, 45, died unexpectedly July 13, 2006, after a motor vehicle accident in Bar Harbor, Maine. He was born Oct. 16, 1960, in Auburn, Maine, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Blood) Lelansky. Dave had an infectious enthusiasm for life. He was a loyal friend to everybody and will be missed by his loving wife, Laura; dog, Remy; and their two horses, Quinn and Rossi. He was a member of the Northeast Harbor Masonic Lodge 208. David was an avid skier. He enabled other people to enjoy skiing. He was a ski racer at Lyndon Institute, class of 1979 and attended Lyndon State College. In later years, he managed the Ski Rack and then sold skis at Sugarloaf. Dave had been a tent installer for parties and weddings since he was 14 years old. He owned and operated Southwest Harbor Tent Rentals. Dave is survived by his beloved wife and friend of 12 years, Laura L. (Ingerson) Lelansky; his father and stepmother, Joseph Lelansky and Linda, of 87 Gamage Ave., Auburn, Maine; three brothers, Gregory Lelansky of Winthrop, William Lelansky and his wife Becky of Auburn, and John Lelansky and his wife Kathy of Turner; his mother-in-law, Harriett (Morrill) of Yarmouth; his father-in-law, Lawrence Ingerson of Freeport; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth (Blood) Lelansky. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, July 17, at the Union Church, United Church of Christ, Summit Road, Northeast Harbor, with the Rev. William M. Bigelow Jr. officiating. Contributions in Dave's memory may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, P.O. Box 1008, Mount Desert, ME 04660.

, 68, of Northside Road, Stark, N.H., died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Groveton, N.H., on Oct. 8, 1937, the son of Leslie W. and Bertha (Hendrick) Knapp. Mr. Knapp was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Before retiring, he was a building trades instructor at Berlin High School. He was a member of the Groveton United Methodist and a life-time member of the American Legion Post 17 in Groveton. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lee (Gilbert) Knapp of Stark; a daughter, Mechelle E. Knapp of Littleton, N.H.; a son, Keith E. Knapp of Stark; two grandchildren, Sarah and Sean Stinehour; one brother, Donald W. Knapp of Grand Prairie, Texas; a sister, Joyce Morse of Groveton; an aunt and uncle, Ruth and Lyle Hersom of Groveton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 19, at Emerson Road Cemetery in Stark at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Sherry O'Bara of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. The funeral procession will leave the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. A luncheon will follow the burial at the American Legion Hall, State Street, Groveton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Maynard's name to either The Stark Pew Owners Association, Stark Union Church, c/o Wayne Montgomery, 45 Montgomery Road, Stark, NH 03582, or the Veterans Fund, American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Hampshire, 25 Capital St., Room 432, Concord, NH.

, 93, formerly of Buffum Road, Monroe, N.H., died July 16, 2006, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H. He was born in Littleton, N.H., Aug. 21, 1912, a son of Thomas H. and Laura (Kelley) Griffin. He received the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving from March 1942 to January 1946 with Battery B 655th Field Artillery Battalion and was a member of the Littleton VFW, which he joined in 1949. He worked for many construction companies building Interstate 91 and the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant as an operating engineer. He was predeceased by two brothers, Hermon and Harold Griffin; and two sisters, Sadie Berry and Alice Greenwood. Survivors include a sister, Harriett O'Neil of Melbourne, Fla.; along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear family friends, P.J. and Norene Blanchard of Monroe, and the Chace family of Monroe. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at 1 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., with the Rev. Donald Thomas, pastor of the Monroe United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the North Monroe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe United Methodist Church, in care of Winston Currier, Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771; or to the Monroe Fast Squad, in care of Robert Regis, 233 Stanton Road, Monroe, NH 03771.

, 60, of Littleton, N.H., passed away June 21, 2006, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after complications from a long battle with Lymphoma. Ed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 30, 1945, the son of Edward J. Costello and Mary (Smith) Costello. He grew up in Westbury, N.Y. He moved to New Hampshire nine years ago and lived first in Manchester and then in Littleton. Ed graduated with an associate's degree in engineering and a BA in marketing from the University of Maryland. He spent his career in computers working with high-technology products. He was vice president of marketing and sales for several companies, and CEO for an International company, Motek. Ed retired in 2005 when his illness prevented him from working. He liked to read and would read a wide variety of subjects. He also loved to travel and had traveled to most areas in the world. He loved his grandchildren and was planning to spend more time with them when he was well enough to travel again. Family members include his wife of 20 years, Sharon of Littleton, N.H.; a son, Brian Costello of Long Island, N.Y.; a stepson, Wesley Crook of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Donna Crook of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepson, Dale Crook of Burlington, Vt.; a brother-in-law, Allen Boggs of Wills Point, Texas; and four grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at the First Congregational Church on July 21, 2006, in Littleton, N.H., at 11 p.m. with the Rev. Edward Lopeman officiating. A gathering will be in the church parlor following the service.

, 86, of Dalton Road, Dalton, N.H., died suddenly Saturday morning, July 15, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. Mrs. Kazmirchuk was born in Dalton on April 24, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gaudette) Pilotte. Marie was a lifetime resident of Dalton. During her life she was employed for a time at Sanders Sawmill, Whitefield, and Sweets Brush and Handle, Littleton. She was a member of the Grange, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Dalton Historical Society. Family members include two daughters, Elaine Duranty of Portsmouth, R.I., and Brenda Kazmirchuk of Manchester, N.H.; a sister, Philomen Pilotte of Dalton; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two nephews; and a niece. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Kazmirchuk, in 1999. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening, July 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Virginia Alverez, pastor of the Dalton Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cushman Cemetery, Dalton.

, 56, passed away just before sunset on July 8, 2006, at home surrounded by close friends and family. Barb was born July 18, 1949, in Pana, Ill., to Aurelius and Ann Schmitz. She graduated from Pana High School. Barb then received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and later a master's degree in psychology from Illinois State University. She moved to Quincy, Ill., where she worked for several years as a therapist and taught classes at a local community college. In 1990, she followed her intuition and moved east to Vermont. She felt instantly at home and quickly became a true Vermonter. She lived in several different towns over the next 15 years, including Essex Junction, Hyde Park, East Calais, Elmore and Marshfield. She was last employed by Maloney Properties. Barb was a sweet and gentle spirit who loved her quiet life on Peacham Pond. She battled cancer for 16 years using a mix of conventional and alternative methods. She walked her own path and showed a true example of what it means to have faith. Barb is survived by her mother, Ann Schmitz of Pana, Ill.; her daughter, Jen (Andrew) Bailey of Baraboo, Wis.; two grandchildren, Alec and Olivia Bailey of Baraboo; three brothers, Mike (Karen) Schmitz of Effingham, Ill., Fred (Linda) Schmitz of San Diego, Calif., and Rick (Francie) Schmitz of Pana, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Aurelius Schmitz; and her sister, Carol Bruns. Per Barb's request, no funeral services will be held. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. A memorial fund for the future education of Barb's grandchildren, Alec and Olivia Bailey, has been established at Summit Credit Union, P.O. Box 28, Baraboo, WI 53913. The family wishes to thank the hospice staff of Caledonia Home Health, the palliative care team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dr. Leslie Demars, Dr. Jen Gelbstein, Dr. Gerhild Bjornson, and most importantly her many, many friends who supported her in every way possible during the past year. You were her angels on earth.

, 60, passed away on June 21, 2006, at Littleton Regional Hospital after complications from a long battle with lymphoma. Ed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 30, 1945, the son of Edward J. Costello and Mary (Smith) Costello. He grew up in Westbury, N.Y. He moved to New Hampshire nine years ago and lived first in Manchester and then in Littleton. Ed graduated with an associate's degree in engineering and a bachelor of arts in marketing from the University of Maryland. He spent his career in computers working with high technology products. He was vice president of marketing and sales for several companies and CEO for an international company, Motek. Ed retired in 2005 when his illness prevented him from working. He liked to read and would read a wide variety of subjects. He also loved to travel and had traveled to most areas in the world. He loved his grandchildren and was planning to spend more time with them when he was well enough to travel again. Family members include his wife of 20 years, Sharon, of Littleton; a son, Brian Costello of Long Island, N.Y.; a stepson, Wesley Crook of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Donna Crook of Charlotte; a stepson, Dale Crook of Burlington, Vt.; a brother-in-law, Allen Boggs of Wills Point, Texas; and four grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at the First Congregational Church in Littleton on July 21, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Edward Lopeman officiating. A gathering will be in the church parlor following the service.

, 51, of Shirley Hill Road, Manchester, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2006, after a long illness, surrounded by her family at Elliot Hospital, Manchester. Mrs. McMann was born in Lancaster on Dec. 5, 1954, the daughter of Nicholas and Sylvia (Holden) Stone. Bethany was raised in Groveton and was a graduate of Groveton High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was employed by the State Liquor Store for a time, the Berlin City Bank and was also a volunteer at Weeks Hospital in Lancaster. In her spare time she loved doing cross-stitch and spending time with her family. She loved, people and friends; her doors were always open. She was stricken by illness in May 2001, and her longtime caregiver was her sister Jane whom she lived with. Family members include her parents of Groveton; a daughter, Jill Terry and her husband Tom of Manchester, Conn., a son, Justin McMann and his wife Nicole of Groveton; three grandchildren: Luke Terry, Lexie McMann and Nolan McMann; two brothers: Charles Stone of Healy, Alaska and Shaun Stone of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters: Jane Boudle of Manchester and Tammy Stone of Spofford; many nieces, nephews; and her former husband, Charles McMann. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday afternoon and evening, July 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Groveton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sherry O'Bara, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.

, 88, of Fairview Street, Barre, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on Dec. 23, 1917 in Island Pond, he was the son of Felix and Annie (Piche) Goulette. He attended schools in Island Pond. On May 2, 1946, he married Eleanor Smith in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Following their marriage they had always made their home in Barre. Prior to World War II, he was employed by the Bridge and Building Division of the Canadian National Railroad in Island Pond. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the United States Army during World War II with the 274th Ordinance Company. He was involved in the European Theatre of Operations, including the Normandy Invasion at Utah Beach and the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes and was discharged as a sergeant. Among his military awards, he had received the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African and Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, the American Theatre Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon, the Vermont Distinguished Service Medal, and the Vermont Veteran's Ribbon. Following his military service, he began his employment at the Grearson and Lane Granite Manufacturing Company in Barre. He was an accomplished stonecutter and Lathe operator, retiring in June of 1985. A member of St. Monica Catholic Church of Barre, his other memberships included the American Legion Post 10, The GCIA, the Fish and Game Club and an honorary member of the Rifle and Pistol Club, all of Barre and a life member of the Island Pond Historical Society. An avid deer hunter at the "Old Camp" in Island Pond, he also enjoyed the family reunions at the lake. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Barre; four sons, Theodore Goulette and his wife Barbara of Plainfield, Thomas Goulette and his wife Elizabeth Ross of Hinesburg, Robert Goulette and his wife Kathleen Leahy of Shelburne, and Douglas Goulette and his wife Denise of Williston; eight grandchildren, Leanne Morton and her husband Andrew, Todd Goulette and his wife Kerry, Jeffrey, Daniel and Kelsey Goulette, Jared, Alexander and Christian Goulette; as well as several cousins. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 21, 2006, at 11 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church of Barre. Interment will follow in the Hope Cemetery in Barre.

, age 82, a Lyndonville resident, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at his home. The son of the late Robert and Ethel (Bartlett) Marshall, he was born Nov. 1, 1923, in Bloomfield. Francis worked in the shipping department for James River Paper Co. in Groveton, N.H., and retired from Georgia Pacific in North Stratford, N.H. He also worked part time as a bagger for Price Choppers in St. Johnsbury and Barre. He married Carlene G. Hovey in 1975. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Francis is survived by his wife Carlene of Lyndonville; sons Bradley Marshall and his wife Helga of Trier, Germany, Stanley Marshall and his wife Sharon of North Stratford, N.H.; daughters Lynda Paquette of Bloomfield, Sandra Gray and her husband Harold of Groveton, N.H., Donna Marshall and her companion Boots Bergeron of Colebrook, N.H.; stepchildren Thomas Benoit and his wife Linda of Bolton, Pam Simpson and her husband Gary of Lyndonville, Mary Marley of Wilmington, N.C., Anne Peramba and Alice Herrmann and her husband Paul, both of Conway, Mass.; several grand- and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elaine Borst of Bloomfield and Marilyn Foster of Naugatuck, Conn.; several nephews and a niece. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Ernestine Marshall. Services will be held at a later date.

, formerly of Rutland, died Dec. 9, 2005, in Oceanside, Calif., at the age of 91. He was born June 9, 1914, in St. Johnsbury Center, the son of the late Minnie (Huth) and Harley Thurber Sr. He married Grace (Marshall) Thurber in 1941 in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific and was stationed in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Thurber worked as a sales manager for the H.P. Hood ice cream company for 36 years in St. Johnsbury, Burlington, Rutland and finally in Centerville, Mass., where he retired and then moved to Oceanside, Calif., to be near his daughter. In Rutland, he was a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include twin children, graduates of Rutland High School, Class of 1961, Fred Marshall Thurber of Heber City, Utah, and Fran Thurber of Oceanside, Calif.; four grandchildren, Jessica Michault of Paris, Marin Thurber of San Francisco, Calif., Rawson Marshall Thurber of Los Angeles, Calif., and Sarah Thurber of Hawaii; and one brother, Richard Thurber and his wife Dottie of Austin, Texas. Mr. Thurber was predeceased by his wife Grace, who passed away in Oceanside, Calif., on April 30, 2005; a brother, John Thurber of Springfield, Vt.; and two sisters, Helen Aubin of Lyndonville, Vt., and Elizabeth Thurber of St. Johnsbury Center. Graveside services will be held in St. Johnsbury Sunday, July 30, at 3:30 p.m., at the Passumpsic Cemetery.

passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2005, at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, Okla., at the age of 69. Roberta was born Aug. 29, 1936, in St. Johnsbury to the late Robert Charles and Julia (Bruce) Harpin. She attended school in Passumpsic and later graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1955. She married Marnel Harran Nov. 18, 1956, in Passumpsic, Vt. Over the years, Roberta was well-known for being an outstanding cook. Her first job was at Parker Drug's Lunch Counter. After that, she worked for the Whittemores at their restaurant in Lower Waterford. In later years, she worked at Howdy Beef 'n Burger, McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, Padoshabi and St. Johnsbury Academy. Over the years, Mrs. Harran was an active member of the Eastern Star (both in Vermont and later in Oklahoma) and Green Mountain Grange. She held the office of Grange secretary for many years. Roberta led many rummage sales and Grange dinners. She has been a member of Passumpsic Baptist Church, Third Congregational Church of East St. Johnsbury and Seminole First United Methodist Church. In addition to her cooking skills, she was an avid seamstress. Roberta was an excellent homemaker and enjoyed her family to the fullest. She is greatly missed. Roberta is survived by her husband, Marnel of Siloam Springs, Ark.; two sons, Franklyn Harran and his wife Linda, and Howard Harran all of Mary Esther, Fla.; two daughters, Marja Mayes and her husband John of Navarre, Fla., and Janel Bedor and her husband Daniel of Siloam Springs, Ark.; one brother, Bruce Harpin; five grandchildren, Austin and Dylan Mayes, Sarah Harran, and Curtis and Connor Bedor; a special brother-in-law, Donne Harran; nieces and nephews, Linda Konieckzy, Steve Harran, Tim Harran, Mike Harran, John Harpin and Mark Harpin; a very special friend, Nancy Williams of California; and many other loving relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 26, at the Passumpsic Cemetery, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Green Mountain Grange. Following the service, everyone is invited to visit with the family over a small luncheon at Tim's Deli.

, 64, of Page Hill Road, Lancaster, N.H., died Thursday morning, July 20, 2006, after a 61/2-year battle with cancer, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Collins was born in Lancaster on Aug. 8, 1941, the son of Parker C. and Blanche I. (Smith) Collins Jr. Tony was raised in Lancaster and was a 1959 graduate of Lancaster Academy. He went on to meat-cutting school in Toledo, Ohio, graduating in 1962. He was employed as a meat-cutter and manager of IGA in Concord, N.H. While in Concord, he met and married his wife Nellie (Rowell) in 1971. He moved back to Lancaster in 1974, where he was employed by C.B. Cummings in Groveton, N.H., and later worked for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation as an assistant foreman, until his retirement in December 2002. He loved hunting and passed his skills onto his son Jeff. He also loved fishing and sharing his catch with neighbors and friends. He enjoyed watching cooking shows and the races on television. Family members include his wife, Nellie of Lancaster; a son, Jeffrey Collins and his companion Kristen Kenison of Lancaster; a daughter, Christie Kecskemethy of Pennsylvania; a sister, Betty Reed and her husband Claude of Lancaster; his stepmother, Carol Collins; two half-brothers, Parker "Mickey" and David, all of Lancaster, a half-sister, Cathy of Groveton; mother in-law, Myrtle Rowell of Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening, July 21, from 6-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 at the funeral home. The Rev. Virginia Alvarez, pastor of the Lancaster Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations may be made in his memory to the Oncology Dept., Weeks Medical Center, Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 84, of Lisbon, N.H., passed away July 23, 2006, at the Grafton County Nursing Home as a result of heart-related complications William was born on Aug. 12, 1921, a son to Rodney C. and Eva (Narple) Hadley, in Waltham, Mass. He attended high school in Rochester, N.H., and went on to the University of New Hampshire, studying agriculture. He began work in the farming industry and married his wife, Madeline in 1951. They moved to Lisbon in 1955 where they purchased a family farm that they owned and operated until 1985. William was the town clerk and tax collector in Lisbon for two years. He was a member of the Grange, most recently the Mount Hope Chapter. William was an avid gardener with all types of plants, known to many for his meticulous weed-free vegetable garden. Bill enjoyed hooking rugs as well as a passion for mastering woodworking in his spare time. Surviving family members include his wife of 55 years, Madeline (Hills) Hadley; one son, W. Frank Hadley of Littleton, N.H.; one daughter, Martha Russell of Keene, N.H.; one sister, Enid E. Schroeder of St. Jose, Calif.; one grandson, Michael Aaron Russell of Keene, N.H.; and 14 nieces and nephews. A graveside committal service will be held on Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m., in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon, N.H., followed by funeral services at the Lisbon Shared Ministry Brick Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lyn O. Winter officiating. The family suggests donations be made in his memory to the Lisbon Shared Ministry Memorial Fund, Main Street, Lisbon, NH 03585.

, 69, of Littleton, N.H., passed away Monday, July 24, 2006, at Littleton Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Littleton on Oct. 13, 1936, he was the son of Isaac and Susie (Romano) Toney. Louis was an outgoing and generous man with a renowned sense of humor. He was a state-licensed plumber and a self-taught entrepreneur who loved working with his hands. He and his wife Glenna owned and operated Toney's Market in Littleton for five years and went on to build and operate Toney's Mobile Home Park on Brook Road. Louis attended school at St. Rose in Littleton and worked in maintenance at the schools of Supervisory Union 35 for 27 years, where his friends among the faculty and student body meant a great deal to him. He undertook many projects to enhance the school community and facilities. The graduation bells at Littleton High School had been silent for years when Louis initiated a special project of repairing them and he took great pleasure in hearing them ring for the students at commencement ceremonies once again. His fondness for the students and faculty was reciprocated in their friendship, as well as with several appreciation plaques from students and a wonderful retirement party, all of which he treasured. Louis attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church where for many years he took an active part in Sunday Mass. He was also a member of the Littleton Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Louis brought much joy to the lives of his family and many friends, and will be dearly missed. Surviving family members include his wife, Glenna Toney of Littleton; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian S. and Susan Toney of Monroe, N.H.; his sister and her husband, Mary and Tom McManus of Littleton; his grandchildren and their families, Graham Toney and MaryAnn Deane of West Palm Beach, Fla., Sarah Toney and Francis Matott II of Whitefield, N.H., and Brian L. Toney and Elizabeth Benoit of Monroe, N.H.; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins. Louis was predeceased by his mother and father; his sister, Annie; and his brothers, Joseph and Anthony Toney, all of Littleton. The family will receive friends this Thursday, July 27, from 6-8 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home in Littleton. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 28, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Littleton, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel J. Sinibaldi as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Littleton Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 87, of Allentown, Pa., formerly of Benton Twp., Lackawanna County, Pa., died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in his home. He was the husband of Elaine (Vavrinek) Woodall. Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., he was the son of the late Herbert M. Woodall, and the son and stepson of Mary E. (Powell) Woodall and William G. Woodall. He received his bachelor's degree in 1939 from the University of Iowa and master's degree in meteorology from the University of Chicago in 1951. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and an Air Force veteran until retiring from the military in 1964. Following his years in the military, Merle was employed as a professor of meteorology at Belknap College in Center Harbor, N.H., and then Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vt. He was a former member of Tompkinsville United Methodist Church. He was an avid gardener and loved to work outdoors. Survivors include his wife; a son, Lawrence G.; daughters, Diana G., Marie J. Patureau, and Joei L. Hendericks; five grandchildren; a brother, Bill; and a sister, Edna Ericksen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Woodall, in 1973. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton Streets, Allentown, PA 18102. Calling hours will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Contributions in Merle's memory may be made to Lyndon State College, in care of Linda Morgan, P.O. Box 919, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 84, of New York City and Island Pond, passed away in Barton on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. He was born in Newport on Jan. 1, 1922, the son of Charles R. and Goldie Pearl (Canning) Goulet. Loren attended St. Mary's School, and when they closed he finished his education and graduated from Brighton High School. The following summer he had a large riding stable in Colebrook, N.H. He then moved to New York City and worked for Remmington Rand for 22 years. When they closed he started his own business, Remagan Sales, servicing typewriters and calculators, which he did for 15 years, at which time he sold his business and retired. After retirement he found himself with too much time on his hands and went to work for "The Catholic Daughters of Americas" in the shipping department until 1999. "Buddy" as he was known to his family, and "Ducky" as he was known to old school friends and cousins, was well-known for being a true bird farmer in Island Pond, having well over 100 ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, pheasants and goats. He was also well-known for being an accomplished horse man, having some beautiful Morgan/Saddlebred horses and showing in horse shows all over during summers. He designed and hand-made silver parade outfits, which were unsurpassed. He also enjoyed tending to flowers. Loren is survived by his sister, Vanessa Goulet of Island Pond; his very dear friend, John Lund of New York City; friends, Barbara Avery of Newark, Marjorie Cooper of Texas, Beverly Gabhanski of Ludlow and Glen Doyon of Florida; and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Goldie Canning Goulet; and his niece, Cindy Goulet. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, July 31, at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond, at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. William Morgan officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

, 67, former alumni director at St. Johnsbury Academy, died suddenly Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at DHMC in Lebanon NH. Memorial services will be held in St. Johnsbury Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., at South Congregational Church with the pastor, the Rev. Bonnie Haase, and friend, the Rev. Mr. Bernier Mayo, officiating. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home Monday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, marked in Doug's memory, may be directed to St. Johnsbury Academy, P.O. Box 906, St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to the American Diabetes Association, 512 Troy Ave., Colchester VT 05446

, longtime resident of Church Street in St. Johnsbury, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006, at the Berlin Health & Rehab Center. He was born in East Charleston on May 25, 1919, the son of Ralph and Cora (Longeway) Drew. He was predeceased by his wife Doreen, a longtime hairdresser, on Dec. 23, 2000, as well as by six sisters. Morris was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of both the American Legion and VFW Post # 793 and served as chaplain at the VFW. He is survived by three sons, Ralph Drew of Wisconsin, David Drew (P.O. Box 225, Montpelier, VT 05601), and Alonzo Drew of California; stepson Tony Turgeon of California; 10 grandchildren and their families; two sisters, Evelyn of New Hampshire and Arlene of New York; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent, retired minister and the current VFW chaplain, will officiate. Committal services with military honors will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

, 67, former alumni director at St. Johnsbury Academy, died suddenly Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at DHMC in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Feb. 12, 1939, the son of Damon and Thelma (McPhee) Drown. His father died when Doug was 10. He grew up with his mother on Concord Avenue and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1958. His mother passed away in 1984. Doug knew two jobs in his life. He began working at Radio Station WTWN when he was 16 and, over the course of his 35 years there, rose to be the station's general manager. He was instrumental in establishing FM radio station WNKV-FM, airing in 1985 as the first FM radio station in the Northeast Kingdom. Doug was the voice of area sports, doing radio high school basketball and football play-by-play announcing for 31 years. In December of 1991 he became assistant alumni director with Lloyd Jones at St. Johnsbury Academy. Doug truly loved the Academy and showed remarkable grasp and recall of facts relating to the alumni, their families, and details of their lives. He continued announcing via the PA system for Academy football and basketball. Civically Doug was named Northeast Kingdom Citizen of the Year in 1997. In 2005, the year of his retirement, St. Johnsbury Academy named him recipient of the distinguished Dwayne B. Sherrer Award. Doug served on numerous community boards and associations, yet truly wanted to shun the deserving limelight due him given his love for his community. Doug and Kathy suffered through the death of their youngest child Thomas; he passed away Dec. 4, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Pena Drown (41 Parker Ave. 05819); daughter, Tamela "Tammy" Dargie and her husband David of Londonderry, N.H. (9 Wimbledon Dr. 03053); son, Timothy Drown and Julia Marrs of Tampa, Fla. (4101 W. Vasconia St. 33629); four grandchildren: Matthew Laferriere and his wife Meagan of West Burke, Meaghan Laferriere of St. Johnsbury, Samantha Dargie of Londonderry, N.H., and Chloe McPhee Drown of Tampa, Fla.; his sister, Priscilla Gadapee and her husband Donald of Zephyrhills, Fla.; sisters-in-law: Alice Drown of Brewster, Mass., and Marilyn Pena of Manchester, N.H.; six nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Richard in 1973 and a 2-year-old brother Archie. Memorial services will be held in St. Johnsbury Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. at South Congregational Church with the pastor, the Rev. Bonnie Haase, and friend, The Rev. Mr. Bernier Mayo, officiating. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, marked in Doug's memory, could be directed to: St. Johnsbury Academy, P.O. Box 906, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to the American Diabetes Association, 512 Troy Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, formerly of 1 High St., St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the age of 88. She had resided at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon just shy of nine years. She was born in St. Johnsbury on March 19, 1918, the daughter of James and Gladys Lynaugh. Flossie was head of the food service at St. Johnsbury Academy for over 30 years. She stopped working to care for her mother, Gladys Lynaugh Cummings. Gladys passed away in March 1981. She is survived by a first cousin, Beryl Houghton of Lyndon; and several other cousins, including Maurice Colby of East St. Johnsbury, who looked out for her affairs. Graveside services will be held this Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m., at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. The Rev. Ann Hockridge will officiate. Those wishing to send a contribution in her memory are asked to consider the Third Congregational Church, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838.

, 87, formerly of Vermont and New Hampshire, died Saturday, July 29, 2006, in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Township, Pa. He was a retired jeweler and watch maker and former owner of C. Ross Richardson, Jeweler, Lyndonville, Vt., and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He graduated from Lyndon Institute in Vermont and Rhode Island School of Design. Ross was born July 26, 1919, in Lyndon, Vt., to the late Andrew L. and Vera (Brown) Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Prinn) Richardson; a daughter, Pamela R. Purrington of Etters, Pa.; two sons, Jeffrey L. of Chelsea, Mich., and Gregory N. of Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Erma Silva of Lyndonville, Vt.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Assn. of South Central PA, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

, 81, of 112 Bluebird Lane, Lyndonville, Vt., passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born July 29, 1924, in Barton, Vt., the son of Leonard and Alydia (Govro) Russell. He married Beverly Goss in 1943; they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in September. Stanley drove for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, was equipment superintendent for Caledonia Sand and Gravel, operated the grader for the town of St. Johnsbury, and was superintendent of equipment maintenance at Lyndon State College at the time of his retirement in 1985. From 1950 to 1955, Stan sold heavy equipment for T.B. Holmes in Hartford, Conn., and managed a heavy-equipment store in Norwalk, Conn.. From 1955 to 1957, he operated his own construction company. After retiring, he and his wife, Beverly, traveled in their RV for 14 years, returning to Lyndonville, Vt. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Goss) Russell; three sons and their wives, David and Patricia Russell of St. Johnsbury, Vt., William and Kathie Russell of Underhill, Vt., and Peter and Jennifer Russell of St. Albans, Vt.; 10 grandchildren, Todd and Shawn Russell, Tori Russell, Colin Russell, Patty and Larry Kaufman, Jane Russell, William Russell II, Garrett Russell, Elizabeth and Brendan Smith, Valerie Russell, and Paige Russell; two step-grandchildren, Alicen Savasta Straffin and her husband Shawn and Nicholas Savasta; five great-grandchildren, Sarah and Amy Kaufman, Zachary Russell, Chloe Smith and Drew Smith; a sister, Phyllis Payette and her husband Albert of St. Johnsbury; sisters-in law Patricia Russell of Lyndonville, and Elna Russell of St. Johnsbury Center, as well as Nancy and Peter Eaton of Derby Line, Vt., Phyllis and Robert Copp of New Jersey; brother-in-law Courtland and Shirley Goss of St. Johnsbury; several nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Marjorie Moore of Brownington, Vt. Stanley was predeceased by his mother and father, three brothers and a sister and a baby daughter. Stanley was a family man and his most enjoyable times were with his sons and their families. He became interested in genealogy, and he and his sister Phyllis and brother-in-law Peter Eaton spent many pleasant and interesting hours visiting town clerk offices, cemeteries and so on, discovering fascinating family history. At Stan's request, there will be no visiting hours and a service for family and close friends will be held at the St. Johnsbury Center cemetery on Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 91, Mill Brook Road, Landaff, N.H., died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Amherst, N.H., the son of Percy and Clara (Hammond) Odell. He attended local schools and graduated from Thompson School of Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire. He was a state of New Hampshire Milk Tester, and then became a farmer. He farmed in Milford prior to moving to Landaff in 1950 where he continued to farm. He met his wife Marjorie (Frizzell) and married her on Sept. 3, 1938. He was a member of the Mount Hope Grange and the State Grange. He was also a member of the IOOF. He wore many hats in the town of Landaff. He served as a selectman, supervisor of the checklist, fire chief, forest fire warden, and sexton of the Landaff Center Cemetery. He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (Frizell) Odell on Sept. 25, 2000, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by a son Roger and Jenifer Odell of Franconia, N.H., a daughter Sylvia and Scottie Greene of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Chris Greene Keller of Texas, Mike Greene of Tulsa, Okla., Amy Bassett of Hopkinton, N.H., Todd Odell of Littleton, N.H.; and 12 great-grandchildren. A friends and family gathering will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2006, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel. Burial will be held privately at the Landaff Center Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Landaff Center Cemetery or the Landaff Fire Department, c/o Donna J. Bronson, P.O. Box 125, Landaff, NH 03585.

, 77, of Symnoyes Road, Landaff, N.H., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2006, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., following an extended period of failing health. He was born in Hardwick, Vt., son of Barney and Carrie (Davio) Villeneuve. He attended the St. Johnsbury Trade School and then entered the U.S. Army, serving as a paratrooper. Following his military service he moved to Lisbon, N.H., and operated Cliff's Sunoco Station for several years. Following the sale of that business he went to work for the Lisbon Post Office as a rural mail carrier from which he retired. Following retirement he enjoyed spending winters in Las Vegas, Nev. He was an avid pilot, owning his own aircraft for many years. More recently he enjoyed giving Glider rides at the Franconia Soaring Center. He was a communicant of the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Lisbon, N.H. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joann, in 1993. He is survived by his wife Rochelle Villeneuve of Landaff, N.H.; a sister, Mildred Jangel of Claremont, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Lisa Houston of Lisbon, N.H., two stepsons, Roland LaCoss of Lyman, N.H. and Wyatt LaCoss of Belmont, Mass.; three step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, on Wednesday, May 31, from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated this morning at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Lisbon. Burial will follow in the Landaff Center Cemetery, Landaff, N.H.

, of St. Johnsbury, died at home Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at the age of 71 years. Services are pending. A complete notice will appear in The Caledonian-Record.

, 81, of 112 Bluebird Lane, Lyndonville, Vt., passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born July 29, 1924, in Barton, Vt., the son of Leonard and Alydia (Govro) Russell. He married Beverly Goss in 1943; they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in September. Stanley drove for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, was equipment superintendent for Caledonia Sand and Gravel, operated the grader for the town of St. Johnsbury, and was superintendent of equipment maintenance at Lyndon State College at the time of his retirement in 1985. From 1950 to 1955, Stan sold heavy equipment for T.B. Holmes in Hartford, Conn., and managed a heavy-equipment store in Norwalk, Conn.. From 1955 to 1957, he operated his own construction company. After retiring, he and his wife, Beverly, traveled in their RV for 14 years, returning to Lyndonville, Vt. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Goss) Russell; three sons and their wives, David and Patricia Russell of St. Johnsbury, Vt., William and Kathie Russell of Underhill, Vt., and Peter and Jennifer Russell of St. Albans, Vt.; 10 grandchildren, Todd and Shawn Russell, Tori Russell, Colin Russell, Patty and Larry Kaufman, Jane Russell, William Russell II, Garrett Russell, Elizabeth and Brendan Smith, Valerie Russell, and Paige Russell; two step-grandchildren, Alicen Savasta Straffin and her husband Shawn and Nicholas Savasta; five great-grandchildren, Sarah and Amy Kaufman, Zachary Russell, Chloe Smith and Drew Smith; a sister, Phyllis Payette and her husband Albert of St. Johnsbury; sisters-in law Patricia Russell of Lyndonville, and Elna Russell of St. Johnsbury Center, as well as Nancy and Peter Eaton of Derby Line, Vt., Phyllis and Robert Copp of New Jersey; brother-in-law Courtland and Shirley Goss of St. Johnsbury; several nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Marjorie Moore of Brownington, Vt. Stanley was predeceased by his mother and father, three brothers and a sister and a baby daughter. Stanley was a family man and his most enjoyable times were with his sons and their families. He became interested in genealogy, and he and his sister Phyllis and brother-in-law Peter Eaton spent many pleasant and interesting hours visiting town clerk offices, cemeteries and so on, discovering fascinating family history. At Stan's request, there will be no visiting hours and a service for family and close friends will be held at the St. Johnsbury Center cemetery on Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 78, of Railroad Street, Lancaster, N.H., died Wednesday afternoon, May 31, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon. Mrs. Eastman was born in Wyandotte, Mich., on Aug. 4, 1927, the daughter of Wilbur and Flossie (Corrigan) Hartford, and has resided most of her lifetime in Lancaster. On Jan. 24, 1953, she married Aloysius Eastman Jr. of Jefferson. For 22 years they resided at various bases during his military career until returning to Lancaster. Verne was a graduate of Lancaster Academy and went on to graduate from the St. Louis School of Nursing in Berlin. Her nursing career includes employment at the VA Hospital in White River Jct. and Week Memorial Hospital, Lancaster. She was best known for her years as a school nurse in Lancaster and Jefferson. She retired from in 1988. She was a very active member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, and the United Methodist Women of Lancaster. She was also an active member of the Olive Branch Chapter #1 O.E.S. Verne served many years as a Girl Scout leader and was an accomplished quilter and member of the Coos Quilters Guild. She was also a good cook and famous for her chicken pie. Family members include her husband, Aloysius of Lancaster; a daughter, Tracy E. Lang and her husband Elmer of Milan; two sons, Richard A. Eastman and his wife Sharon of West Palm, Fla., and Craig Eastman of Lancaster; a brother, Wilbur Hartford of Wolfeboro; two grandchildren, Nicole Eastman and Nathan Eastman; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, and an Eastern Star service will be conducted at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church; the Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor will officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Memorial donations may be made to Weeks Medical Volunteer Program, ATT: Bethany Belmore, 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, of St. Johnsbury, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at home at the age of 71 years. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 31, 1935, the son of Harold A. and Elsie (Blume) Stein. A graduate of MIT with two masters, Hal had worked as a chemical engineer for the Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls and later for Universal Grinding. Hal was a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, past president and treasurer of the St. Johnsbury Lions Club, and a truly well-read man. Other interests included the St. Johnsbury Meal Site where he became known as the "dishwasher" and was one of the longest members of the Friday Noon Group! On June 5, 1954, he married Gael (Bosworth) Stein, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Others survivors include three sons, Michael Stein of East Patchaque, N.Y., Eric and his wife Diane Stein of Middletown, Del., Ethan and Linda Stein of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; two daughters, Susan and her husband John Cahill of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Gretchen and her husband John Blassingame of Lyndonville; a sister, Audrey and her husband David Froman of Miami, Okla.; nine grandchildren, Rebecca Buckleystein, Justin D'Angelo, Kori D'Angelo, Elliot Stein, Adam Stein, Eric Stein, Leah Stein, Jonna Stein and Katherine Blassingame; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the St. Johnsbury House from 3-5 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Meal Site or St. Johnsbury Area Lions Club.

, 80, of Airport Road in Lyndonville, passed away at home surrounded by his family Thursday morning, June 1, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lyndon on Nov. 25, 1925, the son of Percy and Ruth (Barnard) Rainey. After graduating from Lyndon Institute in 1943, he worked for the Town of Lyndon on the road department. He enlisted in the Army in 1944 and served in the European Theatre, seeing action at the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he worked at the old Bailey's Grain Store in Lyndonville. He married Pauline Deyette Newland July 13, 1957. Donald and Pauline moved back to Lyndon in 1984. The Raineys had lived on Chestnut Street in Manchester, N.H., where he worked for Silver Bros./Cott Distributing for over 30 years. His family will never forget the care he gave Pauline; she passed away Jan. 30, 2002. Furthermore they will always remember his generosity and thoughtfulness; he was always remembering family birthdays. He is survived by five children: Audrey Smith and her husband Jack of Wheelock (P.O. Box 1304, Lyndonville, VT 05851), Dwight Rainey and his wife Bonny of Muskegon, Mich., Douglas Rainey and his wife Marcia of Lyndonville, Marshall Newland Jr. of Concord, N.H., and Daniel Newland and his wife Judy of East Burke; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Minot and her husband Alden of Bath, N.H.; a sister-in-law, Mary Rainey of Lyndonville; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and Pauline's extended family. He was predeceased tragically by a grandson, Todd Rainey, and by his brother, Guy Rainey. Graveside services will be held at the Lyndon Center Cemetery Monday, June 5 at 1 p.m. Pastor Tim Pittman will officiate the service. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Donald requested there be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions, marked for "Hospice," could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 90, a longtime resident of Newport and well-known businessman, passed away peacefully at North Country Hospital on Thursday, June 1, 2006, following a brief illness. Sherb entered the work force, first as a field supervisor, highway beautification for the Vermont State Highway Department, and later as an engineering draftsman for Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Company in Springfield, Vt. Sherb began work as vice president of American Maple Products Corp., eventually assuming the presidency of the company and operated it most successfully until his retirement in 1985. On June 27, 1942, Sherb married Olive Jenne, who predeceased him in November 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Gail Ames and her husband Roger of Newport, and Joan Kelly and her husband Timothy of East Freedom, Pa.; and by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Gateway Center in Newport on Friday, June 16, 2006, at 2 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Burial will take place at the East Main Street cemetery at 4:30 p.m. following the service. Should friends desire, contributions in Sherb's memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Renal Dialysis, C/O Wendy Franklin, Development Office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, age 76, of Woodsville, N.H., passed away on May 31, 2006, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. Born in Whitefield, N.H., on June 13, 1929, he was the son of Charles D. and Emily (Simpson) Perkins Sr. Charlie attended area schools and worked for the Town of Littleton Road Department for many years. Surviving family members include a daughter, Nancy Perkins; two sons, Phillip Perkins and David Perkins; a sister, Wilma Hicks; a close friend and caregiver, Jane Spears; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, of St. Johnsbury, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at home at the age of 71 years. A memorial gathering will be held today at the St. Johnsbury House from 3-5 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Meal Site, at P.O. Box 21, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or St. Johnsbury Area Lions Club, at P.O. Box 366, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 60, of Derby, passed away suddenly in East Charleston on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. He was born in Lowell on Nov. 7, 1945, the son of Marie (Mackenzie) and Melvin Warner. David graduated from Newport Center High School. He then earned his bachelor's degree in biblical studies from Liberty University in Virginia and his master's degree in church ministries from the Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Ind. David was a member and elder of the Grace Brethren Church in Island Pond, and a leader at the Word of Life Club at the church. He loved sharing Christ with others and loved people. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. David worked as a clerk for the United States Post Office, retiring in 2002. On Jan. 24, 1970, David married the former Greta Davis, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, David A. Warner Jr. and his wife Nicole of Warsaw, Ind., Aaron Warner of Lyndon Center, and Michelle Badertscher and her husband Peter of Walkerton, Ind.; his grandchildren, Allison, Ajay, and Hannah; his mother, Marie Warner of Lowell; his brother, Patrick Warner of Evansville; his sisters, Janet Jones of Orleans, and Joanne Dawson of Bellows Falls; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Melvin on July 15, 2005. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport, (formerly Sias Ave.) on Sunday June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 5 at the Grace Brethren Church in Island Pond at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jake Kosis officiating. Interment will follow at the Derby Center cemetery. Contributions in David's memory may be made to the Grace Brethren Church, Outreach Fund, P.O. Box 432, Island Pond, VT 05846.

, 58, of Namche-9 YillaJung Solukhumbu, Nepal, passed away suddenly in St. Johnsbury, Vt., USA, on May 30, 2006. He was born in Namche-9 YillaJung Solukhumbu, Nepal Dec. 2, 1948, son of Mingma Sherpa and Pelu Sherpa. Dawa was a farm owner for many years then became a well-known trekking guide working for Mountain Travel Sobek based in California, and Malla Treks in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dawa, along with his herd of Yaks, led many treks in the Mt. Everest Region of Nepal. He made many lifelong friends from around the world. In 1995 and 1998, he befriended the Rodd family of St. Johnsbury, and shortly thereafter traveled to the United States. While in Vermont, Dawa became a valuable roofer working for Rodd Roofing in St. Johnsbury. He also pursued his love of the outdoors by working in the woods and landscaping. Over the past seven years, family and friends have had the pleasure to hike the Green Mountains and White Mountains with Dawa, and to travel to many New England cities and towns. He especially enjoyed trips to New York City. He will be dearly missed by all. He was predeceased by his wife Dawa Lhamu Sherpa Solukhumbu, Nepal. He is survived by a sister, Tsering Doma Sherpa of YillaJung, Nepal; three sons, Mingma Nuru Sherpa and wife Nima Llamu of USA/Nepal, Pasang Dawa Sherpa and wife Futi of USA/Nepal, Lhakpa Dorjee Sherpa of Kathmandu, Nepal; three daughters, Futti Sherpa and husband Gyalzen of YillaJung, Pasang Yanjee Sherpa of India, and Mingma Yanjee Sherpa of Australia; nephew C.T Sherpa and wife Ong Chuldim USA/Nepal, Chuldim D. Sherpa of Nepal; and niece Nima Sherpa of Nepal; grandchildren Ringin Nuru Sherpa, Tsering Nuru Sherpa, Sonam Tsering Sherpa, Kunsang Dolma Sherpa and Phura Nuru Sherpa of Nepal. Services were provided by Sayles Funeral Home 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. Family and friends were privileged to gather in Dawa's home, where traditional Buddhist ceremonies were performed by two Tibetan Geshe Lamas. A cremation ceremony was then held at the Chapel at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Dawa's ashes will travel along with his sons back to his village of YillaJung (Thame), Nepal, where a three-week ceremony called Chenga Puja will take place in his honor. Friends wanting to send condolences by mail: Mingma Nuru Sherpa, c/o Rodd Roofing, P.O. Box 69, 49 Perkins St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 USA.

, 83, a lifelong resident of Hardwick, Vt., died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. He was born May 4, 1923, in Madison, N.H., the son of the late Roy A. Smith Sr. and Violet (Thurston) Smith. He attended public schools in Madison and Hardwick. On Aug. 21, 1946, he married Beatrice Irene Keough in Morrisville. He entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 21, 1943, in Rutland. He served his country in England, France, Holland and Belgium. Bernard received a Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and a European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon for his efforts. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 2, 1946, at Fort Devens, Mass. In his earlier years, he was employed as a polisher at the granite sheds in Barre. He later was employed by the village of Hardwick first on the road crew and later by the Hardwick Electric Department as a foreman. He retired in 1985. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 7 in Hardwick and a honorary member of the Hardwick Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, playing cards and puzzles. Other enjoyments include playing his harmonica and guitar, and the time that he spent with his family. Survivors include his much-loved four daughters, Sheila Fuller and husband Lester, Linda Bellavance and husband Ronald, Doreen Grover and companion Donny Cota, all of Hardwick, and Debra Daley and husband James of Woodbury; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy A. Smith Jr. of Hardwick, and Leon Smith of Topsham; one sister, Eleanor Boudreau of Charleston, Mass.; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Beatrice, in 2003, and three sisters, Esther Martin, Vera Sartelle and Maeanna Belknap. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. A memorial service and tribute of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Hardwick with the Rev. Alden Launer officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843 or to the American Legion Post No. 7 Scholarship Fund in c/o Larry Bailey P.O. Box 472, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, Littleton, N.H., the infant daughter of Greg and Kerrey (Pilotte) Allaire, was born Friday, May 26, 2006, in Littleton. During her short life she brought much joy to her family prior to passing away on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Alli is survived by her parents; her 3-year-old sister, Mackenzie; her grandparents, David and Sue Pilotte, and Norman and Gail Allaire, all of Littleton. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening June 7, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St., Littleton. A private family graveside service will be at the Glenwood Cemetery.

, of Syracuse, N.Y., and Newark, Vt., died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the age of 83 years. He was born in Newark, Vt. May 25, 1923, the son of Elmer and Vera (Beck) Carr. Bud attended West Burke Elementary School and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1941. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the 12th division during WWII, sailed on the liberty ship "General Mann." He served on fire and rescue for downed planes and pilots, following the progression of the war through North Africa, Tunis, Naples and Trinidad until 1945. After returning to Vermont, he pursued a career in road construction as a project manager for Lane Construction in Meriden, Conn. during the construction of the East Coast interstates. Following retirement from Lane, he was employed by Pike Industries. Bud was a fine gentleman and loving family man. He was an expert at fly fishing and enjoyed building his second home at Newark Pond, Vt. All who knew Bud would testify to his sense of humor and tendency to tease everyone, including old friends, relatives, golf buddies and waitresses. Bud is survived by his wife, Barbara Kyser Carr of Syracuse, N.Y., his son Dr. Daniel (Anne) Carr; grandchildren, Andrew, Logan, Kathryn and Daniel Timothy, all of Williamsburg, Va.; Barbara's daughters, Deborah Kritsberg and children Jeffrey and Kevin, daughter Larri (Paul) Mancuso and children Nicholas and Lucas; sisters Patricia (Donald) Kerl of Summerton, S.C. and Sheila (Alton) Bugbee of Waterford, Vt.; brothers-in-law Marshall Bingham of Lyndonville, Vt. and Leslie Kyser, sister-in-law Helen Shellon; as well as several nieces and nephews. Bud is predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Vera Carr, and sister Arlene Carr Bingham. Friends and family are welcome to attend graveside services to be held Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Newark, Vt. with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer north, Attention Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 80, of East Burke, Vt., died Sunday, June 4, 2006, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon, Vt. He was born Feb. 8, 1926, in Townshend, Vt., son of the late Earl and Ada (Lane) Derry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Europe, seeing action at the Battle of the Bulge. Except for a brief early period spent farming, his working career was connected with the lumbering industry. Before moving to Lyndonville with his first wife, Thelma, in the mid-1960s, he worked for Brattleboro area employers, including as a hardwood lumber grader and in the trucking department for Woodard Lumber. In 1965 he bought a sawmill in East Burke. His association with the mill continued for the next 25 years, first as sole proprietor of Monarch Lumber Co. until the mill burned in 1971, and then as manager of a rebuilt mill for Koppers Co., and as a partner in Northern Wood Products. Jerry was an entrepreneur. During the 1980s he and his second wife Elaine (Welch), whom he married in 1968, operated a bed and breakfast on Kirby Road in East Burke. Jerry worked as an independent lumber broker in the early 1990s, which led to his starting J & J Lumber Co., a building materials retail sales yard in East Burke. Due to his failing health this family-operated business closed in 2002. For several years he enjoyed spending time at his camp on Big Averill Lake, ice fishing and snowmobiling, and later he and Elaine wintered several seasons in Clearwater, Fla. Jerry's community service included 18 years of work on the Town of Burke Board of Listers. Survivors include his wife, Elaine W. Derry of East Burke, Vt.; a foster daughter, Donna (Flynn) Gragen of Brattleboro; three stepchildren: Laurelie (Welch) Chapman and her husband Dennis of Ketchikan, Alaska, Lyle "Jerry" Welch and his wife Lynn of Burke Hollow, and Lauren "Joe" Welch and his wife Anne of East Burke; several grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Helen Derry of Brattleboro; a brother-in-law, Dwight Henry of Brattleboro; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Leslie Derry, and two sisters, Josephine Preston and Florence Henry. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke with the Rev. Joan Vincent officiating. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory could be directed to the charity of one's choice.

, CPA, 64, of Lyndonville, passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 3, 2006, after a courageous battle with a rare lung disorder. Barry was born on April 4, 1942 on Long Island, N.Y. to Calvin and Gwendolyn Harvey McCormick. As a young child, Barry's father - much to the chagrin of his mother - taught him to introduce himself as "Barry Andrew McCormick, a very remarkable fellow." And remarkable he was. He spent his childhood in the quaint seaside town of Northport, N.Y., moving with his family to Houston, Texas, as a young teen. There he gained local fame, starring as a regular dancer on an American Bandstand-style television show. From Texas, he returned to the New York City area, where he attended Pace University, was married, and landed a job as an accountant on Wall Street. In 1968, he gave up his Manhattan career and headed to Vermont, where his innate determination, self-direction, fair-mindedness and dry sense of humor quickly found their true home. A real self-made man, Barry passed his CPA on the first try, and in 1970 joined as partner with Donnelly & McCormick in Bradford. He quickly grew the accounting firm as McCormick & Company, to its current locations in St. Johnsbury and Bradford, with satellite offices at one time in Lancaster and Littleton, N.H. Barry loved his life in the Northeast Kingdom, skiing Burke Mountain, dining out with family, and relaxing at his beloved house on Lake Memphremagog. He was a well-respected and active member of the community, donating his resources and time, most recently to the Lyndon State College Foundation, of which he was treasurer. Barry was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by his longtime companion, Beverly Simblest; his daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Janice, Theodore and Sven Gangsei of Staten Island, N.Y.; his son and daughter-in-law Drs. Gregory McCormick and Monica Fiorenza of Shelburne; his brother Dennis McCormick of Reston, Va.; sister Judi Joiner of Houston, Texas; sister Marcia Tomlinson of Bradford; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A service commemorating Barry's remarkable life will be held Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lyndonville, followed immediately by a celebration in his honor. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Lyndon State College Foundation at PO Box 919, Lyndonville, VT 05851; or the American Lung Association at 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006. There will be no calling hours.

, 86, longtime resident of North Danville, died peacefully June 3, 2006, at Greensboro Nursing Home. Marian was one of twin daughters born to Helen and Benjamin Ward in St. Johnsbury on Feb. 9, 1920. They lived in the more rural section of North Danville while she was a youngster until the family moved into the village to be near schools. She attended North Danville schools through the 10th grade, then transferred to St. Johnsbury Academy and graduated in 1938. Marian was employed as a sales clerk at F.W. Woolworth's, a proofreader at The Caledonian-Record newspaper, and a telephone operator at New England Telephone. The onset of multiple sclerosis led to a disability retirement in 1979. After selling the family home in North Danville in 1994, she resided in the senior apartment complex in Danville and from there entered into long-term care facilities due to health problems associated with MS. Her final years were spent at the Greensboro Nursing Home, where she was a lively and popular resident. Marian's family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff at Greensboro Nursing Home for their care and kindness. Pets were important companions all her life, along with close family, her vacation cottage at Joe's Pond, and numerous crafts of many kinds - needlework, quilting and an absorbing fascination with creations using gifts of nature. Many gifts went to family. Marian was predeceased by her parents, a younger brother, Horace, a private of the 47th Infantry Regiment, 15th Army, who was a casualty of WWII, and a nephew, Roger Pollard. She is survived by her twin sister, Margaret Pollard, of North Danville; three nephews, Tom, Martin and his wife Laurie of Danville and their children Benjamin, Christine, Jennifer, and Amanda, and Curtis and his wife Mary of Essex Junction and their daughter Meghan, as well as cousins in Maryland, Maine and Pennsylvania. A graveside service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 9 at the Danville Green Cemetery, Brainerd Street, Danville, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40, Williston, VT 05495.

, 88, formerly of Sugar Hill, died May 28, 2006, in Littleton Regional Hospital following a long illness. She was surrounded by her family. Posey was born in Boston on Dec. 20, 1917, to Thomas F. and Margaret A. (Paul) Clark. She graduated from Brighton High School and Forsyth School of Dental Nursing, and worked as a dental assistant before her marriage to Frank N. Hubley in 1939. She was a homemaker for her family and accompanied her husband during his career to many countries, including France, Guatemala, Peru and Barbados. She adjusted well to frequent changes and took delight in learning about each new place. Posey had a lifelong interest in gardening and flower arranging. She was a member and past president of the Youngstown (N.Y.) and Littleton (N.H.) Garden Clubs. She organized several flower shows and exhibited in others at the state and local level. She was active in civic beautification for Littleton's Main Street. She was also a member of the Littleton Hospital Auxiliary. From her girlhood to the last days of her life, Posey enjoyed poetry and remembered many poems she had memorized in her youth. Posey was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Frank N. Hubley Sr., in May 1996. She was also predeceased by her two brothers, Frank H. Clark and Walter D. Clark. Her family includes her daughter Nancy J. Hubley and her husband Woody Denham of Franconia; her son Frank N. Hubley Jr. and his wife Heleen of Boxborough, Mass.; her granddaughter Kristi Forsman of Melrose, Mass.; her grandson Benjamin Hubley of Boxborough; a nephew, Keith Anthony of Windham, N.H.; a niece, Ellen Ranney of Raynham, Mass., and three other nieces and nephews. A private interment ceremony was held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sugar Hill on June 3. A celebration of Posey's life will be held at All Saints' Church, Littleton, at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Littleton Area, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 42, of Burklyn Lane in West Burke, died Sunday morning, June 3, 2006, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Mr. Bartlett was born in Brattleboro on Dec. 27, 1963, the son of Eugene and Charlene (Dwyer) Bartlett. He was raised and educated in Bristol, Conn., eventually moving with his family to Brattleboro where he attended Brattleboro Union High School. Mr. Bartlett was employed for several area contractors working as a concrete worker and truck driver. Previously he had worked at Appropriate Technology in Brattleboro and was a short-order cook at the former Country Kitchen. Of his pastimes and interests, he enjoyed all sports, especially baseball and basketball. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was first married to Johanna Roberts. The marriage ended in divorce. On Aug. 19, 1989, he married Penny Austin, who survives him. Besides his wife, he leaves his mother, Charlene and her husband Eugene of Hinsdale; one son, Michael Bartlett of Johnson; two daughters, Angela Bartlett, also of Johnson, and Megan Bartlett of West Burke; one stepson, Scott Joy of Bellows Falls; a stepdaughter, Fawn Joy, also of Brattleboro; a sister, Dara Bartlett of Hadley, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved maternal grandparents, Charles and Blanche Dwyer. Graveside committal services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Dwyer family lot in Woodland Cemetery, off of Washington Street in Keene, N.H., with Pastor Matthew Worrall of Grace Christian Fellowship officiating. Memorial contributions in Mr. Bartlett's name may be made to Brattleboro Area Hospice, 191 Canal St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.

, 89, of Main Street, Lunenburg, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Gray was born in East Hereford, Quebec, Canada, on April 25, 1917, the son of Samuel and Vera (Rowell) Gray. George moved from Canada when he was a year old and was raised in Canaan, Vt., Charlestown, N.H. and Lancaster. During WWII he served with the U.S. Army in Panama. In 1953 he moved to Lunenburg and in 1957 he started Gray's Mobile, which he owned and operated for 29 years. After retirement he worked part time as a deliveryman for Sanels in Lancaster. He was a member of the North Star Lodge #8 F & AM of Lancaster; American Legion Post #41 of Gilman, John W. Weeks VFW Post #3041 of Lancaster; Eagles Club, Loyal Order of Moose of St. Johnsbury; Lunenburg Polar Bears and Gilman Senior Citizens. Family members include his beloved companion, Helen Boulay of Lunenburg; a daughter, Patricia Bashaw of Charlestown, N.H.; a brother Stanley Gray of East Charlestown; a sister Hattie York of Northumberland, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by, his wife, Arlene (Cross) Gray; four siblings, Neil Gray, Herbert Gray, Rose Weymouth and Christina Royce. There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 9 at 11 a.m. at the Lunenburg Methodist Church, Lunenburg. Rev. Henry Cheney, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, South Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the North East Kingdom Parish, c/o Pat Briggs, financial secretary, PO Box 11, Lunenburg, VT 05906.

, 85, passed away at The Pines in Lyndon early Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born in Amherst, Mass., on July 26, 1920, the daughter of Allen and Hazel (Antel) Knight. She was the widow of Adelbert "Pete" Peters, who passed away Aug. 6, 1993. She is survived by four children, Richard Peters and his wife Wanda of Groton, Wayne Peters and his wife Sharon of St. Johnsbury, Sherry Hevey and her husband Paul of Las Vegas, Nev., Joan Gammell and her husband Ken of Newark; eight grandchildren, Kathy Gilman, Lisa Bradley, Peggy Gilman, Stephanie Schartner, Toby Peters, Scott Peters, Kelly Brown and Julie Oliver; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Beverly Knight of New Hampshire; and brother-in-law Ralph Peters of St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. She was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Hevey, and by a sister, Mona French. Graveside services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Johnsbury House, 1207 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 85, of Landaff, N.H., died June 7, 2006, at the Littleton Regional Hospital, Littleton, N.H. She was born in Wells River, Vt., Dec. 14, 1920, the daughter of George and Fay Emerson. Lena spent most of her life in Massachusetts where she worked in private homes. In 1986 she moved from Cambridge, Mass., to Landaff. Survivors include two sons, Braton C. Duford and Mark F. Duford; one daughter, Beulah A. Olsen; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several cousins. There will be no calling hours. A private burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, N.H. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, age 19, of Rochester, N.H. and formerly of Lisbon, N.H., passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on June 7, 2006. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, June 13, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home-Littleton Chapel, 101 Union St. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. Burial will be in the Monroe Center Cemetery. A complete obituary will be printed in a later edition of the newspaper.

, widow of Maurice Poliquin, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center at the age of 86. She had formerly resided on Dunnequin Terrace in St. Johnsbury. The Poliquins were the last ones to farm the farm on Warren Flats in St. Johnsbury now known as The Farmer's Daughter. After selling the farm, they built their house right next door on some of the land retained from the farm. The road was later named Dunnequin Terrace, a word contrived from Dunnett and Poliquin, the names of the two homeowners on the road. Jeannette was born in St. Johnsbury on Jan. 13, 1920, the daughter of Alphonse and Marie Anne (Roy) Cyr. She is survived by her brother, Roland Cyr of Willimantic, Conn.; her sisters: Florence Vigeant of Waterford and Rita Whipple of Lancaster, N.H. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice, on Jan. 13, 1980. Predeceased by a twin brother at birth, a brother Normand Cyr died in WW II after heroically saving many in his company at the Normandy Beach invasion. Two other brothers, Albert and Alphonse Cyr, also predeceased her. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. People wishing to pay their respects are invited to stop by the funeral home before the Mass Wednesday morning between 10 and 10:45 a.m.

, of Syracuse, N.Y., and Newark, Vt., died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the age of 83 years. He was born in Newark, Vt. May 25, 1923, the son of Elmer and Vera (Beck) Carr. Bud attended West Burke Elementary School and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1941. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the 12th division during WWII, sailed on the liberty ship "General Mann." He served on fire and rescue for downed planes and pilots, following the progression of the war through North Africa, Tunis, Naples and Trinidad until 1945. After returning to Vermont, he pursued a career in road construction as a project manager for Lane Construction in Meriden, Conn., during the construction of the East Coast interstates. Following retirement from Lane, he was employed by Pike Industries. Bud was a fine gentleman and loving family man. He was an expert at fly fishing and enjoyed building his second home at Newark Pond, Vt. All who knew Bud would testify to his sense of humor and tendency to tease everyone, including old friends, relatives, golf buddies and waitresses. Bud is survived by his wife, Barbara Kyser Carr of Syracuse, N.Y., his son Dr. Daniel (Anne) Carr; grandchildren, Andrew, Logan, Kathryn and Daniel Timothy, all of Williamsburg, Va.; Barbara's daughters, Deborah Kritsberg and children Jeffrey and Kevin, daughter Larri (Paul) Mancuso and children Nicholas and Lucas; sisters Patricia (Donald) Kerl of Summerton, S.C., and Sheila (Alton) Bugbee of Waterford, Vt.; brothers-in-law Marshall Bingham of Lyndonville, Vt., and Leslie Kyser, sister-in-law Helen Shellon; as well as several nieces and nephews. Bud is predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Vera Carr, and sister Arlene Carr Bingham. Friends and family are welcome to attend graveside services to be held Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Newark, Vt., with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer north, Attention Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 19, Littleton, N.H., passed away on June 7, 2006, as a result of an automobile accident in Alfred, Maine. A native of Littleton, Jeremy was born on Nov. 27, 1986, a son to Robert Hazelton Sr. and Mary Jane (Robinson-Hazelton) Bois. He was a 2005 graduate of Littleton High School. Jeremy moved to Rochester, N.H. five months ago where he was employed as a laborer and an equipment operator for the Ford Construction Company. Two weeks ago he obtained his own apartment and gave his fiancee, Audrey, an engagement ring one week ago, with the anticipation of her moving to Rochester to be with him and starting their lives together. Jeremy enjoyed fishing in his canoe, camping, four-wheeling, and spending time with his nieces, nephews, family and friends. He loved animals and had very strong family values and a high respect level for others. His family and friends considered him to have a heart of gold. Surviving family members include his father, Robert E. Hazelton Sr. of Littleton, N.H.; his mother, Mary Jane (Hazelton) Bois and stepfather, Dan Bois of Rochester, N.H.; three sisters, Shelly Aldridge and Tina Courville, both of Philadelphia, N.Y., and Wendy Potter of Littleton, N.H.; two brothers, Robert Hazelton Jr. of Littleton, N.H., and Scott Laleme of Bethlehem, N.H.; two stepbrothers, Wyley Bois and Justin Bois, both of Rochester, N.H.; his grandmother, Marie Hazelton of Landaff, N.H.; two uncles, Roger and Ron; two aunts, Jean and Karen, his great aunts, Harriet and Joan; his fianc?e, Audrey Silva of Littleton, N.H.; his dog, Keshia, and many nieces and nephews. His grandfather, Roger Hazelton Sr., and grandparents, Madeline and Jim Eaton, predeceased him. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home-Littleton Chapel, located at 101 Union St. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. Burial will be in the Monroe Village Cemetery.

died May 5, 2006, at the Vista Care Triumph Center in Houston, Texas. She was born June 3, 1910, in Hardwick, the daughter of the late Walter and Blanche (Marsh) Field. She attended Hardwick and Greensboro public schools and continued her education at Johnson Normal School. Irene spent many years making a home for herself and her husband in both North and South American countries due to her husband's employment which required travel for extended periods of time. Mrs. Dollins attended church services at the East Hardwick Congregational Church which was very special to her. She was a member of the East Hardwick Grange. She spent summers in Vermont with family and friends. Playing cards was one of her favorite pastimes. Survivors include a sister, Beulah Field, a resident at Haven Health Nursing Home in St. Albans; 11 nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Jean McCauly of Houston, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband, Scott Dollins; two sisters: Pearl Kendall and Vivian Allen. A memorial service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the East Hardwick Congregational Church with the Rev. Paul Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick.

, of Main Street in St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006. Born in Johnson on Oct. 7, 1923, Betty was one of eight children born to Alfred and Helen (Bailey) Shore. Five of her siblings predeceased her: William "Xerxes," Francis, Alfred "Gator," Bailey "Sonny," and Lucretia "Kitty." A 1941 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, she served in the Marines during WWII. Her husband, Burt, died in 1964 when she was only 41. Many may remember Betty working at the Village Washtub and at the Fairbanks Museum Gift Shop. In her early working years, she was employed at St. Johnsbury Trucking. She is survived by her son George "Chet" Moulton (1431 Main St. 05819); two grandchildren: Garth Moulton and his wife Jessica of San Carlos, Calif., Chava Moulton and Matt Therrien of Orange, Mass.; two great-grandchildren: Bennett Moulton and Emerson Therrien; one brother, Dean Shore of West Charlestown, N.H.; one sister, Mary Chartland of Fitchburg, Mass. The family will observe her passing with a family graveside service at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at a time yet to be decided. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 58, formerly of Bridge Street, Lancaster, N.H., died Wednesday morning, June 7, 2006, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare after a long illness. Mr. Walker was born in Fitchburg, Mass., Jan. 12, 1948, the son of John H. and Phyllis M. (Valcourt) Walker. Alan was raised in Massachusetts and attended school in Townsend, Mass. At 18 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served seven years, including a tour in Germany. He returned to Massachusetts for a short time then moved to Lancaster in the early '70s. Various employments included Brown Street Furniture and Josselyn's Saw Mill, and from 1992-2004 he was employed with the town of Lancaster. He also worked with his brother Kenneth for a time building log homes. Family members include a son, Armond Walker and his wife Barbara of Lunenburg; a daughter, Amber Walker of Guildhall; his mother, Phyllis of Townsend, Mass.; four brothers, Kenneth Walker and his wife Madeline of Lancaster, Bruce Walker and his wife Lynn of Jaffrey, N.H., Wayne Walker and his companion Patty of Berwick, Maine, and Stanley Walker and his wife Josephine of Berwick; three sisters, Lorraine Woodman and her husband Dale of Rindge, N.H., Ferne West and her companion John Walsh of Fitchburg, Mass., and Christine Gould and her husband Robert of Wolfeboro, N.H.; a granddaughter, Katelynn Walker; his former wife, Ethel R. Walker of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Ervin M. Walker in 1991; and his father, John. There are no visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday morning, June 17, at 11 a.m., in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.

, 81, died Sunday evening, June 11, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. Mr. Balch was born in Lunenburg, Vt., on July 20, 1924, the son of Charles H. and Bernice (Young) Balch. Gardner resided most of his lifetime in Lunenburg, attending schools there and in Dalton. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He had several occupations during his life, including farmer, building contractor, brick mason and millwright. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Red Sox fan. He was a longtime volunteer fireman with the Lunenburg Fire Department and member of the Moose River Masonic Lodge, Concord. Family members include his wife, Beverly P. Balch of Lunenburg; four sons, Gardner H. Balch Jr. of Lunenburg, Stephen M. Balch of Hinsdale, N.H., Howard C. Balch of Gilman, and Lee D. Balch of Lunenburg; two daughters, Sharon Thurston of Lancaster, and Dianthe G. Charron of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Winonah Wood of Winchendon, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Augusta Bacon; and a granddaughter, Desiree Balch. There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held Wednesday afternoon, June 14, at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Hill Cemetery, Lunenburg. The Rev. Henry Cheney, pastor of the Lunenburg and Gilman Methodist churches, will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Lunenburg Congregational Church, in care of Debbie Thomas, 616 South Lunenburg Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906.

passed away peacefully Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was born in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Peter D. and Vasiliki K. Cunavelis. Helen's father and his brother were longtime proprietors of the Concord Candy Kitchen, a St. Johnsbury landmark. After St. Johnsbury Academy, Helen graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Boston University, and later received a master's degree from Columbia University. Helen was a physical education instructor in the Peekskill, N.Y., school system, and after retiring, relocated to Burlington. Survivors include brothers, George and John of Burlington and James of Shrewsbury, Mass.; her grandnephew, the "joy of her life," Dylan Harmon LeClair; and relatives in Greece and Canada as well as the U.S.; and dear friend, Nectar Rorris and family, among others. Services are scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation will be at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 South Union St., Burlington, Wednesday, June 14, from 5-8 p.m. with a traditional Trisagion service at 7:30. Interment will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury at a later date. Gifts in Helen's memory may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 8122, Burlington, VT 05402, or to an organization of one's choice.

, 61, of Annapolis, Md., died after a brief illness on June 11, 2006, at Washington Hospital Center. Born in Bellows Falls, Vt., Aug. 9, 1944, Mrs. Radcliffe worked in Washington, D.C., as an aide to a New Hampshire Congressman and on two Congressional committees. An Annapolis resident since 1968, Mrs. Radcliffe received her associate in arts degree summa cum laude from AA Community College and was employed as an administrative assistant at General Dynamics, and later at ARINC, from which she retired in 2004. She served the Watergate community as secretary, treasurer and board member. Her interests included traveling abroad, history, writing and gardening. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Charles W. Radcliffe; her mother, Lucy Caron of Lyndonville, Vt.; her sister, Barbara Piunti of Newark, Del.; her brother, Edward Caron of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; her brother, Albert Caron of Lyndonville, Vt.; and her sister, Judy Newland of Lyndonville, Vt.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Stillman Rogers of Richmond, N.H.; her son-in-law, Jeffrey Wilhoit of Centerville, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Suzanne C. Wilhoit; and daughter of the late Albert Caron. Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, at Hardesty Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. A funeral will take place Friday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m., at Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, MD. Following the service, she will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Route 3 North Building A, Gambrille, MD 21054.

, of St. Johnsbury, died at home Sunday, June 11, 2006, at the age of 63. He was born in Hartford, Conn., Sept. 19, 1942, the son of Fredrick and Alice (Bijolle) Leach. John worked most of his life as a mechanic and construction worker in New York. He enjoyed baking, cooking and liked to drag race cars. John returned to St. Johnsbury 21 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Pauline (Pesce) Leach of St. Johnsbury; four sons, John and his wife Therese Leach of Temecula, Calif., Michael Leach of Jacksonville, Fla., David Leach of Valatie, N.Y., and Bruce Leach of Philmont, N.Y.; two daughters, Tammy Corbo of Temecula, Calif., and Alice Upright and her husband Jeff of Stuyvesant, N.Y.; and a brother, Larry Delosa of St. Johnsbury. Services will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church today, Thursday, June 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. John's Church, Winter Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at the desert Life Rehab center, surrounded by members of his loving family. He was born in Barton, Vt., on Sept. 7, 1948, the son of Lucien and Jeannette (Messier) Leroux. Marcel served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966-69. He moved with his family to Tucson, Ariz., in 1978. Marcel is survived by his mother, Jeannette Leroux; sisters, Jacqueline Jacobson of Tucson, Ariz., Lucille Pacheco of Chesapeake, Va., Monique Mitchell of Wayne, Maine, Michelle Stone of Tucson, Ariz., and Rosemarie Nader of Hartford, Conn.; brother, Marc of Agawam, Mass.; and a niece and six nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Lucien Leroux, on Sept. 13, 2000. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, followed by a full military service at St. Paul's cemetery.

, 93, an East Haven resident, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover. The son of the late Edgar T. and Etha (Leach) Flanders, he was born July 17, 1912, in Fletcher. He married Edna Oakes of Waterville on Sept. 14, 1940, in Jericho. Max grew up on the family farm in Fletcher which he farmed together with is wife Edna, and his brother Malcolm and his wife Ora until 1972 when they sold the farm. He and Edna then moved to St. Albans where he worked for Leader Evaporator until the late 1990s. In 2000, they moved to East Haven to be near their son. Max also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Max is survived by a son, Kirwin and his wife Sharon of East Haven; granddaughters, Lorilee Drown and her husband Russell of Danville, and Wendy Flanders of Denver, Colo.; great-grandsons, Russell Drown Jr. and Robert Drown of Danville; a niece, Kay Flanders of Burlington; and a sister-in-law, Ora Flanders of Fletcher. He was predeceased by his wife Edna on April 27, 2006; brothers, Harold and Malcolm; and a sister, Thelma. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Max's name to the Union House Activities Dept., 3086 Glover St., Glover, VT 05839. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 20, at 2 p.m., at the Binghamville United Methodist Church in Fletcher with a visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Binghamville Cemetery.

, of 109 Sanger Circle, St. Johnsbury, passed away at home unexpectedly Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the age of 78. He was born in Plainfield, N.J., June 9, 1928, the second of seven children born to Edward G. and Virginia (Fenton) Hahr. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. On May 15, 1954, Ed married Joan Kania in St. John Church, Dunellen N.J. Together they were blessed with a large, loving family in 52 years of marriage. The Hahrs moved to Vermont in 1970 and raised their family in Kirby in the house that Ed built. In recent years, they lived in the old St. Johnsbury Center School, which they had renovated. Ed was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America since 1946. His career as a general contractor spanned more than six decades in both New Jersey and Vermont. His numerous projects included many homes, churches and schools. Ed was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as the local VFW and Elks clubs. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his mother-in-law, Rose Kania of Hillsboro, N.J.; 10 children and their families, Edward Hahr of Calais, Hans Hahr and Wendy Davenport of West Burke and their seven children Rebecca, Sarah, Shirley, Paige, Cortney, Daniel and Rachel and their three great-grandchildren Tristin, Knight, and Haley, Steven Hahr and Denise Emerson of St. Johnsbury and their three children Emily, Amanda and Clifford, James Hahr of St. Johnsbury, Christopher and Tina Hahr of Passumpsic and their 11 children Naomi, Adrian, Jonah, Brianna, Anders, Mary, Dominic, Rose, Isaac, Elise and Daniel, Joanie Hahr of Lyndonville and her two children Lance and Alexander, Joel and Angie Hahr of Maplewood, N.J. and their two children Veronica and Julius, Greg and Beth Hahr of Starksboro and their three children Molly, Abigail, and Meghan, the Rev. Karl Hahr of Barre, and Amy and Romaine "Jim" Bacon of Concord and their three children Kevin, Joshua and Hannah. He is also survived by two brothers, Eugene Hahr and wife Rita, and Artie Hahr and wife Barbara; and a sister, Ce-Ce Conover; three sisters-in-law, Honora Hahr, Stella Lawrence and husband Tom, and Harriet Scalera; one brother-in-law, Bill Kania and wife Pam; and many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents; father-in-law, William Kania; a sister, Virginia Whalen; two brothers, Joe and Paul; as well as by a sister-in-law, Mary Niederle. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 19, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church. His son, the Rev. Karl Hahr, will be the principal celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Sunday evening from 5-8 p.m. with a vigil service beginning at 8. Memorial contributions may be made in Ed's honor to The Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 85, formerly of Vermont, died June 11, 2006, in the Country Manor Nursing Home, Carthage, N.Y., where she had been a resident for five years. She was born in Wolcott, Vt., on March 25, 1921, the daughter of the late Ermine and Myrle Davis Boardman. She attended school in Wolcott. She worked at the H.P. Hood Company for 15 years. She married Edwin D. "Danny" Riche on Feb. 14, 1946, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. The couple moved to the Carthage area in the 1940s. Mrs. Riche worked in the converting department of Crown Zellerbach Paper for 21 years. She retired in 1980. Mr. Riche died on March 4, 1991. She is survived by three brothers, Merle Wheeler of Lyndonville, Vt., Floyd Wheeler of Chula Vista, Calif., and Carroll Wheeler of St. Johnsbury, Vt., four sisters, Myrle Leithead and Clara Grabowski of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Eleanor Skinner of Lyndonville, Vt., and Karlene Smith of Palmetto, Fla. There are several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by two brothers, Gerald and Wendell Boardman. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Vt. There will be no calling hours or funeral services.