, 78, of Sutton, died unexpectedly at home, Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2003. He was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Lyndon, the son of the late Leo D. and Ardelle M. (Powers) Goodwin. Dale worked as a logger in the area for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding wild birds, country music, western movies and books, his cats, and sugaring on the home farm in Sutton. His favorite pastime was spent at the Miss Lyndonville Diner enjoying good food, conversation with his many friends and teasing the waitresses, who would tease Dale right back. He was predeceased by his companion of more than 40 years, Irene Chayer, in June of 2002. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Reginald Goodwin and Donald Goodwin; three sisters, Beverly Cox, Geraldine Gosley and Pauline Gleason. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Goodwin and companion Gordon Stone of Sutton; his son, Russell Goodwin and wife Faith of Springfield; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Neil Goodwin and wife Sandra of Troy, NH; a brother-in-law, Maynard Cox of Baltimore, VT; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Goodwin of Sheffield; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday evening, May 3, at 6 p.m., at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Loncar officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot at the Sutton Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Dale's memory may be directed to Sutton Volunteer Fire Dept., in care of Larry Seymour, 4054 Calendar Brook Road, Sutton, VT 05867.

, 90, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at the Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury. He was born Nov. 2, 1912 in Paterson, N.J., the son of the late Cecilia and Filippo Giella. He moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1937. On July 28, 1940 he married Ruth Stearns, who predeceased him in March 2002. He worked in the early years in Los Angeles in advertising and film animation. Then he spent many years in the textile industry becoming a major creative force in the denim boom of the 1970s and was known as "Mr. Denim." His lifelong passion was for the arts. He was an accomplished artist and published poet. He leaves behind a large body of drawings, paintings, assemblages, collages and writings -- a testament to his immense creativity, intelligence, and wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his two daughters, Barbara Giella of New York City, N.Y., and Vicki Giella of Monroe, N.H.; and by his son-in-law, Russell Carlson of Monroe, N.H. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the Shambhala Meditation Center, Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, on Sunday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to the Canterbury Inn, 46 Cherry St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 54, of 134 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving four years in the U.S. Navy and three years in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his former wife and best friend, Mary Trevino; their son Dallas; and friends Ralph Colucci, Jeannette Libby and Clint Libby. There will be no services.

, of 155 Pearl St., St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he had resided for the past year. He was born in St. Malo, Quebec, Canada, Nov. 23, 1922, the son of Desire and Ida (Fontaine) Therrien. Clem and wife Shirley moved to California in 1984 and returned six years ago. In his working years, Clem worked on construction at the Moore Dam in the 1950s, Rodd Roofing and Pizzagalli. He also worked at Fairbanks Scales and the Vershire Shop. His family reminisces that he found his heart in his later years. A very important part of his life was coming to terms with alcohol. He faithfully attended Alcoholics Anonymous and could be counted on to tell it like it was. He accepted Jesus as his savior; he realized he truly was somebody. He and Shirley attended the Union Baptist Church. His garden on Pearl Street was evidence of his knowledge of and lifelong passion for gardening. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shirley; eight children, Paul Therrien and partner Rose Lapoint of Lyndon, Beatrice Harris of San Diego, Calif., Anne Green and husband Gary of St. Johnsbury, Raymond Therrien and wife Susan of St. Johnsbury, Mary O'Donnell and husband Kevin of Watertown, N.Y., Susan Therrien and fiance Timothy Knights of St. Johnsbury, Linda Alderman and husband Dale of Milton, and Terrie Morse and fiance Dwayne McCutcheon of St. Johnsbury; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Greenwood of Portsmouth, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home, with pastor Paul Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 10 Ferry St., Suite 427B, Concord, NH 03301.

, 84, died at his home in Danville, Friday morning, May 2, 2003. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., on Christmas Day 1918, the oldest of five children born to Olyn and Lucy (Bigelow) Vance. He is survived by his sister, Velma Vance, with whom he made his home (1077 Parker Road, Danville, VT 05828); three brothers, Calvin of Lomita, Calif., Lyle of Los Alalitos, Calif., and Glendon of Norristown, Pa.; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be announced and held later this month at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent, ret., will officiate. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 95, of Danville, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Timmins and Charles Blood. She was a bookbinder, working for Riverside Press in Cambridge, Mass., for many years. She was born in Cambridge and had lived for many years in Cambridge, Arlington and Watertown, Mass., before settling in Danville several years ago. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Conlon of Arlington, Mass., Barbara Enos and husband Austin of Danville, Florence Brinkerhoff and husband Ernest of Hallendale, Fla., and Joseph Timmins and wife Shay of New Braunfels, Texas; 19 loving grandchildren and 36 loving great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Richard Conlon, and brothers and sisters Lester Slocum, Grace Dooley, Louise Dinsmore, Jennie Riley and Lillian Morris. Relatives and friends may call at the Short, Williamson and Diamond Funeral Home, 52 Trapelo Road, Belmont, Mass., Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 24, at 6 p.m., in the Queen of Peace Church in Danville. Contributions in her memory, to Caledonia Home Health Care, Sherman Drive, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-0383, would be sincerely appreciated.

, 76, of 855 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, Mass., died Saturday, May 3, 2003 at the home of her son in St. Johnsbury, where she had spent the past two months. Mrs. Miller was born in Cohoes, N.Y., a daughter of Wilfred J. and Emma (Paris) Lessard, and resided in Fitchburg for over 45 years. She attended St. Joseph's Church and St. Camillus de Lellis Church, both in Fitchburg. She was the wife of David C. Miller Jr., who died in 1985. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David J. and Deborah (Robideau) Miller of St. Johnsbury; and three grandchildren, Christopher Miller, Lisa Emerson and Susan Miller. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph's Church, 46 Woodland St., Fitchburg, Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A visitation period will be held Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Louis M. Isabelle Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 21 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

, 57, of St. Johnsbury, died on her birthday Sunday morning, May 4, 2003, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born in Holyoke, Mass., the daughter of Russell and Violet (Keuhner) Capelle Sr. Joan had been working for the Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, based in Hardwick, for the past 18 years as a learning teacher. She was also employed with the Community College of Vermont in Newport. A University of Vermont graduate with a bachelor of arts degree, she was working on graduate courses at Lyndon State College. On March 1, 1970, she married Carroll Collins, who survives her in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include two daughters, Carol T. Collins and husband James P. McCombe of Stowe, and Kristin Joan Collins of Boston; her father, Russell Capelle Sr. of Northfield; a brother and his wife, Russell and Cheryl Capelle Jr. of Arlington, Va.; a sister, Beth and husband Scott Neal of Northfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Violet Capelle, in 1996. A celebration of her life will be offered by family and friends at Sayles Funeral Home, Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. Burial will be held by the family at a later date.

81, of Passumpsic, and Largo, Fla., died April 1, 2003, in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was born Aug. 16, 1921, in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Harley and Alice (Archambault) Hutchins. He attended Danville schools, and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Hutch spent several years playing and singing for The Barnyard Shufflers and Hutch and the Sunshine Boys. He also sang on the Jim Platt (with Rags the Dog) morning radio program on WTWN in St. Johnsbury. He worked as a salesman for Sears Roebuck Co. in St. Johnsbury, retiring after 40 years there. He was a 50-plus-year member of Green Mountain Grange 1. He had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed maple sugaring on his farm in Lyndon. He also enjoyed gardening, and in later years spending winters in Florida. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Jean (Langmaid) Hutchins of Passumpsic and Largo, Fla.; two daughters and their families, Phyllis Egan and husband Howard of Woodbine, Md., and their sons Michael and Jason, and Glenda Bowen and husband Jack of St. Petersburg, Fla, and East Burke, and their daughter Jeanna; a brother, Gerald Hutchins and wife Betty of North Danville; two sisters, Ramona Flint of St. Johnsbury, and Ruby Goslant and husband Ken of West Danville; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley Craig and Earl Hutchins; a sister, Neomia McGill; and a grandson, Chadon Harold Cobb. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m., at the Danville Green Cemetery. Following his wishes, there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to Green Mountain Grange 1, in care of Beth Dresser, 12 Third St., Box D7, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, of 155 Pearl St., St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he had resided for the past year. He was born in St. Malo, Quebec, Canada, Nov. 23, 1922, the son of Desire and Ida (Fontaine) Therrien. Clem and wife Shirley moved to California in 1984 and returned six years ago. In his working years, Clem worked on construction at the Moore Dam in the 1950s, Rodd Roofing and Pizzagalli. He also worked at Fairbanks Scales and the Vershire Shop. His family reminisces that he found his heart in his later years. A very important part of his life was coming to terms with alcohol. He faithfully attended Alcoholics Anonymous and could be counted on to tell it like it was. He accepted Jesus as his savior; he realized he truly was somebody. He and Shirley attended the Union Baptist Church. His garden on Pearl Street was evidence of his knowledge of and lifelong passion for gardening. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shirley; eight children, Paul Therrien and partner Rose Lapoint of Lyndon, Beatrice Harris of San Diego, Calif., Anne Green and husband Gary of St. Johnsbury, Raymond Therrien and wife Susan of St. Johnsbury, Mary O'Donnell and husband Kevin of Watertown, N.Y., Susan Therrien and fiance Timothy Knights of St. Johnsbury, Linda Alderman and husband Dale of Milton, and Terrie Morse and fiance Dwayne McCutcheon of St. Johnsbury; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Greenwood of Portsmouth, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home, with pastor Paul Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 10 Ferry St., Suite 427B, Concord, NH 03301.

, 77, of 43 Stallion Hill, Lisbon, passed away suddenly at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, Sunday, May 4, 2003. He was born in Lisbon, the son of Frank and Beatrice (Forster) Clark. He attended local schools and graduated from Lisbon High School, Class of 1943. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Europe as a member of the 69th Infantry Division, 271st Regiment. He was an automobile dealer in Lisbon for 42 years with the G.A. Clark & Sons, Inc. garage and auto dealership. He also was a snowmachine dealer for 28 years, in that same location. Frank was a charter member of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association, and served as a state of New Hampshire delegate to the Snowmachine Congress in Duluth, Minn. He was a 57-year member and past commander of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of the Grafton-Kane Lodge 46 of Masons, North Haverhill, for 52 years. He had been a member of the Lisbon Lion's Club for 47 years. He was very civic minded, and served his community as a member of the volunteer fire department for 26 years, and also as a fire warden. He served as a police officer in both the towns of Lisbon and Landaff. He was chairman of the Lisbon Conservation Commission, served as a member of the board of selectmen, also on the board of adjustment, a supervisor of the checklist, and was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a past director of the Lisbon Savings Bank, Lisbon National Bank, Littleton National Bank, Indian Head Bank and the Fleet Bank. He was an alternate representative to the New Hampshire General Court. He was also a member of the Good Ole Boys of Woodsville. His primary hobbies were hunting and fishing. He had a love for the outdoors which inspired him to become the Fish & Game Commissioner for Grafton County under five governors. He served as vice chairman and chairman for the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department for 18 months each. He was a past member of the National Marine Fisheries Service, a director of Trout Unlimited, and a member of the Ammonoosuc Valley Fish & Game Club. He also served as a hunter safety instructor since the program's inception in 1949. Frank was also a member of the National Rifle Association. He was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Jean Clark; and his two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lauraette (Hastings) Clark of Lisbon; two sons, Robert and wife Linda Clark, and Donald and wife Sharon Clark, all of Lisbon; a daughter, Patricia and husband Thomas Land of Woodsville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m., at the Lisbon Congregational Church (The Brick Church), with the Rev. Lyn McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Barry Conservation Camp, or the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program, in care of New Hampshire Fish & Game Dept., 2 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301-6500.

, 77, of Bobbin Mill Road, Lunenburg, died Monday afternoon, May 5, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction after a long illness. Mr. Young was born at the Woodsville Hospital in Haverhill, N.H., May 1, 1926, the son of Maurice R. And Marion (White) Young. Howard grew up on his family's farm, which in the 1930s was New Hampshire's top potato producer. He graduated from Haverhill Academy. Howard joined the U.S. Marine Corps when of military age and served as ammunition supplier and backup gunner on the USS Montpelier in the Pacific theater during World War II. The ship's crew was the first to enter the caves of Wakanoura Wan Japanese prison camp, with Howard as one of two marines to accompany the Navy in liberating the three- to five-year American captives. The Montpelier crew was also among the first to enter the city of Hiroshima after it was bombed. Following his service, Howard graduated from Bliss Electrical School in Washington, D.C., and became an engineer for General Electric of Somersworth, N.H. He married into the Colby clan of Lunenburg in 1952, and two years later, left his engineering position to purchase the former L.J. Brown store, which he and his wife Judy operated as Young's General Store for eight years. In 1963 he worked for the engineering department at Gilman Paper Company in Gilman. Through the years he also worked with Kenneth Curran of Littleton, in completing the buildings of the EHV-Weidmann Company and the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He retired from Georgia Pacific in Gilman as plant engineer in 1988. Howard had served the township since 1955. He served Lunenburg as Fire District 1 commissioner and fire chief; Gilman/Lunenburg as fire chief when employed at Georgia Pacific; school director; lister; moderator; constable; selectman; and auditor. Along with Bud and Amos Colby, he organized basketball for the town youth, and he served as 4-H leader in agriculture projects. He also managed maintenance and fence restoration of the town cemeteries; directed July 4 celebrations organized by the fire department and later the Historical Society; he dedicated his contribution in the design and completion of the veterans memorial; and was involved in establishment of the boat access to the Connecticut River by the Mt. Orne Covered Bridge in Lunenburg last summer. He was also a volunteer driver in delivering senior meals. For 43 years he fished and hunted in Forestville, Quebec, where he and Judy owned and later had shares in cottages. He was a fan of all sports and played basketball and baseball. He was a member of the Lunenburg United Methodist Church. Following service in World War II, he was a member of the New Hampshire National Guard in Dover, N.H., and in 1950 became commander of the first N.H. National Guard Military Police unit located at Fort William and Mary, Newcastle, N.H. Other memberships include the Ross-Wood American Legion Post 20 in Woodsville, of which he was life member with 58 years attained; the John W. Weeks Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3041, of which he was past commander; the U.S.S. Montpelier, Inc. - CL57 and SSN 765; and the Marine Corps League, Cpl. Richard Demers Detachment, Berlin, N.H. He was past president and director of the Lancaster Fair for 30 years and past director of the Northeast Kingdom Development Association. Surviving family members include his wife of 50 years, Judy (Colby) Young; a daughter, Beth Connolly and granddaughter, Meghan Connolly of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his father-in-law, Howard M. Colby of Lunenburg; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Amos and Mary Jane Colby of Lunenburg, Weston and Frances Colby of Lunenburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and infant daughter. There are no visiting hours. A funeral service with military honors will be held Saturday afternoon, May 10, at 1 p.m., at the Lunenburg United Methodist Church. The Rev. Thomas Golden, pastor of the Dalton Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any of the following: Toys-for-Tots, John W. Weeks Post, VFW, Lancaster, NH 03584; Marine Corps League, PO Box 301, Berlin, NH 03570; or Lunenburg Historical Society - Town Hall Restoration, in care of Patricia Kenney, Guildhall Hill Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906.

, 75, of Wheelock, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury. She was born Sept. 2, 1927, in New Britain, Conn., the daughter of the late Sherman and Lottie (Wilson) Crowe. On May 1, 1947, she married Leo E. Peltier. Mrs. Peltier worked many years as a nurse's aide at the Darling Inn in Lyndonville, the St. Johnsbury Hospital, Brightlook Hospital, and later Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She truly enjoyed helping and caring for people. A loving mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Leo E. Peltier of Wheelock; three sons, Leo J. Peltier and wife Alice of Bristol, Conn., Raymond Peltier of Bethlehem, N.H., and Michael Peltier of Littleton, N.H.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Berry of Lyndon; three brothers, Richard Crowe of Burlington, Conn., John Crowe and wife Jan of East Granby, Conn., and Dale Crowe and wife Cheryl of Connecticut; a sister-in-law, Shirley Crowe of Ticonderoga, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Sherman and James Crowe. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 10, at 11 a.m., at William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield, with the Rev. Richard Baird officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to the National Parkinson Foundation Inc., Development Department, in care of Lois Heffernan, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

, 69, of 328 Plain Road, Bath, N.H., died at his home, Sunday, May 4, 2003. He was born in Wardsboro, Vt., March 18, 1934, the son of Travis and Nora (Boyd) Robinson, and had been residing in Bath since 1970. James was a graduate of Leland and Gray Seminary in Townsend, Vt. and Lyndon State College in Lyndonville. He was a self-employed plumber and electrician for many years and was also director of buildings and grounds for the Austine School for the Deaf in Brattleboro, Vt., and Southern Berkshire Regional School in Sheffield, Mass. James was an avid hunter, fisherman and bridge player. He loved camping. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Woodsville. Family members include his wife of 48 years, Ida L. Wilson of Bath; a son, James T. Robinson Jr. of Bath; a son-in-law, Charles Miller of Littleton; eight grandchildren, Emily Robinson of Bath; Justin Robinson-Miller, Travis Robinson-Miller and Sarah Robinson-Miller, all of Littleton, Amanda Ordway, Abby Ordway, Peter Wright and David Wright, all of Bath; a great-granddaughter, Kendriana Leno of Bath; six sisters, Elizabeth Druke of Brattleboro, Vt., Irene Brooks of Newfane, Vt., Mary Laitres of Brattleboro, Polly Casanova of Newfane, Louise McGourty of Allenstown, N.H., and Sally Herring of North Carolina; a nephew, Douglas A Brooks of Newfane; Angie Wingard of Connecticut, who was raised by James and Ida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Kimball C. Robinson; and a daughter, Melissa L. Robinson-Miller. Relatives and friends are welcomed to a celebration of his life, at his home, Sunday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. in Swiftwater Cemetery, Swiftwater, N.H., with Father Daniel Sinibaldi officiating. Donations may be made to the Robinson-Miller Children Educational Fund, in care of Wells River Savings Bank, attn.: Katie Thayer, Wells River, VT 05081.

, 91, of Cabot, formerly of Marshfield and Danville, passed away at her home, Monday, May 5, 2003. She was born Dec. 26, 1911, to Harry and Arecca (Holmes) Gamblin in Cabot. She married Herbert Davis of Marshfield in 1941. Jessie graduated from Cabot High School and later attended Lyndon State College, receiving her bachelor's degree in 1953. She and her husband owned a farm on the Groton State Forest Road in Marshfield. They later bought a home in Danville, where she lived until her husband's death in 1982. She then moved to an apartment owned by her niece in Cabot. Jessie loved gardening and fishing at the Marshfield Dam, playing cards and working on her collections of Sawyer pictures, stamps and Wade figurines. She was an avid antiquer and she and her niece traveled throughout the state visiting antique shops. She and her husband traveled extensively. They made several trips to Nova Scotia to gather family history on both sides of her family's heritage. Jessie taught school in Calais and later in Barnet. Her love was first grade and she prided herself in making sure all first-graders could read at grade level before entering second grade. Survivors include one sister, Lottie Gunzel of Chipley, Fla.; two nephews, Harry Gunzel of Chipley, Fla., and Eric Gunzel of Elmira, Ontario, Canada; and one niece, Velma Smith of Cabot; other survivors are Cheryl Smith of Cabot and Leland Ennis of Cabot. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Davis; a sister, Arecca Urban; a brother, George; and a nephew, Montgomery Smith. Friends are welcome to call at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Church Street, Hardwick, Thursday, May 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside services and burial will be in the Durant Cemetery in Lower Cabot, Friday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Father Mulligan of the Christ Covenant Church of Marshfield will officiate.

, 66, of Bloomfield, Vt., passed away Monday, May 5, 2003 at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, N.H. He was born May 31, 1936 in Springfield, Mass., the son of Melville and Madeline (Wilkins) Campbell. Mr. Campbell attended school in Springfield, Mass. He worked numerous jobs during his life, but mostly worked as a carpenter. He loved the outdoors and was a lifelong hunter, fisherman, trapper and wildlife observer. He was a hunter safety instructor for over 35 years, teaching in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. He was also a trapper educational instructor in New Hampshire and Vermont. Mr. Campbell served as past warden and board member for the Chicopee Sportsmen's Club in Chicopee/Granby, Mass., and as a member and past president of the Canaan, Vt. Border Lions Snowmobile Club. He was a past member of the West Springfield, Mass., Moose Lodge and a current member of the Vermont Trappers Association. Mr. Campbell is survived by his longtime companion, Anne J. Fountaine of Bloomfield; three sons, Alan Campbell Jr. of Springfield, Mass., Mark E. Campbell of Raymond, N.H., and Hunter C. Campbell of Bloomfield; three daughters, Kim S. Table of Ware, Mass., Kim Martin of Chicopee, Mass., and Dawn Rufo of Chicopee, Mass.; and 14 grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, in care of Rosemary Mulliken, First Colebrook Bank, 147 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576.

, 88, of 4 Chase Lane, Woodsville, N.H., died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at her residence following a short illness. She was born in Wells River, Vt., Feb. 8, 1915, the daughter of Bernis and Rose (Newton) Wilson Lamberton. Agnes was a lifelong area resident and worked as a clerk at the former Ames Department Store and Hovey's Shops in Woodsville. She was a member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church for more than 50 years and a member of the United Methodist Women. Agnes was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Floyd D. Chase Sr., on April 27, 1992; a son, Floyd D. Chase Jr., on Feb. 21, 1988; two grandsons; and a brother, Robert Wilson. Survivors include one son, Timothy W. Chase and companion Debra Clark of Canaan, N.H.; two daughters, Elsie M. Carbee and husband Leslie of Bradford, Vt., and Priscilla N. Crowe and husband Ron of Peterborough, N.H.; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her former daughter-in-law, Jane Whitcher and husband Randy of Warren, N.H.; and a stepbrother, Curt Lamberton of Bethel, Vt. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. Funeral services will be Monday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Elizabeth Davis officiating. Assisting in the service will be the Rev. Vadia Boudreau. Burial will follow in Carbee Cemetery, Bath, N.H. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Woodsville United Methodist Church, in care of Mrs. Reita Jones, 8 Ammonoosuc St., Woodsville, NH 03785, or to the March of Dimes, 22 Bridge St., Concord, NH 03301.

, 81, of Cabot, died Monday, May 5, 2003 at Genesis Eldercare in Morrisville. Ruth Cathirene Walker was born July 10, 1921 at Walkerway Farm in Cabot, the daughter of Laura Ruth (Duke) and William C. Walker II. Cathirene graduated from Cabot High School in 1939 and from the University of Vermont College of Agriculture in 1943 with a degree in home economics. She taught home economics and other subjects at Jeffersonville High School, Peoples Academy, Greensboro High School, and later at Craftsbury Academy, Hardwick Academy and Hazen Union School. Cathirene and Donald N. Hay were married on Donald's birthday, Sept. 18, 1951. They made their home and raised their family in Hardwick. Donald died on Oct. 3, 1977. She was a member of the committee studying the school situation in the Hardwick area which resulted in the formation of the Union School District No. 26, and served on the original Hazen Union School Board, as chair for a period of time. Cathirene was a member of the PTA, the Home Dem, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Order of the Eastern Star. For many years she was a trustee of Jeudevine Memorial Library and held the position of treasurer. In 1988 Cathirene moved back to Cabot, on a piece of property that had belonged to the farm on which she was born. She designed and much enjoyed her round house, patterned after a round barn on Walkerway Farm. A special joy was the deer herd which gathered at her house for food during the winter months. Cathirene is survived by her children, Ruth Janet Hay of Cabot, Camilyn Hay Sheffield and husband Rick Sheffield and children Ryan and Alec Sheffield of Rowlett, Texas; John William Hay of St. Johnsbury; Mary Dawn Hay of Garland, Texas; and Donald Allan Hay of Shelburne, Vt.; two sisters, Betty Wilkinson and husband Jim of Barre, and Susan Walker of Galway, N.Y.; her brother, Roger C. Walker of Cabot; and many nieces and nephews including her grandniece Emily Cochran, who shared her July 10 birthday. She was predeceased by her husband Donald; a brother, William C. Walker III; and a sister, Agnes Resue. Cathirene was devoted to her family. She had a love for the natural world which she had shared with her mother, especially flowers and birds. In both her family and work life, education and learning were her special interests. In honor of the special place that Woofy, Muffin, Betsy, Silva, Trilby and Ember held in her family life, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Norwegian Elkhound Rescue/Referral of New England, 4 Madonna St., Natick, MA 01760; or, to honor her love for birds, to Audubon Vermont, 255 Sherman Hollow road, Huntington, VT 05462. The family will receive friends Friday evening, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Church Street, Hardwick. Services will be held Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m., at the Cabot United Church, with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick.

, 82, of 135 Church St., Peacham, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury. He was born Dec. 28, 1920 in Cabot, the son of Fred and Ida (Buchanan) Needham. Mr. Needham served in the U.S. Army, 100th Infantry Division during World War II. On July 15, 1942 he married Ada Jane Hickory. He was a steel worker for the Johnson Steel and Wire Company in Worcester, Mass. Mr. Needham was a member of the Moose Lodge in St. Johnsbury, the Peacham Congregational Church in Peacham, Washburn Lodge F & AM of Danville, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in St. Johnsbury, and the American Legion post in St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Earle Needham. Surviving relatives include his wife of 60 years, Ada Jane Needham of Peacham; a daughter, Betty Jane White and husband Harold of Venice, Fla.; two sisters, Bernice Langevin of Groton, and Phyllis Burke of Barnwell, S.C., and Newbury; and several nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be held Monday, May 12, from 7 to 8 p.m., in the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m., in the Peacham Congregational Church, with the Rev. Rebecca Werner Maccini officiating. Burial will follow in the Peacham Village Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Danville Rescue Squad, Danville, VT 05828, or to the Peacham Congregational Church, Church St., Peacham, VT 05862.

, 74, of 74 Skinny Ridge Road, Lyman, N.H., died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Grafton County Nursing Home, following a long illness. He was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Barrington, R.I., and had been a resident of Lyman since 1991. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was president of Grant Construction Company of Seekonk, Mass., before retiring to New Hampshire. He loved auto racing and raced GT1 cars with the SCCA for several years. He is survived by his wife, Ilene A. Grant of Lyman; two daughters, Patricia and husband Gordon Keegan of Sydney, Australia, and Deborah and husband Francis Arbelo of Stevensville, Md.; a stepdaughter, Janice Balog and husband Paul Benoit of Farmington, Ark.; two stepsons, Robert and wife Deborah Balog of Wretham, Mass., and Stephen and wife Kimberly Balog of Sandy, Utah; two brothers, Stephen Grant of Barrington, R.I., and Robert and wife Phyllis Grant of Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and a niece and several nephews. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Lisbon, N.H., with Father Daniel Sinibaldi officiating. A burial service will be held immediately following the Mass, at Lyman Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, formerly of Concord, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lyndonville at the age of 92. The last survivor of John and Sadie (Clements) Moyse, he was born in Concord April 15, 1911. A graduate of Concord High School (1930), Clement worked at Gilman Paper, Tap & Die before working for Gravitt and Swett Building Construction as a carpenter. He was also a former member of the Moose River Masonic Lodge in Concord. On Sept. 9, 1939, he married Leah Calacci, who survives him in the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. Survivors also include a son, Stanley Moyse of Concord, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in the Concord Cemetery, Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Concord Historical Society, care of Kathy Fisher, P.O. Box 195, Concord, VT 05824.

, 94, formerly of 22 Beech St., Woodsville, N.H., died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill after a long illness. She was born in Haverhill on Oct. 3, 1908, the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Guay) Baker. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Vielleux, on Nov. 24, 1974; a sister, Helena Lee; and two brothers, Wilfred and Lawrence Baker. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Joanna Bemis of Woodsville; three sons, Joseph Vielleux and wife Blanche of Glendale, Ariz., Philip Vielleux and his companion Maureen Sweeney of Monroe, and Frederick Vielleux and wife Irene of Wells River; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Vielleux of Winchedon, Mass., and Jeanette Greer of Portland, Maine; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no public calling hours. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 15, at 1 p.m. in Boltonville Cemetery in Newbury. The Rev. Vadia Boudreau of the Woodsville United Methodist Church will officiate.

94, of 400 Bobbin Mill Road, Lunenburg, passed away peacefully at his residence, Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2003. He was born in Lunenburg, one of 14 children, son of Luke and Nellie (Smith) Colby. Other than a brief, month-long pilgrimage to the Midwest as a teenager, Ellis has been a lifelong figure in the community of Lunenburg. Although most of his life had been spent farming, gardening, and making quality maple syrup, he and his brother Howard did own and operate a saw mill, which involved both families, in Lunenburg for many years. He served as a Selectman for several years, and in recent years had been considered by many as a local historian for the community, and he was renowned for his stories about the past. "Bump" was a predictable figure, to be seen slowly touring the back roads of Lunenburg at the crack of dawn every morning checking for the presence of wildlife, prior to pursuing his daily duties in his large garden, and then sitting on his porch waving to passing friends. He and his wife operated a fruit stand in front of the house for many years, which was a local source of fresh vegetables for locals and visitors alike. Over the years he accumulated many awards for his quality vegetables at the Lancaster Fair. He was a member of the Benton Lodge 88, F & AM of Guildhall. He was predeceased by his wife, Verna "Mam" Colby, in March 2000; and a son, Blaine "Bud" Colby, in 1988. He is survived by two daughters, Gayle Ottmann of Quechee, and Laurie LaBounty of Lunenburg; a daughter-in-law, Loretta Colby of Lunenburg; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard Colby of Lunenburg; two sisters, Rheba Hartshorn of St. Johnsbury and Rachel Gould of Kingston, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Colby farm, 400 Bobbin Mill Road, on Sunday, May 11, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at the farm with the Rev. Gerry Piper officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg. Those who wish may make donations to the Kevin Colby Scholarship Fund, in care of Fran and Wes Colby, Bobbin Mill Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906; or the Lunenburg Methodist Church, in care of Debbie Thomas, South Lunenburg Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906; or the Alden Balch Memorial Library, in care of Arlene Lewis, Lunenburg, VT 05905.

, 92, formerly of Concord, Vt., died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. The last survivor of John and Sadie (Clements) Moyse, he was born in Concord April 15, 1911. A graduate of Concord High School, Class of 1930, Clement worked at Gilman Paper and Vermont Tap & Die before working for Gravitt and Swett Building Construction as a carpenter. He was a former member of the Moose River Masonic Lodge in Concord. On Sept. 9, 1939, he married Leah Calacci, who survives him in the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors also include a son, Stanley Moyse of Concord; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in the Concord Cemetery, Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Concord Historical Society, in care of Kathy Fisher, P.O. Box 195, Concord, VT 05824.

, 76, of Bloomfield, Vt., passed away Monday, May 12, 2003, at her daughter's home in Huntington, Vt., following a long illness. Mrs. Mills was born in Bloomfield, April 2, 1927, the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Blanche (Gagnon) deBanville. She lived all of her life in Bloomfield, except for the past year, and was fortunate to have caring and helpful family, friends and neighbors. She worked at Lambert's grocery store in Colebrook, and deBanville's Store in Bloomfield and was known for always having a big smile and helpful attitude. She liked to travel and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had a great sense of humor and great love for candy. Her favorite pastimes were cheating at cards, putting together puzzles and trips to McDonald's with her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mills is survived by her three daughters, Irene (Mills) Falby and husband Jim of South Hero, Joanne (Mills) Lamoureux and husband Brent of Huntington, and Sharon (Mills) Graham and husband Wayne of Brunswick; a brother, Anthony S. deBanville and wife Rose of Bloomfield; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Carrier and husband Norman of North Stratford, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Craig and Sarah Lamoureux, Sharal Plumley and husband Matt, Dana Graham and wife Amy, and Matt, Dan and Peter Falby; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her husband, Deane Mills; and brother, Freeman deBanville. Calling hours will be held today, May 13, from 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday, May 14, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Jenkins Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at the First Baptist Church of North Stratford, Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Brendan Whittaker will officiate. An interment service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery.

, 93, of the St. Johnsbury House in St. Johnsbury, died at home, Sunday, May 11, 2003. She was born in Rockport, Maine, Sept. 17, 1909, the daughter of Samuel and Winifred Richards. A graduate of Rockport High School, Class of 1926, she had several jobs, including working as a seamstress in Bath, Maine, and for many years she was the house mother for the Weeks School in Vergennes, Vt. Survivors include two daughters, Judith "Judy" and husband Frank Moriarty of Jericho, Vt., Lois Kirby of South Carolina; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Theresa Begin of St. Johnsbury. A service of remembrance will be held at the St. Johnsbury House, Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Jeanette Tweedy officiating. At her request there will be no visiting hours. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in her name may be sent to the Senior Meal Site, 1207 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 71, of 506 Hill St., Lyndonville, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, May 15, 2003. He was born in Groton, Sept. 1, 1931, the son of the late Orren R. and Mary (Graham) Beck Sr. He graduated from Groton High School, Class of 1949. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married his wife, Minole (Heath) Beck, Sept. 24, 1954. Before retiring, he worked for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company for 38 years as a truck driver, retiring in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Minole of Lyndonville; two children, Thomas Beck and wife Karen of Greensboro, and Stephanie Beck of Burlington; three grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey and wife Jane Dean of Waterford, and Richard and wife Pat Beck of Groton; three sisters, Hilda and husband Harley Lanpher of Graniteville, Doreen and husband Bob Carey of Barre, and Sylvia Beck of Topsham; and by several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the Groton Village Cemetery, in Groton, Tuesday, May 20, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Military honors will be conducted by service personnel from Ft. Drum, N.Y. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to the Vermont Travel Fund, in care of Roger Borgory, VA Hospital, White River Jct., VT 05001. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville.

, 56, of 3577 Calendar Brook Road, Sutton, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003 at his residence. He was born Dec. 2, 1946 in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Ronald and Verla (Rexford) Moulton. He was also predeceased by a son, Robert Sizen, and a granddaughter, Julie Granger. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his children, Leighann Moulton of Sutton, Ronald Moulton of Minesville, N.Y., Geneva Lohr and husband Ross of Sheffield, and Sharmon Simoneau and husband Keith of East Haven; his daughter-in-law, Kim Roberts and husband Eugene of Colton, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Harold and Rose Moulton of Lyndonville, Wayne and Marie Moulton of Barnet, and Malcolm and Pat Moulton of Greensville, N.C.; two sisters, Charlotte Norrie of Lyndonville, and Lois Wheeler and husband Carroll of St. Johnsbury; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Pearsons Funeral Home, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held in the Howland Cemetery in Burke Hollow, Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Military honors will be conducted by service personnel from Fort Drum, N.Y.

, 58, died Thursday, May 15, 2003 at the EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston, Mass., after an extended illness. Chris was an active resident there and served as president of the Resident Council. Chris was formerly of Bath, N.H., moving to Weston about two years ago to be close to family. She was born Sept. 9, 1944, the daughter of Alton Grant and Mary E. (Jackson) Wilkins. Chris worked for Newman Lumber Company until she was involved in a serious automobile accident that left her wheelchair-bound. She was a very talented painter, using watercolors, oils and pastel paints. She also painted signs and lettering on vehicles. Chris was predeceased by two brothers, Alton A. Wilkins in 1980, and Donald B. Wilkins in 1978. Survivors include three brothers, Herbert S. Wilkins of Medford, Mass., William H. Wilkins of Bedford, Mass., and Charles S. Wilkins of Maynard, Mass.; 14 nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and -nephews; three great-great-nephews; and several cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 23, at 1 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. Pastor Gil Soucy of the Lisbon Bible Chapel will officiate. Burial will be in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, following the service. A memorial service in Massachusetts will be held June 7 at 11 a.m. at Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Road, Lexington, Mass. Pastor MaryAnn Mitchener will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gastrointestinal Cancer Fund, in care of MGH Development Office, 100 Charles River Plaza, Boston, MA 02114; or EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston, Resident Council, 75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493.

, 48, of 423 Pearl Lake Road, Sugar Hill, N.H., passed away suddenly at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., Saturday, May 17, 2003, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on May 16. He was born in Lowell, Mass., the son of Lloyd and Sally (Palmer) Field, and grew up in the Chelmsford, Mass., area. He owned and operated the Littleton Bike Shop in Littleton. Friends may call at the Sugar Hill Meeting House on Tuesday, May 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Sugar Hill Community Church on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Golden officiating. A complete obituary will appear tomorrow in The Caledonian-Record.

, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Sunday morning, May 18, 2003. She had been a resident of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center for the past two and a half years. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Williston Murphy, in 1951. She made her home on Railroad Street (the former 162 Railroad St.) for nearly 60 years. She was always devoted to her family and loved to cook, knit and read. She is survived by her husband, Laurier Lacroix, who resides at the Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury; two daughters, Mary Blasi and husband Anthony of Rockville Center, N.Y., and Kathleen Campbell and husband Alan of Littleton; five grandchildren, Kathleen Smith and Bethany Blasi, and Ethan, Erin and Meridith Campbell; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Connor Smith; Laurier's two children, Louis Lacroix and Claire Goodwin; one brother, Harry Hayes of St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center; one sister, Margaret Kittredge of St. Johnsbury; one sister-in-law, Margaret Hayes, also of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, George Hayes; and two sisters, Barbara Hayes and Marjorie Post. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 20, at 12 noon, at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury. Committal services will be held at the family's convenience. There will be no public visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to either: Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or the Resident Activity Fund, St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 73, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a long illness with cancer. He was born in Groton, Jan. 2, 1930, the son of Roger and Sarah (Lawton) Eastman. He graduated from Groton High School in 1948. He served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was a granite cutter for 38 years. On Sept. 1, 1950, he married Joan (Stearns) Eastman, who survives him. They lived most of their married life in South Ryegate. He enjoyed baseball, hunting and fishing, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 52 years; six children, Cynthia Taylor of Brattleboro, Patricia Eastman of Bonita Springs, Fla., Connie Eastman of Montpelier, Jeffrey Eastman of Overland Park, Kan., Lori Greer of Keene, N.H., and Kristi Garner of Roxbury, Vt.; seven grandchildren, Lindsay and Meggin Taylor, Sarah Garner, Trevor Greer, and Jack, Chase, and Emma Eastman; four brothers, Kenneth, Larry, Clif and Bob Eastman; one sister, Katherine Cochran; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Esther Murray, Dorothy Magoon and Agnes Eastman; and three brothers, Tom, Bart and Howard Eastman. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 22, at 1 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in South Ryegate. The Rev. Dwight White will officiate. Burial will be private at the family's request. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421.

, 92, of St. Johnsbury, died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Tuesday, May 20, 2003. A complete notice of funeral services will appear in the next issue of The Caledonian-Record.

, 84, of Hardwick, died peacefully, Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the Greensboro Nursing Home, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Her family was by her bedside. Her youngest child, Kevin, had been her caregiver for several years, and made it possible for her to remain in her home until 2002. She was born Aug. 14, 1918 in Meredith, N.H., the daughter of the late Thomas V. and Ella (Mossy) Smith. She attended schools in St. Johnsbury and Hardwick. She graduated from Hardwick Academy, Class of 1936, where she was a member of the basketball team. In August 1936 she married Cecil E. Williams at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick. They divorced, and Evelyn later married Renphew A. Cady. He died in 1969. Evelyn raised her three youngest children as a single parent. She was employed as a cook in several local restaurants, and later she worked for the Area Agency on Aging. She was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful cook, her pie crusts have not been duplicated. She loved to read, a passion which she handed down to her children. Other enjoyments include deer hunting, fishing, dancing and playing cribbage. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Williams of Jamaica, Vt., and Kevin Cady of Hardwick; four daughters, Carol Fowler and husband Richard of Cambridge, Sylvia Thomas and husband Gerald of Easton, Md., Jacqueline Walbridge of Williamston, S.C., and Linda Davidson and husband Bruce of Easton, Md.; a brother, Thomas V. Smith Jr. and wife Joan of Richmond, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; 16 great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a grandson, Brian Fowler, in 1983; and a companion, Walter Smith. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, May 23, at 12 noon, at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick, with the Rev. Michael Augustinowitz officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Greensboro Nursing Home, Activity Fund, Greensboro, VT 05841; or to the Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of Swanton, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in St. Albans, Dec. 21, 1920, the daughter of the late Byron P. and Ethel (Howard) Greene. On Aug. 28, 1940, she married Edric A. Loomis in St. Albans. Olive was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Albans where she was a deacon for several years, a member of Welden Chapter 79 Order of Eastern Star, president twice for the PTA at Barlow Street School, a member of the Autonoe Club for many years, Ladies of Mt. Sinai Shriners for 18 years, and belonged to The Kings Daughters in Swanton. She also sang in the choir of the First Congregational Church, was cashier for Ben Franklin Store in St. Albans for 10 years, and was assistant librarian in Swanton for 10 years. She also assisted her husband with the Citizens Band Concerts and other special events. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Edric, of Swanton; their children, Ferne E. Loomis and companion John McDonald of Victory, Edric "Rick" Loomis and wife Patricia of Snellville, Ga., and Kevin Loomis and wife Louise of Highgate; a brother, Maurice Greene and wife Marjorie of St. Albans; her grandchildren and their spouses, Scott and Darcy Townsend of Lyndonville, Gayle and Greg Lang of Pawlet, Howard and Janet Townsend of Erwin, Tenn., Tanya and Troy Rainey of Lyndonville, Stephanie and Peter Hill of Cumming, Ga., Kimberly and James Raines of Lawrenceville, Ga., Carrie and David Earley of Winder, Ga., and Barry Loomis of Brandon, Fla.; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Pamela Lynn Townsend Regione; and a brother, Howard Greene. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m., in the First Baptist Church, Congress St., St. Albans, with Pastor William Simmons officiating. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box 22, Swanton, VT 05488.

, 92, of St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. She was born in St. Johnsbury, April 8, 1911, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Simpson) McKinstry. After attending Portland Street School, she graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1929. Clara spent 32 years as a clerk for F.W. Woolworth stores, working in St. Johnsbury, Littleton and Barre. She also worked for M.H. Fishman and Centers for many years. She had been a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in St. Johnsbury since 1923 where she was active in the Sunday school program, a member of Rose Fellowship, Friendship Club and the United Methodist Women. Clara loved doing fancy work, including knitting hats for NVRH. She was a member of RSVP. For the past 82 years, Clara had resided in the same house on Harrison Avenue, sharing with her sister Doris McKinstry, who predeceased her on June 11, 1995; and her brother, Howard McKinstry, who survives her in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Friday, May 23, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the McKinstry Fund, in care of the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 93, of Kilburn Street, Littleton, NH, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Sanderson) Forsberg. Ethel and her future husband William vacationed in the North Country prior to moving to Bethlehem from Great Neck, NY, in 1968. In their younger days William and Ethel enjoyed skiing and had skied Mount Washington. They later made their home in Littleton. Ethel was a bookkeeper for various places and after William's retirement they traveled around the world twice by ship and plane. They traveled to every continent and spent time at the North and South Poles. Ethel volunteered at Littleton Regional Hospital for 27 Years. She was past president of the Littleton Garden Club, and was also involved in the Women's Guild at the Congregational Church and a member of the Willing Workers at the Senior Center. She enjoyed spending time at the Senior Center. She was predeceased by her husband William in 1992. She is survived by her brother, William Forsberg of Pocono Pines, PA. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m., at the Sugar Hill Community Church, Sugar Hill, NH with the Rev. Thomas Golden officiating. A private graveside service will take place in Glenwood Cemetery prior to Sunday's service.

, 81, of 35 West Bath Road, Bath, NH, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Bath, Oct. 16, 1921, a son of Andrew J. and Annie (Walker) Woods. George attended Bath High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army under Gen. George Patton. He received a purple heart when he was wounded at Nancy, France, Nov. 9, 1943. George worked for Paul Glover, Bath Fiber Mill in Bath, the former Plymwood Furniture in Lisbon and DCI Furniture in Lisbon, NH, until his retirement in 1983. At the age of 62, he started working for the Bath General Store and retired from there in the fall of 2001. He also took care of the custodial services for the town buildings in Bath, as well as the Bath Congregational Church. He was an honorary trustee and deacon of the Bath Congregational Church; a 50-year member of the Pine Grove Grange 298 of which he was past master, an honorary executive committee member and held several other offices. At the time of his death, he was assistant steward of Pine Grove Grange; a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post 20, Woodsville; member of the VFW Post 5245, North Haverhill; former member of the DAV, Littleton; member of the Odd Fellows and the Mary A. Glidden Lodge of Rebekah's. He was one of the organizers for the Bath Little League; honorary member of the Bath Volunteer Fire Department; and a past 30-year member of the Woodsville bowling league. His greatest enjoyments included fishing, gardening, Grange, parties and the New York Yankees. Surviving relatives include his wife of 52 years, Beverly (Kellum) Woods of Bath; one daughter, Christine Woods of Bath; two sons, Paul J. Woods and wife Susan of Lyndonville, and David G. Woods and wife Joyce of Monroe, NH; three grandchildren, Angel Smith and husband Cole of Woodsville, NH, Sean Driscoll and Evan Woods, both of Lyndonville; and three great-grandchildren, John, Jordan and Jade; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one grandson, John Joseph Woods, on Jan. 1, 1979; three brothers, Harry, Horace and Lawrence; and three sisters, Isabelle, Nellie and Joyce. Calling hours will be Saturday, May 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville. A Grange service will be held at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m., at the Bath Congregational Church in Bath, N.H. The Rev. Alden Blake, assisted by the Rev. Arthur Cheney, will conduct the services. Burial will follow in the Bath Village Cemetery. It is requested by the family that memorial contributions be made to either Bath Congregational Church, Bath, NH 03740; or to the Pine Grove Grange Youth Scholarship, Pine Grove Grange, Bath, NH 03740.

, 101, of Lyndonville, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. A complete notice will appear in Saturday's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 101, of Lyndonville, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. He was born March 26, 1902 in Ellenburgh, N.Y., the son of Fred and Maria (Lash) Derosier. He lived in Keene, N.H. before coming to Vermont in 1920. He farmed for 25 years. He then worked for the town of Lyndon, the town of Burke, Diamond Bronze, Lyndonville Creamery and for Fairbanks Scales, where he worked as a night watchman for 23 years. He retired at the age of 81. He married Christie Drew in 1931; she predeceased him in 1998. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Robert and Irene Derosier of St. Johnsbury, Richard and Betty Derosier of St. Johnsbury, and Marilyn and Paul DesTroismaisons of Shrewsbury, Mass.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m., at the Pearsons Funeral Home, with Fr. Stephen Nichols officiating. Burial will be in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to the Pines Patient Activities Fund, 601 Red Village Rd., Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 84, of Newport, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003, in Newport. He was born in Barre, Sept. 24, 1918, the son of Harrison and Grace (Milne) Blanchard. Wendell worked for H.P. Hood & Sons for most of his life, and in 1960 he moved from Fitchburg, Mass. to St. Johnsbury, where he was plant manager until his retirement in 1980. He then moved to Oak Island, N.C., where he was a member of the Oak Island Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge F & AM Chapter 758, and the Eastern Star 371. He enjoyed gardening, reading about the Civil War and doing crossword puzzles. He moved to Derby in June of 1999 to be close to his family, and worked for his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Howard Birchard, at the Derby Village Store until 2000. On November 9, 1939 Wendell married the former Kathleen Wallace, who predeceased him in March of 1995. He is survived by his children, Wallace Blanchard and wife Genevieve Jervey of Flagstaff, Ariz., Sally Blanchard of Kensington, Conn., Mary Pollock and husband Michael of Cypress, Calif., and Susan Birchard and husband Howard of Derby; his brothers, Harry Blanchard of Danville, and James Blanchard of Wheaton, Ill.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Ave.) on Monday, May 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Derby, with the Rev. Fred Barker officiating. Interment will take place at the Cape Fear Memorial Park in North Carolina at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in Wendell's memory may be made to the North Country Health Systems, Cardiac Rehab, 189 Prouty Dr., Newport, VT 05855, or to the Dailey Memorial Library, P.O. Box 30, Derby, VT 05829.

, 100, died peacefully, Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Smithville-Western Care Center in Wooster, Ohio. Bradley was born Dec. 31, 1902, in Westfield, Vt., to Royce and Josie (Woodworth) Houston. He married Margaret Pelton Brown of Enosburg Falls on Jan. 1, 1932; she died March 18, 1993. He was a 1923 graduate of the Vermont School of Agriculture (now Vermont Technical College), and served in the United States Marine Corps from Nov. 14, 1924 to April 20, 1929. Following his discharge, Bradley returned to New England and worked in the dairy industry for all of his working life, working at Waverly Farms of Framingham, Mass., Deerfoot Farms Dairy of Southboro, Mass., Whiting Milk Company of Boston, Mass., Creamery Package Dairy Equipment Co. of Boston, and other farms in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. From 1953 until his retirement in 1968 he was employed as installation engineer for the DeLaval Separator Co. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Bradley became a Mason in 1947 at the Siloam Lodge in Westboro, Mass. and was raised to the order of master Mason in 1948. In 1958 he became affiliated with the Shekomeko Masonic Lodge in Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Bradley lived in Madison, Conn., with David and Janet Houston from 1982 to 2000. He was a member of the North Madison Congregational Church and the Over Sixty Men's Club. Surviving are his sons and their spouses, David and Janet Houston of Danville, Richard and Bette Houston of Southboro, Mass., and Daniel and Linda Houston of Wooster, Ohio; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by four sisters, Rebecca, Irene, Gwen and Adeline. Burial will be in Enosburg Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Long Trail Protection Fund in care of the Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center, VT 05677.

, 20, of Waterford, died Friday evening, May 23, 2003, in Monroe, N.H. following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born May 30, 1982 in St. Johnsbury, the loving son of Herbert and Barbara (Smith) Ziter Jr. Jeffrey attended school in Waterford and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 2001. While at the Academy, Jeff was a member of the basketball, track and football teams where he was always full of enthusiasm and encouragement for his teammates. Jeff loved the great outdoors, hunting with his dad and grandfathers, snowmobiling, four-wheeling with his pals; motorcycling, playing pool and working on his classic 1981 Z28 Camaro. He enjoyed life, people, sharing time with team and classmates, family gatherings and playing with his nephew and godson Patrick Fox. He also enjoyed making people smile and was willing to help anyone any way he could. He will be sadly missed. He is survived by his parents of Waterford; his sister, Michelle Fox and husband Joseph and their son Patrick of St. Johnsbury; his grandfather, Herbert Ziter Sr. of Lyndonville; his maternal grandparents, Stewart and Cecile Smith of St. Johnsbury Center; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his many, many friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Dorothy Ziter, and his aunt, Sandra Burnham. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday May 28 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church on Main Street in St. Johnsbury, with the Rev. Patrick Forman, celebrant. Friends may meet with the family Tuesday evening, May 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to the Good Shepherd School, for tuition assistance in memory of Jeffrey Ziter, P.O. Box 384, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 100, of Tamarack Street in Littleton, passed away Monday, May 26, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Alma was born Aug. 1, 1902 in Bridgewater Corners, Vt., a daughter of Frederick and Ellen (Blanchard) Royce. Alma married her first husband of 43 years, Floyd Morris, on Oct. 18, 1919; he predeceased her. She then married her second husband, Roland Beaulieu, on May 8, 1971; he predeceased her as well. She was a past member of the Rebekahs as well as a member of the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary. Alma was an avid weekly bingo player. Surviving family members include one son, Edward Morris of Warner, N.H.; one daughter, Marion Gould of Littleton, N.H.; four stepsons, Bruce Beaulieu of Virginia, Oscar Beaulieu of Jefferson, N.H., Bryant Beaulieu of Peterboro, N.H., and Dennis Beaulieu of Bethlehem, N.H.; one stepdaughter, Georgia Courchaine of Twin Mountain, N.H.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton, on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Graveside funeral services will be held in the North Monroe Cemetery on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m.

, 66, of Garfield Close, Franconia, N.H., died suddenly, Friday, May 23, 2003, at Littleton Regional Hospital. He was born in Littleton, the son of Clinton and Gertrude (Bean) Kelley. He was a graduate of Littleton High School, Class of 1956. Karl began his career in the grocery business at age 7 when he would bring his red wagon to the First National grocery store in Littleton and offer to bring people's groceries to their cars. At age 14 he became a bag boy for the First National grocery store. He married Ruth Carbonneau on May 24, 1959, and they expanded the grocery business together. They opened their own store in Franconia, Kelley's Food Town, and later expanded to Gorham, Berlin and Woodsville. They retired in 1998 and spent their winters in St. Augustine, Fla. Karl loved the warm weather, biking on the beach, wood turning with his lathe, and working on his beautiful yards. He will be deeply missed by his family for his sense of humor, patience, wisdom and the advice that brought comfort over the years. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Ruth Kelley of Franconia; a son, Karl Kelley of Moab, Utah; a daughter, Rhonda Kelley of Enumclaw, Wash.; six grandchildren, Lia, Kala, Taylor, Nicholas, Kastle and Kiefer; and a sister, Wanda Lafollette of Las Vegas, Nev. Services will be held privately. Those who wish to make donations in Karl's memory may make them to the American Heart Association, NH-VT Affiliate, 20 Merrimack St., Ste. 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244; or the Franconia Life Squad, in care of Joel Peabody, Profile Road, Franconia, NH 03580.

, 100, of Tamarack Street in Littleton, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Alma was born Aug. 1, 1902 in Bridgewater Corners, Vt., a daughter of Frederick and Ellen (Blanchard) Royce. Alma married her first husband of 43 years, Floyd Morris, on Oct. 18, 1919; he predeceased her. She then married her second husband, Roland Beaulieu, on May 8, 1971; he predeceased her as well. She was a past member of the Rebekahs as well as a member of the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary. Alma was an avid weekly bingo player. Surviving family members include one son, Edward Morris of Warner, N.H.; one daughter, Marion Gould of Littleton, N.H.; four stepsons, Bruce Beaulieu of Virginia, Oscar Beaulieu of Jefferson, N.H., Bryant Beaulieu of Peterboro, N.H., and Dennis Beaulieu of Bethlehem, N.H.; one stepdaughter, Georgia Courchaine of Twin Mountain, N.H.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton, on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Graveside funeral services will be held in the North Monroe Cemetery on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m.

77, of Lewis Hill Road, Bethlehem, passed away at the Littleton Regional Hospital, Monday, May 26, 2003, following a long illness. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., one of 12 children of George and Myrtle (Diver) Phillips. She spent most of her life in the Syracuse area and was involved in the restaurant business for many years, and retired in 1993 as a self-employed bookkeeper. She moved to Bethlehem in 1993, where she busied herself with arts and crafts, crewel needlework, and was an accomplished model ship builder. She also was an ardent golfer and bowler. She is survived by two daughters, Judith and Jim Baker of Keene, N.H., and Sharon L. and Bruce Clark of Mystic, Conn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Thomas Phillips and Harold Moore, both of Bethlehem, and George Phillips of Syracuse, N.Y.; a sister, Marilyn Wood of Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may also call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held in the Maple Street Cemetery, Bethlehem, Friday at 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Littleton Area Hospice, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561, Weeks Medical Center, Home Health Services-Hospice, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584, or the American Cancer Society, Northwest New England Region, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 90, of 65 Central St., Woodsville, N.H., died May 26, 2003 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, following a brief illness. She was born in Derby, Vt., Sept. 3, 1912, a daughter of Harvey G. and Emma (Lapine) Potter. She lived in Woodsville for many years, where she had worked at Cottage Hospital in the kitchen and laundry for several years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Woodsville and had been active with the 4-H, where she taught knitting and other hand crafts. Mrs. Leafe was married to Vernon A. Leafe May 24, 1941; he predeceased her April 21, 1999; she was also predeceased by a son, Robert Farmer, in October 2002; a brother, Frank Potter; and a sister, Marie Potter. Survivors include two sons, Michael Leafe and wife Cathy of Woodsville, and Frank Leafe and wife Denise of Monroe; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alberta Brennen of Arkansas and Mercedes Bostwick of Enfield, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a calling hour on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, Birch St., Woodsville. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 3, at 11 a.m., in the West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, N.H. Father Daniel Sinibaldi will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, NH 03785, or the Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 78, of Plainfield, Vt., passed quietly from labor to rest on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003, at his home in Plainfield. Mr. McDonald was the first of four children born to Ernest R. McDonald Sr. and Bessie Batchelder McDonald. He was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Marshfield village. He often described his youth as an idyllic experience akin to a Tom Sawyer/Huck Finn existence. Winters were spent skating, skiing and sliding; and in summer, free time was occupied with fishing, swimming and boating at the family's camp at Peacham Pond. In high school, father noted that school work was often avoided in order to concentrate on baseball and basketball. While attending high school, he was a member of three basketball teams that either won or were runners-up in the state's Division III small school basketball tournaments from 1940 to 1942. In one of those contests, noted broadcaster Lowell Thomas called the game for a local radio station. Father first learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor while he and his dad were clearing trees that had been blown down by the hurricane of '38 at their camp in Peacham. He noted that he wasn't particularly sure of where Pearl Harbor was, but felt confident that the United States would prevail in the coming conflict. On June 23, shortly after his graduation from Plainfield High School, he was bound for Rutland by bus to be inducted into the U.S. Army. After his induction and prior to leaving for active duty he took and passed a test that enabled him to become a member of the officer candidate program. Although slots were available in other branches of the service, he chose the Army Aircorp's Aviation Cadet Program. At the time of his induction he was of small stature and below the Army's weight requirement for an individual of his size. In order to ensure he would meet the weight requirement he held on to the scale and by forcing himself down produced a weight figure more in line with the military requirement. In light of his size during the course of his training it was suggested by an instructor that he train for fighters; he instead chose B-25 bombers and after months of training received his gold bars and silver wings only days after the death of President Roosevelt. Although the war ended prior to his overseas deployment, he volunteered for duty in Germany and eventually was stationed with Allied occupation forces in Bavaria being assigned to the 9th Air Force Service Command in Ansbach. On occasion his duties required him to ferry aircraft between Switzerland, Belgium, France and Czechoslovakia. In Germany while at a club named the "Auger Inn" he met his future bride, Tamara Beckmann. Tamara was a displaced Latvian employed by the United Nations in Ansbach. Tamara's war experiences proved to be more perilous than the experiences of her future husband. She was a survivor of the world's worst sea disaster and was in the city of Dresden gathering food a day prior to the firebombing that completely destroyed the city. The couple had originally planned to be married in Germany; however, in January 1947 as part of the reduction in force in Europe, he was repatriated to the United States for discharge from military service. Although he was encouraged to remain in the military, he declined the opportunity and decided to give civilian life a try. Shortly after his return and with the help of Vermont Sen. Ralph Flanders, Tamara secured a seat on a plane destined for Boston after which the couple were reunited and married on Nov. 29, 1947. The union produced two children, Larissa in 1949 and Ernest III in 1953. In 1950 Ernest McDonald was appointed postmaster in Plainfield by President Harry Truman. On May 4, 1951 he was recalled to active duty for the Korean War and was eventually assigned to the 437 T.C.W. During the conflict he flew C-46 aircraft from Brady Field, Kyushu, Japan, to points in Korea and back. Upon completion of his tour of duty he again was released from active duty and returned to Plainfield to resume his duties as postmaster. He served Plainfield as its postmaster until his retirement in 1980. In August of 1960 he joined the Vermont Air National Guard. In 1962 he was appointed as the commanding officer of the Air Base Squadron. Later upon the reorganization of the unit, he became the executive officer of a larger group that replaced his original unit. Ernest McDonald retired from the air guard in 1967. Ernest McDonald was raised to the sublime degree of a master Mason in 1947 after becoming a member of Wyoming Lodge 80, F & AM in Plainfield. In 1957-58 he served that lodge as Master. In 1967 he served as a District Deputy Grand Master and later in his Masonic career became the Grand Master of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Mason of the Grand Lodge of Vermont. In 1987 while serving as Grand Secretary to the Grand Lodge of Vermont, he was elected Potentate of Mt. Sinai Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Brother McDonald retired as Grand Secretary (emeritus) in 1991. Father was a volunteer firefighter and a member of the Grange. In later years he became involved in an early reading program for elementary school children at Twinfield High School, and was the timekeeper at basketball games for a period of 50 years. Ernest McDonald was predeceased by his wife Tamara who was claimed by Alzheimer's disease. With the help of Home Health and Hospice, family and an aide, he cared for her at their home in Plainfield where she passed from life on Dec. 13, 2002. His untimely death came as the result of a stroke suffered on Easter Sunday. Father was a particularly active and youthful senior citizen. He was also a loyal husband and friend who was open minded, forward thinking and in touch with the world around him. His untimely passing has created a tremendous void in the lives of family members and friends; he will be dearly missed. "Pater" leaves behind a daughter, Larissa and husband Michael Flynn of Lyndonville; a son, Ernest III, wife Victoria and their son Rory McDonald of Plainfield; a sister, Blanche Whalen of Virginia Beach, Va.; and a brother, Harry McDonald of Burlington, Vt.; a brother-in-law, George Beckmanis of Clovis, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Laura Court of Vancouver, Wash.; and nieces and nephews. Friends of the family are invited to a memorial service at the family homestead on Lindemann Lane in Plainfield, Sunday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m. Special thanks are due to all caregivers who worked to save his life and also to those who made his life more comfortable in the final days. Memorial donations in the name of Ernest McDonald may be made to Masonic Charities of Vermont Inc., 49 East Rd. Berlin, Barre, VT 05641, or to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Rd., Barre, VT 05641.

, of Holly Hill, Fla., formerly of Bloomfield, Vt., passed away Jan. 22, 2003 at his home after a long illness. Robert was born in Bayonne, N.J., a son of the late Dr. Alfred G. and Agnes McNally Bolduc. He lived most of his early years in Fall River, Mass. After returning from World War II he was an auto mechanic and truck driver. He owned and operated a garage in Bloomfield for many years before relocating to Hudson, N.H., where he had his own trucking company, ROBO Trucking Inc. Failing health forced him to retire in 1985, when he sold his business and moved to Florida. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruby Daley Bolduc; two daughters, Phoebe Crais of Sacramento, Calif., and Loretta and husband Lamar Smith of Wilton, N.H.; one son, George A. Bolduc of Hudson, N.H.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Anne Rowe of Chelan, Wash.; one brother, Alfred G. Bolduc of Winter Park, Fla. and Alton, N.H.; and several "favorite sisters-in-law." He was predeceased by one son, Robert D. Bolduc; and a granddaughter, Angela G. Bolduc. A memorial service was held Jan. 26 at his home in Holly Hill, Fla. Services will be held Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton, N.H., with family receiving friends from 1 p.m. until the start of the service at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Bloomfield Cemetery on Rte. 105 in Bloomfield, Vt. Refreshments will be served at Don Daley's camp in Bloomfield following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to polymyositis research, at T.M.A., 755 Cantrell Ave. Suite C, Harrisonburg, VA 22801; or the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH 03301.

, 62, of 58 Burrington Brook Road, Lyndonville, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at his residence after a long illness from cancer, with his family at his side. He was born Feb. 18, 1941 to the late George and Edith (McDowel) Newland. He is survived by his longtime companion, Jayne Nelson; son Michael Nelson and companion Loretta and his two children Cody and Sabrina and Loretta's son Trevor; by Jonathan Nelson and wife Ellen and children Kevin and Leigha; two brothers, Durward and Leslie; and two sisters, Louise and Karlene. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and his favorite driver, No. 9 Bill Elliott. His lawn had to be cut and trimmed all the time so it would look nice. He liked going out on his boat when he had the chance. He liked watching the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed a good Saturday night dancing. He loved spending time with family and friends. Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Packing House Lounge on Hill Street in Lyndonville. There will be no funeral services. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to either the Veterans Hospital, 215 North Main St., White River Junction, VT 05001; or to the Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 68, of Colonial Court, Littleton, died at her home, Sunday, May 25, 2003. Cil was born March 22, 1935, a daughter to Burleigh and Carrie (Savage) Nash in Rockland, Maine. She was employed as a cashier in various stores in the Littleton area over the years. Cil was a member of the Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 68 Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving family members include one son, William A. Pease and wife Diane of Littleton; two daughters, Cynthia M. Pease of Thonotosassa, Fla., and Brenda L. Pease of Franconia, N.H.; one grandson, Travis Lewis; one granddaughter, Heaven L. Pease; and one brother, Franklin D. Nash of Rockland, Maine. Her husband, Allan Pease, predeceased her in 1988. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday evening, May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyn McIntosh officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in Cil's memory to your local Humane Society.

of Derby Line, passed away Thursday morning, May 29, 2003 at North Country Hospital in Newport, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in 1927 to Harvey and Nellie Gardyne of North Troy, and graduated from Lyndon Institute. He was a strong athlete, and one of his track records stood for many years. He later attended Tilton School and Springfield College, and also served in the U.S. Navy. Bob was employed for almost 40 years at Union-Butterfield, now Tivoly. He was foreman of the shipping room and later worked in sales. Besides his family, Bob's passion was for golf. He was a member of the Dufferin Heights Country Club for many years and reigned as club champion for several years in the 1960s. Bob's first love was his wife and family. He and Barb celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last summer. Bob loved to dote on his grandchildren, Marin, Sean and Kate, and followed all their activities and interests. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; three sons, William and wife Nancy and daughter Marin of Derby, Steven and wife Jean and children Sean and Kate of Maple Glen, Pa., and Scot and wife Cindy of Derby; two sisters, Virginia Stufflebeam of Bradenton, Fla., and Jean Webster and husband Karl of Blue Hill, Maine; and a sister-in-law, Beryl Gardyne of Derby Line. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Harvey Jr. "Bruz." Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 31, at 2 p.m., at the Derby Center Cemetery, with the Rev. Sidney Lambert officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830.

67, of Concord, passed away suddenly at his home, Thursday, May 29, 2003. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., on March 25, 1936, the son of Edward and Blanche (Fortin) Marko. Bob had worked at Noyes Tire for 10 years. He also had been employed as a car salesman at Thompson Chevrolet in Littleton, NH and the former Vinton Motors in St. Johnsbury. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Blanche Marko of Concord; his wife Pearl (Pierce) Marko (88 Marko Road, Concord VT 05824); son Tracy Marko of St. Johnsbury; daughter Penny Whitcomb and husband Shawn of Barnet; two granddaughters, Alicia and Krystal Whitcomb. He was predeceased by a son, Larry. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home, today from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to the "Stevens School of Peacham" where Alicia and Krystal attend school (P.O. Box 128, Peacham VT 05862).