, of South Kirby, died at her home early Tuesday morning Aug. 31, 2010, surrounded by her family, at the age of 85. She was born March 15, 1925, in East Burke, Vt., the daughter of Edmund and Edith (Farmer) McNally. She was a graduate of Lyndon Institute's Class of 1942. On Feb.y 17, 1945, she married Paul Wood, uniting North and South Kirby. Virginia was the Kirby Town Clerk for 25 years. She and her husband and family also operated Kinship Farm in South Kirby. Ginny was the owner of Boot's & Jean's clothing apparel in East St. Johnsbury, was a licensed real estate agent, did bookkeeping for Don's Wayside Furniture and Rod's Used Cars in East St. Johnsbury for many years. She was a member of Eastern Star, where she filled all officer seats over the years. She was a member of the Moose club of St. Johnsbury and filled many officer seats there as well, and was a charter leader of the S.K. Hilltoppers 4-H Club for a generation of farm youth. Ginny enjoyed dancing with her husband, Paul, and traveling on many bus tours with Nora and Al. She was a devoted mother, who supported her children's dreams, and was devoted to her community. Survivors include her two children, Mary Kay Wood and her companion Priscilla Hutchins of South Kirby, and Dennis Wood of South Kirby; three grandchildren, Michael Paul Wood, Scott William Wood, and Zeda Wolf; two great-grandchildren, Kelton Wood and Connor Griffin; a sister, Jean McNally of Naples, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Ruth McNally of Lyndonville; one nephew; three nieces; her companion/caregiver Monica Smith; and her feline companion Shadow. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Paul in 1994; her brother Robert McNally in 1981; and her sister Elizabeth "Boots" McNally in 2007. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept.r 4 at 11 a.m. at Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury with the Rev. Ann Hockridge officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Friends may call on the family Friday evening, Sept. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Guibord Funeral Home. Donations made in her memory may be directed to either Caledonia Home Health Inc., (for Hospice) 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to Third Congregational Church, Painting Fund, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838.

, 62, of Newport, passed away Aug. 31, 2010, in Newport. He was born May 23, 1948, in Northfield, Vt., the son of Edward and Flora (Phillips) DeLude. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966 and attended UCLA Berkeley in California, where he received a master's degree in behavioral psychology. He was a well-known personal accountant. He served time in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an avid sportsman and he enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and traveling. He is survived by two daughters, Jamie DeLude and husband Juan Aristizabal of Malden, Mass., and Jasmine DeLude of Lyndon Corner, Vt.; a granddaughter, Juliana Gentley; his beloved companion of seven years, Normie Gagne of Newport; her two sons, Alain and Donald Berube; two sisters, Mary Clifford of Northfield, Vt., and Diana DeLude of Montpelier, Vt.; two nieces, April DeLude and Crystal Barrows; two nephews, Eric Clifford and Bryson DeLude; his dog Misty; and several close friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 11, 2010, at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, of Littleton, joined her beloved Frank. In body, she leaves behind her three daughters and their families, but in spirit she will always be with them. Jannice was born Sept. 7, 1922, on the kitchen table in Colebrook, N.H., the only daughter of Nelson and Nella Brown. The Browns were a family of modest means who never owned a home or a car. Little Jannice quickly evolved into a child with a very quick mind and a feisty spirit. Jannice rocketed through school, skipping two grades and accumulating many adventures along the way, often in the company of her older cousin, Claudia. At age 16, she packed her bags for Keene Teachers College, where she majored in home economics, because it was "the hardest course for a girl." It was there that she met Frank and their young love blossomed into a 66-year marriage. Both Jannice and Frank focused their lives on the well-being of their three daughters and later their grandchildren. Jannice always wanted to hear every detail of her children's accomplishments and travails; she was genuinely interested and involved in a way that made all of her children feel special and greatly loved. Jannice was a skilled debater and often liked to tell people who had the bad sense to question her opinions that she was the "second best talker in New Hampshire ... and I have a medal to prove it." She was also a gifted teacher and left her mark on many St. Rose of Lima second-graders. As the indignities of old age visited her, she dealt with her loss of vision, loss of mobility and the unremitting pain of shingles with courage and an appreciation for each day she was alive. Jannice is survived by her daughters, Nancy Conway of Chester, Vt., Jane Mackay and husband Dennis of Lancaster, and Cathryn Conway-Dorr and husband Scott of Berwick, Maine; six grandchildren, Stephanie Davis and husband Clifford Harriman of Lebanon, Joanna Davis-Bart and husband Eric of Boxford, Mass., Emily MacKay of Philadelphia, Pa., Alison MacKay and wife Eva of Durham, N.C., Molly Hale and husband Zack of Acton, Maine, and Alex Dorr of Berwick, Maine; seven great-grandchildren were also fortunate to be loved and entertained by Jannice's many stories, songs and poems. She will be sorely missed. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes in Littleton, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Jeff Statz officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a reception to be held at The Beal House Inn in Littleton, following services.

, 72, of South Court Street, Woodsville, N.H., died on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Lebanon, N.H., April 23, 1938, the son of Peter and Bernice (Pudvah) Tegu. Lee graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Lee married Janet Page on Sept. 2, 1959. They owned and operated the former Chat'n Chew Drive-In Restaurant in Wells River, Vt. In 1969 they purchased the Meadows Drive-In movie theater in Woodsville. They also operated the Blue Moon Drive-In in St. Johnsbury, which was sold in 1985. They sold the Meadows Drive-In in 2005 after operating for many decades. He is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Bernice (Pudvah) Tegu; and a brother, John Tegu. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Janet (Page) Tegu of Woodsville; two daughters, Debbie Tegu of Woodsville, and Janese Locke and husband Joe of Bath, N.H.; a son, Steven Tegu and wife Alta of North Haverhill, N.H.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, June Recke of Wisconsin; two sisters-in-law, Sandy McKean of Woodsville, and Cathy Sulham of Wells River; a brother-in-law, Chet Page of North Haverhill, N.H.; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Monday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, with Pastor Sue Ellery from Woodsville United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Bath Village Cemetery, Bath, N.H.

of Lyndonville passed away early Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after being diagnosed with cancer three weeks prior. She was born in Burlington on May 28, 1954, the adopted daughter of Theodore and Belle (Vance) Perrigard. Her father Ted passed away in 1990, her mother Belle in the year 2000. Following her graduation from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1972, Anne met Ghislain E. Roy of Norton while he was an Army recruiter in St. Johnsbury. She and Ghislain were married April 30, 1973. They spent the next 20 years living in the various places Ghislain was stationed: Germany, Texas, Maryland and New York. Anne was able to return "home" to St. Johnsbury; she and Ghislain lived at the longtime Perrigard home on Central Street until they bought their home on Brown Farm Road in Lyndonville in 2006. She will be greatly missed by all her family. She is survived by her husband, Ghislain, known as "Jason"; son Daniel Roy, his wife Yvette and their children Kyle, Alesha, Sierrah and Elizabeth-Jane Anne; daughter Rachael Forney, her husband Bert and their children Seth, Hallie and Caitlyn; sister Alice Bishop and husband Joseph of Waterbury; and Ghislain's extended family. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury this Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, at St. John the Evangelist Church at 11 a.m. Fr. Dwight Baker will be the celebrant. Cremation will follow the Mass. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home Sunday afternoon 2-5 p.m. Memorial contributions, payable to "Northeastern VT Regional Hospital" and marked in Anne's memory, may be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, attention Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 85, a longtime Barnet resident, died Sept. 3, 2010, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville, Vt. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., April 6, 1925, a son of Oscar and Gladys (Demerritt) Stone. Frank served in the U. S. Navy during World War II as a minesweeper clearing the area leading up to D-Day. He received a Purple Heart during this time. Frank was employed at Fairbanks Scales in St. Johnsbury, Vt., as a machinist for many years. He worked for Harold Dunbar in the plumbing business and also for Precision Machines in West Barnet. He bought and sold beef cows locally and had his own rubbish route in Barnet Village area. Frank served the town of Barnet as the sexton of Pleasant View Cemetery. He enjoyed working in his wood shop making Adirondack chairs, birdhouses, and flower stands. Frank enjoyed traveling and made two trips to Alaska in recent years. He also liked watching golf on TV. He was predeceased by four sisters, Bessie Colbeth, Lillian Kimball, Rose MacIntyre and Isabelle Miles; and a brother, Fred Stone. Surviving family includes two sons, Linwood Stone of Barnet, Vt., and Oscar Stone of Berwick, Maine; three daughters, Sue Robinson of Barnet, Roberta Fontain and Dorothy Norton, both of Berwick, Maine; five stepsons, Manis Corliss of Berwick, Donald Corliss of New York, Richard Corliss, Richard Bryer of Concord, Vt., and Everett Bryer of Schenectady, N.Y.; four stepdaughters, Brenda Whitcher and Rebecca Towne, both of Woodsville, N.H., Janice Robinson of Post Mills, Vt., and Peggy Comstock of Missouri; two adopted children, Samantha Stone and Larry Stone; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. At Frank's request there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., with the Rev. David Sund officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to The Pines Rehabilitation Center, c/o Activity Fund, Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

of Groton passed away at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H., Sunday evening, Sept. 5, 2010, at the age of 78 with her daughters Amy and Amanda and her granddaughter Laura at her side. She was born in St. Johnsbury on May 17, 1932, the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Bullock) Pierce. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice Cross Jr. on Nov. 17, 2006 and by two sons, Alexander Cross in 1981 and Arnold Cross in 1994. Shirley and Maurice lived for over 30 years in West Danville and moved to Groton in 1987. Shirley was a homemaker and proud to have been a hospice volunteer for over 20 years. She is survived by four of her six children, Ann Bradtmuller and husband Warren of Addison, Andrew Cross of Groton, Amanda Swoyer of Cornish Flat, N.H., Amy Alexander of Groton; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melville Pierce and wife Suzie of Barnet, and Stanley Pierce and wife Claire of East Montpelier; nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held in Groton this Thursday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at Groton United Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Candace Ricker, officiating. Family committal services will be held prior to the service at the Danville Green Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be contributed to Groton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 157, Groton, VT 05046.

, 73, of Lyndon, went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ early Monday morning Sept. 6, 2010, while he was at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Clarksville, N.H., the son of Raymond and Pearl (Davis) Murray. Larry graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1955. A well-respected businessman throughout the area, Larry worked as a meat cutter for more than 40 years. He owned and operated Lyndonville Food Service and Freezer Locker for several years. He then purchased the old Swift building on Eastern Avenue in St. Johnsbury and began Murray's Meats and Smoke House. After selling his business, he sold real estate for many years. Larry had a strong faith and was a founding member of the Lyndon Bible Church. He was a director of the Caledonia County Fair, and just two weeks ago at the 2010 fair, he won a blue ribbon in the cavalcade with his 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown. He enjoyed horse-pulling, attending auctions, and most of all he loved his family and attending family functions. He was a generous man who helped many people in need. Survivors include his mother, Pearl Murray of Sutton; three daughters, Allison Branon and husband Glen of St. Johnsbury, Julie Keithan and husband Thomas of Sheffield, and Jennifer Sherburne and husband Michael of St. Johnsbury; a son, Michael Murray and wife Mary of Jericho, Vt; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, to whom he was known as Papa; three brothers, Wendell Murray of Sheffield, Robert Murray and wife Fran of Whitefield, N.H., and Chester Murray and wife Marge of New Jersey; five sisters, Elizabeth Ford of Tennessee, Virginia Locke and husband Steve of Bath, N.H., Patricia Tanner and husband Hayden of Sutton, Linda Langmaid of Lyndonville, and Sandra Goodwin and husband Neil of Troy, N.H.; his former wife Nancy Whittier and husband Evan of Lyndon Center; many nieces, nephews and close friends; and his Lyndon Bible Church family. He was predeceased by an infant son, Lawrence A. Murray Jr.; his father Raymond Murray; a great-grandson, Collin Simpson; a sister, Gloria Murray; and a brother, Roger Murray. Funeral services will be held in Lyndon Friday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Lyndon Bible Church (located on Brown Farm Road just off Red Village Road) with the Rev. Joel Battaglia officiating. Following the service a luncheon will be held at the church. Burial in Hillside Cemetery in West Burke will follow the luncheon. Friends may call on the family Thursday evening from 6 to 8 at Guibord Funeral Home. Donations made in his memory may be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, Attn. Lory Grimes, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, a Lyndonville resident, went to be with his Lord and Savior with his loving wife by his side at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. He was 85. The son of Nathan and Helen (Whipple) Littlefield, he was born July 29, 1925, in Sharon, Mass. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving on many Navy vessels including the LST-325. Allen has many fond memories of that vessel. He married Elizabeth "Liz" Allen on Nov. 19, 1978. He was a machinist working for many different companie,s including Laramy Products, UVM, Shelburne Industries and Foxborough Company. Allen loved the fire department, working as a volunteer firefighter in Massachusetts, Fairfax, Vt., and Pittsburg, N.H, where he was instrumental in the planning of the new firehouse. He was an active member of the Lyndon Center Baptist Church where he served as a deacon among other positions. He loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr., camping, hunting, back-road exploring and trips to the doctor with his son-in-law Dan - they were a planned adventure. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Elizabeth "Liz" of Lyndonville; son David Littlefield and wife Heidi of Fairfax; daughter Donna Littlefield of Buzzards Bay, Mass.; stepchildren Sara James of Lyndonville, Rodney Brewer and wife Julie of Chickamauga, Ga., Margaret Niles of East Burke, Marilyn Allard and husband Dan of East Burke, John Brewer of Lyndonville; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was predeceased by a stepdaughter, Martha Davis, and a grandson, Dale. Graveside services will be in Lyndon Center Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating. Please send memorial contributions to Allen's favorite ministry, Grace to You Ministries at P.O. Box 4000, Panorama City, CA 91412. "Remember me as I was and am now with my Heavenly Father and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven."

, 72, of Great Road, Groton, died Sept. 8, 2010, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt. Hollis was born in Groton, Vt., on Aug. 17, 1938, the son of George and Theresa (Legare) Vance. He graduated from Groton High School, Class of 1957, and served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. After discharge from the Army, he worked in the granite industry for 35 years. He also worked for the Village of Wells River, Vt., for nine years. Hollis was married to Elizabeth Boyce in 1960 and they divorced in 1979. He lived with his companion, Elaine Cormier, for 23 years. Hollis was a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post 20 and the DAV Commanders Club. Survivors include his four children, Betty Wheeler and husband Chip of Fairfax, Vt., Janet Vance and companion Jerry of Corinth, Vt., Sharon Patenaude and husband Roy of Colchester, Vt., and Harley Vance and wife Sharon of Wells River; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Anita Klucking of Gaylord, Minn.; four brothers, George R. Vance of Swanton, Vt., Stuart L. Vance of Clearwater, Fla., Richard A. Vance and wife Sue of Groton, and William F. Vance of Vernon, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. It is Hollis' request there be no calling hours or funeral service. A private burial will be in Groton Village Cemetery.

, 87, died at his home in Lancaster, N.H., Thursday morning, Sept. 9, 2010. Mr. Widmayer was born in New York City on July 22, 1923, the son of Fred J. and Rose (Kronert) Widmayer. Edward was a longtime resident of New York City, where he worked as an illustrator, but his life's work and passion was oil painting. He was a fine artist who mastered several styles from realism to modern. His abstract art, dubbed modern realism, depicts recognizable images in blocks of bold colors and shapes. He attended the Pratt Institute in NYC, studying with the legendary Hans Hoffman. In Paris he worked with Fernand Léger and Amdee Ozenfant. He was selected for a national exhibition at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater. His wife, Maria T. (Robas) Widmayer, predeceased him in 2006. Visiting hours will be held Saturday morning, Sept. 11, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. in Summer Street Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Jackson, pastor of the Lancaster Church of Christ, will officiate. Donations may be made in his memory to NHSPCA - SOS Fund, P.O. Box 196, 104 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885

, 87, of Lyndonville, died Thursday morning Sept. 9, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He is the husband of Audrey (Edmunds) Rexford. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Ann Hockridge officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. Friends may call on the family Monday evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. A complete notice will appear in Monday's edition of this publication.

died suddenly on Sept. 4, 2010, in New Orleans, La., after a period of remission from cancer. He was born Nov. 2, 1957, in Warren, Ohio, to Rollin and Joyce (Reynolds) Harkelrode. When he was 4, the family moved to Gilman, Vt., where growing up with school, skating, skiing and horses was ideal. He graduated from Littleton High School in 1975 and went to study horsemanship at Al-Marah Arabians in Barnesville, Md. After following the racing circuit for a few years, he went to cosmetology school in Albany, N.Y., and on to become vice president of marketing at Wella Corporation in its New York City offices. He is survived by his partner of 22 years, Robert Graves; his mother, Joyce Roy of Gilman, Vt.; his sisters, Mary Clairmont and husband Omar of Gilmanton, N.H., and Annie Harkelrode of Anchorage, Alaska; three nephews, Louie, Edward and Daniel Stang, and one niece Maggie Stang, all of Nome, Alaska. He was predeceased by his brother Robert in 1968 and by his father in 2000. There will be a memorial service at St. Andrew's in New Orleans in September and at All Saints Church in Littleton, N.H., in late October. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 8012 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118-2708

, 55, of Tacoma, Wash., died Aug. 24, 2010. Steven was born July 27, 1955, in Littleton, N.H., to Fred Huntoon and Claudette (Woodbury) Brooks. He grew up in Littleton, N.H., and graduated from Littleton High School in 1974 when he then enlisted in the Air Force. After two years in the service he made his home in Tacoma, Wash. In 1989 he married Laura Lee Monk of Tacoma. He worked over 25 years driving bus for Pierce Transit Bus Line in Tacoma. As a child, Steven liked to ski on Cannon Mountain in Franconia, N.H. He loved The Old Man of the Mountain so much that when it fell he had a picture of it tattooed on his arm. Steven loved all outdoor activities, including camping, hiking and fishing, but most of all he loved riding his Harley and taking long rides with his wife, Laura. He loved the mountains, lakes, rivers, trees and flowers. He was predeceased by his wife, who died April 25, 2007. Steven is survived by his parents Fred and Claudette of Littleton, N.H., a stepson Shelbey Monk of Tacoma; three grandchildren, Brycen, Shelbey and Noe; two brothers, Richard Brooks of Lisbon, N.H., and Kenneth Brooks of Littleton; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom held a special place in his heart. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Visiting hours were held Sept.1, 2010, at the Oakwood Hills Funeral Chapel in Tacoma, Wash. Services were Sept. 2, 2010, at the Puyallup Tribal Youth Center in Fife, Wash.

, 62, of Woodsville, N.H., died peacefully at home Sept. 11, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., June 23, 1948, a daughter of Aurelio "Reggie" and Charlotte (Chamberlin) Venturini and has been a lifelong Woodsville resident. She graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1966, and Sheldon Beauty Academy in Burlington, Vt. As a cosmetologist she initially managed the Magic Mirror Beauty Shop in Brattleboro, Vt., and later worked with Carol Bigelow at Coiffeurs by Carol in North Haverhill. Most recently, until her retirement in February 2009, she worked at Alison's Beauty Salon in Woodsville. Linda was a Cub Scout leader in Woodsville, a member of the Woodsville Fire Department Auxiliary, and a Trustee of the Woodsville Public Library. She spent her spare time reading, doing handwork such as knitting, and working in her flower garden. She loved being "on the go," traveling, and shopping with her girlfriends Roxanna, Dreamer, Jean and Sylvia. For several years, with her husband Joe, they were able to spend part of the winter in Florida, and for many years she loved being at camp in Pittsburg. However, she cherished the time spent spoiling her children and grandchildren. Linda married Joseph Maccini on Nov. 25, 1967. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Joseph Maccini of Woodsville; two sons Chuck Maccini and wife Amber, and their children Derek and Conner of West Bath, and Mark Maccini and wife Jennifer, and their children Calef, and twins Ellie and Merrick of Littleton; a sister Judith A. Savoy of Woodsville; and one niece Vicki Olsen and one nephew Jeff Clark, along with several cousins. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Peters, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Bath, N.H. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsville Public Library, c/o Mrs. Reita Jones, 8 Ammonoosuc St., Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 89, of Lyndonville and formerly of West Burke, died early Sunday morning Sept. 12, 2010, surrounded by her beloved family, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 8, 1921, in Holland, Vt., the daughter of John and Mable (Perkins) Hall. In 1940 she graduated from Lyndon Institute. On Dec. 21, 1940, Marian married Freeman "Bill" Magill. They operated a dairy farm in Newark for five years before moving to a farm in West Burke where they farmed for another 42 years. Marian was a longtime member of the West Burke Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and cooked and baked for many church functions. Other memberships include Daughters of the American Revolution for many years; V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 10038 of Lyndonville; TOPS; and West Burke Graded School PTA president. She was a dedicated hard worker who cherished her home and family, especially her daughters, "my three little girls." She enjoyed feeding all who visited her home, where no one ever left hungry, taking care of her flower and vegetable gardens, and snowmobiling. Survivors include her three daughters: Jean Magill-Gilman of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 261, Lyndon Center, VT 05850), Jane Flood and husband Terry of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 582, 05851), and Susan Simpson and husband Donald of Sutton (817 Simpson Hill Road, 05867); a foster son, James Shufelt Sr. of Burke; five grandchildren: William and Roger Flood, Thomas Gilman and wife Peggy, Charles Forrest, and Julie Blake and husband Shane; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Gearwar of Georgia; four sisters in-law: Madeline Hall of South Burlington, Elizabeth Garrett of Florida, Lillian Comee of Florida, and Lottie Underwood of Antrim, N.H.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Bill Magill in 1992; their infant son, Richard Magill; and two brothers, Reginald and Frank Hall. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sue Mackay officiating. Following the service there will be a luncheon at the church. Burial in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke will follow the luncheon. Friends may meet with the family Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Guibord Funeral Home. Donations made in her memory may be directed to the Caledonia County Fair, for the completion of the newly built "Bill Magill Pulling Arena," c/o Hayden Tanner Jr., 581 Michaud Drive, Sutton, VT 05867.

, 87, of Lyndonville, died Thursday morning Sept. 9, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born July 21, 1923, in Sheffield, the son of Clarence and Bernice (Roberts) Rexford. Bob attended the White School in East Burke and then the St. Johnsbury Trade School until he was old enough to join the U.S. Army where he served his country as a Corporal during World War II. Following his discharge from the Army, Bob spent much of his adult life as a dedicated worker at VT Tap & Die Co. and Northeast Tool of Lyndonville. He retired in 1986 and then dedicated his days to loving his cherished wife, Audrey (Edmunds) Rexford (whom he married on Dec. 24, 1953), and their daughters and families. Bob took great pride in caring for his lawns and gardens. He enjoyed caring for his daughter's childhood pets including stray cats and dogs, and their horses and ponies. Bob and Audrey spent many summer weekends with their daughters traveling the local circuit showing their horses and ponies, bringing home many blue ribbons to hang on their bedroom walls. For two weeks each summer, Bob took his family to Uncle Ralph's camp on Island Pond where they enjoyed swimming, fishing, telling stories, sharing jokes, and enjoying time away from the phone and television. As Bob and Audrey's daughters became mothers, Bob focused on being sure they were healthy, happy, and spoiled to no end. For as long as he was physically able, Bob wouldn't miss the opportunity to watch his grandchildren play sports. Nothing in Bob's life was more important than his family, and anyone who wanted to be a part of his family was welcomed with open arms. He would happily give his last dollar to help a complete stranger or to make a child smile, and he touched the lives of many with his humor. Bob will be forever loved, missed, and remembered by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife Audrey Rexford of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 611, 05851); four daughters, Janice Powers and husband Harry of Sutton, Debra Rexford and her partner Ted Ismail of Wasilla, AK, Nancy Hartwell and husband Bill of Lyndonville, and Pamela Scott and her fiancée David Chase, and his son Ched of St. Johnsbury; 14 grandchildren: Kristen Heath Powers, Sarah Powers, David Jr., Dana, and Daniel Goodwin, Amber Sylvester Spear, Cassi Sylvester Gallagher, Robert, Bill Jr., Zachary, and Tyler Hartwell, Malinda Hartwell Howard, Karl and Matthew Scott; Bob was anticipating the arrival of his 15 great-grandchild. Other survivors include a sister, Shirley Temple and husband Ralph of East Burke; his in-laws, Mary Rexford of East Burke, Alice and Kenneth Nichols of St. Johnsbury, Allyn and Paula Edmunds of Lyndon Center, and Ashley and Jennie Edmunds of Lyndon Center; many nieces, nephews, and close friends; and his faithful and constant canine companion "Blue." He was predeceased by his parents; four brothers:Walter, Francis "Stub," Clifford "Tom," and Calvin Rexford; and his father and mother in-law, Alvah and Avis Edmunds. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Ann Hockridge officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. Friends may call on the family Monday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home. Donations made in Bob's memory may be directed to, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, for Parkinson's Research, c/o Carlene Brill, P.O. Box 45, Sheffield, VT 05866, or to the Burklyn Arts Council Scholarship Fund, also in care of Carlene Brill.

, 59, of Richmond, Vt., passed away Sept. 13, 2010, at VT Respite House after a long illness. Tom was born in Stannard, Vt., June 1, 1951, the son of Reginald and Aldea Norway. He graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1969 and Vermont Technical College in 1972. He worked as an accountant for 38 years and had his own firm, Thomas Norway Accounting. He also supported his wife's business, H&R Block in Essex Junction for 26 years. Tom worked with the United Way and was a member of the Essex Junction Businessman's Association. He was a good speaker at many tax seminars. He had a passion for helping people and used his life's wisdom and education to guide everyone who came to his door or called on the phone. Tom loved young people and spent many hours listening, counseling and being a good role model. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol (Harvey) Norway of Richmond; his two children, Christel Michaud and husband Jason of Fairfax, and Dwayne Norway and wife Emily of St. George; five grandchildren, Evan, Ashlyn and Amber Michaud, and Loudon and Madison Norway; sister Linda and husband Elmer Sayers; brothers Paul and wife Brenda, and Edward and wife Lucy; sisters-in-law Rachel Norway, Connie Norway and Ruth Norway; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Reginald and Aldea; and three brothers, Reginald, Robert and James. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Sept. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction, Vt. Funeral services will be held at St. John Vianney Church, 150 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, Vt., Saturday, Sept. 18 at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VT Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, of Red Village Road in Lyndon, passed away at Union House in Glover early Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, 2010, at the age of 83. She was born in St. Roman, Quebec, June 24, 1927, the second-oldest of 12 children born to Arcadius and Delvina (Debluet) Lachance. Her husband, Leo, died last year on Nov. 28 after 51 years of marriage. The Patoines were longtime Red Village Road residents, having lived there for over 45 years. Her family will always remember her for her canning, her knitting and her big dinners. Predeceased by their oldest son, Philip, in 1992, she is survived by two sons, Louis J. Patoine and wife Cheryl of Walden, and Armand A. Patoine of Lyndon; seven grandchildren; four surviving siblings living in Quebec, Sr. Eva-Rose Lachance of Sherbrooke, Bertha Isabel of Lac Megantic, Leo Lachance and Rejeanne Lachance both of Montreal; nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Lyndonville this Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

, 53, of Waterford, Vt., passed through the door of death into his heavenly home with Jesus on Sept. 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was home where he wanted to be with his wife, Bonny, and daughters by his side. Rick fought hard to live and stay with his family for as long as possible, but at the end he knew it was time to go. Rick was born in Norwich, Conn., on May 23, 1957, the son of Ernest and Jeannette (Duprey) Paradis. He met the love of his life and his "rock," Bonny Hale on a trip to the beach. They were married Feb. 23, 1985, and celebrated their 25th anniversary this year. After moving to Vermont, Rick and Bonny settled in South Ryegate where he worked in the maintenance department of Lake Morey Inn Resort as the conference set-up person for several years. In 2007, he and Bonny moved to Davenport, Fla., to live with and take care of his in-laws, Don and Louise. After Don's death, Rick, Bonny and Louise moved back to Vermont to be near family. Rick and Bonny lived with Louise to help her as needed. Even after back surgery, Rick insisted on climbing on his tractor and mowing the lawn. Rick was very proud of his accomplishment of beating alcoholism. On Aug. 20, in spite of his illness, he was able to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous celebration banquet where he was awarded his 10-year pin. Rick and Bonny loved to play bingo and hang out with their bingo buddies. He continued playing for as long as he was physically able, stopping only when he became too weak to go. He also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and listening to his collection of wind chimes. Rick loved his family and was able to express that love to them in his last days as they nursed and cared for him at home. He was especially close to his brother, David, who made several trips from Connecticut to Vermont during Rick's illness to help care for him. He is survived by his wife Bonny (Hale) Paradis; three daughters, Jessica, Stephanie and "son" Nick, and Samantha; four grandchildren (who knew him as Papa); Damien Prue, Devin Pitts, Cameron Sabens and Hailey Blair; two brothers, David Paradis and wife Cindy, and Ernest Paradis and wife Gail; sister Kathy Woodworth and husband Dewey Dale; mother-in-law Louise Hale; sister-in-law Linda Essaff and husband Paul; brother-in-law Timothy Hale and wife Lisa; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Jeannette; brother Phillip; father-in-law Donald Hale; and brothers-in-law Keith Hale and Douglas McGregor. A celebration of Rick's life will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, at New Beginnings Christian Church in St. Johnsbury, Vt., 2 p.m. Pastor Rick Menard will lead the service. Because Rick was very concerned about his wife, Bonny, who has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a memorial fund has been set up to help with her expenses. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to "Rick Paradis Memorial Fund" c/o Linda Essaff, 30 Dundee St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., Sept. 6, 1925, the son of Leon Heck and Mary (Plante) Bigelow. Lucky served with the U.S. Army during World War II from June 1944 to May 1946. He married Alice Smith on Oct. 10, 1947. Lucky worked for 40 years in the grain business. He worked for many local grain companies including Purina Grain Company in Bradford and St. Johnsbury, Vt., and also for Agway in North Haverhill. He was a member of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, a charter member of the VFW Post 5245 of North Haverhill, a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post 20 of Woodsville, N.H., and was a former member of the North Haverhill Fire Department. Lucky and Alice enjoyed many years of camping in their motor home. He loved family gatherings and dancing. Lucky spent many hours watching horse-pulling at the North Haverhill and Fryeburg fairs. He was on the senior bowling league in Woodsville for many years. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Heather (Bigelow) Poor on Jan. 31, 2010; three brothers, Frank Bigelow, Douglas "Bum" Bigelow and Arthur "Stub" Bigelow. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Alice (Smith) Bigelow of North Haverhill; a daughter, Jean Belyea and husband Michael "Doc" of Monroe, N.H.; two sons, Russell Bigelow and wife Tracy of Mt. Lakes, N.H., and Barry Bigelow and Cindy Moody of North Haverhill; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ella Lang of Haverhill, N.H., Edith Demetrules of North Haverhill, Helen Lambert of Woodsville, N.H., and Shirley Nicol of Piermont, N.H.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Sunday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be on Monday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, with Pastor Susan Ellery of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Ladd Street Cemetery, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton County Nursing Home Activity Fund, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774 or to Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, lifelong Lyndonville resident who was admired and respected by many of all ages, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. Francis Guyer was born in Lyndonville on April 2, 1928, one of eight children born to Adolphe and Roseanna (Morin) Guyer. He was predeceased by all three of his brothers: John Guyer, Ovila Guyer (and his wife Claire), Raymond Guyer (and his wife Katherine); and by two of his four sisters, Eva LaCroix (and her husband Lauria), Bernadette LaCroix (and her husband Paul). On Feb. 18, 1950, he and Leona Barnett were married and spent 50 wonderful years together. She passed away Dec. 17, 2000. Frenchie was a longtime employee at Fairbanks where he worked for 42 years; he retired in 1993. Frenchie also tended bar at Luigi's Restaurant and then later at the Town and Country Restaurant, where he was popular among the locals. During the same period, Frenchie was an active member of the Vermont National Guard, where he served for 32 years. Lyndonville boys' baseball was his longtime passion; he was one of three founders of the program. He spent countless hours and days at the ballpark. He loved the outdoors teaching his sons and grandchildren to hunt and fish. Any sporting event involving his family was very important to him, and was possibly highlighted by watching his son Michael and his two grandsons Adrian and Nicholas play in the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl. Frenchie might be most be remembered, though, as a diehard Yankees fan!! His presence in local sports was very strong and was honored with dedications. Most recently, the right field foul pole at Fisher Field was flagged with a maroon and white banner in 2009 reading "Frenchie's Pole." In the fall of 2008, the new press box at Lyndon Institute's Robert K. Lewis field was named in his honor so that he may always watch over his prized Vikings. He is survived by his three sons all residing in Lyndonville, Michael Guyer and wife Annie, David Guyer and partner Angie Holmes, and Gary Guyer; eight grandchildren, Adrian, Nicholas, Amanda, Jacqueline, Sean, Lynzy, Davis and Josh; two sisters, Theresa Daniels and husband Earl of Lyndonville, Jeanette LaCroix and husband Ferdinand of Littleton, N.H.; nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Lyndonville this Friday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Maroon-and-white jerseys are acceptable attire. Military honors will follow the service at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Family will receive friends and condolences at the Guibord Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., entering from the Center street entrance. Regarding memorial contributions, Frenchie suggested people to consider sending a contribution to "Lyndonville Youth Baseball and Softball," P.O. Box 1146, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 17, of Newport, passed away suddenly Sept. 18, 2010, in Newport. He was born on April 3, 1993, at North Country Hospital in Newport, where his grandmother Nancy has worked for 20 years. He was the beloved son of Stephanie Goss and Darrin Corkins. Eli was a senior at United Christian Academy in Newport where he attended school for eight years. He was a member of the soccer and basketball teams and loved by his peers at UCA. Eli was truly "raised Jay," skiing his favorite mountain since he was 3 years old, and where is mother worked for 18 years. Eli split his winters between skiing Jay and ice fishing on Lake Seymour with a close "crew" of friends. He loved everything outdoors and would lend a hand with any family or farm in need. On any given day, spring or summer, he would make his farm chore rounds before catching up with the "crew" at the Lake Seymour beach. Eli had a gift of brightening any room he walked into with a dynamic smile and a joke, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was also blessed to blend his time between his school friends and farm friends. He is survived by his mother, Stephanie Goss of Newport; his father, Darrin Corkins of Newport; maternal grandmother Nancy Goss of Newport; and paternal grandmother Dorothy Corkins of Newport; his twin sister Ivy J. Goss of Newport, and his other sisters, Ashley and Brittney Corkins, both of Newport; his Aunt Alyssa Delabruere of Newport; Uncle Chris and Aunt Brenda Goss of Stowe, and Uncle Scott and Aunt Jill Goss of Clarkston, Mich; his seven surviving cousins, Jon, Chris and Amy Delabruere of Newport, Jasper and Ruby Goss of Stowe, and Molly and Joey Goss of Clarkston, Mich., who will miss him dearly every day of their lives; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins of the Corkins family who will miss Eli and the energy he brought to their family camp in Glover and memories from the annual family reunion. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather S. Douglas Goss, and paternal grandfather Harold Corkins. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Cornerstone Evangelical Church, Quarry Road, Newport where funeral services will also be, the Morgan United Church officiating. On Friday, Sept. 24, the UCA boy's varsity soccer team will dedicate their game to Eli on their home field at Gardener Park at 4 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the United Christian Academy Sports Program, 65 School St., Newport, VT 05855.

of Danville passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center of complications from a sudden health condition. He was born in St. Johnsbury on May 13, 1949, one of two children born to Franklin and Genevieve Piper Hovey. His mother passed away in 2003, his father in 1972. Franklin graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1968. He went on to attend Bentley College and Lyndon State College. Franklin worked with his father as a Realtor at Hovey Real Estate, Inc. and was a director with Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co./Union Bank. He was also a proud member of the Elk's club. His greatest loves were his family and Danville. He and Donna were able to build their dream home two years ago and recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Franklin enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He was a proud father of four: a son who owns a contracting business, a son who recently graduated from college studying both locally and abroad, a step-daughter who is married and works in the travel and insurance industry, and a step-son who is married, works in finance and gave Franklin his first grandchild. Franklin was a unique character with a "wicked" sense of humor and he loved telling stories. He was pragmatic and known for not mincing words. He had a passion for skiing, kayaking, trivia and gardening. He loved driving the back roads and haying with family, and had a small farming operation. He enjoyed cooking, especially with his new pizza oven. As a young man he got his pilot's license and flew with Larry McGraw. Franklin also enjoyed the times he flew with Peter Crosby and Abel Toll to Block Island and the times he and Howard Crawford had in Howard's houseboat. Franklin was fortunate to have many friends, including his lifelong friends David Coburn, Denison Amidon and Dana Kallahan. He enjoyed playing poker with his Thursday night poker buddies and cards with friends. Frank frequently stopped by Kate Beattie's kitchen for coffee and Tim's Deli for breakfast and conversation. Franklin is survived by his wife, Donna, of Danville; four children, Franklin G. Hovey III of Danville, Matthew Hovey of Montreal, Jennifer Lewis Monahan and husband Frank of St. Augustine, Fla., Christopher Lewis and wife Michelle of South Burlington; one granddaughter Kathryn Powers Lewis; his sister Susan Mercia and husband Bill of Hinesburg and their three sons; Donna's four brothers and sisters and their families: Terry and Annie Powers of Joe's Pond and Philadelphia, Sandy and Mark Grenier of St. Johnsbury, Susan and Mike Bedard of Palmyra, Pa., and Judy and David Lavely of Danville. Memorial services will be held in St. Johnsbury this Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church (located 36 Central St.). A reception will follow at the Elks where "Franklin" stories will be shared. Given his love for Danville, memorial contributions could be directed to Danville Rescue, 379 Brainerd St., Danville, VT 05828.

, eldest daughter of Gordon F. Smith and the late Nancy E. Adams Smith, longtime resident of Barre, Mass., died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, after a 14-year battle with cancer, one day short of her 54th birthday. Maureen was a 1974 graduate with honors of Quabbin Regional High school and a 1976 graduate with honors of Mount Wachusett Community College in the field of criminal justice. After graduating, Maureen worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From 1976 to 1978, she worked as the first woman crew member on the AMC's backwoods hut construction crew. She was the first solo female winter caretaker of Zealand Falls Hut, from 1978 to 1979. It was during this time Maureen met and married her husband of 31 years, John Ramsey Nininger, on Sept. 16, 1979. After attending the Michigan School of Horseshoeing, John and Maureen settled in northeastern Vermont where together they founded The Wooden House Co., Ltd., now a nationally recognized log home building business. Later John and Maureen raised two daughters, Ida Rose and Nancy Kate. Maureen took on the full-time job of home-schooling both girls. Maureen was a longtime active member of the West Newbury Congregational Church, serving on many of the church committees. More recently, she assisted her father in transitioning closer to her and her sister's families. Maureen's accomplishments also included starting her own horseshoeing business, training and logging with her own draft horse, and assistant teaching at Oxbow Vocational Center (now known as River Bend Career & Technical Center). Along with her father, 88-year-old Gordon F. Smith now of West Newbury, Vt., Maureen is survived by her husband, John Nininger of Newbury, Vt.; and two daughters, Ida Rose Nininger, a 2009 graduate with honors of Butler University in Indianapolis, who after spending a year teaching in Mongolia is now a first-year law student at Vermont Law School, and Nancy Kate Nininger, a dean's list student and junior at the University of New Haven, in New Haven, Conn.; a sister, Patricia Peters of Cornish, N.H.; two brothers, Gordon E. Smith of Falmouth, Mass., and Paul J. Smith of Paulina, Ore.; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Sept. 23, 4-7pm. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. at West Newbury Congregational Church, with the Rev. Cynthia Batten officiating. A burial ceremony and a reception will follow. In Maureen's memory, donations can be made specifically for Lung Cancer Research at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756. Norris Cotton cared for, aided and enabled Maureen in her struggle against cancer throughout her 14-year battle with the disease. It is Maureen's and her family's fervent prayer and hope that your donations will give future cancer patients more time on this Earth with their families and friends.

, age 82, a lifelong resident of Lunenburg, Vt., passed away peacefully on Saturday evening at DHMC in Lebanon, N.H., after a long and courageous battle with scleroderma. George was born Aug. 2, 1928, in Lunenburg, Vt., to Fred Merrill and Ruth (Miles) Merrill. He married Gwendolyn (Watts) Merrill on Aug. 19, 1951, and enjoyed 59 years of togetherness - he was very proud and spoke often about how lucky he was to be married to Gwen. George attended local schools, including the one-room Pierce District schoolhouse in Lunenburg. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. George worked for the Gilman Paper Company, was a self-employed general contractor and eventually retired from Winterset Construction. His biggest thrill in life was hunting and being outdoors. George enjoyed telling stories to anyone who would listen about his many hunting adventures - and there were many! We will miss hearing them. He had a great sense of humor and a kind heart. Survivors include his wife, Gwendolyn, of Lunenburg, Vt.; two sons, Dennis and wife Betsy of Waterford, Vt., and Steve and wife Denene of Lyndonville, Vt.; one daughter Cindy and husband Roger of Plainfield, N.H.; four grandchildren, Rachel, Stephanie, Kevin and John. He was predeceased by his mother and father, and his sister Marion Carter. George's family would like to thank Wayne Newton for all his help; we don't know what we would have done without you. There will be no service or calling hours.

, nee Scribner, passed from this earth the morning of Sept. 20, 2010, surrounded by family. Joan lived a full and busy life as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a teacher and an all-around loving and caring person to the people who were part of her life. Joan was born April 8, 1930, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Ann Dahlbeck Scribner and Warner Benjamin Scribner. As a child she contracted polio, but true to her fighting spirit and grit she recovered to lead a normal life. In her later life, post-polio complications were hurdles that she determinedly overcame. After graduating from Lyndon Institute with the DAR Good Citizenship award, she attended the University of Vermont where she met her future husband, Richard Carlton Carpenter. They married in Lyndonville, June 27, 1953, and then removed to Cornwall, N.Y. For the last 57 years their home has been on Mineral Springs Road. Joan and Richard had two children, a son, David Scribner born in 1955, and a daughter, Stacey Anne born in 1964. Joan was a homemaker during the early years, but she was also an active volunteer in the community. For many years she was a Pink Lady at the Cornwall Hospital and later served as the president of the Cornwall Hospital Auxiliary. In 1973, as her children became more independent, she joined the staff at Cornwall Central High School as a lab teacher in the Science Department. She retired from teaching in 1992. After retiring Joan and Richard did some trans-continental traveling. The highlight of these trips was the visit to Sweden from where her beloved maternal grandparents emigrated in the early 20th century. Joan was an avid card player and was a consummate bridge player. In the summers she vacationed at Shadow Lake in Glover, Vt., for many years, using the family camp. Camp at Glover was a gathering place for her family that was very meaningful to her. Joan supported her husband's membership in Rotary International and they would host and entertain exchange students. She became a Paul Harris Fellow. Joan is survived by her husband, Richard; her son David of Cabot, Vt.; her daughter Stacey Anne Wygant and husband George of Marlboro, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Lindsey Wygant Kupperblatt and husband Aaron of Marlboro, N.Y., James Wygant of Marlboro, Zara Duguay Windsor and husband Eric of Birmingham, Ala., and Sam Carpenter of Cabot, Vt. Joan was thrilled to become a great-grandmother in October 2009 to Kinley Adalette Windsor. Her second great-grandchild is expected in January 2011. She is also survived by her sister Betty Ann Dahl of Manhasset, N.Y.; and by many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Nancy Prescott, and nephew Adam Prescott. Visitation was held Thursday, Sept. 23 at Quigley Bros Funeral Home , 337 Hudson St., Cornwall -On-Hudson, N.Y. Committal will be at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the Rotary International polio fund c/o New Windsor-Cornwall Rotary, P.O. Box 187, Vailsgate, NY 12584.

of Danville passed away at the Veterans Hospital in White River Junction early Friday morning, Sept. 24, 2010, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Timmins) Enos of Danville; four children, Stephen Enos of Florida, Nancy Lawton of Foxboro, Mass., Patricia Sartelle of Danville, and Edward Enos of Denmark, Maine; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Julia Craig and Ellen Nelson, both of Arkansas. Funeral services will be held next Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Danville Congregational Church. Committal services will be held at Vermont Veteran's Cemetery in Randolph, Monday, Oct. 4, at noon. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home, Friday, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. The Knights of Pythias will conclude the visiting hours at approximately 8 p.m. Gus was a faithful member of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Danville and oversaw their educational scholarship fund. Anyone wishing to make a contribution in Gus' memory will find that mailing address in Monday edition of this publication, where a complete obituary will appear.

, 89, Saint Johnsbury, Vt., went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, Sept. 23, 2010, at the Saint Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Saint Johnsbury, Vt., with her daughter and her daughter's husband's mother by her side. Claire was born June 7, 1921. She grew up and was educated in northeast Philadelphia where she studied plant genetics and Egyptology. As a youth, she enjoyed sports, horseback riding, and music studies including choir and piano. She was also an avid skier and a professional dancer, performing with the Philadelphia Ballet Company. Motivated by her lifelong love for learning, she developed a library in her home containing thousands of books, many of which she read more than once. She had an astute mind and a photographic memory. She spoke several languages fluently with which she used to serve the government, and for years she worked commercially for Burpee Seeds Company researching hybrid development. Above all of her many accomplishments, nothing rivaled her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She surrendered her life to the Lord, and all who knew her knew of her desire to serve her Savior. Trusting in Christ's death, burial and resurrection as her only hope for salvation, she had full assurance of His love for her and her new life with Him in heaven. Claire is remembered as an amazing and intelligent woman who unselfishly loved her family and diligently served the Lord. Claire is predeceased by her parents, Claire and James Haughey, and her grandson, Bryan May. She is survived by her daughter, Celia May; and her granddaughter, Katherine May. A graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 11 a.m. The Rev. Larry D. McElhenney of the Pleasant Street Baptist Church of Saint Johnsbury, Vt., will be directing the service.

died on Sept. 19, 2010, in Portland, Ore., at the age of 51 years. He was born in St. Johnsbury on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 1958, the youngest son of Frederick and Betty Maynard, exactly two months after they moved to Green Street, still the family residence. (He always claimed that the whole world celebrated his birthday.) Craig was an accomplished artist and enjoyed acting, first at St. Johnsbury Academy where, among other roles, he was the lead in O. Henry's "The Cop and the Anthem," which made state finals. He also acted in community theater in Portland. He attended college in Eugene, Ore., and Dover, N.J. He was a passionate swimmer from an early age and rarely passed a river or pond in which he didn't take a dip. He was an avid hiker and loved exploring through the woods. He was most environment-conscious, always riding his bicycle whenever possible. He was very vocal about his beliefs in that area. Craig is survived by his mother, Betty Lou Petty Maynard; siblings Stephen and wife Priscilla, Sandra, Cheryl and husband Tony Mountain, Charles, Stuart and wife Laurie, Christopher and wife Christine, and Sarah; nephews and nieces Jason, James, Susannah, Paul, Heather, Jennifer and Delvin; special cousins Douglas and Kandy Petty, Jeffrey and Gloria Petty Aldrich, Barry Rock, Paul Petty, Pamela Petty and husband Jim Rust; four aunts, Freda Maynard Leonard, Isabel Maynard Montgomery, Theresa Maynard Remick and Virginia Maynard Decelle and husband Paul; and many other cousins and grandnephews and nieces, who always enjoyed his wit, humor and eternal youth. He was predeceased by his father last year.

, 82, of Littleton, N.H., passed away Sept. 25, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Manchester, N.H., surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Providence, R.I., on Dec. 13, 1927, the son of the late Jose and Julia (Enos) Silva, and had been a 45-year resident of Littleton. He was of the Catholic faith and a devoted husband and father. He was a World War II Army veteran. He owned and operated Corey's Market in Littleton for many years. He was a skilled finish carpenter and cabinetmaker. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Patricia (Corey) Silva in March 2010. Family members include four daughters, Cheryl Lafond of Manchester, Charlene Silva Ferland and husband Todd of Littleton, Cynthia M. Rooney and husband James of Concord, and Cathy M.R. Bernard and husband Alain of Derry; a son, Jamie M. Silva and wife Michelle of Denver, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Laura Cabral and Irene Medeiros both of Rhode Island; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Services will be private. Burial with military honors will take place at the convenience of the family in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Manchester VA Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit, 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104; or to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Unit 110, Bedford, NH 03110.

, 96, passed away Friday, Sept. 24 at Hoosick Falls Health Center. He formerly resided on Varville Road in Petersburgh, N.Y. Richard was the husband of Ruth (Walker) Moulton, who died in 2001. Born on June 4, 1914, in Topsam, Vt., son of the late Leon and Fannie (French) Moulton. He attended schools in Vermont. Richard worked as a farmer and diesel mechanic all of his life. Survivors include his daughters Elsie Petit of New Port, Vt., and Rebecca Aldrich of Petersburgh, N.Y., sons Roy Moulton of Martinez, Calif., David Moulton of Pine Dale, Wyo., and Richard Moulton Jr. of Lyman, N.H.; a brother, John Henry Moulton of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Richard is predeceased by a brother Philip Moulton. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

, 75, of Powder Spring Road, died on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at her home, on her husband's 76th birthday. She was born in Haverhill, N.H., March 9, 1935, the daughter of Vern H. and Joyce Irene (Haskell) Frost Sr. Myrna was a graduate of Groton High School. She attended Barrington Bible College in Rhode Island. She worked for Word of Life Bible Institute from 1956 to 1959. She worked at the shoe shop in Woodsville, N.H., for three years. Along with being a caregiver for her mother, she typed and edited her mom's nine published books. Myrna married Donald Wetmore on Nov. 7, 1959. Her greatest love was raising her four daughters and spoiling her seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She found her joy in baking sweets for others and playing the piano and assisting with music at Calvary Baptist Church. Above all else, she wanted her life to honor and glorify her savior, Jesus Christ, whom she loved with all her heart. She was predeceased by her parents, Vern H. Frost Sr. on Dec. 11, 1990, and Joyce Irene Haskell on June 12, 1998; a grandson, William Scott Quelch on April 7, 1993; and a brother, Vern H. Frost Jr. on Feb. 7, 1999. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Donald O. Wetmore of Groton; four daughters, Diane Quelch and husband Robert of Northfield, Vt., Denise Wetmore of Groton, Debbie Johnson and husband Wade Sr. of Groton, and Donna Chickering and husband Fran of Otisfield, Maine; seven grandchildren, Matthew Johnson and wife Becky, Rebekah Quelch, Jeremy Quelch, Carla Johnson, Riley Chickering, Emery Chickering and Jadon Wetmore; two step-grandchildren, Erica Johnson, Wade Johnson Jr. and wife Christy; three step-great-grandchildren, Patricia, Austin and James. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H.. A funeral service will be Thursday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Groton, Scott Memorial Highway, Groton, Vt., with Pastor Dan Chamberland of Calvary Baptist Church of Woodsville and Pastor Dennis Walton of First Baptist Church of Groton officiating. Burial will follow at Groton Village Cemetery, Groton, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 93, passed away quietly at the Lafayette Center in Franconia on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in the early evening. Louise was born in Littleton, N.H., July 1, 1917, to Albert and Carrie Parker. She was predeceased by two siblings, Roger Parker and Marjorie Parker-Reid. She was a graduate of Littleton High School. She led an active life, and was involved in numerous community and social activities and groups in the Littleton area. She was a member of the Order of the Easter Star, and in the past served as Grand Ruth. She was also active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Littleton Garden Club. She was a longtime member of United Methodist Church and a member of the Methodist Women and Ecumenical Group. She enjoyed square dancing, and took pride in being a charter member of the Littleton Squares. Louise enjoyed a long and loving marriage of 66 years to Edson J. Berry until his passing on Nov. 18, 2004. She took great pride in her family, and was known for the attention and affection with which she cared for her loved ones. During their years together, Louise and Edson enjoyed several activities, including traveling, hiking and numerous other outdoor activities. They were rarely apart. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Berry Mooney and husband Merle of Westbrook, Maine; her son Thomas Berry and wife Paula of Littleton, N.H.; three grandchildren, Dawn Mooney Powers and husband Danny Powers of Windham, Maine, June Mooney Butterfield and husband Mickey Butterfield of South Berwick, Maine, and Jason Berry of Manchester, N.H.; three great-grandchildren, Ashlee Butterfield, Nikolle Conrad and Tad Butterfield and wife Katelyn. She was recently blessed with two great-great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Sophia Butterfield. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at Littleton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Schneider officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. There will be a reception held at the fellowship hall of the church following the committal service. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to Littleton United Methodist Church.

, 78, of Twin Mountain, N.H., died Tuesday Sept. 28, 2010, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster. She fought the good fight and won! Beverley was born July 10, 1932, the daughter of Harry & Glenna (Wagner) Johnson in Burlington, Vt. She was a homemaker who enjoyed photography, baking, knitting and crocheting. She will be most remembered for her pumpkin cookies and hermit bars. Beverley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and leaves behind her spouse, Raymond V. Ritchotte of Twin Mountain; daughters Ruth Dowling of Johnson City, Tenn., Margaret "Peggy" Girouard of Littleton, Valerie Fysh of Manchester, Patricia Cunningham of St. Johnsbury; sons Eric Emmons of Northfield, Bruce Emmons of Dalton, and Brian Emmons of Littleton; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends. The family and friends may visit the home she so dearly loved at 173 Route 302 west in Twin Mountain for a celebration of life on Sunday, Oct. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Norris-Cotton Cancer Center.