, 86, of St. Johnsbury, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury after a year of declining health. She was born in Guildhall, Dec. 18, 1915, the daughter of Fred and Celia (Ball) Ford. Mrs. Keenan taught school in Ryegate, Kirby and Barnet for many years. She was a member of the Teacher's Association, Eastern Star and East Barnet Congregational Church. Survivors include two children and their spouses, Frederick "Fred" and Donna (Verge) Keenan of Danville, and Judith and John Trombley of Colchester; two brothers, Fred and wife Vonny Ford of Bangor, Maine, and Chandler Ford of Guildhall; four grandchildren, Jennifer Fredette and husband Eric, Jeffery Trombley and wife Cathy, Jason Keenan and wife Rachel, Justin Keenan and wife Melanie; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Morris S. Keenan, Feb. 10, 1980, and a sister, Barbara Duffey, in 1999. Friends are invited to greet the family at the Sayles Funeral Home, located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. at the East Barnet Congregational Church, with Mr. Gary Ely officiating. Internment will follow in the Barnet Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Caledonia Home Health, Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 83, of Russellville Road, Westfield, Mass., died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at Noble Hospital in Westfield. Born in Plymouth, N.H., May 20, 1919, he was the son of the late Perley Ray and Esther May (Commette) LaBay. He attended schools in Lyndon, Vt., and graduated from Lyndon Institute. He was a retired machinist for Tell Tool Inc. of Westfield, Mass., and had been a longtime Westfield resident. He was also a family farmer and an avid beekeeper. An active Mason, he was past master of Mount Moriah Lodge of Masons in Westfield, past high priest of the Northampton Council, past commander of the Northampton commandery, past district deputy grand high priest, past grand scribe of the Grand Council of Royal Arch Masons, 20-year secretary for the Westfield council-chapter of Eastern Star, a member of York Rite and Melha Temple Shrine. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Grange Puma 20, and was a president of the Triangle Club for 30 years. He was called "teacher" by his brothers in Masonry. His wife, Eleanor "Teddy" (Heath) LaBay, died in 1991. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Ralph and Douglas. He leaves five sons, William and Patrick of Westfield, David of West Palm Beach, Fla., Richard of Montgomery, Mass., and Robert of Fort Worth, Fla.; three daughters, Candace Barber of Westfield, Phyllis Kordas of Hillsboro, N.H., and Madelyn Austin of Montgomery, Mass.; a brother, Curtis of Lyndon, Vt.; two sisters, Loraine Newland and Elaine Willey, both of West Burke, Vt.; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Healey-Pease Funeral Home of Westfield. A Masonic service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Middle Farms Cemetery, Westfield, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 99, a resident of the Grafton Country Nursing Home in Haverhill, formerly of School Street, Lisbon, N.H., passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2002. Melanie was born Sept. 18, 1902, a daughter to Francis and Genereuse (Henry) Cormier in Buetouche, New Brunswick, Canada. Her husband, Norman Marcoux, and brother, James Cormier, predeceased her. Surviving family members include one nephew, Bernard Cormier of Waterville, Maine. Graveside funeral rites will be held at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon, N.H., Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Daniel J. Sinibaldi as celebrant.

, 15, of Barnet, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. The son of Phillip W. Atkins and Melissa J. Mann, Devon was born July 26, 1987 in Woodsville, N.H. Devon loved his sisters, brother, parents and friends; he was always happy and enjoyed making people laugh. He was a freshman at St. Johnsbury Academy and a member of the freshman football team. He enjoyed four-wheeling, music, horses, video games, cooking (he was a good cook), Chinese food, going to the mud bogs with his dad, building model cars, and working on trucks with his dad, especially his dad's 1955 Chevrolet. Devon is survived by his parents, Melissa J. Mann of Barnet and Phillip W. Atkins of Victory; two sisters, Kristen Renee Atkins and Heather Michelle Atkins, both of St. Johnsbury; a brother, Tyler Ryan Atkins of Barnet; grandmothers, Pearl Elizabeth Strother of Maddison, Va., and Susan Mann of Bradford; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located on U.S. Route 5 South in Lyndon (Exit 23 from I-91), Friday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m., with Bishop Glenn Goodrich officiating. Interment will be in the Townhouse Cemetery in Newbury. The family will greet friends at a visitation Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Devon's name to either the Perpetual Education Fund or the Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in care of Ruth Goodrich, 2427 U.S. Rte. 2, Cabot, VT 05647.

, 42, of 35 Lisbon Road, Bath, N.H., died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, following a long illness. He was born May 12, 1960 in Stoughton, Mass., the son of Edward James Ruprecht and Paula H. Schultz. Dennis worked in the shipping and receiving department for DCI in Lisbon, N.H. He married Wendy Goslant May 25, 1996. Surviving relatives include his wife of six years, Wendy (Goslant) Ruprecht of Bath; one son, Dennis Ruprecht Jr. of Bath; one stepson, Jeremy Beckley of Bath; one daughter, Molly Ruprecht of Bath; one stepdaughter, Katelind Beckley of Bath; four brothers, James Ruprecht of Hull, Mass., Michael Ruprecht of Columbia, S.C., Marcus Ruprecht of Georgia, and Gregory Ruprecht of Weymouth, Mass.; two sisters, Debra Ruprecht of Marion, Mass., and Karen Schomburg of Plymouth, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. Pastor Tracy Davis of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial will be held in Bath Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Cottage Hospital Oncology Dept., P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 44, of 525 U.S. Route 2, Molly's Pond in West Danville, passed away at his home Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. He was the husband of Susan Croteau. He was born Sept. 19, 1957, to Normand and Pauline (Lanoue) Croteau of Woonsocket, R.I. He was an active member of Youth Ministry at his parish, where he loved to play guitar and minister to young adults. It was at that time he met Susan, his future wife. They wed on June 25, 1977, at St. Agatha's Parish in Woonsocket. He went on to get his bachelor's degree from Rhode Island College and his master's degree in psychology from Norwich University in Vermont. He was a licensed clinical psychologist. He worked at Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, where he was to start work as a counselor at local elementary schools in St. Johnsbury. He loved Vermont, where he resided most of his married life. He recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with his first love, Susan. He is also survived by his son, Jason Croteau, also of Molly's Pond; two daughters, Bethany Croteau of Steubenville, Ohio, and Amy Croteau of Putney, Vt.; his father, Normand Croteau Sr. of Woonsocket, R.I.; and a sister, Debra Conley of Seekonk, R.I. He had many nieces and nephews whom he loved greatly, including Thomas Croteau Jr., Robert Arias, Sarah Croteau (his goddaughter), Stephanie Croteau, Kevin Croteau and Audra Vasterling. He was predeceased by his mother Pauline, brothers Bobby and Tommy, and his mentor, Father Gerald Dye. Normand was a hard worker who really enjoyed helping people, especially children. He was a gentle man who took great pride in his family. He had a great sense of humor and an amazing spirit, which will now live on in everyone he ever knew. He was loved and will be forever missed. Visiting hours will be held this evening, Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home, located on the corner of Main and Center streets in Lyndonville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury, with Father Patrick Foreman, celebrant. There will be a memorial service Sept. 14 in Woonsocket, R.I. In lieu of flowers, a donation to children's services at Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, in care of Carol Boucher, P.O. Box 724, Newport, VT 05855.

, 73, of Lancaster, N.H., died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2002, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, surrounded by her loving family, after a brave battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Mrs. Judson was born in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Unke) Froh. She graduated from Douglas High School in Douglas, Mass., and Becker College in Worcester, Mass. She worked in data processing at Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsville, Mass., and then at Wyman Gordan in Grafton, Mass., until her retirement. She resided in Sutton, Mass., for many years before moving to Lancaster in 1990. June was a member of the VFW Post 3041 Ladies Auxiliary of Lancaster. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Barrett "Barry" Judson of Lancaster; her mother, Elizabeth Froh of Sutton, Mass.; two sons, Thomas W. Judson and fiancee Debra Cennerazzo of Sutton, Mass., and David T. Judson and wife Lori of North Oxford, Mass.; two daughters, Janet E. Wheeler and husband Robert of Whitinsville, Mass., and Betty A. Trudeau and fiance Walter Hryzan of Lancaster, N.H.; a brother, Donald Froh and wife Eleanor of Little York, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held this evening, Sept. 5, from 6-8 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Main Street, Lancaster, N.H. A prayer service will be held immediately after. Visiting hours will also be held Saturday morning, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the Carr Funeral Home, Hill Street, Whitinsville, Mass. Graveside services will immediately follow at South Sutton Cemetery, with the Rev. Stan Cushing of the Methodist Church of Whitinsville, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Weeks Medical Center Home Health Service, in care of Bob Fink, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 81, of the Bethlehem Road, Littleton, N.H., passed away at Littleton Regional Hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, following a long illness. She was born in North Kingstown, R.I., the daughter of George and Bessie (Sherman) Pierce. She was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Amos Strickland of Littleton; two sons, Thomas Strickland of Lincoln, N.H., and James Strickland of Dalton, N.H.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hope Dobson of Wakefield, R.I., and Eleanor Rogers of North Kingstown, R.I. She was predeceased by a son, Amos. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, Friday evening, Sept. 6, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Saturday morning, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m., and burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Littleton Area Hospice, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 60, of Hardwick, died unexpectedly at his residence, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. He was born April 6, 1942 in Morrisville, the son of Hollis R. and Bernice (Houghton) Williams Sr. He attended Wolcott and Hardwick public schools, and later attained his GED. On March 1, 1965 he married Lois Alberta Davison in Montpelier. He entered the U.S. Army, and was stationed at Fort Dix, N.J. He served six months of active duty and was honorably discharged. He then joined the Vermont National Guard and served for two years. In his earlier years he was employed at the family-owned Hardwick Diner. He later was employed by Munson Earth Moving in Burlington, Lamoille Valley Railroad in Morrisville, Phil Mercier in Hardwick, and James Silver of Greensboro Bend. He and his wife Lois co-owned Benny's Restaurant in Hardwick for a number of years. He retired in 1980 due to failing health. Harold was a member of the Trottier Association of Montreal. Other enjoyments included camping, swimming, playing cards, hunting, gambling and the time that the spent with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Lois of Hardwick; a son, Kelly Davison and wife Jacki of Hardwick; three daughters, Stacey Williams and companion Chick King of East Albany, Sherrie Williams and companion James Bromley of Newport, and Shannon McCullough of Newport; 12 grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Davison of Hardwick, Travis, Tyler and Kate Shatney of East Albany, Maranda Williams, and Abby Bromley, Jacob Williams, Hezekiah, Meosha, Shanika and Khadija McCullough, all of Newport; one great-grandson, Cody Davison of Hardwick; a sister, Sandra Farr and husband Albert of Hardwick; three brothers, Kenneth Williams and wife Carmeline of Craftsbury, Edwin "Eddie" Williams and wife Katherine of Lumberton, N.C., and Hollis Williams Jr. and wife Mary Jo of Hardwick; one aunt, one uncle, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. June Totton of the United Church of Hardwick officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Main Street Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 77, of 535 Concord Ave. in St. Johnsbury, died early Thursday morning, Sept. 5, 2002, at home with Diane and Shawn by her side. She was born in Danville, Aug. 4, 1925, the daughter of Edwin and Lillian (Porter) Davis. Carolyn worked 20 years as a dietary aide at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald J. Black Sr., in June 1976, and by her son, Donald Jr., in August 1978. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Nelson and husband Donald of Barnet; four grandchildren, Donald John Nelson of Barnet, Brian W. Nelson of Oklahoma, Shawn Black Varble of California, and Scott Donald Black of Alaska; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Homer A. Davis and wife Libbey of Phoenix City, Ala. Family committal services will be held at the Danville Green Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions, marked for "Hospice," may be directed to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of Pumpkin Hill Road in Danville, died suddenly, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. She was born in Woodsville, N.H., May 12, 1920, the daughter of Laurence E. and Fannie (Waldo) Johnson. Maida graduated from Danville High School, Class of 1938. She retired from her teaching career in June 1974. She was a member of the Diamond Chapter 14 Order of Eastern Star, member and past president of American Legion Post 53, and a member of the Danville Congregational Church. The Browns enjoyed their winters in Florida. Her husband, Winston "Bill" Brown of Danville, survived her but passed away yesterday, Sept. 5. She is survived by a son, Keith Brown and wife Monica; a daughter, Carol Ann Ward and husband Andrew; and four grandchildren and their families, Jeffrey Brown, wife Janet and children Madison, Jack and Samantha; Shelley Perry, husband Jason and children Bailey and Zachary; Becky Mae Soto, husband Dave and children Kira and Kelsey; and Beth Ann Fraser and husband Jeffrey. Visiting hours for Maida and Bill will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Graveside services, conducted by the Order of Eastern Star, will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon, at the Danville Green cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Danville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828.

of Pumpkin Hill Road in Danville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. His wife Maida died the previous day, having been at his side during his illness. He was born in Marshfield, April 17, 1918, the son of Frank and Beryl (Gilman) Brown. He and Maida (Johnson) were married Oct. 24, 1943. Bill was an airplane propeller mechanic in the 1155th Army Air Force base unit which saw action all over Europe during World War II. Bill retired from St. Johnsbury Trucking on Jan. 25, 1980. The family remembers his wonderful retirement party when so many people came the Lincoln Inn couldn't hold them all. Bill was a past commander of American Legion Post 53; past master of Washburn Lodge 92 F & AM; and a member of Diamond Chapter 14 OES. He was a member of the Danville Congregational Church. He and Maida enjoyed their winters spent in Winter Haven, Fla. He is survived by a son, Keith Brown and wife Monica; a daughter, Carol Ann Ward and husband Andrew; and four grandchildren and their families, Jeffrey Brown, wife Janet and children Madison, Jack and Samantha; Shelley Perry, husband Jason and children Bailey and Zachary; Becky Mae Soto, husband Dave and children Kira and Kelsey; and Beth Ann Fraser and husband Jeffrey; two sisters, Elizabeth Davis and Lois Condon, both residing in Burlington; and a brother-in-law, Arthur Bellmare of Sun City, Ariz. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph "Ted" Brown; and a sister, Alice Bellmare. Visiting hours for both Maida and Bill will be this evening, Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Graveside services, conducted by the Order of Eastern Star, will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon, at the Danville Green cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Danville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828.

, 77, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in New London, N.H. He was former owner and operator of Chadwick Funeral Service. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia (Johnson) Chadwick of New London; a son, Walton W. Chadwick Jr. of New London; two daughters, Claudia C. Balivet of Danville, and Marion C. Hafner of New London; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two aunts; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 174 Main St., New London, N.H., Monday, Sept. 9, from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of New London, N.H. Burial will be in Old Main Street Cemetery, New London. Memorial contributions may be made to the New London Outing Club, P.O. Box 1483, New London, NH 03257; or The First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336, New London, NH 03257.

, 84, of Naples, Fla., died Sept. 5, 2002. Mrs. McFarland had been a resident of Naples since 1998, coming from Bogota, N.J. She had resided in Bogota for over 40 years and summered in Walden, Vt., during that time. Margaret spent 25 years working for the advertising firm of BBDNO in New York. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen J. McFarland, March 13, 1990. She is survived by her two daughters, Maureen and husband James Barry, and Stephanie McHugh, both of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Barry, Allison Barry, Daniel Barry and Jordan McHugh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples, Fla. Burial will be private.

, 98, of Passumpsic, died Thursday evening, Sept. 5, 2002, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband, Leo Page, died in 1985. She made her home with her son Wayne until breaking her hip two years ago. Since then she had been a resident of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her son, Wayne Page of Passumpsic; her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Page of Waterford; two grandchildren and their spouses, Patty and Glenn Longley, and Rodney and Myra Page, all of Waterford; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Eastman and wife Pearline of Groton; one sister-in-law, Mary Hatch of Groton; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Eaton Cemetery in Marshfield with John Somers presiding. (The Eaton Cemetery is between Marshfield and Plainfield; when traveling west, turn right off Route 2 just after the motel.) There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions marked for the "Resident Activity Fund" may be directed to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 86, of 224 Somerhill Road, Barnet, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. He was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Willimantic, Conn., the son of the late Lester and Isabell (Woodworth) Clark. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol (Rublee) Clark. He went to school in Coventry, Conn., and had a contracting business in Mansfield and Pawcatuck, Conn. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941 and sent to the engineering school in Fort Belvoir, Va., for basic training. From there he was sent to Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands with the 34th Combat Engineers, which were activated at Schofield Barracks in November 1941. He was at Kaneohe Naval Air Base Dec. 7, 1941, the day of the Pearl Harbor attack. Soon after, he was sent back to Fort Belvoir and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers, later promoted to first lieutenant and then to captain. He was an instructor in military explosives and taught at Fort Belvoir, at Fort Knox, Ky., and the ASTP at the school of mines in Golden, Colo. At the end of the war he went back to his business in Connecticut. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years. In 1968 he sold his business in Connecticut and retired to Vermont. He purchased property in Ewells Mill and Ewell Pond in Peacham, where he lived for over 25 years, and married Carol Carr. They sold their Peacham property and moved to West Barnet. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and his sawmill. He was always grateful that he was so well accepted by Vermonters; even after more than 30 years in Vermont, he was still a flatlander. Funeral services will be private.

, 67, of 65 Central Street, Woodsville, N.H., died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, at his residence. He was born Nov. 6, 1934 in Nashua, N.H., the son of Raymond C. and Yvonne (LaCombe) Gauthier. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Gauthier lived in Nashua and Hudson, N.H., and worked for the Raytheon Corporation as a technical writer before moving to Haverhill in 1976. He later worked at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., as a lab assistant. He was a former member of the American Legion Ross Wood Post 20, Woodsville, was involved with the RSVP program through Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, and served on the board at the Opera Block, where he was a resident at the time of his death. He was predeceased by his first wife, Priscilla (Meunier) Gauthier, March 29, 1969; one brother, Raymond Gauthier Jr.; and one sister, Theresa Vasiliou. Surviving relatives include his former wife, Sharon Gauthier of Haverhill; two sons, Peter A. Gauthier of Sanbornton, N.H., and Michael P. Gauthier of Auburn, N.H.; a daughter, Kimberly A. Waterhouse of Woodsville; three grandchildren; and several stepchildren and step-grandchildren. A calling hour will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, Birch St., Woodsville. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m., from the funeral home. Father Daniel Sinibaldi of the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua, at the convenience of the family. For those planning an expression of sympathy, please consider either the Horsemeadow Senior Center, Horsemeadow Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774; or a charity of one's choice.

, 74, of Freeport, Maine, formerly of Littleton, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, after a long, courageous battle with cancer at the Freeport Nursing Home, where he had been residing. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a long-time resident of Littleton. He was born May 19, 1928 in Knox, Maine, a son of Fred and Pearl (Peterson) Parker. He began his career in the flooring industry at Fred's Linoleum Shop in Littleton, and then opened his own business, Carpetland, a local carpet sales and installation business. On his retirement he moved to Maine, living in Bath and Freeport. Donald was an avid outdoorsman who loved archery, hunting and fishing. He leaves behind a son, Dean Parker of Littleton; two daughters and their husbands, Kelly and Craig Falardeau of Bath, Maine, and Bonnie and Les Newsom of Indian Island, Maine; four grandchildren, Tori and Kerri Falardeau of Bath, and Matthew and Hollie Newsom of Indian Island; a brother and his wife, Dennis and Laurie Parker of Littleton; a sister and her husband, Stella and Al Lapanne of Portsmouth, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, and a son. There will be a graveside committal service today at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton, with the Rev. Steven Bascom officiating.

, 75, of Lyndonville, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. She was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Newark, the daughter of the late George and Clara (Langmaid) Carr. Before retiring, she worked as a health-care provider. She enjoyed going on trips with the seniors, playing cards, quilt making and knitting. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Thelma Cutting and Florence Meyette; and three brothers, Alton, Merton and Robert Carr. She is survived by a brother, Earl Carr of Newark; her sister, Alice Gillis of Island Pond; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be held this evening, Sept. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Woods-Trefren & Pearsons Funeral Home in Lyndonville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Newark.

63, of Springfield, Mass., died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Hardwick in 1939, and raised in Vermont. He was a retired laborer, and was recently employed as a driver for Barrco Automotive in Springfield. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 148 and a life member of the North American Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, Johanne (Turcotte) Wilde of Springfield, Mass.; three daughters, Dorothy Wilde of Morrisville, Vt., Angel Wilde of North Hyde Park, Vt., and Cherie Fabiani and husband Paul of Richmond, Vt.; two stepdaughers, Kim Robarge of Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y., and Jodi Pierce of Hardwick; one stepson, Peter Turcotte and wife Kim of Chicopee, Mass.; five grandchildren, Philip and Ashley Brown, Sierra and Dominick Fabiani, and Jessica Turcotte; five brothers, Anthony and Lila Wilde of Lakeland, Fla., Thomas and Gail Wilde of Orange, Vt., Barry and Karen Baldwin of Hardwick, David and Mary Baldwin of Seminole, Fla., and John Baldwin and Helen Bushey of Springfield, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Blanch (Moodie) Roy; his father, Reginald Wilde; his mother, Dorothy Baldwin Wilde; his loving sister, Beryl Aubuchon; and his faithful dog, Shadow. There will be a graveside service at the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury, Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11:30 a.m.

, 64, of St. Johnsbury, died at home early Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Oct. 25, 1937, the daughter of Nelson and Eva (Weeks) Barnett. Mrs. Lawson was an avid camper, loved knitting, yard sales, but most of all the time she spent with her grandchildren. On Aug. 25, 1956, she married Leon Lawson, who survives her in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include her children, Ronald and wife Kathy Lawson of Burlington, Richard and wife Joanne Lawson of St. Johnsbury, Robert and Debi Lawson of Waterford, Gale and husband Don Galvin of St. Johnsbury, William McGonagle of Woburn, Mass., and Jeffrey Houston of St. Johnsbury; a brother, Louis Barnett of St. Johnsbury; a sister, Barbara LaBounty of St. Johnsbury; two brothers-in-law, Francis Guyer and Allen Hubbard, both of Lyndonville; 11 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, Teyha Galvin; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy and husband Emile Berard, Doreen Hubbard and Leona Guyer; a grandson, Kasey Lawson; and a brother-in-law, Roland LaBounty. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., at the West Danville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carolyn Borland officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Green Cemetery. There will be no public visiting hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health Care Agency (Hospice Program), Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 77, of Lyndonville, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. She was born Dec. 21, 1924 in Gilman, the daughter of the late James and Ella (Fassett) Wood Jr. Iris worked as a seamstress in Vermont and Massachusetts for many years. She enjoyed cooking and needlework. Survivors include two sons, Paul Lunnie, and James Lunnie, both of Concord; her daughter, Barbara Drapo and husband Kenneth of Massachusetts, eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her companion, Lawrence Martel, in November 2001; and an infant daughter in 1948. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 84, of Littleton, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002. Born in Littleton, May 31, 1918, she was the only daughter of Albert J. and Blanche (English) Orr. She had many step- and half-brothers and -sisters. She had been a lifelong resident of Littleton. Mrs. Santy was devoted to her family - a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved and lived for her family, friends and neighbors, and was, in turn, loved by all. She also worked for over 30 years at the Littleton Hospital. Mrs. Santy was an avid gardener, always known for having some of the most beautiful flowers, gardens and landscaping. She also loved playing bingo, and was an avid Red Sox fan. However, she most enjoyed being with her "family." One of her most memorable trips was in the late 1960s when she and her husband traveled cross-country to Alaska. At 80 years old she took her first flight to Florida with a very dear neighbor, and the following year she went solo to South Carolina for a visit with her son. Family members include one son, William Santy of Belton, S.C.; three daughters, Betty Ann Emerson of Lyman, N.H., Judith Kenison of Randolph, N.H., and Jacqueline Burlock of Gorham, N.H.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger L. Santy; and two grandchildren, Brenda Burlock and William Burlock. Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, followed by interment at the Glenwood Cemetery of Littleton. Donations may be made to the North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 91, of Lone Pine Farm in South Kirby, died suddenly at home, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2002. He was born April 16, 1911, in Concord, Vt., son of the late Ernifred R. and Mary M. (Hutchinson) Wood. Maurice was born and died a dairy farmer, living on the same farm for over 90 years. On Dec. 24, 1936 he married Minnie (Moulton.) She died this last March after 65 years of marriage. Maurice was a member of Adah Chapter 39 OES in Concord for more than 40 years. He had also been a member of Moose River Lodge 82 F & AM of Concord for more than 50 years. He worked hard for his community throughout the years, serving as Kirby selectman, school director, lister, tax collector, town agent and town grand juror. Survivors include two sons, Robert "Bob" Wood and wife Suzanne "Sue" of South Kirby, and Rodney Wood, also of South Kirby; a daughter, Norma Hockman and husband John of Perkasie, Pa.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Flora Hastings of South Royalton, Vt.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Harold, Hiram and Herbert Wood. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury, with the Revs. Ann and Bill Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the church Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Maurice's memory may be directed to the Third Congregational Church of East St. Johnsbury, in care of Ralph Chase, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838.

, 84, of Concord, Vt., died suddenly at her home, Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, 2002. She was born in Concord, Aug. 11, 1918, the daughter of Benjamin and Helen (Morton) Daniels. Shortly after birth she moved to Waterford to the Daniels Brothers Farm, where she lived for many years. Lucille married Collins J. Farr and from 1962 to 1981 they lived in the Barre Town area, working for Sprague Electric, then returning to Concord. Additionally, she had been employed at Gilman Paper, Sears, and had been a school bus driver in St. Johnsbury. In her younger years she loved to ride horseback, and was a charter member of the St. Johnsbury Riding Club. She loved camping at Joe's Pond and winters in Florida, but most of all she loved her family and the time spent with them. On Sept. 3, 2002, she and her husband, Collins J. Farr, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Her husband survives her in Concord. Other survivors include her son, Edward C. Farr of Danville; a daughter, Constance and husband Raymond Robitaille of Littleton; two sisters, Marjorie Canning and Vivian Davis, both of Waterford; five grandchildren, Edward C. Farr and wife Jennifer of Danville, Patricia J. Blackmore of Peacham, Sharyn Lucille Farr of Essex Junction, Gregory Farr and wife Phyllis of Barre Town, Michael Frank Jackson and wife Laurie of Bethlehem, N.H.; eight great-grandchildren, Collins Gabriel, Rosemary, Thomas, Ian, Erica, Matthew, Michelle and Devon; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Sally Goodrich of East Cabot. She was predeceased by a brother, Glen; stepfather, Harold Lunnie; and a special uncle, Carl Daniels. Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury, Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., Burial will be at the Passumpsic Cemetery at a later date. Friends are invited to meet the family this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 56, longtime South Ryegate resident, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. Michelle was an educator to all, whose wisdom and compassion will be greatly missed. She enjoyed the challenges of teaching children with special needs, writing, gardening, and was an advocate for those in need. Michelle opened her home and heart to 12 children, including four of her own. She is survived by four children, Aaron VanNamee of Wells River, Heather and Justin Klarich of Vershire, Vt., Gretchen VanNamee of Barre, Vt., and Alia VanNamee of Buffalo, N.Y.; and four grandchildren, Jonah, Zachary, Dahlia and Justin Maxwell. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m., at Michelle's home, located at 75 Pleasant St., South Ryegate, Vt., 802-584-4041. Contributions may be sent to the LaPietra Hope Fund, in care of Wells River Savings Bank, 34 Main St., Wells River, VT 05081. This is a scholarship fund for educational purposes and to help keep hope alive for families in need.

, 62, of Newport Center, passed away at his home, Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. He was born in Newport March 9, 1940, the son of Stanley and Hilda E. (Montgomery) Albee. Terry graduated from Newport High School and attended Boston University and Sterling College in Craftsbury. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed at the South Waymouth Naval Facilities, working as a journalist for the Navy. Terry began his career when he was in high school, at the Newport Daily Express, where he worked as editor for 17 years. In 1997, he went to work as a reporter for The Caledonian-Record. He enjoyed reading, music and being with his two sons, the pride and joy of his life. On May 2, 1970, Terry married the former Elizabeth Anne Todd, who survives him. He is also survived by his sons, Aaron Albee and girlfriend Jenna of Burlington, and Michael Albee of Newport Center; his mother, Hilda Albee of Newport Center; his special cousins, Gregory and wife Elaina, Linda and husband Joseph, Patty, and Bruce; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley Albee. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road (formerly Bay Street), Newport on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Newport United Church, with the Rev. Anne Squires officiating. Private interment will take place at a later date with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Terry's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855, or to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 76, of 1184 South Wheelock Road, Lyndon, passed away at her residence, Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. She is survived by numerous family members and friends. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the Eastern Veterans Association, 7 Millbrook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.

, 85, a resident of Mashpee, Mass., since 1980, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at the Royal Megansett Nursing Home under the services of Hospice, after a short illness. She was the wife of Harold (James) Piper, who died in 1998, for over 60 years. Mrs. Piper was born and educated in St. Johnsbury, and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. She worked in sales for W.T. Grant Co. until her retirement. After retirement she very much enjoyed being a homemaker and spoiling her cat "Tom." She was a loving mother, feisty and independent, with a great sense of humor. Surviving are two daughters, Joanne "Jodie" Fettig of Cotuit, Mass., and Gayle Harte of Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Margaret Astles of Summerville, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and two dear friends, Mary Burgess of Maynard, Mass., and Helen Roy of Monroe, N.H. A private graveside service will be held.

, 61, of East Haven, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born June 9, 1941, in Rutland, the son of Norbert and Bernice (Fournier) Soulia. Robert was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the VFW Post 10038 in Lyndonville and a volunteer driver for the DAV. He enjoyed helping his fellow veterans, hunting, fishing, gardening and flowers. Robert is survived by his wife Jane of East Haven; five children, Christine A. Hayes of Orlando, Fla., Robert E. Soulia Jr. of McIndoe Falls, Denise S. Geraghty and husband James of Manasquan, N.J., Paul A. Soulia and wife Victoria of Woodbury, Minn., and Jamie A. Soulia of Burlington; three grandchildren, James A. Geraghty, Mitchel Geraghty, and Paul Steven Soulia; two brothers, Norbert W. Soulia of Pittsford and Harley Soulia of Chittenden; and two sisters, Betty Lou Bartholomew of Rutland and Judy Bedore of Fairfax. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Elizabeth's Church in Lyndonville with the Rev. Stephen Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at the Woodmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to the VFW Post 10038, 156 Hill St., Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 71, of Lost Nation Road, Groveton, died Saturday evening, Sept. 14, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction, after a recent illness. Mr. Stanton was born in Corinth, Vt., Nov. 13, 1930, the son of George H. and Ida J. (Martin) Stanton. George was raised in the Bloomfield, Vt.-Stratford, N.H. area and went to work in the Vermont copper mines at a very young age. At 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving eight years, and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. His tour of duty included World War II, the Korean War, and serving in the countries of Panama and Germany. During that time he married Winnie Fleury of Groveton, on Jan 18, 1952. He resided for many years in Groveton and worked most of his life as a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and his Brittany spaniel Ace, who was always at his side. Family members include his wife Winnie of Groveton; five children, George Allen Stanton of Hopkinton, N.H., Terry Andritz of Stark, N.H., Janice Oakes of Stark, N.H., Jeffrey Stanton of Jacksonville, N.C., and Dale Stanton of Sutton Mills, N.H.; and 13 grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held this afternoon, Sept. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A prayer service will follow the visiting hours at 4 p.m. The Rev. John Jackson of Lancaster will officiate. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 76, of 2950 Pearl Lake Road, Lisbon, passed away at the Littleton Regional Hospital Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, following a sudden illness. She was born in Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Horst and Erna (Wolfert) Ahnert. She had lived in the Lisbon area for the past 55 years. Ada was a devoted mother and grandmother, raising her children with love and a great sense of humor. She was known in the surrounding communities for her volunteer work, and will also be remembered for her many years as a teacher's aide at the Blue School in Landaff. She enjoyed a variety of hobbies and crafts. Two trips to Europe were marked highlights in her life, as well as her love of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Zuk. She is survived by five sons, Eric Zuk of Lisbon, Rolf Zuk of Nuttings Lake, Mass., Edward Zuk and Charles Zuk, both of Littleton, and Christopher Zuk of Berea, Ohio; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m., at the Epiphany Church, School Street, Lisbon, with a reception to follow. A second reception will follow at the home of Charles and Kathryn Zuk, 53 Farr Hill Road, Littleton. Those who wish may make donations to a charity of their choice in her memory.

, formerly of St. Johnsbury, died in Livermore, Maine, Sept. 16, 2002. She was the widow of Albert Samuel Clark, who died Aug. 12, 1992. The Clarks moved to Vermont in 1992. At one time Mrs. Clark had been a resident of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen and husband Gary Pierson of Maine (552 Park St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254); her son, David and wife Elana Clark of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, John Lanham and wife Betty of Glen Mills, Pa.; and nieces and nephews. An evening service will be held in Livermore Falls, Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church. Burial will be Friday, Sept. 20, in Whitemarsh, Pa.

, 80, of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, died early Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. She was born in South Wheelock, May 21, 1922, the daughter of Lincoln and Hazel (Young) Parks. A member of the Lower Waterford Church and an avid lover of animals, she was known early in her life for her candy making. Survivors include her sisters, Jennie, Phoebe, and Bertha and husband Omlah Smith of St. Johnsbury; a niece, Rosalie and husband Dale Donaghy of Lyndonville; nephews and their wives, Wayland and Cindy Brill of North Kirby, Harland and June Brill of Lyndonville, Stanley and Shirley Brill of Sutton, Dennis and Deborah Smith and children Jordan and Rebecca of St. Johnsbury, and Gary and Ann Smith and children Molly and Troy of Gilman; the family of May and Joseph Bonnett of Waterford; and a close friend, Lois Schoolcraft of Florida. She was predeceased by her sisters, Ruth and Julia. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m., at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury, with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Burial will be in Lower Waterford Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center (Activities Fund), Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to Caledonia Home Health (Hospice Program), Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 89, of North Danville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. A complete notice will appear in Saturday's edition.

, 83, of 15 School Street, West Burke, passed away at her residence, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. She was born in Newark, Oct. 24, 1918, the daughter of the late Ray and Charlotte (McFarland) Gray. She is survived by her husband, Alton Wells of West Burke; three children and their spouses, Raymond and Louise Wells of St. Johnsbury, Andrea and Roger Whitcomb of West Burke, and Frederick and Linda Wells of West Burke; four grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Theia Poczabut of Stanford, Conn.; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to SAD/SAC, in care of The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 78, of 861 Clark Pond Road, North Haverhill, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Hospice Care Facility in White River Junction. He was born July 3, 1924 at Old Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, the only child of John and Mildred (Higgins) Farnham. He graduated from Haverhill Academy in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army in Africa, Italy, France and Germany during World War II, until Dec. 9, 1945. He married Bertha Reed, schoolmates since 1931, on Aug. 10, 1946. John worked for the Boston & Maine Railroad in 1947 as a brakeman/conductor, retiring in 1984. With a passion for the railroad, he had been engineer of the scenic Ho-Bo Railroad in Lincoln, N.H., until July 22 of this year. John was honored at a town meeting in March 2002, recognizing his many years of service on the Haverhill Selectboard, Planning Board and Master Plan Committee. He served as an advisory board member of the Horsemeadow Senior Center as well as volunteering his time by delivering meals, offering transportation to those with medical needs, and assisting in various other ways at the center. John belonged to the VFW Post 5245 of North Haverhill, the American Legion, and the Grafton Masons Lodge 46. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bertha; three daughters, Debra Ebelt of Piermont, N.H., Barbara Leete of Wells River, and Margo Longacre of Lyme, N.H.; six granddaughters; one great-grandson, and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., at Trinity Church of the Nazarene in North Haverhill, with the Rev. George Hemway officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Horsemeadow Senior Center, 91 Horsemeadow Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 65, of Wolcott, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Boston, Mass., following a long illness. Don was born in Burlington, May 24, 1937, the son of Eldon and Fern (Dyer) Pollard. He worked in law enforcement, retiring in 1986 due to ill health. He is survived by a son, James Pollard and wife Darlene of Fort Wayne, Ind., and their children, Matt and Kelly; two sisters, Joyce Lanphear and husband Wyman of Hardwick, and Ruth Schwartz and husband Peter of Wolcott; two brothers, William Pollard and wife Donna of Worcester, and Duane Pollard of Marino Valley, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. A gathering in celebration of Don's life will be held Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Morrisville Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, 93, of Newport, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, at 12:10 a.m., at the Centre de Sante Memphremagog Hospital in Magog, Quebec, Canada. Ida was born in Knowlton, Quebec, March 14, 1909, the daughter of Hormidas and Virginie (Bourgeois) LeBeau. Ida was an avid horseman and enjoyed riding and caring for her horses while living on the family farm in Evansville. She also enjoyed gardening and was blessed with a "green thumb." She took great pride in her flowers and garden, and delighted in showing them to others. She was a good cook and owned and operated a boarding, rooming and apartment house in Newport for several years. She also enjoyed sewing, making quilts, crocheting and knitting. She made sure all her grandchildren were always well-equipped with warm hand-knitted socks and mittens, and each year would sew new outfits for them to wear to "Barton Fair!" She loved taking her grandchildren "out" to the drive-in, swimming, picnics, the fair, any place she thought they might enjoy. Ida also worked at the Orleans Hotel Company (Newport Hotel) as a waitress and bartender. She was a very sociable and fun person. She cherished her friends and was loved by both the young and the old alike. Her children and her grandchildren were her life, and in her later years she would often say how much she missed spending time with them and sharing their lives. She married Lawrence Tabor, March 23, 1940; he predeceased her Dec. 10, 1960. She was also predeceased by her brother, Ernest Lebeau. She is survived by her daughter, Thelma (Tabor) Boucher and husband Michel; her son, Lawrence Tabor Sr. and longtime companion Kathleen Cole; 10 grandchildren, Jayme Boucher, Rocky Boucher, Dale Tabor and wife Lori, Robin Ouillette and husband Gene, Lawrence Tabor Jr., Alex Tabor, Jeannette Tabor, Travis Cole, Robbie Cole and Corey Cole; a sister, Bertha LeBeau; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 17, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea in Newport, with the Rev. Leo Bilodeau officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should Friends desire, contributions in Ida's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 88, of Sugar Hill Road, Easton, N.H., passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Cecil was born to Henry and Maude (Drost) Young, May 1, 1914, in Mars Hill, Maine. He lived most of his life in West Hartford, Conn., before moving to Easton in 1999. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Cecil was a self-employed machinist and owner of Young Enterprises in Connecticut. After at least two decades of membership in the West Hartford Rotary Club, he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Parker) Young of Easton; a daughter, Judy and husband John Day of Easton; a sister, Cleta Y. Miller of Luthersville, Md.; and one granddaughter, Leah and husband Guy Van Meter and their son Cole Brigham, all of Marblehead, Mass. Four brothers and three sisters predeceased him. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., in the Elmwood Cemetery in Franconia, with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh officiating. Family suggests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

, 97, of Randolph, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. She was born Jan. 13, 1905 in Vermont, the daughter of Arthur and Mina (Badger) Williams. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury and continued her education in Boston at hairdressing school. After graduating from hairdressing school, she returned to St. Johnsbury where she worked as a hairdresser for many years. She owned and operated her own shop for several years in St. Johnsbury. She was married to Theodore Ellis who predeceased her in the 1970s. Mrs. Ellis moved to South Royalton several years ago to live with her sister. In March 2000 she moved to the Windover House in Randolph. She was a former member of the South Congregational Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in St. Johnsbury. Gladys enjoyed reading and in earlier years liked spending time at camp. She leaves her sister, Marion Morency of South Royalton, two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 23, at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Calling hours will be Sunday, Sept. 22 from 7-8 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury.

96, of West Burke, died Friday morning Sept. 20, 2002, at the Elder House in St. Johnsbury after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 26, 1906 in Guildhall, Vt. the son of the late Frank and Bessie (Washburn) Ford. Gil was schooled in West Burke and attended Lyndon Institute. On June 11, 1925 he married Avis Burbank. He worked at the Duval grocery store in West Burke for 16 years. He then worked at Vermont Tap and Die in Lyndonville for 26 years. While there he became an insurance agent working nights and started his own business, Ford Insurance Agency of West Burke, which he operated for 35 years. Gil was a National Weather Observer in West Burke for 68 years reporting conditions to the Fairbanks Museum. In the early years he reported to Comerford Dam in Barnet and also to Hartford, Conn. if a large storm hit the area. This reporting was a result of the 1927 flood. All of Gil's reports and his many local and national weather awards are still in use today in the meteorology department at Lyndon State College. He was also very active in his community serving more than 50 years as clerk and treasurer of the village of West Burke. He served 25 plus years on the advisory board of Passumpsic Savings Bank, was a Fairbanks Museum Fellow and was the oldest member of the West Burke Methodist Church. He enjoyed people, good food and his community. Survivors include his wife of 77 years, Avis (Burbank) Ford of West Burke; a niece, Nancy Dresser (whom he and Avis raised from the age of 2) and her husband Harold of Lyndon, and their family Barbara Dresser, and Joanne Myers and her husband Jeff; another niece, Phyllis Burbank of West Burke; a sister-in-law, Ruth Ford of Granville, N.Y.; other nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. He was predeceased by three brothers, Henry, Paul and Raymond Ford; and two sisters, Jane Deblois and Edith Knapp. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at the West Burke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Cheney and longtime friend and former pastor, Robert Leno, officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Gil's memory may be directed to either the West Burke United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 222, West Burke, VT 05871, or to Lyndon State College, Meteorology Dept., c/o Bruce Berryman, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 85, of Littleton, Mass, former longtime resident of Bolton, Mass., died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002 at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton due to heart failure following a long illness. Born in Clinton, Mass. on Dec. 12, 1917, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Ida M. (Walcott) Ware. He was a graduate of Hudson High School, class of 1936. In 1937 he graduated from Worcester Trade School. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan. Mr. Ware worked for 25 years as a carpentry construction foreman for G. Bonazzoli & Sons of Hudson until his retirement in 1979. He had also taught cabinetry at Worcester Trade School and worked as a machinist for LaPointe Co. in Hudson, Mass. Active in his community, he was a captain for the Bolton Volunteer Fire Department. He held several Bolton town offices including selectman, school board member and assessor. He was also a Scout master. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vera L. (Gabrielsen) Ware, currently residing at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia (Ware) and Eugene Montrone of Clarks Green, Pa.; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jeanette Ware of East Burke; daughter, Barbara Ware of Gilsum, N.H.; son, Stephen Ware of Bolton, Mass.; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl A. (Ware) and Douglas Anderson of Edwardsburg, Mich.; two brothers, Edward C. Ware of Berlin, Mass. and Eliot Ware of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Alice Babcock of Oakland, Md. and Ruth Sizemore of Greenwood, Del.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur Ware. Service in celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bolton Federated Church, Main Street, Bolton, Mass. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley, Activity Fund, 191 Foster St., Littleton, MA 01460.

66, of Concord, N.H., died suddenly, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at his home on Thompson Street. Mr. Castrogiovanni was born in Boston, Mass., Oct. 8, 1935, the son of Guiseppe and Frances (Scalia) Castrogiovanni. Frank was a longtime resident of Waltham, Mass., until the early '70s when he and his family moved to Island Pond, Vt. He resided there for several years, later moving to New York and then Concord, where he has lived for the past four years. He served in the Army National Guard in Massachusetts and the U.S. Army. For many years he provided volunteer services for the Salvation Army. Memberships include the Sons of Italy and the American Legion. He was a big fan of the Boston Red Sox and NASCAR, particularly driver Rusty Wallace. His favorite hobby was visiting with people at Dunkin' Donuts. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family. He also made numerous donations to the Feed the Children program based in Oklahoma. Family members include his wife, Beatrice A. (Fournier) Castrogiovanni of Island Pond; two sons, Michael J. Castrogiovanni of Barnstead, N.H., and James K. Castrogiovanni of Island Pond; five daughters, Darlene L. Kohanski of Lunenburg, Sandy J. Castrogiovanni of Island Pond, formerly of Jefferson, N.H., Nancy A. Fournier of Barnstead, formerly of Colebrook, N.H., Linda M. Castrogiovanni of Barnstead, Monique E. Castrogiovanni of Island Pond; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There are no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m., at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H. The Rev. W. Timothy Thibeault, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Penacook, will officiate. Donations may be made in his memory to the Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 E. State St., Montpelier, VT 05602; or to the Salvation Army.

, 76, of 51 River Road, Franconia, passed away at the Littleton Regional Hospital, Monday, Sept. 23, following a long illness. He was born in Bronxville, N.Y., the son of Anthony and Marie (Porrazzo) Tavino. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He has been a resident of Franconia for the past 52 years. For 40 years he served as a chef at the Lovett's Inn in Franconia, retiring approximately 10 years ago. During his many years in Franconia, he pursued many business ventures, and was best known to his family and friends as someone who enjoyed life and would try anything once. He was predeceased by his wife Beryle in 1998. He is survived by three sons, Ralph Tavino of Louisville, Colo., Edward Tavino of Bangkok, Thailand, and Christopher Tavino of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Ellen Tavino of Berlin, N.H. and Sally Boutin of Manchester, N.H.; four grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Tavino of Pine Bush, N.Y.; and two sisters, Santina Carusso of Brewster, N.Y., and Rose Cessitori of Rockville, Md. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Franconia, Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Franconia. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Franconia Life Squad, in care of Joel Peabody, 1028 Profile Road, Franconia, NH 03580.

, 75, of 66 Tucker Hill Road, Sheffield, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002. He was born June 27, 1927 in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Albert and Hazel (Rivers) Garand. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Arlene (Brown) Garand of Sheffield; six children and their spouses, Marjorie Tucker of Sheffield, Doris Krogman of Castiaic, Calif., Donna and Sterling Scoville of Montpelier, Roy and Kathy Clark of Swans Island, Maine, William Clark and Kathy Parker and Sam of Lyndonville, and Linda and Jim Foss of Enosburg Falls; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and four siblings and their spouses, Joyce and Graydon Gadapee of Kittery, Maine, Reginald and Gloria Garand of St. Johnsbury, Arnold and Pat Garand of St. Johnsbury, and Roland and Evelyn Garand of East Concord. He was predeceased by two sons, a brother and two sisters. Visiting hours will be held at the Woods-Trefren and Pearsons Funeral Home, Wednesday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Peacham Cemetery in Peacham, Thursday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., with Mr. John Sleeper officiating.

, 89, of Lake Street, Barton, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 in Barton. She was born in Newport, Dec. 2, 1912, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Solomon) Hendy. She graduated from Barton Academy. Helen was co-owner of Hendy Brothers and Webster Motors with her brothers Anthony and John, with whom she was very close. She was a devoted member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Daughters of Isabella. In August 1951, Helen married Forrest Lyman, who predeceased her Dec. 3, 1984. She is survived by her son, Gary Lyman and wife Gail of West Glover; her grandson, Mit Lyman of West Glover; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers, Anthony and John, and her sisters, Jennie Hendy, Leona Cody and Mamie Joseph. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Church Street, Barton, Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton, with the Rev. Daniel Rupp officiating. Interment will follow at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Helen's memory may be made to St. Paul's School, in care of the Rev. Daniel Rupp, Barton, VT 05822.

, 86, of Newark, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2002. A complete notice will appear in Friday's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 76, of Brookview Mobile Home Park in Groveton, NH died at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH, Sept. 25, 2002, after a long illness. He was born July 25, 1926 in Elizabeth, NJ, the son of Peter and Charlotte (Anderson) Krevetski. Mr. Krevetski was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Before retiring he was an iron worker for local 480 in Elizabeth. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton. Mr. Krevetski is survived by his wife, Marie (Deslandro) Krevetski of Groveton; a son, Robert Akesson of Groveton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Robert J. Krevetski Jr., in 1999; a step-son, Francis Akesson, in 1999; and a sister, Rita Graham. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church, with Father Daniel Deveau officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Groveton. Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton, is assisting the family with arrangements.

, 70, of Melcher Court Apartments, Groveton, died at her residence, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, after a sudden illness. Born July 21, 1932, in Concord, Vt., a daughter of Sherman and Crissie (Perkins) Crawford Sr., she lived most of her life in Dalton, then in Lancaster for two years and in Groveton for four years. She was a member of the East Concord Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 41, Whitefield. She loved going to camp at Lake Seymour. She loved spending time with her family, friends and her cat Spot. Lois is survived by her daughter, Dianne and husband Norman Bartlett of North Stratford; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her sister, Barbara Isham of Whitefield; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Richard in 1995; and two brothers, Carroll Crawford and Sherman Crawford Jr. Calling hours will be held Friday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Fred Lawrence, pastor of the Groveton United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Cushman Cemetery in Dalton. Memorial donations may be made in Lois' name to either Weeks Home Health, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584, or the Groveton Ambulance Corp., in care of Sandy Mason, 1 Arlington Ave., Groveton, NH 03582.

, 86, of Newark, passed away at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. She was born May 5, 1916, in North Stratford, N.H., the daughter of the late Brewster Bennett Sr. and Rose (French) Bennett. She grew up in Bloomfield and graduated from North Stratford High School in 1934. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Chapter 28, in West Burke. On Sept. 10, 1934, she married Alfred Cole Sr., who predeceased her in August of 1981. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Alfred and Anita Cole Jr. of Lyndonville, Richard D. and Ruth Cole of St. Johnsbury Center, and Stuart F. Cole of Newark; a sister-in-law, Nettie Cole of Lyndonville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Edna Applebee, Rose Roby and Lillian Roby; a brother, Brewster Bennett Jr.; three half brothers, Clifton, Clayton and Clinton Bennett; and a half sister, Sadie DeLong. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home this evening from 7-9 p.m. Members of the Eastern Star will conduct their services at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Newark Church, with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Newark. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 16, of 2850 Old County Road, Waterford, Vt., passed away at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., Friday, Sept. 27, 2002. She was born Aug. 7, 1986 in Littleton, N.H., the daughter of Kenneth and Sandy (Powers) Grant. Early this month, Lee was diagnosed with an aggressive childhood cancer. In previous years she had attended Union Baptist School in Waterford, and later was home-schooled. She is survived by her parents of Waterford; her siblings, Ryan, Chad and Lauren Grant of Waterford; her maternal grandparents, Russell and Patricia Powers of Waterford; her paternal grandparents, Dexter and Gertrude Grant of Lyndon Center; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, from 3-5 p.m., at the Union Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury. Funeral services will be held at the Union Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury, Monday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Joel Battaglia and Pastor Paul Powers officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Waterford.

80, of Ball Road, Groveton, died at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, after a sudden illness. Born July 22, 1922, in Berlin, N.H., a son of Michael and Mary (Shamulka) Sullivan, he was a resident of Groveton most of his life. He was a graduate of Groveton High School, Class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning the Purple Heart. He married Theresa C. Stolarski in Pottsville, Penn., Nov. 1, 1947. He attended Burdett College in Boston, graduating in 1956 with a degree in sales management. While at college he was the girls basketball coach. He was appointed as the first rural letter carrier for the Groveton area, where he served until his retirement. He served on the board of trustees for Weeks Memorial Hospital. He served on the Groveton School Board as well as being a bus driver for the school. He also served as director of the Groveton Youth Center, concurrently working as life guard and swimming instructor. He was a past president of the Groveton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club. He most recently served as member of the Juvenile Diversion Program. Mr. Sullivan was a life member of both the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Fredonwarell Post 17 of Groveton. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa "Ted" Sullivan of Groveton; two daughters, Holly Paradis of Groveton and Linda Curtis of Lemington, Vt.; one son, Brian Sullivan of Groveton; two granddaughters, Melissa Paradis and Lindsay Paradis, both of Groveton; one grandson, John Curtis of Lemington; as well as several cousins in New York. He was predeceased by an infant son, John Michael Sullivan, in 1966; and three brothers, Fred Sullivan, Michael Sullivan and Nicholas Sullivan. Calling hours were held Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated today, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 10 State St., Groveton, with Father Daniel Deveau, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., in the Northumberland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to the Groveton Ambulance Corp., in care of Sandy Sanborn, 1 Arlington Ave., Groveton, NH 03582.

, 80, of 278 Main St., Lyndonville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born July 28, 1922 in Lyndonville, the daughter of the late William and Vernice (Gray) Wark. She was predeceased by her husband, Dale Weed, and son, Howard Weed. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Gloria and George Ulrich of Tolland, Conn., Beverly and Ronald Spears of East Haven, Conn., Sharolyn and Larry Seymour of Sutton, Susan and Richard Taylor of South Kirby, and Karen and Edward Lawson of Lyndonville; a daughter-in-law and her husband, Joyce and Gene Gorajez of North Granby, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Woods-Trefren & Pearsons Funeral Home, Tuesday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in the East Haven Cemetery following the service. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.