, passed away at her home in Bethlehem, N.H., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, surrounded by her family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Karleen was born in Grass Valley, Calif., on Oct. 7, 1939. She was the daughter of George and Ann (Rasmussen) Thompson. Her father was a concrete engineer, and since his work took the family all over the world, Karleen had the wonderful opportunity to live in many different places. Her love of travel and seeing new things remained a constant passion throughout her life. She attended Littleton High School in 1955, while her father was working on the Moore Dam project. That is when she met her husband, Gus. Her family moved to Messena, N.Y., where she graduated from high school, finally returning to California. She and Gus communicated with each other through numerous letters, and in July 1957, Gus drove to California to find Karleen, and he did. They eloped to Reno, Nev., and were married on July 23, 1957. They returned to Bethlehem for a brief time, moved to California where they lived for several years, then in Colorado, Michigan, and finally settling back in Bethlehem. When their children were young, Karleen and her family camped and water-skied frequently on the numerous lakes in California. She was a Boy Scout den mother and active in the PTA. After moving back to New Hampshire, Karleen and Gus added street rodding to their leisure activities. Karleen loved to swim and absolutely adored the ocean. Her family was a constant source of love and pride to her. She and Gus were avid gardeners. Their gardens were so beautiful; the Franconia Garden Club asked them to be part of their annual tour. Karleen was administrative assistant and treasurer for the Bethlehem Village District, and prior to that, was Bethlehem Town Clerk for 18 years, working a total of 36 years for the town. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Gus Sanborn, of Bethlehem, N.H.; her children, Kim Sanborn Brace and her husband Mark of Plymouth, N.H., and Chad Sanborn and his wife Laurie of Gilmanton, N.H.; her grandchildren, Seth and Denali Brace of Plymouth, and Hunter and Karly Sanborn of Gilmanton, N.H. She is also survived by her mother, Ann Thompson of Oroville, Calif.; her brother, Thomas Thompson of Welches, Ore.; and her sister, Suzi McGuffin of Berry Creek, Calif.. She was predeceased by her father, George Thompson of Washington; her sister, Gegee Small of California; and her dearly loved dog, Lacy. There will be a celebration of Karleen's life on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Durrell United Methodist Church in Bethlehem, N.H. The family welcomes friends to join them following the service in the church hall for a reception.

, 94, of Rye, N.H., former longtime resident of Lancaster, N.H., died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at her home. She was born in Barnet, Vt., Jan. 24, 1912, one of nine children to the late Freeman E.W. and Mary S. (Walker) Amidon. Mrs. McLaren was a graduate of Wells River High School, Wells River, Vt., and the Boston School of Domestic Science. She served her internship at Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., and after graduation, she worked as a dietician until her marriage in 1940 to Neil W. McLaren. She was a longtime resident of Lancaster, N.H. She moved to Rye in 1993. She and Neil were members of the Lancaster Congregational Church for over 30 years and were very active in church functions. After moving to Rye, she attended the Rye Congregational Church and Calvary Baptist Church in Portsmouth. Throughout her life, she was involved in many activities, including working as a volunteer aide at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, visiting shut-ins and traveling. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed bird watching, cooking, and most of all, her family. Family members include her son, James E. McLaren of Charlestown, N.H.; her daughter, June E. McLaren of Rye; family friend, Mary Concannon of Rye; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband died in 1977. She was also predeceased by her eight siblings, Perley, Alva, Winthrop, Theodore, George, Ellsworth, Warden and Richard Amidon. Services will be held at the Lancaster Congregational Church on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Barnet Center Cemetery, Barnet, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Vision-Aid for Children, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063; or Portsmouth Home Health and Hospice, 95 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

, 90, a former Lyndonville and later St. Johnsbury resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Born Sept. 7, 1916, in New York City, N.Y., he was the son of the late Severin and Fanny (Korpola) Jacobsen. Charles served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Jean Catherine Grime in Great neck, N.Y., in 1949, and worked for Grand Union supervising the egg production plant, and later for S & H Green Stamps setting up stores. He then was manager of the American Dairy Association of Vermont between the years of 1956-1962, and later with the National Association. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and all-around outdoorsman and he liked to read. Charles is survived by two sons, Richard E. Jacobsen of Homestead, Fla.; William C. Jacobsen of Ouray, Colo.; and a half brother, Jack Jacobsen. A memorial service will be held in the Pearsons Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Lyndon Center Cemetery.

, 81, of Franconia, N.H., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, N.H. Frances was born on March 27, 1925, a daughter to Fred L. and Frances (Smith) Stratton, in Winchester, Mass. Frances and her husband, Theodore "Ted" Hultgren, who predeceased her on Jan. 5, 2000, owned and operated the Franstead Campground in Franconia for 40 years. Surviving family members include two sons, Jeffrey R. Hultgren of Littleton, N.H., and William S. Hultgren of Kirby, Vt.; two daughters, Kristen Lundquist of Williamstown, Mass., and Leanne Topolosky of Bow, N.H.; and seven grandchildren. Frances was predeceased by two sisters. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., at the All Saint's Episcopal Church in Littleton, with the Rev. Barbara Thrall as celebrant. The family welcomes friends to join them in the church hall following the service. A private burial will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery in Franconia, N.H. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Hampshire and Vermont Chapter, 10 Ferry St., Suite 427B, Concord, NH 03301-5004.

, 89, of Island Pond, passed away in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Arrangements will be announced when complete.

, 78, of Burlington, died peacefully Nov. 12, 2006, with her family by her side. Ruth was born May 19, 1928, on the family farm in North Danville, the daughter of Francis McDowell Sr. and Mildred (Ainsworth) McDowell. Ruth spent many happy years on the family farm before moving to St. Johnsbury where she worked for many years at St. Johnsbury Trucking. Later, Ruth and her mother moved to Burlington where Ruth lovingly cared for her mother until her passing in 2000. Ruth is survived by three brothers, Francis McDowell of White River Jct. and his wife Carol, Richard McDowell of Marshfield, Wis. and his wife Pat, and Douglas McDowell of Burlington; and two sisters, Mae Benedict of Bristol and her husband Philip, and June Wold of Gilbert, Ariz. Ruth was predeceased by her father, Francis McDowell Sr.; her mother, Mildred (Ainsworth) McDowell; and her sister, Viola Turner. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

. Joyce passed away Thursday after 83 years of life committed to family, church and community. Joyce began life with her loving parents, George and Marion Whitcher, on June 26, 1923, in Berlin, N.H. After graduation from Berlin High School in 1942, Joyce attended the Fanny Farmer School of Cookery in Boston, Mass. She began her working career using her culinary skills in Florida and then in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. As a homemaker, one of her favorite family activities was baking. Joyce married Gordon in Berlin, N.H., on May 25, 1945. The couple spent a year living in Flushing, Long Island, N.Y., then moved to St. Johnsbury where Fairbanks Morse employed her husband for 40 years. Joyce had a strong conviction that education was very important and passed this belief on to her children. She worked at W.T. Grant Company and Fishman's Department Store to help finance her children's college educations. She was proud that all four of her children acquired master's degrees. Joyce enjoyed summers at North Pond, near Locke Mills, Maine, starting in 1929 with her parents and two brothers. Her own family continues this tradition, enjoying summer days on the beautiful pond with wonderful friends. Joyce's strong faith and loving dedication to God was expressed in her active involvement at North Congregational Church. Joyce studied the Bible, taking almost every class offered at the church, and lived her life according to its teachings. Her love of music drew her to sing in the choir for over 50 years. She was an active member and past president of the United Workers women's fellowship. She served on several church committees and was proud to be a deacon. In recognition of her many years of dedicated service, North Church named Joyce a deacon emeritus, a title she earned many times over through her faithful ministry of visitation. Many appreciated her weekly visits: the residents at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canterbury Inn and the Sunset Home, as well as private residents who had difficulty getting out. Joyce was an active lifelong member of Eastern Star and joined Mystic Star in 1948. Her current membership was with the Diamond Chapter of Danville. Joyce was a past matron and served several terms as a worthy matron. She was granted lifetime membership for her 50-plus years of commitment. She volunteered at the Fairbanks Museum for many years. Last year she was designated a Museum Fellow in honor of her dedicated service. Joyce, an avid swimmer, enjoyed the St. Johnsbury Academy pool. Just two Fridays ago she completed 72 laps! One of her favorite pastimes was knitting and crocheting items for others to enjoy. She was a member of a snow-shoe/dinner group that remains active after 37 years together. In earlier years Joyce was a Girl Scout leader and enjoyed square dancing with the Maple Center Square Dancers, which contributed to her full and vibrant life. Her loving family consists of her husband, Gordon of St. Johnsbury; two sons, David of Seattle, Wash., and James (Carl) of Lyndonville, Vt.; two daughters, Martha Taub of Sacramento, Calif., and Nancy Zorn of Montpelier; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A joyous celebration of Joyce's life will be held this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the North Congregational Church. Graveside committal services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Lary Cemetery in Gorham, N.H. Visitation will be Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. An Eastern Star tribute will occur near the end of the visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the North Congregational Church Choir, 1325 Main St., Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 89, of Island Pond, passed away in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. She was born on Sept. 18, 1917, in Charleston, the daughter of Joel and Ila (White) Whitcomb. Erma graduated from Lyndon Teachers College in 1937. In 1959 she returned to get her bachelor of science degree. She taught elementary school in the area. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the VFW Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Women's Club Random Ladies of Island Pond, and the Eagles Club Auxiliary. On Feb. 16, 1940, Erma married John Worth, who predeceased her. She then married John Cahill, who also predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Thomas Worth and his wife Sandra of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Echo Lake, East Charleston, David Worth and his wife Dianne of Island Pond, Diane Lamere and her husband Dale of Island Pond, and Harvey Worth and his wife Debbie of Sewell, N.J.; her stepchildren, Steven Cahill of Burke and Gerry Cahill of Barton; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Ronald Worth. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad St., Island Pond on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at the First Congregational Church Island Pond at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow at the Lakeside cemetery in Island Pond.

, 60, of Wells River, died at her home on Nov. 17, 2006. She was born in Lynn, Mass., Feb. 13, 1946, the daughter of Alfred and Lilian (DiDio) Doucette. She lived in Wells River since 1985 having moved here from Narragansett, R.I. With a creative and artistic mind, she became the proprietor of the North Country Artworks in Wells River from 2002 to 2005. She took a special interest in working with children, either with her own family or at the Bradford Elementary School. She loved spending time with her precious grandchildren, Eian and Sydney. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Harnden; two daughters, Aimee Harnden of Wells River and Melanie Gonyaw and her husband Shawn of Newbury, Vt.; two grandchildren, Eian and Sydney Gonyaw; her parents, Alfred Doucette and his wife Louise of Cabot, Vt., and Lilian of Massachusetts; and a sister, Judy Polando of Georgetown, Mass. At Patti's request there will be no public service.

of St. Johnsbury passed away suddenly at her Colonial Apt. home Saturday, Nov., 18, 2006. She was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Lancaster, N.H., the daughter of Everett and Frances (Hall) Emerson. Her husband Milton died Feb. 2, 1988. She and Milton had lived in East St. Johnsbury and Gilman; in the 1950s they had a farm in Concord. Selma had worked as a factory nurse for Gilman Paper and Fairbanks. She later worked at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. She trained at Brightlook Hospital and worked there in her younger years. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1941. She is survived by one son, Leslie M. Delworth and his wife Sheila of Danville (120 Cormier Rd. 05828); three grandsons and two granddaughters, Leslie Delworth II of Massachusetts, Corey Delworth and his wife Shawna of Waterford, Timothy Delworth of Danville, Cynthia Timson of Florida, and Deanna Robitelle and her husband Rick of Claremont, N.H.; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Fraser and her husband Kenneth of Lancaster, N.H.; two brothers, Fred Emerson and his wife Myra of Lancaster, N.H., and John Emerson and his wife Ann of North Stratford, N.H.; and nieces and nephews, including her two godsons Kenneth and Franklin Fraser. Selma was predeceased by two brothers, Everett and Leslie Emerson and their wives Rita and Dorothy; three sisters, Dorothy Emerson, Faye Hodge and Marion Babcock; and by Milton's sister and brother-in-law, Theda and Glenn Sheldon of Concord and their son Rick. Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Wednesday at 10 a.m. Mr. John Sleeper will officiate. Burial will be at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Selma always supported the Santa Fund. It would be appropriate to make memorial contributions to the Santa Fund, in care of Passumpsic Savings Bank, 497 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

of Groton (1408 Scott Highway 05046), formerly of West Danville, passed away at his home Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at the age of 76. He was born in Newbury, Vt., on March 31, 1930, the son of Maurice Sr. and Florence (Henderson) Cross. Three children predeceased him, Anthony as an infant, Alexander, age 18, on Sept. 14, 1981, and son Arnold, age 43, on Oct. 17, 1994. Maurice had formerly worked at Ralston Purina and Fairbanks in St. Johnsbury. He retired from the paper mill in South Ryegate. The Crosses moved to Groton in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, who took such wonderful care of him and kept him home; a son, Andrew Cross and his wife Sue of Walden; three daughters, Amanda Swoyer of Cornish, N.H., Amy Alexander of Penacook, N.H., and Ann Bradtmuller and her husband Warren of Addison; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Edie Cross of Topsham, Maine; and a brother, Robert Cross and his wife Janice of Barre. He was predeceased by his sister, Marbara Wallace. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Groton United Methodist Church with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Family committal services will be prior to the service at the Danville Green Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association of VT & NH, 10 Ferry St., Suite 427B, Concord NH 03301.

, 73, formerly of the South Whitefield Road, Whitefield, N.H., passed away at the Morrison Nursing Home on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dalton, N.H., daughter of Norman and Myrtle (Placey) Kelly. She was a lifelong resident of the Whitefield area. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, and enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bernard Kimball of Whitefield; a son, Bernard Kimball Jr. of Colebrook, N.H.; two brothers, Reginald Kelly of Waterford, Vt., and Floyd Kelly of Lunenburg, Vt.; three sisters, Pattie McBey of Franklin, N.H., Bera Bartlett of No. Stratford, N.H., and Hilda St. Laurent of Lisbon, N.H. There sill be no visiting hours. Funeral services will take place at the Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg, Vt.

, 76, of 42 Adams Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at home after a long battle fighting cancer. Richard was born on Sept. 11, 1930, in Hanover, N.H., the son of Hazen and Christine (Lake) Turner. He moved to St. Johnsbury in 1940. Richard graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1949. He enlisted in the Army and served his country from September 1950 until his discharge in July 1952, eight months of which he spent in Germany. Richard married Yolande Poliquin in St. Johnsbury in 1955. In 1958, he, his wife and their daughter Deborah moved to Whittier, Calif. He completed training for the LAPD and worked as a corrections officer for several years. He joined the U.S. Postal Service in Whittier, transferring to the Greenfield Post Office in 1963, from which he retired in 1998 after 35 years of service. After retiring, he worked part-time as a driver for Don Lorenz Inc. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah R. Turner of Northfield; and two sons, Daniel R. and his partner Angela Petrizzo of Hadley, and Dennis E. of Greenfield. He also leaves his twin brother, Robert and his wife Trudy of St. Johnsbury; as well as several nieces and nephews in St. Johnsbury. There are no calling hours. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family with burial in Lyme, N.H. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway St., Suite 2, Greenfield, MA 01301.

, 93, better known as "Bunny," of Woodsville, N.H., died Nov. 21, 2006, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill. He was born in Ryegate, Vt., on Oct. 3, 1913, the son of Nelson G. and Edith (Turnbull) Cochran. Lawrence lived most of his life in the Wells River, Vt., and Woodsville, N.H., area. He was a sergeant in the 8th Air Force, having served during World War II in the United States and England. He worked for Railway Express Agency for 30 years and also worked as a fireman on the Boston Maine Railway, retiring in 1976. He was a past member of the American Legion Ross-Wood Post 20, Woodsville, N.H. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Mary (Battey) Cochran of North Haverhill, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the Blue Mountain Cemetery, Ryegate Corner, Vt., at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be given to the Home Association, Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH, 03785.

, 80, died early Saturday morning, Nov. 18, 2006, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Hildegarde was born Feb. 12, 1926, in Allenstein, Germany, the daughter of Erich and Elizabeth Mueller. She is survived by her sister, Frau Liesel Walter and her family of Gruna, Germany; a niece, Frau Kathrein Eichelkamp and her family of Muhlau, Germany; and a cousin, Herr Jaochim Wollner and his family of Sassnitz, Germany. As a young woman, Hildegarde followed the Russian army west until it met up with the American Army in war-torn Europe. In 1946, she emigrated from England to Canada where she served as a nurse on an Indian reservation. She became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. in 1969, when she lived in Monroeville, Pa. She worked in greenhouses, assisting the botanists at a university in Pennsylvania until she retired and moved to Vermont. She built and made her home in Lyndon in 1981. Hildegarde possessed a great love and respect for soldiers, leaders such as Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, and for the country of the United States. She was well read and a free thinker. She greatly enjoyed wildlife, especially the birds who frequented her feeders, and she kept lovely flowers and vegetable gardens. She turned her little piece of Vermont woodland into a enclave of beauty. Friends of Hildegarde's are invited to gather Dec. 2, 2006, at 7 p.m., for an evening of remembrance at the home of David and Judy Allard 172 Allard Drive, Lyndon, Vt. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57326; or to the World Society for the Protection of Animals, 29 Perkins St., P.O. Box 190, Boston, MA 02130

, 79, of Barton, passed away in Barton on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. He was born in Boston, Mass., on Sept. 4, 1927, the son of Wilfrid and Ruth (Kimball) Chapdelaine. Chappy served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a service technician for Converse Company in Orleans for 25 years, retiring in 1991. He also owned and operated Chappy's Greenhouse in Brownington for many years. He was commander at the American Legion Post 76 in Barton. He enjoyed building and working with wood, and harness racing at the county fairs. On Aug. 12, 1947, Chappy married Beverly Barry, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Katheryn Young and her husband Edward of Newington, Conn., Iris Girard and her husband Tom of Newark, Gerard Chapdelaine of Brownington, Merri Boisvert and her husband Robert of Orleans, and Shari Aldrich and her fianc? Trini Vasquez of Santa Clara, Calif.; his brother, Leo G. Chapdelaine and his wife Diane of Hillsdale, N.J.; his sisters, Phyllis Chicoine of Falmouth, Mass., and Patty Dean and her husband Elwin of Derby Line; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way. He was predeceased by his sons, Wilfrid, James and Michael; and by his grandson, Anthony Boisvert. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Orleans Federated Church, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gerry Piper officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Brownington Village cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Chappy's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., P.O. Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495.

, 53, of Claremont, N.H., formerly of Littleton, N.H., departed from this world on Nov. 13, 2006, after being in a coma following a tragic automobile accident on Aug. 7, 2005. He has been cared for by the staff at Sullivan County Nursing Home in Claremont, N.H. Carlton was born on Feb. 13, 1953, in Athol, Mass., a son to Frederick and Hazel Jewett. He attended area schools. Carlton started doing masonry work at the age of 12, and spent his life as a mason doing stonework and bricklaying from New Hampshire and Vermont to Colorado. He worked with his favorite uncle, Armand Young of St. Johnsbury, for many years. Topper had many friends from all over the country, and they will truly miss him. Carlton was so proud of his daughters, Jovaun and Whitney, and so happy that Whitney was planning to attend college. His daughter, Whitney Jewett (in care of Steve Murphy, 49 Morgan Circle, P.O. Box 181, St. Johnsbury, VT), who graduated from Littleton High School in June 2006, survives Carlton. He is also survived by his mother, Hazel Powers and her husband Richard (2773 Lakeview Drive, North Hero, VT 05474); his brother, Fred and his wife Tilly Jewett of Milton, Vt.; a sister-in-law, Linda Lewis Jewett of North Hero, Vt.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Carlton was predeceased by his daughter, Jovaun Jewett; his brother, Roger Jewett; a niece, Tishara Lindorff; his first wife, Brenda Thompson Jewett; and his father, Frederick Jewett. A committal service for Carlton and his daughter Jovaun will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at 1 p.m., at the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton, N.H., with the Rev. Ernest Wilkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, Carlton would have wanted donations sent in his memory to Whitney Jewett for her scholarship fund, in care of Irene Yeargle, 105 Pleasant St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, a longtime resident of Littleton, N.H., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Ross Funeral Home in Littleton. Funeral services will be on Monday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 76, of Canaan, Vt., passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2006, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Mr. Hughes was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Columbia, N.H., son of the late Wendell and Mae (Moriatty) Hughes. Mr. Hughes graduated from Colebrook Academy and later joined the United States Air Force, serving honorably for four years in Washington, D.C., during the Korean War. He returned home and continued serving his country in the Army Reserves for 10 years. During this time, he began working for Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen and he continued working for Ethan Allen for 42 years, finishing his career as a Quality Control Manager. He also served as a selectman for the town of Canaan for 13 years. His greatest passion was his tree farm and spending countless hours outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and friends, while also enjoying dancing and socializing. He will be remembered as a man with a big heart who was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Mr. Hughes is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Betty (Wheeler) Hughes; seven children, Catha Bubas of Boston, Mass., Constance Morze of Canaan, Vt., Daniel Hughes of Canaan, Vt., Karen Irvine of Oceanport, N.J., Michael Hughes of Canaan, Vt., Wendell Hughes of Montgomery Center, Vt., and Tina Riley of Canaan, Vt.; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Maxine (Bunnell) Hughes; and three sisters, Ruth Ramsdell, Marion Paquette and Roberta James. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Albert Bellefeuille officiating. An interment service will immediately follow at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Hughes' memory may be made to the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Hospice, in care of Laurie Cotnoir, Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576.

, 79, of Littleton, N.H., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, following an extended illness. She was born in South Boston, Mass., daughter of Patrick and Ann (Callanan) Culkin and grew up in the Boston area. She married John F. Goodrich in 1947, and has been a resident of Littleton since 1953. She devoted her lifetime to her family as a wife, mother and grandmother. She belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America for more than 50 years and volunteered for 23 years at Littleton Hospital. Along with her husband, she was active in the Littleton, state, and national levels of the Knights of Columbus, and the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She loved being with her family and the music that often accompanied family gatherings. She is survived by her husband, John F. Goodrich of Littleton; three sons, John M. Goodrich and Paul Goodrich, both of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and James Goodrich of Lebanon, N.H.; two daughters, Ann Lyons of Plant City, Fla., and Jane Paddock of Lithia, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Brooks of Provincetown, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to New Hampshire Catholic Charities, 215 Myrtle St., P.O. Box 686, Manchester, NH 03102-0686. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, on Sunday, Nov. 26, from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the St. Rose of Lima Church on Monday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery.

, of Lyndon, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon, at the age of 84. He was born June 18, 1922, in St. Johnsbury, a son of the late Clarence H. Sr. and Josephine (Ferris) Barrett. Bill served his country during World War II in the European Theatre as a tank operator. When he returned from duty he worked on Forrest Grapes Dairy Farm in St. Johnsbury for several years. He then worked for Caledonia Construction in Waterford for 24 years as a heavy equipment operator, building and improving many roads and highways, including Interstate 91. He had also worked on the building of Moore Dam. He then worked for the town of Lyndon on the highway department for eight years, and later spent three years working for Durwood Leach Construction Co. Bill also repaired lawn mowers from his Lyndon home for many years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 1343 in St. Johnsbury. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Locke of Concord, N.C.; two sons, Wayne "Buzz" Barrett of St. Johnsbury, and William "Ricky" Barrett Jr. and his wife Barbara of Lisbon, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Bill Locke, Eric Locke, Wayne Goodwin, Billy Lewis, Carrie Barrett, Brittney Barrett and Meagan Berry; five great-grandchildren, Brandon, Samantha and Kelsey Locke, and Dillion and Courtney Locke; three sisters, Katherine Hill and her husband Charles of Williston, Betty Minshull and her husband William of Waterford, and Mabel Barrett of St. Johnsbury; three brothers, Herbert Barrett of Lyndon, Kenneth Barrett and his wife Helen of Sutton, and Clinton Barrett and his wife Lora of Marlbough, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife, whom he married on June 28, 1947, Alberta (Lowrey) Barrett, on June 26, 1999; his son in-law, Raymond "Butch" Locke; his brother, Clarence Barrett this past May; and seven sisters, Audrey Blain, Margaret Smith, Louise Lundstrom, Marion Stone, Ruth Friend, Bertha Barrett and Patricia Barrett. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with pastor Paul Powers officiating. Spring burial will be in Lyndon Center Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at 10 a.m. Thursday, prior to the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Bill Barrett's memory may be directed to The Pines Patient Activities Fund, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, of Danville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. He was born Oct. 19, 1924, on the family farm in East Haverhill, N.H., to Peter and Roseanna (Beaulieu) Dargie. He was the youngest of nine children. In December 1942 he entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and served in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II. On May 17, 1947, he married Gloria Faufaw and had a family of four children. He worked for the First National Grocers in North Haverhill, N.H. In 1968, he moved to Danville and worked for Loren Phelps Enterprises. He had been a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Woodsville, N.H., and was a member of Queen of Peace Church in Danville, Vt, at the time of his death. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 53, and was a 1,000-hour volunteer at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was a devoted and loving husband, a proud and great Dad and Grandpa, and a good man. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Gloria; his parents; his brothers, Peter Wright, Phillip, Clifford and Albert Dargie; and his sisters, Emma Buskey, Ida Demers and Lena Dargie. He is survived by his children, David Dargie and his wife Tamela of Londonderry, N.H. (9 Wimbledon Dr. 03053), Michael Dargie of Danville (34 North Danville Rd. 05828), Cynthia Ruggles and her husband Larry of Barnet (P.O. Box 156 05821), and Suzanne DeMasi and her husband James of Danville (P.O. Box 136 05828); grandchildren, Jillian Dargie, Andrew, Katie, Douglas, Amber, Tanya, Destiny and Trinity DeMasi, and Samantha Dargie; stepgrandchildren, Matthew and Meaghan Laferriere; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Renee Payton; his sister, Elizabeth Cusson of Concord, N.H.; several nieces and nephews; and his constant canine companion, Duke. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Danville on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., at Queen of Peace Church. Burial will be in May at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Bath, N.H. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either the West Barnet Senior Meals Site, 150 Whitehill Road, East Ryegate, VT 05042, where he shared many good meals with many good friends; or to Danville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828, who were always there when he needed a lift.

, 65, South Main St. Lisbon, N.H., died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at Littleton Regional Hospital after a long courageous battle with emphysema. She was born in Littleton, N.H., the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Besaw) Sweet. She attended school in East Concord, Vt., and Franconia and Littleton, N.H. She enjoyed working with people and was a waitress at Parkers Drug Store in Littleton prior to opening her own restaurant, Nancy Lee's, also in Littleton. She spent most of her life being a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and her friends. She also enjoyed riding her scooter up and down Main Street, Lisbon. She was predeceased by her father, Harry, in 1976; a brother, Richard, in 1944; her son, Jon, in 1985; and her brother in-law, David Abbott, in 1988. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth (Besaw) Sweet of Mount Vernon, Va.; a son, Kevin Bilodeau of Littleton; two daughters, Tammy and Doug Heath of Landaff, and Lori and Ron Williams of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister, Elizabeth Abbott of Peterborough; her grandchildren, Tiffany Presby of Mesa, Ariz., Courtney, Michael and Lindsey Heath of Landaff, and Kayla and Cody Bilodeau of Littleton; a niece, Lisa Brogan of Milford; a nephew, Michael Abbott of Nashua; her cockatiel, Mikey; and her many friends of Lisbon and Littleton. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, with a Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Lyn Winter. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Lisbon Life Squad, in care of Laurie Guilmette, 10 Lincoln Ave., Lisbon, NH 03585.

, 97, a Lyndonville resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Jeff R. and Lois P. (Schooley) Marsh, she was born Sept. 4, 1909, in Cale, Ark. The oldest of seven children, Verginia worked as a nanny between 1935 and 1939 for Bill Dickey (the New York Yankee Hall of Fame Catcher). She married Francis Joseph Walsh. From 1939 until 1974 she worked for Walgreens in the Empire State Building in New York City. Verginia is survived by a daughter, Jen Walsh and her partner Phyllis Perkins of Lyndonville; a brother, Jeff Roland Marsh of Fayetteville, Ark.; and a sister, Mildred Mauldin of Portland, Texas. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Francis; and four siblings. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Verginia's name may be made to Umbrella, 1222 Main St. Ste. 301, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

, 66, 430 West Main St., Tilton, N.H., formerly of Littleton, N.H. died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at Littleton Regional Hospital. She was born in Littleton, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (O'Leary) Cullen. She graduated from Littleton High School, Class of 1959. She had worked for 30 years at the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She liked to play tennis, skiing and bowling. She enjoyed going out for Sunday dinner and driving around the North Country. She loved her family most of all. She is survived by her brother, Daniel Cullen of Littleton; two sisters, Ann Barbara Way of Littleton, and Helen Therrien of Tilton; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 6-8 p.m., at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 360 Route 101, Unit 8, The Gail Singer Memorial Building, Bedford, NH 03110.

, St. Johnsbury has lost one of its hardest working and most dedicated citizens. 1982 Citizen of the Year, bank director, Democratic activist, and businessman William T. "Billy" Costa Jr., 74, passed away of congestive heart failure in Ft. Myers, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. He was born in St. Johnsbury on June 9, 1932, the elder of two sons born to William Sr. and Almina (Bottazzi) Costa. He married Gay Buttura on Jan. 25, 1964. He is survived by his wife, Gay, of St. Johnsbury (1248 Hospital Dr. 05819); his brother, Orlando Costa and his wife Francine of Naples Fla.; three daughters, Kelli Costa and her husband Nick Johnson of Maynard, Mass., Kara Nichols and her husband Mark of Waltham, Mass., and Kiersten Ely and her husband Stefan of Spartensburg S.C.; two grandchildren, Quinton and Sheridan Ely; and Kara's stepchildren, Darren, Cassandra and Rebecca Nichols. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1951, Billy graduated cum laude from Notre Dame University in 1956 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. At Notre Dame he became a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity. Commissioned as a second lieutenant, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1956-58, stationed in Metz, France, as commanding officer of the Property Disposal Unit. In Mr. Costa's business career, he was president of Costa Realty, Inc. d/b/a Gold Crown Lanes (1962-present); and of Recreation, Inc., the commercial building housing The Star Theater (1973-present). Billy entered the family business, the former Green Mountain Fruit IGA store on Railroad Street; the store closed Oct. 1, 1995. He was a partner with Harvey Caplan 1968-1978, and Harvey's father before him, Joseph Caplan 1959-1968. Mr. Costa also was a trustee and partner of Green Mountain Realty Trust d/b/a/ Green Mountain Mall. He was an extremely active director of Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company and, since 1999, had served on the Union Bank's board of directors. Civically, Mr. Costa was instrumental in the formation and operation of the St. Johnsbury Development Fund Inc. of which he was president from 1988-99. He served on various boards with the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Fairbanks Museum, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and the Vermont Retail Grocer's Association. Billy served as tri-chairman of the Fairbanks Morse Drive, a community drive in the 1960s that raised over half a million dollars to keep Fairbanks in St. Johnsbury. He was a member of the administrative board of St. Johnsbury/Lyndon Industrial Park, director of Lyndon State College 1985-91, St. Johnsbury school director 1986-87, and a trustee of the village of St. Johnsbury 1964-66; he helped consolidate the town and village into one political unit. Politically a strong Democrat, Billy served as Democratic Committeeman from Caledonia County from 1965-71 and Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee from 1965-69. He served as Northeast Kingdom campaign manager for Gov. Philip Hoff (1962 and 1964) and for Gov. Thomas Salmon (1972 and 1974). Gov. Salmon appointed him to the Vermont State Highway board, then reappointed him as a member of the Vermont Transportation Board. He fought hard for the completion of I-91 and I-93 and for a better route to Montpelier. Gov. Snelling appointed him to the Vermont Community Development Board, agency of development and community affairs. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, located on Main Street. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johnsbury Academy, P.O. Box 906, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 85, of Park Street, Barre, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, where she had been a resident since March of this year. Born June 12, 1921 in St. Johnsbury, she was the daughter of Elmer and Vera (Drew) Hooker. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1939 and from Lasell Junior College in 1941. On June 21, 1947, she married William Arthur Paterson in St. Johnsbury. Since their marriage they had made their home in Barre. Her husband died Jan. 26, 2002. Following her college graduation, she was a medical secretary in a physician's office in Springfield, Mass., and later for the Selective Service in Montpelier. She then was employed for many years in the guidance department at Spaulding High School. Her special interests were playing Bridge, the family cottage at Woodbury Pond, reading and entertaining her grandchildren. Her memberships included the Barre Congregational Church, the CO-AD's of the Church, the Woman's Fellowship, and the Vermont "251" Club of which she and her husband were fully documented visitors. She is survived by her daughter, Joanie Rose and her husband Wendell of Barre Town; her son, William Paterson of Castleton; four grandchildren, Kristyne and Juliet Rose and Robert and Kristin Paterson; a sister, Captain Doris Hooker, U.S. Navy Nurses Corps (Retired) of California, Md.; a niece, Nancy Dickey; and a nephew, Edward Kingman. Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Kingman. A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at 2 p.m., in the Barre Congregational Church. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Barre. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Patient Activity Fund, Woodridge Nursing Home, P.O. Box 550, Barre, VT 05641; or The Book of Remembrance, Barre Congregational Church, 35 Church St., Barre, VT 05641.

, 57, of Woodsville, N.H., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Cottage Hospital. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, Dec. 1, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H.. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Edward E. Lopeman officiating. A complete obituary will be printed at a later date.

, 84, East Dorset, passed away at his home on Sept. 27, 2006. He was born April 27, 1922, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the son of Joseph and Mabel (Emmons) Nolin. He attended St. Johnsbury Academy, the University of Vermont and the Chicago College of Podiatry. During World War II he served in the Pacific Theatre as pharmacist's mate second class in the U.S. Navy. He married Joyce Whalen on April 28, 1956, in Manchester, Vt. Dr. Nolin practiced podiatry with offices in Burlington and St. Johnsbury until 1976. He then moved to East Dorset where he continued a part-time practice until his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and maintaining his yard and garden. He had a way with animals and had very special relationships with many dogs and cats. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Joyce; one daughter, Karen Nolin Gavett and her husband Ian of Charlotte, Vt.; one brother, Charles of St. Johnsbury; and his two grandsons, Devon and Dana Gavett. He was predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Gratia Roy. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Manchester. He will be cremated and a graveside service will be held in St. Johnsbury at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Manchester Rescue Squad, in care of Brewster Funeral Service, P.O. Box 885, Manchester, VT 05255.

, 66, of Baldwin Road, Wells River, Vt., passed away suddenly at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville following a brief illness. She was born in Littleton, N.H., daughter of Shirley and Sylvia (Churchill) Young. She grew up in Littleton and following her marriage, relocated to California for many years. She and her husband have resided in Wells River for the past 23 years. She was employed as an LPN at the Glencliff Home, Glencliff, N.H., at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, Harry Hanley of Wells River; a son, Karl Hanley of North Haverhill, N.H.; four daughters, Heidi Smith of Charlestown, N.H., Kris Macomber of North Haverhill, N.H., Kari Hanley of Bath, N.H., and Katie Hanley of Wells River; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Parkerson of Whitefield, N.H. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 360 Route 101, Unit 8, The Gail Singer Memorial Building, Bedford, NH 03110.

, 72, U.S. Air Force, Ret., of Monroe, N.H., died at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H., on Sept. 29, 2006. He was born in Burlington, Vt., on Aug. 2, 1934, the son of Laurence Joseph and Yvonne Dora (St. Martin) Robair. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years working at stations around the globe and was able to stay in Virginia for 31 years before moving to Monroe for the past three years. On Oct. 31, 1976, he retired from the Air Force and later went to work for the Army Corps of Engineers from which he retired on Dec. 31, 1999. He was a voracious reader, amassing a collection of over 1,100 nonfiction and history titles. One of his favorite hobbies was landscape design, and he never stopped adding to the fun and beauty of his property. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Woodsville, N.H. Richard married Joan Landry on June 8, 1957, and remained a devoted husband for 49 years. He is survived by his wife, Joan Robair of Monroe, N.H.; his son, Kevin Robair and his wife Kathryn of Fairfax, Va.; his daughter, Linda Diamond and her husband Ken of Reston, Va.; two grandchildren, Ken and Diamond Robair; two brothers, Ronald Robair and his wife Celeste of Alexandria, La., and Reginald Robair and his wife Marcia of Burlington, Vt.; a sister, Pauline James and her husband Allyn, also of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, from 6:30-8:30p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 12 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, with Father Daniel J. Sinabaldi officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroe Road, Bath, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2006, at her son Paul's home in Sutton, Vt., at the age of 78. Bev was born in Rutland, Vt., on Aug. 3, 1928, the daughter of Paul and Helen Adams. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1950 and attended Castleton State College 1952-53. In Vermont she taught school in the Canaan, Vergennes and Charlotte school systems, and in New Hampshire in Charlestown and Hillsboro school systems. In 1979, she was predeceased by her husband, Chandler B. Mosher II. She is survived by three sons, Paul Mosher and his wife Terry of Sutton (1116 Simpson Hill Rd. 05867), Leigh Mosher and his wife Yong of Aurora, Colo., and Darin Mosher and his wife Margaret of Fredericksburg, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Her cremains will be interred in the family cemetery in Castleton, Vt. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Gene McDonough Scholarship Fund, 1187 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to The Santa Fund, in care of The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, of Sutton, died suddenly at his home Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, 2006, at the age of 81. He was born July 16, 1925, in Sutton, Vt. (the same home he had lived in all his life), the last surviving child of the late Gilbert and Lucy (Jenkins) Jesseman. He attended Sutton schools and Lyndon Institute. On July 19, 1958, he married Fayleen Pillsbury. After his father became blind, Merrill quit school so he could operate the family farm, which he ran until 1961. He then began working full-time as a logger with his work horses and hayed his farm with them as well. Merrill enjoyed meeting and talking with people, telling stories of years gone by. He truly enjoyed spending time mentoring his grandchildren, as well as the many other young people who visited his farm. Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Fayleen P. Jesseman of Sutton; a son, Alan Jesseman of Fairlee; two daughters, Kathleen Davis and her husband Eric of Cornwall, and Merrillee Blair and her husband Peter of East Lyndon; six grandchildren, Holly, Cody and Merrill Blair, and Candy, Donald and Catherine Sylvester; several great-grandchildren; two cousins, Hazel Minko and Melton Jesseman; and many friends. He was predeceased by his stepson, Ronald Sylvester, in 1992; his brother, Malcolm Jesseman; and his two sisters and their husbands, Erma and William Godfrey, and Ethelyn and Henry Colby. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m., at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. David Colwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Sutton Village Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 81, of 129 Paradise Road, North Woodstock, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at her home. Irene was born in Lyndonville, Vt., on Aug. 17, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Curtis) Mosher. She attended Lyndonville schools. She worked most of her life as a waitress for several area restaurants, including The Timbers, The Longhorn Palace, Landmark and the Penguin Ski Club. She was also employed 17 years as a cook for Senior Meals in Lincoln. She was a member of the Joseph-Newton-Smith Post 83 of the American Legion Auxiliary. Irene enjoyed cooking, especially baking wedding cakes. She also enjoyed collected lighthouses. Her husband, Clayton Blood, died in 1992; and a son, William Blood, died in 2003. Family members include a son, Michael Blood, of Beloit, Wis.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce "Sonny" Brill of Barnett, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m., at the Edmund Fournier Funeral Home, 144 Main St., North Woodstock. A graveside service will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndonville, Vt., with the Rev. John Muehlke officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, in care of Lin-Wood Senior Center P.O. Box 461, Lincoln, NH 03251.

, 87, formerly of Groton, Vt., died Oct. 7, 2006, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H., following an extended illness. She was born in Boston, Mass., April 18, 1919, the daughter of Leo William and Ellen Agnes (Monahan) Kennedy. She was predeceased by her husband, John M. Morison, on March 2, 2002; and a son, John T. Morison, on Feb. 16, 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Brugliera and her husband Louis of North Ryegate, Vt.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Suzanne Morison of East Kingston, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, N.H. with the Rev. Daniel J. Sinibaldi officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Mt. Cemetery, Ryegate Corner, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561; or Caledonia Home Health, Sherman Drive, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 63, of Hudson, N.H., died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, after a 101/2-year battle with heart disease at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, N.H., surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born Sept. 7, 1943, in Somerville, Mass., son of the late James Jacques and Izalee (Parks) Jacques. Mr. Jacques was the husband of Yvonne "Bonnie" (Crosier) Jacques of Hudson and together shared 41 loving years of marriage. Dennis served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion, Post 2 in Manchester, N.H. Mr. Jacques was also a member of the Elks, Lodge 720 in Nashua. While there he served as an Inner Guard from 1999-2000 and in 2001-2002 was named "Elk of the Year." Dennis and his friend, Skip Jacques, ran the canteen at the Elks Red Cross Blood Drive until last year and for eight years made chili and chop suey for blood donors. Dennis was an avid hunter and was proud of his 28 deer during his hunting career. He often said that he left all the deer on Bush Hill Road for others to hunt. One of his greatest joys in life was his grandchildren. He loved to take them fishing, camping and on numerous trips to Disney World. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jacques was predeceased by a son, Kevin Lee Jacques, who died in 1967. Besides his loving wife Yvonne, survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cathy Handy of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; a daughter and son-in-law, Aileen and Liam Urbach of Hudson, N.H.; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Richard and Kim Jacques of Putney, Vt., and Donald and Bonnie Jacques of Enfield, N.H.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Brian Rutherford of White River Jct. Vt., Sharon and John Foley of Orlando, Fla., Patricia and Norman Daigneault of Canaan, N.H., and Sheila Orlando of Florida; Yvonne's three sisters and their husbands, Ramona and Donald Allaire of Hyde Park, Vt., Evelyn and Merle Jones of Waterford, Vt., and Marilyn and Raymond Guyer of Lyndonville, Vt.; two very special grandchildren, Bailey and Connor Urbach of Hudson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St., Hudson, N.H. A memorial service performed by the Elks will begin at 7 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 13, there will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home, located on the corner of Main and Center Streets in Lyndonville. Burial with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Lyndon Center Cemetery in Vermont. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dennis' loving memory to either the Nashua Emblem Club 170, P.O. Box 113, Nashua, NH 03061; or to the N.H. State Association of the Emblem Club Scholarship Fund, Attn: Scholarship Chairman Sandy Jones, 568 Monadnock Highway, East Swanzey, NH 03446.

, 46, of Bethlehem, N.H., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle was lost to cancer. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m., at the Durrell United Methodist Church in Bethlehem. Donations may be made to North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 80, of Blakslee Road, Dalton, N.H., died Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2006, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Blakslee was born in Whitefield, N.H., on Oct. 24, 1925, the son of Herbert W. and Claribel (Curtis) Blakslee. Charles was a lifetime resident of Dalton and a 1942 graduate of Dalton High School. For many years he worked as a dairy farmer operating the family farm in Dalton. For a time he was employed at Gilman Paper Company, Gilman, Vt., but later returned to farming. He was a long-time member of the Connecticut Valley Dairy Co-op, where he served as past president and was employed 11/2 years as manager. He later purchased the Top-O-The Hill Store in Dalton, operating it for 21 years until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad and was an avid hunter. Other memberships included the Dalton Congregational Church, of which he was past deacon and trustee; the Riverside Grange, where he was past Worthy Master; and the National Dairy Association. He was also a volunteer fireman of the Dalton Fire Department. Family members include his wife, Rita (Falkenham) Blakslee of Dalton; a daughter, Charlotte A. Nelson of Manchester; two sons, Allen C. Blakslee of Dalton, and Peter C. Blakslee of Littleton; three brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 4-7 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ, the Rev. Virginia Alvarez, pastor, and the Rev. Allen Swain, retired, will co-officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Johns River Cemetery, Dalton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Dalton Congregational Church, Dalton, NH 03598.

, 86, of Boltonville, Vt., died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. Les was born in Woodsville, N.H., on Nov. 18, 1919, son of Frank and Louie (Tullar) McLure. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1942-46 during World War II. In France in 1945, he married Georgette Kopp, who predeceased him in 1975. During his lifetime he worked as a farmer, machinist and truck driver. In 1975 he married Alice Burke and returned to his home farmstead in Boltonville. For 18 years they wintered in Florida where he liked to square dance. Les was a kind and generous man, always ready with a story of old times. He was a dowser and a member of the VFW and DAV. He is survived by two sons, Alain and John; and a grandson, Jean-Carlo. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 31 years, Alice McLure, her three children and their spouses; four grandchildren; one brother and family; and his nephews and nieces. A memorial service is scheduled at Ryegate Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryegate Presbyterian Church.

, infant daughter of Mathew and Heather (Coburn) Allen, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006. She is survived by her parents; by her brothers, Hunter, Mathew and Gavyn Allen of Newport; her sister, Bethany Allen of Newport; her grandparents, Donna Coburn and her fianc? Tony Veilleux of Newport, Scott Smith and his friend Cheryl Dudley of Coventry, Paula Nutting and Rick Nutting of Newark; her great-grandparents, Wilma and Lewis Caswell, Iona Carter, Cecile Coburn, and Shelly and Doug Farnsworth; her aunts, Alyssa Coburn and her friend Travis Hinton, Asia Goldsmith, and Tiffaney Allen; and great-aunts and -uncles. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road (formerly Sias Ave.), Newport, at 3 p.m. with Pastors Fred Barker and Carol Ann Barker officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday.

of Newark, Vt., and formerly of St. Albans, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, at The Pines Rehab and Health Center in Lyndon at the age of 86. She was born Feb. 24, 1920 in Newark, the daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Amy (Burrington) King. She graduated from Lyndon Institute class of 1938. Prior to marriage she worked at Fairbanks Morse as a secretary. On June 30, 1946, she married Raymond H. Buck who predeceased her on Oct. 9, 1995. While in St. Albans Bertha was a member of the PTA and the Campfire Girls and worked part-time in an insurance office there. In both St. Albans and West Burke, she was a member of the United Methodist Women (UMW), serving many offices including president, and taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Grange #475 in West Burke for over 60 years. She enjoyed family times, auctions, high school reunions, and serving her communities. Survivors include one son: Walter J. Buck and his wife Kathy of St. Albans (60 Congress St. 05478) and their children Maura and Abigail; daughter Charlotte Parot and her husband Arnold of Milton (5 Brandy Lane 05468) and their children Carissa (husband Acel Bullock), Adam, and Celeste; two great-grandchildren: Nicole Bullock and Trevor Parot; a sister-in-law: Ruberta King of Lyndonville; nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Everett and Arthur King; and a sister Eunice Douse. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at the West Burke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Susan Mackay officiating. Committal services will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. Family and friends will gather at the Guibord Funeral Home Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations made in her memory may be directed to: The West Burke United Methodist Church, PO Box 222, West Burke VT 05871.

, 76, of Titus Hill Road, Colebrook, N.H., passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 13, 2006, at his home. Lawrence was born March 18, 1930, on the family farm in Colebrook, the son of the late Ned and Alta (Bailey) Kelsea. Lawrence attended Colebrook Academy and later worked for Charlie Jackson as a farmer and woodsman. He was also employed with Audley Construction and later purchased the family farm in 1962 following his father's death. In 1963, he established Mountain View Dairy and pasteurization plant, delivering milk and potatoes to area customers until 1972. He farmed until 1987 and later raised beef cattle until 2004 with his nephew, Dan Wells. He also worked part-time harvesting Christmas trees and operating an excavator. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, and his many friends would see him driving the back roads of East Colebrook on a daily basis. Lawrence is survived by his daughter, Heather Baillargeon and her husband, Peter, of Intervale, N.H.; two sisters, Leone Brooks of Stonington, Conn., and Barbara Wells of Antrim, N.H.; a brother, Donald Kelsea of Colebrook, N.H.; two grandchildren, Ethan and Gracie Baillargeon of Intervale, N.H.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, Ned Kelsea in 1961, and Alta (Bailey) Kelsea in 1972. Calling hours were held on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service was conducted on Monday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Clough officiating. An interment service will immediately follow at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Pallbearers are Danny Lyons, Nelson Boire, Jimmy Jeffers, Scott Nash, Bruce Lyons and Raymond Paquette. Honorary pallbearers are Albion Lyons, Robert Hodge, Fred Rainville, Bobby Keazer, Tabor Gray and Josh Boire. Expressions of sympathy in Lawrence's memory may be made to the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, care of Kim Daley, Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576.

, age 94, a Bethlehem resident, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. Daughter of the late Walter S. and Mary (McKenna) Blandin she was born Jan. 22, 1912, in Bethlehem, N.H. She married Alphonse J. Wysocki on May 8, 1932. To this union was born a daughter, Donna. Marjorie was employed at the MacEddies Restaurant and The Little Caf? Restaurant, both in Bethlehem. She was also chief switch operator with New England Telephone in Bethlehem until its closing in 1964. She then was dispatcher for the Bethlehem Police and Fire Department until her retirement. Marjorie is survived by two grandchildren, Donald Lavoie and his wife Jadene of Bethlehem, Lorraine M. Lavoie of Bow; and a great-granddaughter, Grace Lavoie of Bethlehem. She was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse J. Wysocki on Jan. 1, 1975; daughter, Donna M. Lavoie on June 22, 1998; brothers and sisters, Rose Whitcomb, Dorris Stevenson, Jasper, Richard and Charles Blandin. A funeral service will be held at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St., Littleton, Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lyn O. Winter officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Maple Street Cemetery, Bethlehem. Family and friends will gather at Rosa Flamingos in Bethlehem following the services.

, 72, of Wellesley, Mass., passed away on Oct. 13, 2006. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and lived most of his life in Massachusetts. Albert served during the Korean War conflict. He was the beloved son of Evelyn R. (Paris) of St. Johnsbury and the late Fred A. Parmeter; a loving father to Deborah A. Fentress of Texas, David M. Parmeter and his wife Maureen of Maynard, Mass., and Stephen M. Parmeter and his wife Dianna of Westminster, Mass.; dear brother of Jane E. Greene of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; and a devoted friend of Walter C. Hurd of Wellesley, Mass. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at 1 p.m. followed by interment at Danville Green Cemetery, Danville, Vt. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pine Street Inn, Development Office, 44 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118.

, 71, of Woodsville, N.H., died Oct. 14, 2006, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. She was born in Columbia, N.H., Jan. 11, 1935, the daughter of Jay and Eva (Carpenter) Frizzell. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1952. She married Robert M. Fraser, Sr. on Feb. 14, 1953. Alberta worked for Cottage Hospital in Woodsville for 39 years, as a medical record coder, and a Cancer Registrar. She was awarded the Certified Coding Specialist credential by the American Health Information Management Association. The certified coding specialist exam is extremely competitive. Only 494 out of the 996 candidates passed the exam. She was an avid camper for 40 years. She enjoyed camping every summer with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Woodsville, a former member of the Woodsville - Wells River Fourth of July committee and a former 4-H leader. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert M. Fraser Sr., on Feb. 3, 2000. Survivors include two sons: Andrew R. Fraser and Robert M. Fraser Jr., both of Woodsville; three daughters: Anna M. Fraser of Colchester, Vt., Bernadette A. Fraser and Margaret M. "Peggy" Fraser, both of Woodsville; a sister, Alice Burbank of Satsuma, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Ryann, Meaghann, Stephanie, Odessa, Andy, Jessica, Jamie, Angela, Rosie, Tyler and Noel; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and two very dear friends, Jane Grimes and Anne Amature. At Alberta's request there will be no public services. Memorial contributions can be made to Cottage Hospital Oncology Department, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 65, Groveton, N.H., died suddenly at his home on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006. Born in Concord, N.H., on Sept. 16, 1941, the son of Philip H. and Dorothea (Rogers) Oakes, he grew up in the Groveton/Stark areas and has been a resident of Groveton for the last 20 years. He was a graduate of Groveton High School, Class of 1960. Kenny was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post #17, Groveton. He was also a past forest fire warden for the town of Stark, and he was the current forest fire warden for O'dell (Nash Stream). He was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Red Sox fan. Kenny is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary (Parks) Oakes of Groveton; his four children and their spouses, Valerie Leborgne and her husband Donald of Berlin, Kristine Fraser and her husband Donald of Lancaster, Dorothea "Dee Dee" Towle and her husband David of Waxahatchie, Texas, and Kenneth Oakes Jr. and his wife Danielle of Dalton; six grandchildren, Bethany Patoine, Dawn Fraser, Devin Oakes, Ethan Oakes, David Towle and Daniel Towle. Two great-grandchildren, Joshua York and Marissa Patoine, also survive him. Kenny is also survived by his father and stepmother, Philip and Alberta Oakes of Groveton, along with one half-brother, Bruce Oakes and his wife Janice of Stark, and aunts, uncle, cousin and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home, 100 State St., Groveton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Sherry O'Bara, pastor of the Groveton and Stark United Methodist Churches, officiating. Burial will be in the Northumberland Cemetery following cremation and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a children's charity of one's choice.

, 56, nicknamed "Chinaman," of St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 15, 2006, in Florida. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Feb. 17, 1950, the son of Gordon Coolbeth and the late Rose (Bashaw) (Coolbeth) Remillard. Arthur was past commander and life member of Ralph J. Mollica VFW Post 793. He was also a member of American Legion Post 30 and the Amvets in Florida. He had been residing in Williston, Fla. He is survived by his father, Gordon Coolbeth and his wife Yvonne of St. Johnsbury (27 Avenue C, 05819); daughter, Mary-Rose Coolbeth of East Ryegate (263 Witherspoon Road, 05042); son, Eric Ely of St. Johnsbury; his wife, Lori Ely of Danville; six sisters, Gail Bonnell and her husband Bob of Davenport Fla., Darlene Hale and her husband Jimmy of Danville (298 Old Stage Coach Road, 05828), Christine Hannigan and her husband Paul of East Longmeadow, Mass., Cheryl Bronner and her husband Don of Hampden Mass., Barbara Drapeau and her husband Kenny of Longmeadow, and Brenda Tavares and her husband Carlos of Ludlow, Mass.; one brother, Brian Coughlin and his wife Marcy of Southwick, Mass.; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins. He was predeceased by his mother and by a brother, Armand. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent, former pastor and chaplain of VFW Post 793, will officiate. Military honors will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday from 5-8 p.m. Arthur would want people to give in his memory to his fellow veterans. Contributions, marked in his memory, could be directed to Department of Veteran's Affairs, attention Voluntary Services, 215 North Main St., White River Junction, VT 05009.

, age 68, a St. Johnsbury Center resident, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at his residence. Son of the late Alfred Sr. and Ada (Bennett) Cole, he was born Aug. 14, 1938, in West Burke. Among survivors is his wife, Ruth; two sons, Stephen Cole and his wife Rosemary "Bud," and Timothy R. Cole. A complete notice will appear in Thursday's paper.

was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on July 10, 1984; he passed away in a tragic accident Oct. 15, 2006. Jaime, as his family in Vermont knew him, spent the first 10 years of his life in Vermont, then relocated with his family to Tucson, Ariz. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in May 2003, and worked various jobs in the food-service industry. Matthew enjoyed doing home repair work, and recently made a life goal of serving in the Army. He was scheduled to depart Oct. 16 for basic training. He is survived by his father, Donald Salls and his wife Amy of Lyndonville, and his mother Marilyn Gomes and her husband Charley of Tucson; one sister, Mindy Blackstock of Greenville, Del.; three brothers, Michael Salls of Villach, Austria, Mitchell Salls of Tucson, and his twin brother, Malcolm John Salls of Tucson; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins across the United States. A memorial service is being held on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the home of his aunt, Joan Rock, 955 Whittier Hill Road, Cabot, at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Powers of United Baptist Church in Waterford will officiate.

, formerly of Concord, died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 17, 2006, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon, at the age of 75. She was born Nov. 5, 1930, in Newport, Vt., a daughter of the late Eben C. and Carrie A. (Norris) Wilcox. On March 9, 1957, she married Norbert D. Knight. Audrey worked for many years in the housekeeping department at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. A loving wife and mother, she touched many hearts both at work and at home. She enjoyed reading, working on puzzles and music. Survivors include three sons, Duane Knight of North Concord, Eric Knight of South Wheelock, and Robert Knight and his wife Kris of Wells River; two daughters, Elma Appleby and her husband Paul of St. Johnsbury, and Barbara Bizon of Lyndonville; four grandchildren; Christopher, Kyle, Rachael and Helena; three sisters, Merna Ashman of Island Pond, Ardis and her husband Raymond Sykes of Morgan, and Shirley Carter of Derby; two sisters in-law, Marie Wilcox of Newport and Lois Wilcox of Derby; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Norbert Knight in 1995; her five brothers, Wendall, Marshall, Kenneth, Basil and infant Cecil Wilcox. Funeral services will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home, Friday evening, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Powers officiating. Burial in Concord Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours will be held prior to the start of the service beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to the Pines Patient Activities Fund, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, age 68, a St. Johnsbury resident passed away, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family and cat, Smokey. Son of the late Alfred, Sr. and Ada (Bennett) Cole, he was born Aug. 14, 1938, in West Burke. Babe married Ruth Cross on Oct. 2, 1959. He served in the Vermont Army National Guard and owned and operated Cole's Body Shop in St. Johnsbury Center for many years. After retiring he drove for St. J Auto and Quality Motors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. For the past six years he and Ruth have been regulars at the Lakeside Campground at Island Pond; he also enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing cards, word searches, scratch tickets and hand held poker. He especially enjoyed helping others with anything at any time. Babe was a family man enjoying family gatherings and having friends visit him at home with his family. Babe is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ruth Cole; two sons, Stephen Cole and his wife Rosemary "Bud," all of St. Johnsbury, and Timothy R. Cole of Lyndonville; father-in-law, Elwin Cross and his companion Lois Jones of St. Johnsbury; two brothers, Alfred C. Cole and his wife Anita of East Burke, and Stewart Cole of Newark; four grandchildren, Richard, Travis, Matthew and Jonathan; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Babe's name to the Caledonia Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. A memorial service will be Friday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara A. Dwyer, officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke.

, 99, died Oct. 18, 2006, at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H. He was born in Newbury, Vt., April 20, 1907, the son of Bertie Samuel and Arvilla Mae (Aldrich) Boyce. He worked on the Boston and Maine Railroad, the former Wells River Paper Mill and East Ryegate Paper Mill. He also was a self employed carpenter in the local area. He was first married to Bernice Sadie Boyce who died in 1959. He then married Frances Cushing on January 3, 1974. He had enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers and children. He also enjoyed boating and camping with his family. A big part of his life was experiencing the pleasures of being with his family, giving and receiving their love and affection. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernice Sadie Boyce in 1959, a son, Kenneth Boyce in 1989, a son-in-law Donald Hill in 1989, a great granddaughter, Iris Farley in 1990, a grandson Donald H. Hill in 1996, a granddaughter, Linda Farley in 2002, a son, Clinton Boyce in 2004, five brothers Harley, Elwin, Raymond, Harold and Carleton Boyce. Survivors include his wife of 32 years Frances Boyce of North Haverhill; a daughter, Betty Hill of Woodsville, N.H.; a son, Donald Boyce and wife Barbara of Lisbon, N.H., two daughters-in-law, Beverly Boyce of Fair Haven, Vt., and Jeanette Boyce of Plymouth, N.H.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and a great great great- granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be on Friday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Catherine Cook, pastor of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be at the Boltonville Cemetery, Wells River, Vt., following the funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Woodsville Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 101, Woodsville, N.H., 03785.

, 56, of Newark and formerly of Pawtucket, R.I., died at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, following a brief illness. He was born in Newport, Vt., May 29, 1950, the son of the late Fred and Doris (Peters) Laythe. He served his country in the U.S. Army, in the Vietnam War after which he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal as well as a Purple Heart. He raised his family and worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Rhode Island and returned to Vermont to retire. He was a member of the Lyndonville VFW Post #10038, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Northern Chapter of New England. He attended the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in St. Johnsbury and enjoyed fishing, traveling, nature and playing bingo. He leaves his fiance, Brenda Bundy, of Newark; 2 sons, Norman Laythe Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; and Matthew Laythe of Cranston, R.I.; a daughter, Tonya Waldron of Pawtucket, R.I.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Melvin Laythe, and two sisters, Beulah Rash and Olive Allen. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in Newark, with Pastor Octavian Poenaru of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in St. Johnsbury. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6 Southard Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt. 05819.

, 66, of Enfield, N.H., died on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bristol, Conn., on Sept. 5, 1940, a son of Donald and Muriel (Dezan) Vanasse. He grew up in Connecticut and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. On Sept. 16, 1961, he was married to Doris Squire and they made their home in Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, and in 1985 moved to Enfield. He worked for General Electric Medical for 22 years as a field engineer and retired from that company. He enjoyed sports and photography. He especially enjoyed his tractors, wood turning, and astronomy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Enfield, the Lebanon Arts and Crafts Association, American Association of Wood Turners and the Guild of NH Woodworkers. He was a LaSalette Lay Associate, and a Eucharistic Minister at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris Vanasse of Enfield; seven children, Jeanette Thow of Hawaii, Leon D. Vanasse Jr. of Maryland, Wayne Vanasse of Vermont, Roger Vanasse of Colorado, Charles Vanasse of Massachusetts, Cheryl Vanasse of New Hampshire, Michael Vanasse of Vermont; a brother Gary Vanasse and his wife Ellie; grandchildren Jonathan Thow and Gregory Vanasse; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the LaSalette Shrine Chapel in Enfield. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in his name to LaSalette Shrine, P.O. Box 420, Enfield, NH 03784, or the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, 90, of Island Pond, passed away in Newport on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006. He was born in Newark on April 19, 1916, the son of Elden and Ardella (Smith) Gray. On April 20, 1940, he married the former Bernadette Morrissette, who predeceased him. Charles worked for the Canadian National Railroad, retiring in 1978. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed dancing with Bernadette and football. Charles is survived by his caretakers, "Charlie's Angels": Pauline Marsden of Island Pond, Betty Castrogiovanni of Island Pond, and Lorraine Farley of Derby. He was predeceased by his children, Dalton Gray and Catherine Gray, and by his half-brother, Harold Gray. Graveside services will be held on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Morgan officiating. Interment will follow. Should friends desire, contributions in Charles' memory may be made to the Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, was born and died Oct. 19, 2006, at Saints Medical Center in Lowell, Mass. She was survived by her parents, Lance and Allison Horne; brothers Cameron, Colby and Hunter; maternal grandparents, Carroll "Shorty" and Susan Lowrey of St. Johnsbury; paternal grandparents, George and Elaine Horne of Danville; paternal great-grandmother, Goldie Evelyn Harris of Woodsville, N.H; her aunt, uncles and cousins; and many great-aunts, -uncles and -cousins. A graveside service will be held Oct. 23, 2006, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. "Ava, we were only able to spend an hour with you but that hour will last us a lifetime. We love you."

, 81, of Lyman, N.H., died suddenly, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Littleton Regional Hospital, Littleton, N.H., with her family by her side. Her health had declined in the last several years because of diabetes and heart disease. She was born in Landaff, N.H., on Dec. 16, 1924, the daughter of Ray and Florence (Riley) Clark. She was educated in Haverhill, N.H., and was a graduate of Haverhill Academy, Class of 1943. She was a resident of Dodge Pond for 60 years and very active in Lyman and the Dodge Pond Community. She had served as president of the Ammonoosuc Senior Citizens. Millie had many interests and hobbies. She loved to cook, knit, play cards, do crossword puzzles, read and spend vacations in Maine. Her door was always open to friends and neighbors who would stop by for coffee and her famous homemade donuts and pies. She was predeceased by her husband, W. Milton Presby; and her brothers, Walter, Warren, Clarence and George Goodrich. Millie's family is sincerely grateful to all the doctors, nurses and visiting health-care workers who enabled her to remain at home until her last day. She is survived by two sons, Bo and his wife Bev Presby of Lyman, N.H., and Matthew Mackie of Lyman; two daughters, Mabel Mackie of Enfield, Conn., and Mary and her husband David Pinkham of Avon, Maine; and lots of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, from 6-8 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m., at the Lyman Union Church, Lyman, N.H. Interment will follow the celebration of life at Grove Hill Cemetery, Lisbon, N.H. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 60, of Laconia N.H., and beyond, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 20, 2006, during a spectacular thunder and windstorm in Lanconia. She went peacefully with her three children, Holly, Katie and Ethan, her grandson Alex and The Twins at her side. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She leaves behind three children, Holly Katie and Ethan Boudreau; three grandchildren, Alex, Isaac and Jordan Boudreau. She was the daughter of Clarence F. Barnard and Dorothy Forsberg Young. Her loving stepmother Kathryn Ann Barnard predeceased her. She leaves behind her sisters and brothers, Scott, Heidi, Peggy and Steven Barnard; as well as two nieces and four nephews. Our mom was a seeker of knowledge and truth. She was an avid reader, writer, philosopher and artist. She was a wise and intuitive spiritual woman who saw light and love in nature. She found a spiritual connection with the land she lived on and the animals that inhabited the land along with her. She touched many people's lives over her short years and made many acquaintances, and called very few friend. The Twins are as much a part of her life as her family. Thank you for your undying love and devotion to our mother. Thank you Martha for your wisdom, clarity and guidance through the last leg of her journey here on earth. Over the years, our mother has had many professions. She started out as a hairdresser and did everything from bookkeeping to office management. More recently, she found much reward in working with small non-profit organizations. She was the operations manager for the American Society of Dowsers in Danville, Vt. After moving back to Laconia, N.H., she had been volunteering her time and energy at the Community Wellness Center where she was treasurer. Thank you Maggie and John for your caring support. At Kay's wish, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to The Community Wellness Center, in care of LRGHealthcare, Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H., is in charge of arrangements.

, 69, a lifetime resident of Albany, died at his home Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany, Aug. 31, 1937, the son of Richard A. and Doris L. (Smith) Cubit. He was a 1955 graduate of Orleans High School and married Marion Darling in Colchester on Sept. 22, 1959. They made their home in Albany and raised seven children. He was a carpenter working for many years for others, and the last 10 years as a self-employed craftsman. He was an avid family and town historian and wrote a summary of his life called Marvin's Memorabilia. He was a member of the Albany Historical Society and of the Maple Valley Grange 450, in Albany, where he held many offices. He was also a member and past master of the Prospect Pamona Grange and a member of the State and National Grange. He was a justice of the peace for many years in Albany and was the town's last overseer of the poor. Marvin was a member and high priest of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Newport. He leaves his wife, Marion of Albany; four sons, Marvin Jr. and his wife Candy of Irasburg, Mark and his wife Tatiana of Albany, Marston and his wife Becky of Morgan, and Marcellus and his wife Mary of Albany; three daughters, Martha Bissell and her husband, Thomas of Walden, Marlene Goodrich and her husband Kenneth of Albany, and Margery Perry and her husband Willard of Albany; two sisters, Luciene Larabee and her husband Vernal, and Marcia Cubit of Soldatna, Alaska; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many extended family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Interment will be in the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. Friends may call at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Darling Hill Road in Newport Friday, Oct. 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756; or to the Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.