.D.D from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. James will be fondly and lovingly remembered for his deep devotion to higher education. He had a successful 30-year career in higher education, beginning as head of the department of recreation for Lyndon State College. He then advanced to the position of dean of students. James was then appointed the position of executive vice president of Missouri Western State University, dedicating either years as a leader with a contagious enthusiasm and loving spirit to all he worked with and the students he developed. He was also known for his generous and genuine love and friendship. James is best remembered as a man who was the "voice of the students." Although he accomplished much, he considered his constant devotion and lasting relationships with his students his proudest and most meaningful accomplishment of all. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Dennis. In lieu of flowers the family requests support be sent to the University of Massachusetts Cape Cod Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Leo Berard, 146 Water St., Yarmouthport, MA 02675, which continues James' spirit to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.

died on May 28, 2010, in Sunnyvale, Calif., from complications of a stroke. He was 92. Ralph was born Feb. 17, 1918, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to John and Edna (Armstrong) Conly. He lived in the Bay Area for the past 62 years, moving to Sunnyvale in 1955. After graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1936, Ralph attended Massachusetts Radio School in Boston, receiving his 1st Class Broadcasting license and 2nd Class Radio telegraph license. He began his career in radio engineering at WQDM, St. Albans, Vt., where he worked from 1937 to 1940 as transmitter engineer. He continued his electronics career as a flight radio operator/officer (FRO) with Pan American Airways, a pioneer in civilian international aviation. Between 1940 and 1950, he crewed on almost all of Pan Am's routes over both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in aircraft that included the airlines' famous "Clipper" flying boats. He started at Pan Am's home base at Dinner Key, Cocoanut Grove, FL, in 1940, and flew all over the world, including Pan Am's Caribbean & South American routes as far as Rio de Janeiro, trips to Paris, Frankfurt, and Vienna, and routes to India, Brazil, Casablanca, Cairo, Calcutta, Australia and many more exotic locations. During World War II, Ralph flew with Pan Am's Africa-Orient Division, operating the on-board radio communications for the "Cannonball," the world's fastest air passenger and cargo transportation plane at the time. The operation transported soldiers and helped supply much-needed provisions and equipment to Allied troops in India, Burma and China via Brazil and Africa, under contract with Air Transport Command of the U.S. military. (In January 1994, after years of intense advocacy work led by a retired PAA flight engineer on behalf of the men of PAA-Africa, Ralph received his Honorable Discharge certificate from the Air Force for his contributions to the American war effort. As a former member of the Pan American Airways ATC group, he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.) In 1951, Ralph entered the field of electronics research and design, joining magnetic-recording pioneer Ampex Corporation in Redwood City, Calif., where he remained the rest of his career. Ralph is survived by his wife Elsie Conly; brother Donald Conly; sisters Dorothy (Dot) Cutting and Eleanor Gonyaw; son Chris Conly; daughters Kathy DeMattei and Meg Dondero; grandchildren David, Gaddiel, Jehiah and Dan DeMattei, Justin Dondero, John Conly, Elizabeth Jones and Mishal-Ann Conly; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Raymond, George and Ruth Conly, and Marion Stanyon. At his request, no formal services will be held; however, there will be a casual gathering for family and friends, to celebrate Ralph's life, at a later date. (Contact Ralph's daughter, Meg Dondero [nutmeg@myfam.com] for details.) In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to The Pan Am Historical Foundation or The Autism Society.

, 66, passed away June 7, 2010, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born at the former Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury, March 18, 1944, a twin daughter of the late Benjamin and Treasa (Ashford) Berwick of Peacham. Carolyn graduated from Peacham Academy, Class of 1962, and lived in the Massachusetts area for many years before returning to Peacham. She married George Barret on June 4, 1983, in Manchester, N.H. Carolyn and George enjoyed boating and camping. Carolyn had a great love for horses and dogs, especially the Dalmation breed, having two dogs of that breed, Fuego and Nixon. Carolyn suffered for many years with RSD (reflux sympathetic disease) and was able to help other people afflicted with the disease through her knowledge. She completed several pieces of string art, which she had the patience to complete to perfection. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Benjamin and Allen Berwick. Carolyn is survived by her husband George; a daughter, Terry King and her two children Kristanna and James both of Brunswick, Maine; two sisters, Joan Lowell of Derby, Vt., and twin sister Carol Workman of Edgewater, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Jean Berwick of Peacham, Vt.; several nieces and nephews; stepsons and stepdaughters. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Peacham Village Cemetery, June 26, 2010, at 2 p.m. followed with refreshments served at the Peacham Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, Nursing Department, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 85, of North Haverhill, N.H., died on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill. Betty was born on May 31, 1925, in Lisbon, N.H., to Berton and Clara (Gordon) Bringhurst. She worked as the Matron for the Home for the Aged of Grafton County in Woodsville, N.H., and at the Lisbon Shoe Shop. She was married to Wendell L. Campbell and he predeceased her on Dec. 28, 1989. She was also predeceased by her mother, Clara, on Aug. 29, 1994, and by her father, Berton, on Dec. 24, 1999. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy J. Richardson and husband Harry of West Columbia, S.C., Peggy A. Sulham and husband Bob of Lisbon, N.H., Donna L. Emerson and husband Kendall of Swiftwater, N.H., and a son Burton L. Campbell and companion Karen of Woodsville; four granddaughters and four grandsons; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Bringhurst of Washington, Conn., and Ronald Bringhurst of Rochester, N.H.; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be on Friday, June 18, at 1 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. Friends and relatives may call from noon until the time of the service at 1 PM. Burial will follow the service in the Bath Village Cemetery, Bath, N.H. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, One Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110.

, 94, formerly of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Florence, Mass., passed away peacefully Thursday morning June 10, 2010, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Lyndon, Vt. She was born Oct. 3, 1915, in Florence, Mass., the daughter of James and Bernadette (Rowe) Costello. She graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1933. On Jan. 9, 1936, she married Ashley L. Gray Sr. They made their home in Florence, Mass., and were the proprietors of Gray's Market for many years. After the death of her husband in 1975, Bernadette moved to Leeds, Mass., where she was an active parishioner at St. Catherine's Church. In 1983 she moved to Vermont to be closer to her children. In St. Johnsbury, Bernadette was very proud to be an active parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Church where for many years she washed and ironed the church linens, started the Alter Angels Group, belonged to the Book Club and Evangelization Group, the TLC Club, the Golden Age Group and the St. Johnsbury Women's Club. Her greatest pride and joy was her family. Survivors include two daughters, Gertrude Barnes and husband Ralph, and Hazel Baranowski and husband Stanley; her daughter-in-law Janet Gray; son in-law Jack Tobin and wife Beverly; nine grandchildren, Lee Anderson, Stanley Baranowski III and Andrea Ralya, Diane Montminy and husband Kevin, Ralph Barnes Jr., Kimberly Cloutier, Marquise Drown and Husband Jaime, Heidi Sanborn and husband Kevin, Ashley Barnes and wife Alyssa, Terha Stein and husband Aric. Bernadette was blessed to have 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, Kevin Montminy II and wife Annie and their son Kevin III, Kristin Croteau and husband Chris and their daughter Hannah, Kaitlin Montminy and fiancée David Coburn, Lauren Gray, Brittany and Danielle Baranowski, Jessie and Mehryn Drown, Jay Anderson, Dillon and Carson Cloutier, Madelyn, Sheldon, James, and Evan Sanborn, Jack and Whit Stein, and Jillian Barnes; and her extended family of many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; her son Ashley Gray Jr. in 2005; grandson Wayne Gray in 1997; three brothers, James, Edward and William Costello; and her sister Elizabeth Costello-Mayotte. Friends may call on the family Monday, June 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hazel and Stan Baranowski's home, located on 43 Sheldon Brook Road in East Lyndon. A mass of Christian burial will be held in St. Johnsbury Tuesday, June 15, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church on Main Street with the Rev. Patrick Forman celebrant. Burial in Lyndon Center Cemetery will be held at 2 p.m. Donations made in Bernadette's memory may be directed to, St. John the Evangelist Church, 49 Winter St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

, 68, of Piermont, N.H., passed away an June 5, 2010. He was born in Portland, Maine, in 1942. He was a long time resident of Bradford, Vt., and has been living in Piermont, N.H., for the last 10 years. In his earlier years Dick enjoyed racing at Bear Ridge Speedway, being outdoors hunting and 4-wheeling. He loved playing cards at camp with friends and most of all watching his daughters play sports, he continued watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a very proud father and grandfather. For many years Dick owned and operated Peterson's Sheet Metal before becoming a project manager for ARC Mechanical until he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents a sister and a brother. He is survived by his wife, Julia, of 46 years, of 64 Aaron Road Piermont, N.H.; his beloved chocolate Lab, Babe; his brother Norman of Waterford, Vt.; a sister Mary Peterson of Portland, Maine; three daughters, Kathy Fenoff and husband Bob their children Ashley and Kristen of Waterford, Vt., Brenda Lane and husband Danny their children Matthew and Britney of Waterford, Vt., and Deborah Gregory and her children Hunter and Jenna Bingham of Piermont, N.H. At Dick's request there will be no calling hours. There will be a graveside service at Sawyer Cemetery Upper Plain Bradford, Vt., Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. Following will be a gathering of remembrance at 64 Aaron Road, Piermont, N.H. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Bradford Youth Sports c/o Steve Schramm P.O. Box 694, Bradford, VT.

of St. Johnsbury passed away unexpectedly and peacefully June 9, 2010, at her home. She was born in Waterford July 15, 1916, to Bertha (Russell) Sparrow and William E.G. Sparrow. After graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1934, Ruth attended Oberlin College in Ohio, receiving a bachelor degree in music. She received a master of music degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. During the summer of 1940, Ruth attended the Julliard School of Music in New York City. On Feb. 22, 1944, she married Ed Hanson from Fall River, Mass. For many years they resided at 44 Spring St., where she gave piano lessons to many future virtuosos. As a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Ruth also served as choir director for 50 years. A longtime member of St. Johnsbury Country Club and avid golfer, she was the women's club champion there many times. She and her husband Ed played golf in 38 states on 254 courses and on 35 courses in various foreign countries. As a friend of the Athenaeum, Ruth volunteered for over a decade mainly working in the archives. Ruth is survived by her two sons, William Coe Hanson and wife Marcia of San Antonio, Texas (3418 Shallow Grove, San Antonio, TX 78247) and Alfred Edward Hanson and wife Margaret of Montrose, N.Y. (14 High Road, Montrose, NY 10548); four granddaughters, Katherine Hanson of San Antonio, Meg Greiner and husband David of Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Sarah Jaramillo and husband Kenneth Clover of S.C., and Amy Hanson of Fort Mill, S.C.; four great-grandsons, Michael Greiner, Connor, Zachary and Tyler Jaramillo; and a nephew, Perley Sparrow. Her husband Ed, her brother Alfred Sparrow and his wife Marion, as well as one niece predeceased her. A graveside service will be held at the family's convenience at Passumpsic Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be directed to either Grace United Methodist Church (earmarked for the 'Holbrook Scholarship Fund'), 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, R-Orleans, won't run again. He is one of the most effective legislators in the House and has been for the past three terms. His ability to talk to and listen to the opposition caused him to be named Assistant Minority Leader in only his third term. He crossed the aisle whenever he deemed it necessary. He said that he learned that listening and watching were much more important to being a good legislator than talking. That attitude and his comment that being elected to the Legislature was the greatest honor bestowed on him revealed a true humility that attracted so many people of varied politics. John Morley worked practically as a team with Democrat Rep. John Rogers, his seatmate for Orleans. Their differing parties and politics didn't prevent them from being admired as a working odd couple. They represented the same people in the same community, and they didn't let their differences separate them. Morley is leaving the Legislature because he wants to spend more time with his wife, Jodi, and his two young daughters, Taylor and Brooke. We sure can understand that. We hope that when they are grown into women he will come back to Vermont politics. Until then, we certainly will miss him.

, age 72, of Briarwood Lane, Forest City, N.C., died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital. A native of St. Johnsbury, Vt., she was a daughter of the late Guy Carroll Wright and Christine Fleming Wright. She was a former telephone operator, homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church of Forest City. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Abbey, and a brother, Butch Wright. Survivors include son Scott Abbey and wife Susan of Forest City; daughter Sandy Abbey and partner Connie Kendrick of Matthews, N.C., and sister Carlene Adair and husband Joe of Forest City. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. K. Wesley Judy officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the graveside. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

, 26, beloved daughter, sister, niece and friend, died accidentally and unexpectedly June 13, 2010. Emilie was born June 1, 1984, at Central Vermont Hospital. Although she lived more than half her life in Iowa, she always considered Vermont her home. She was a gifted artist, and avid reader and perhaps The Simpsons' biggest fan. Emilie often found solace with her friends and her much-adored cats, Sage and Tokey Wartooth. She leaves behind her mother, Liza Browne of Peacham; her father, Philippe Pain of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; her grandmother Lucienne Pain of St. Maurice, France; her three brothers, Nicholas Pain and fiancée Alexandra Gitzes, Theo Pain-Wright and Jakob Klaus; her aunts and uncles André and Martine Pain, Muriel Pain, Abel and Elisabeth Miranda, Sarah and Joseph Polito, Charles and Wynne Browne, Rebecca and Bruce Lafferty, Deborah Carpilio and fiancé Harley Colbeth, Richard and Catharine Browne; many cousins; and her loving companion Michael Mariani. Emilie was fascinated by nature and loved all living things. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Humane Society of your choice. Visiting hours will be Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pearsons Funeral Home in Lyndonville. There will be a private service for the family.

, 86, of Lyndonville, Vt., passed away Friday, June 11, 2010, surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center. A full obituary and committal plans will be published at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Employee Lounge Fund at the Pines, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851, or to the Darling Inn Meal Site, 16 Depot St., Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 63, of Fort Edward, N.Y., passed away peacefully June 12, 2010, at Glens Falls Hospital, with his family by his side. Gary was born Sept. 10, 1946, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., one of four children to the late Margaret Capitola Henderson and Dwight Stephen Smith. Gary served in the U.S. Army for several years while residing in Germany. Once discharged from his duties in the military, he owned and operated his own belt company until returning to the United States many years later. After owning a motel in Lake George, N.Y., he took a job at Irving Tissue, where he had been employed for the last 10 years as a machine operator. Besides his parents, Gary was predeceased by a sister, Marbara Wallace. Gary is survived by his fiancée Margaret Flewelling; his son, Thomas Smith of Germany; brothers Steven Smith and his wife Regina of Connecticut, and Stuart Smith and wife Gale of Florida; his nieces Rayel Smith and Lori Smith; his fiancée's children, William J. Flewelling Jr. and wife Victoria, Christopher Flewelling and fiancée Juanita Courtney, Jamie Flewelling and wife Rainey, all of the Glens Falls area, and Tonya Santaniello and her husband Peter, of Massachusetts. He is also survived by several extended grandchildren and family members. Friends may call on the family from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY, 12828. Funeral services will be conducted following calling hours (8 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010) at the funeral home. Burial will be in his home state of Vermont on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials take the form of donations to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad Inc., P.O. Box 226, Schuyler St. Fort Edward, NY 12828, or to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department c/o NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Office of Development, 525 East 68 Street, New York, NY 10021.

, 78, Cottage Street, Littleton, died suddenly, Saturday June 12, 2010, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. Helen was born in Detroit, Mich., daughter of Arthur and Alice (Greenwood) Ducharme. She attended school in Pelham, N.H., and went on to become a dietitian. She worked in the Pelham School system as a dietitian and Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster, N.H. She enjoyed gardening and selling vegetables at the Spaulding Farm roadside stand in Pelham, N.H. She loved puzzle-making and Bingo at the Lane House. She very much enjoyed her family as well as her family at the Lane House. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Chester W. Spaulding, a son Victor Spaulding and her siblings Ronnie Ducharme and Yvonne Maglio. She is survived by four sons, Chester Spaulding of, Lawrence, Mass., George and wife Sandra Spaulding of Twin Mountain, N.H., David and wife Colleen Spaulding of Pelham, N.H., and Michael and wife Kim Spaulding of Littleton, N.H.; a daughter Mary Jo Spaulding of Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur Ducharme of Dracut, Mass., Alfred Ducharme of Pelham, and Robert Ducharme of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Jeannette Bergeron of Pelham, and Rita Hohmann, Roslindale, Mass. At Helen's request services will be private. Memorial donations can be made in Helen's memory to Littleton Senior Center, 77 Riverglen Lane, P.O. Box 98, Littleton, NH, 03561.

of Old Silo Road in Barnet passed away at home at the age of 49. He was born in Proctor, Vt., Oct. 31, 1960, the son of Robert and Nancy (Judd) Stone, who both predeceased him. Bobby enjoyed doing things together with his wife, Tracey. He loved his animals and time spent fishing. His house is full of the model cars he made. He is survived by his wife Tracey (Rowell) Stone of Barnet; three sisters, Holly Stone of Concord, Lynn Bell of St. Johnsbury and Beth Stone of Barre; father-in-law Kenneth Rowell and wife Nancy of Center Barnstead, N.H.; his "sweetheart" and Tracey's Gram, Marjorie Marcy, of St. Johnsbury; Tracey's other grandmother Tootie McPherson of St. Johnsbury; brothers- and sisters-in-law including Theresa Sterling and her husband (and best friend) Wayne Sterling of Lunenburg; Tanika Bandy and her husband Nate of Sheffield; lots of nieces and nephew; longtime friend Paul Dorsey and all of his family and friends. A gathering of friends and family will be held Friday evening, June 18, from 6 to 8 at Sayles Funeral Home. Contributions, marked in his memory for Norris Cotton Cancer Center North and payable to "NVRH," may be sent to P.O. Box 905, attn: Jim Flynn, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 62, of Locke Road, Bath, N.H., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Nashua, N.H., Sept. 22, 1947, the son of Maurice R. and Charlotte E. (Carlton) Larouche. Richard graduated from Nashua High School. He worked as a buyer for the maintenance department for nine years at Cabot Creamery in Cabot, Vt. While working at Cabot Creamery his co-workers became valued friends and a second family to him. He was very passionate about photography and floral gardening. Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Mores and husband Scott of Manchester, N.H.; a granddaughter, Amanda Caron of Manchester, N.H.; two step grandsons, Scott and Shawn Mores both of Allenstown, N.H.; six sisters, Jaqueline Allison of Milford, N.H., Theresa Larouche of Milford, N.H., Patricia Despres of Monument, Colo., Marianne Grzyb of Dudley, Mass., Valerie Larouche of Claremont, N.H., and Amy Wybert of Jaffrey, N.H.; eight brothers, Donald Larouche of Massachusetts, Maurice R. Larouche Jr. of Litchfield, N.H., Brian Larouche of Wilton, N.H., Shawn Larouche of Hudson, N.H., Craig Larouche of Hudson, N.H., Christopher Larouche of Rindge, N.H., Joseph Larouche of Milford, N.H., and James Larouche of Nashua, N.H.; an aunt; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Friday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, June 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, with Father Jeffrey Statz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Bath. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

, 56, of Barton, passed away June 15, 2010, in Newport. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010, at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St., Barton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria,VA 22312.

, 79, of East Ryegate, Vt., died June 18, 2010, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full notice will be published in the Monday edition of The Caledonian-Record with service details.

died on June 16, 2010 in Newport, Vt. She was born Nov. 24, 1917, in Boston. Her father Theron Willard of Derby, Vermont and mother Bridgett Clarke Willard of Boston returned to Vermont when Isabelle was 4 months old, and she grew up on the family farm in Derby. She graduated from Derby Academy in 1936. On Dec. 23, 1938, she was married to Dwight Roberts who predeceased her in 1996 after 57 years of marriage. They made their home in Orleans for many years. Isabelle helped organize the Ethan Allen Credit Union in the early 60s and became its first treasurer. She was a member of the Orleans Federated Church. Lifelong friendships were formed when she joined the Sew-Cro-Knit Christmas Club. Hobbies included flower gardening, knitting, quilting and bowling. Isabelle enjoyed bird watching, her cats, and staying on top of current politics. She was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Red Sox. She is survived by her children: Rod Roberts of Sarasota, Fla., and Mona Gadwah and son-in-law Larry of Torrington, Conn.; grandchildren: Shayne Roberts and Quinn Roberts of Florida and Chris Gadwah of Connecticut; three great-grandchildren: Nathan, Abbey, and Jack Roberts; a brother, Anson Willard of Newport and a sister, Gertrude Whitehill of Kirby, with whom Isabelle lived before moving to BelAire assisted living. She also leaves behind the following nieces and nephews: Loraine Limlaw, Scott Willard, Lisa Burke, Donna Whitehill, Cheryl McMahon, Bradley Whitehill, Helen Bicknell, Wayne Willard, Janice Sayers, Carol McGivern, Sharon Palmer and Keenan Roberts, all of whom were very special to her throughout her life. Isabelle was also predeceased by a grandson, Bryce Roberts; by brothers: Gordon Willard and Stanley Willard; her sister, Helen at age 15, and her nephews: Gary Whitehill and Duane Willard. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday June 20, 2010, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. A graveside service will be held on Monday June 21, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans, Vermont with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton Orleans Road, Orleans, Vt., or the Orleans Emergency Unit, in care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, VT 05839.

, 79, of Wallace Street, East Ryegate, Vt., died June 18, 2010, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Hoyt was born in Haverhill, N.H., on Feb. 12, 1931, to Roy Gilbert and Ruth (Moffett) Darby. Following World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for many years in the maintenance department for the Beamis Company at the former Ryegate Paper Mill. Hoyt was a member of the Ryegate Corner Presbyterian Church, the Pulaski Lodge #58 F&AM of Wells River, Vt., and the Ryegate Historical Society. He was an avid outdoors-man who enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. He was predeceased by his father, Roy, in 1938; his mother, Ruth, in 1995; his brother, Wyman Darby, in 1979; and by his step father, Arthur G. Hobbs, on May 24, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla (Millette) Darby, to whom he was married on March 25, 1951; three children, Stephanie D. Cross and husband Michael of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Roy A. Darby and wife Kim of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Hoyt M. Darby and wife Vickie of East Ryegate; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters in law Bernice Malinoski of East Hartford, Conn., and Kathleen Brown of Barre, Vt., three nieces and several cousins. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., with a Masonic service conducted by the Pulaski Lodge beginning at 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at the Ryegate Corner Presbyterian Church in Ryegate Corner, Vt., with Rev. Dr. M. Catherine Cook officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Mountain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to the Pulaski Masonic Scholarship Fund, c/o Mr. James Stevens, 6302 Scotch Hollow Road, South Ryegate, VT 05069.

, 86, of Woodsville, N.H., died June 18, 2010, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H., following a period of failing health. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., July 13, 1923, the daughter of Walter C. and Bessie (Wooten) Lowrey. A longtime Woodsville resident, Shirley was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the ECW Group of the Church. She was also a member of the Cottage Hospital Auxiliary and volunteer at the hospital. She was predeceased by a son, Donald Gary Smith of Burlington, Vt., and by two grandsons, Shawn Smith of Sutton, Vt., and Bruce Impey of South Royalton, Vt. Survivors include her life partner Donald Smith; one daughter, Mary-Ellen Andrews of Palm Beach, Fla.: five sons, Michael Smith of Sutton, Vt., Brian Smith of Richmond, Vt., Terry Impey of North Haverhill, N.H., Shaun Impey of South Royalton, Vt., and Dennis Impey of North Haverhill; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At Shirley's request there will be no public calling hours or funeral services. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 19 Church St., Woodsville, NH, 03785.

, formerly of Barnet, passed away Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, at the age of 45. She was born in St. Johnsbury on Feb. 16, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Pierce) Marko. She graduated from Concord High School with the class of 1983 and completed courses at O'Brien's School of Cosmetology in Burlington. Penny was diagnosed with a rare disease called Castleman's Disease which slowly caused her debilitation. Especially in the last four years, Penny demonstrated a strong-willed determination to battle her affliction. She is survived by two daughters and a granddaughter whom she loved to pieces: Alicia and Krystal Whitcomb, and her granddaughter Kaya. She is also survived by her mother Pearl Marko of Concord, and her brother Tracy Marko of St. Johnsbury. She was predeceased by a brother Larry, her father Bob Marko and her grandparents. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and will be concluded with a prayer service led by Fr. Dwight Baker. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Concord Village Cemetery.

, 87, a lifelong area resident and businessman, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his home in Barton in the loving care of his five daughters and family. He was born in Irasburg, Oct. 28, 1922, the son of Arthur W. and Glenna (Huntington) Butler. He attended grade school in a one-room school on Burton Hill in Irasburg. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1943 and served in the European Theater during World War II in the Cavalry until his discharge in February 1946. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 798 in Newport; the American Legion Post 76 in Barton as well as Post 23 in Orleans. Arland married Janice King on June 8, 1946, and together they raised five daughters in Irasburg and Barton. He was always very proud of his family and their accomplishments. He was a lifetime farmer, logger, maple producer, and school bus driver. With his wife, Janice, he established Butler's Bus Service in 1967, which he operated until his retirement. Arland was a well-known local bobcat, raccoon and bear hunter, having also been a founding member of the Lyndon Cat & Coon Club. He was also a past president of the Orleans Rod and Gun Club. He was an avid sportsman, having played Town Team baseball with his brothers and his father during the 1940s and early 1950s. He also enjoyed a good game of cards. He was a cribbage player and was well known for his perfect hand in cribbage on June 25, 1995. Arland was a lifetime member of the Orleans Lion's Club, and the Elks Lodge 2155 in Derby. He also was a member of the Irasburg Lodge 62 and Barton Lodge 55 of the Masonic Temple, F & AM. He was a respected member of his community being the recipient of the 2007 Community Service Award from the Community National Bank. He leaves his five daughters and their husbands, Linda B. Choquette and Dennis of Glover, Barbara Smith-Shafer and Brent of Irasburg, Brenda Smith and Smitty of Wheelock, Dee-Dee Collette and Mark of Orleans, and Sheila Butler-Kepler and Sandy of West Glover; 11 grandchildren, Carole Briere and husband Scott, Tracie Stevens, Aaron Smith and wife Janet, Cristopher Butler-Smith and wife Shelley, Cory Smith and friend Missy Fontain, Atti Sequin, Eri Sequin, Tessa Collette and friend Shane Bluto, Sam Collette and friend Rachel Miltner, James Arland Kepler, Schuyler Kepler, and an honorary grandson, Erik Smith; eight great-grandchildren, Oakley Stevens, Kristen and Erin Smith, Joshua, Jordan and Katelynn Briere, MaKenzie and Bronson Arland Smith; a special friend, Judy Currier; and Cheyenne, his loyal canine companion; siblings Bernard Butler of Barton, Florence Tillinghast and husband George of York, Pa., Pauline Fernandez and husband Pepe' of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Francis Butler and wife Phylis of Hardwick, Mass.; and brother-in-law Donald King and wife Harriet of West Glover. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Janice, in 2001; his parents, Arthur & Glenna Butler; and siblings Beatrice Kittredge, Stanley Butler, Shirley Smith, Annette Lapierr and Fay W. Butler. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at West Glover Congregational Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Arland's eight grandsons. Contributions in his memory may be made to Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, VT 05860.

, 91, of Old West Newbury Road in South Newbury, died at her home on June 19, 2010. Helen was born in New Haven, Conn., April 27, 1919. She was a graduate of the former Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, Va. On Aug. 19, 1949, she married Howard Herr. Following her husband's retirement in Connecticut, they moved to South Newbury. Helen was a member of First Congregational Church of Newbury where she formerly served as the choir director and organist. She also gave private piano lessons in the area. Helen dedicated her life and love to her family, first and foremost. She had a lifelong love of music and played the organ and piano. She was also an avid gardener, enjoyed baking, cooking, reading and traveling. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Howard Herr, on Jan. 15, 2000. She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Herr MD and wife Judy of Hanover, N.H., and John E. Herr and wife Anne of Bolton Valley, Vt.; a stepdaughter, Nancy V. Maturo of Madison, Conn.; and four grandchildren; four step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Newbury, 4915 Main Street South, Newbury, Vt., with the Rev. Edward Jager officiating. Burial will follow in Oxbow Cemetery, Newbury. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Newbury, 4915 Main Street South, Newbury, VT 05051 or to the Tenney Memorial Library, P.O. Box 85, Newbury, VT 05051.

died early Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, as the result of an automobile accident on the Severance Hill Road in St. Johnsbury. He was born in St. Johnsbury on May 18, 1989, the only child of Donald and Cindi (Reagan) Hovey. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 2007 and was employed as a construction worker with J.A. McDonald. In his brief 21 years, Adam tried to live his life to its fullest. He just took a trip to Utah with his best friend, Rick Labounty, who was like the brother he never had. There are a lot of treasured memories of his time spent on the Connecticut River, and he loved playing golf at Kirby Country Club. He is survived by his Mom and Dad, Cindi and Don Hovey, of St. Johnsbury; his maternal, Gram Ernestine Reagan, of St. Johnsbury, paternal Gram Shirley Neveu and Grampie Frank of St. Johnsbury Center; auntie Lorri Ham and husband Clay of West Burke; uncle Tom Reagan of North Concord, uncle Dennis Hovey of St. Johnsbury; a few cousins. He was predeceased by Don's father, Robert Hovey, and Cindi's father Robert Reagan with whom he had a very special relationship. Friends and family will gather at Sayles Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Recognizing his love of animals, memorial contributions could be directed to either Northeast Kingdom Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to SAD/SAC, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 22, of Concord, Vt., died early Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, in an automobile accident on Severance Hill Road in St. Johnsbury. He was born in St. Johnsbury, July 11, 1987, the son of Sue Cross and Peter McQuade. A graduate of Caledonia School, Billy immediately went to work for Weidmann; over the past five years, he had become an invaluable multi-skilled machine operator for the company. For the past year, he and Amber Riendeau had been living together. He will be missed by several close friends including Adam Chartier, David Gegackas, Country Walker, Bret and Jocelyn Rowell, Eric Langmaid and many other close friends. Besides his mother, Sue Cross, of Concord (P.O. Box 1443, Lyndonville, VT 05851); he is also survived his brother David Cross and fiancée Megan Berry of Lunenburg; his sister Vickie Roy and boyfriend Damian Hood of Barre and their son Michael Joseph Hood; two grandmothers: Tootie McPherson of St. Johnsbury, and Iris Crawford of Arkansas. Besides his father, Peter McQuade of Concord (P.O. Box 196, Concord, VT 05824), he is survived by two aunts: Joanne McQuade of Cape Cod, Mass., Maureen Price and husband Andy of South Burlington and their two children Ben and Erica; two uncles, David McQuade of Winooski and Brian McQuade and wife Michelle of San Francisco, Calif. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held in St. Johnsbury at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Friday at noon. Pastor Rick Menard will officiate.

, 19, of Concord, Vt., died suddenly following a tragic automobile accident in St. Johnsbury early Sunday morning June 20, 2010. She was born Aug. 17, 1990, in Willimantic, Conn., the daughter of Teressa Cyr and Todd Riendeau. She attended Lyndon Town School and Concord High School. Amber worked at McDonald's in Lyndonville, and lived in Concord with her companion William "Bill" McQuade. He died with her in the accident. Amber loved her family, Bill's family, her many friends, and her dog Keisha. Downhill skiing, four-wheeling and spending time on the family farm in Sutton helping with the livestock brought her much pleasure. Survivors include her mother, Teressa Cyr and her companion Robert Carberry of Concord (P.O. Box 122, 05824); her father, Todd Riendeau of Tolland, Conn. (P.O. Box 38, 06084); her sister, Sonja Riendeau of Tolland, Conn. ( 102 Virginia Lane, 06084); her paternal grandmother, Bernadette Riendeau of Florida; Donna White of Lyndonville, who was like a second mother to Amber; many cousins; aunts; uncles; and her many friends who were her life. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Normand and Ann Cyr; and her paternal grandfather, Jacques Riendeau; Friends may call on the family Wednesday, June 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Guibord Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers and because of her love of animals, donations made in Amber's memory may be directed to SAD-SAC (Save a Dog-Save a Cat), c/o The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 90, of Littleton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1919, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Lawrence and Frances (Ertlemeyer) Schwaab. Ruth graduated from Plymouth (Wisconsin) High School and the business college in Wisconsin, Class of 1939. She married William L. Plate of Milwaukee, Wis., on Dec. 23, 1941. He predeceased her on April 25, 2000. A committal service will be held Tuesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Maple Street. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, c/o St. Rose of Lima.

, 68, of North Troy, a well-known businessman, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in Newport. He was born on May 30, 1942, in Wolcott, Vt., a son of Roland Sr. and Bessie (Moodie) Denton. On Nov. 11, 1961, he married Karleen Haynes who survives him. Roland was the previous owner and operator of B&D Supermarket in North Troy from 1960 to 2009. During his lifetime he was on the advisory board of the Troy branch of Community National Bank, a trustee and deacon of First Congregational Church in North Troy, and on the board of civil authority of the town of Troy. He was also a member of I.A.A.B.O. and the North Troy Village Cemetery Association. He coached boys' and girls' basketball at North Troy Elementary and High School and the girls' varsity basketball and boys' baseball at North Country Union High School. He was also a member of the Newport Country Club and he enjoyed snowmobiling. Roland was voted fan of the year for North Country Union High School in prior years. He was dedicated to kids and helped them develop their skills. He was an avid Yankee, Celtics, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings fan. He was inducted to the 2008 Orleans-Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame for basketball. He played for the North Troy Townie's softball team and the Border Bandit's basketball team and played for Ayers Cliff baseball team. In high school he tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team as a pitcher in his junior year. He loved his store and the customers who supported him. He returned many favors and he thoroughly enjoyed his family and had a special love for his cats. Due to previous illnesses, he appreciated every single day, living them to the fullest and he had no problem expressing his feelings. He greeted everyone with his warm and caring smile. We will all miss that. He is survived by his wife Karleen Denton of North Troy; his children Cris Choquette and her husband Randy of North Troy, Terri Medley and her husband Doug of North Troy, and a special adopted son, Robert Moore of Ohio, five grandchildren, Monica and Bryan Choquette and Aaron, Andrew and Derek Medley; a brother, Bernard Denton and his wife Sandy of South Burlington; a sister, Janice Hansen of North Troy; a brother-in-law, Dorio Roberts of North Troy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Roland and Bessie Denton; his in-laws Harold and Dorothy Haynes; three sisters, Geneva Roberts, Harriett Garrett and Jeannette Wisnieski; and by three brothers-in-law, Edmond Garrett, Bruce Hansen and Chester Wisnieski. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday June 25, 2010, at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday June 26, 2010, at First Congregational Church in North Troy with Pastor Rick Shover officiating. Interment will follow in North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Troy Cemetery Association c/o Donna Kennison, Elm Street, North Troy, VT 05859, or to First Congregational Church, Handicap Ramp Fund, c/o Edna Cushing, P.O. Box 536, North Troy, VT 05859.

died peacefully in Lyndonville, Vt., on June 11, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and his devoted care givers at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center. Fran was born on July 9, 1923, in Woodsville, N.H., to Manuel and Marion Silva. The family moved to Claremont, N.H., in 1924, where Fran attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Stevens High School, Class of 1941. After high school, Fran enlisted in the Army, did his basic training in Texas and was assigned to Stanford University for special engineering courses and intensive language training, followed by combat duty in the European Theater during World War II. He fought in France and Germany under some of the most trying conditions, including the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. In 1946, Fran joined the sales and engineering department at Laffin Tool Supply Co. in Springfield, Vt. The company's name was changed in 1952 to Twin States Industrial and moved to Keene, N.H., where Fran was made sales manager in 1962 and vice president in 1967. In 1958, Fran married Jaqueline Gould and they had two children, Raelyn M. Silva and Thomas F. Silva. Fran was one of the original members at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield and helped establish the club. His love of golf began at an early age when he attended caddy camp. His passion for golf stayed with him throughout his life, earning him many trophies, three club championships from three different clubs and the Vermont Seniors State Championship in 1975. Golf provided Fran with countless hours of entertainment and a multitude of friends. Fran was also fond of fishing, even when they weren't biting. He did land one big one-a 740-pound blue-fin tuna off the coast of Prince Edward Island in 1975. Music was also very important to Fran. He especially enjoyed jazz and blues music and passed many hours listening to his favorite performances. On July 31, 1969, Fran married Erma Richardson Akley of Lyndonville, making their home in Springfield until their retirement in 1986. They then divided their time between Florida, where Fran worked in real estate for 10 years, and Shadow Lake in Glover, Vt. Since 1999, Fran and Erma had lived year-round in Lyndonville, where Fran served as a town lister for several years. He has been an active member of the board of directors of the Darling Inn Meal Site and a member of the advisory board for the Area Agency on Aging. Fran has also been an enthusiastic cheerleader for old-fashioned Vermont conservatism! During the last five years he devoted countless hours each week to Erma and her care at the Pines. Fran lived his life with abundant joy and enthusiasm and never failed to demonstrate his abiding love for his family and friends. Fran was predeceased by Erma, his wife of 40 years, Nov. 27, 2009; brothers-in-law Gerard (Jocko) Boisvert, Adolph Shupenko and C. Ross Richardson and wife Thelma. Surviving Fran are his children, Raelyn Silva and partner Chris Soave, Thomas Silva and wife Laurie, Jeanne Elliott and husband Arthur, Peter Akley and wife Nancy, Jimmy Gould and wife Karen, and Debby McCarthy and husband Donald; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Rachel Boisvert and Madelyn Shupenko; brother Robert Silva and wife Barbara; and many special nieces and nephews. Fran also leaves his dear friend Wilder Simpson and his wife Mary; devoted care givers at the Pines; and many good friends. Memorials may be directed to the Darling Inn Meal Site, Depot Street, Lyndonville, VT 05815, or to the Employee Lounge Fund at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851. A committal service for Fran and Erma Silva will be held at the Silva family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery in Claremont, N.H., Saturday, July 10, at noon.

, 73, of Keene, N.H., died June 21, 2010, at his home after a period of failing health. He was born in Littleton June 4, 1937, son of Mark A. and Katherine (Peters) Young. He was a native of Sugar Hill and graduated, as class valedictorian, from Dow Academy in Franconia. Mr. Young served in the New Hampshire Army National Guard for many years. He worked as a welder by trade and also served as a police officer in several local communities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church as well as the VFW and American Legion. Mr. Young enjoyed fishing, hunting and small-engine repair, and collected oil lanterns. Survivors include his sons, Steven Young of Sugar Hill and Randall Young of Dalton; his daughters Debra Cardin and partner Jesse of Dora, Mo., and Brenda Lovell and husband David, of Maidstone, Vt.; nine grandchildren, Christina, Scott, Heather, Alan, Adam, Caleb, Brandon, Jessica and Bradley; two great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Ethan; his companion Bertha Jarvis of Keene; his brothers David Young and wife Pat of Pennsylvania, and Gary Young and wife Carol of Sugar Hill; his sister Patricia of Washington; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Sugar Hill Meeting House, Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Lynn Winter officiating.

, 74, of Route 3, North Stratford, died peacefully June 29, 2010, at Country Village Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster. Born Feb. 13, 1936, in Newbury, Vermont the son of Fred C. and Wilma (Green) Tyler, he has been a resident of North Stratford since 1969. Before retiring in 2005, Clyde worked as a mechanic for Nugent Motor Co. Clyde enjoyed reading, puzzles and woodworking, and was quite the handyman. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; he was a huge family man. Clyde is survived by his wife of 46 years Carol (Martin) Tyler of North Stratford; children Arlene Tyler Kelsea and her significant other Michael Paquette of Pittsburg, N.H., Arland Tyler and wife Betty of Groveton, Stacey Tyler and wife Tammy of Colebrook, Jimmy Tyler and wife Darlene of Groveton, and Angela Hooker and husband Wayne of Maidstone, Vt.; 12 grandchildren; his mother Wilma Tyler of Barton, Vt.; two sisters Marjorie Sykes of Holland, Vt., and Gail Nadeau of Jericho, Vt.; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Fred Tyler on March 31, 1983. Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral service will be on Friday, July 2, 2010, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in North Stratford with the Rev. Cindy Grassi, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the West Charleston Cemetery in West Charleston, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Clyde's name to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken, First Colebrook Bank, 132 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576.