, 79, of 17 Ryan Circle, Rochester, N.H., died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at the Rochester Manor after a long illness. Born June 4, 1924, in Boston, Mass., he was the son of the late Robert E. and Elsie (Wenner) May. Capt. May lived in Rochester for the past 14 years after moving from San Diego, Calif. He was a career officer in the United States Navy for 33 years. A veteran of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, he was awarded many decorations, including the Bronze Star. He later worked as a Social Security disability examiner in San Diego, and in New Hampshire he served as a volunteer ombudsman for the state. His hobbies included growing bonsai trees and competitive pistol shooting. He was a life member of the NRA, a member of the Nippo Lake Golf Club and Bonsai Clubs International. He served as an officer for the Friends of the (Rochester) Library and as a volunteer preparing income taxes for AARP. He also volunteered at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Members of his family include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (Bunker) May of Rochester; his sons, Robert C. May Jr. of Littleton, John Allen May of Carlsbad, Calif., and David E. May of Seattle, Wash.; his daughter, Laurel May Zeri, MD, of Aiea, Hawaii; his grandchildren, Sara Kate May of New York, Colleen May of Arizona, Kevin, Cory and Caroline May of California, and Kathleen Zeri of California; and a sister, Barbara Darling of Melrose, Mass. He also leaves two faithful cats, Ted and Freddie. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H. Burial will be in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

, 82, of Essex Junction, and formerly of Lyndon Center, Middlebury and Elon College, N.C., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lyndonville, June 2, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Helen Gilman. Mrs. Wishart graduated from Lyndon Institute and attended the University of Vermont where she excelled in Latin and Greek. She married George Wishart April 12, 1941, who predeceased her. She worked at Lyndonville Savings Bank and later became assistant to the dean of students at Middlebury College where she amassed many long-time friends and colleagues. Mrs. Wishart also enjoyed higher education work experiences at the University of New Hampshire and Plymouth State College. A committed community servant and volunteer, Mrs. Wishart's outreach activities included volunteer work at Elon's Children's Home, Community Kitchen, Memorial Hospital, many sponsorships of children through the Christian Children's Fund, and countless church projects and missions. Her final years were spent with her cherished family and friends in Essex Junction. She leaves two sons, Joe Nunn and wife Karen of Bridport, Vt., and Robert Wishart and wife Roberta of Burlington, N.C.; three daughters, Margaret Moss and husband Greg of Coral Springs, Fla., Elizabeth Traver and husband Andy of Essex Junction, and Patricia Dent and husband John of Foxboro, Mass.; her sister, Helen O'Neil and brother-in-law Howard of Essex Junction; her brother-in-law, James Wishart of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lyndonville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the George Wishart Scholarship Fund, Class of 1940, Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center, VT 05850; or to the VNA, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 79, of 111 Old Cheshire Road, Cheshire, Mass., died at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., March 25, 1924, the son of Marcus and Marguerite Allen Jordan, he attended Dalton High School and graduated from Wilbraham Academy. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and served as a meteorologist and second lieutenant. After the war he attended Wesleyan University, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in English, and then went on to complete his bachelor of divinity at Yale Divinity School. In 1972 he received his master's degree in sacred theology from Yale University. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout in his younger years. After completing his education, he served the United Church of Christ at Harwinton, Conn., Chester, Conn., St. Johnsbury (North Congregational Church), and at Mt. Carmel, Conn. In the later part of his ministry he was an interim minister in Hinsdale and minister of visitation at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Pittsfield from 1991-2001. He had many interests and talents, coupled with boundless energy. He was an outdoor enthusiast and prolific woodworker and an avid gardener. He loved skiing and was on the Burke Mountain Ski Patrol for many years. After his retirement, when he wasn't tending to his garden, his blueberry patch or his tree farm, he was often busy building bookcases, coffee tables and cabinets. Other hobbies included fly fishing and stamp collecting. Family and friends remember his fun-loving nature and sense of humor. Ecumenicalism was a hallmark of the Rev. Jordan's ministry. He participated in state and local associations of the Vermont and Connecticut United Church of Christ Conferences, and he was active in the civil rights movement, participating in the March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jr. He was an early advocate of the Heifer Project, taking heifers by plane with a local farmer to Ecuador in the 1960s. Rev. Jordan converted an old parsonage into a community living arrangement for mentally handicapped citizens. He leaves his wife, the former Margaret Jane Cooper, whom he married June 19, 1948; four sons, David C. Jordan of Hadley, Mass., Mark W. Jordan of Lanesboro, Mass., Thomas M. Jordan of Andover, Mass., and Daniel J. Jordan of Waltham, Mass.; two daughters, Beth A. Robinson of Franklin, N.H., and Rebecca Jordan-Hull of Greenfield, N.H.; a sister, Elizabeth Johnson of Dalton, Mass.; and 10 grandchildren. Calling hours will be today, Sept. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Bartlett-Wellington Funeral Home, 525 Main St., Dalton, Mass. The funeral will be Friday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Dalton, with the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Floyd, pastor of the First Church of Christ Congregational in Pittsfield, and the Rev. Robert R. Kyte, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Dalton, officiating. Burial will follow in the West Cummington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to either the Friends of Renal Dialysis or to the First Church of Christ Congregational in Pittsfield, in care of the Bartlett-Wellington Funeral Home, 525 Main St., Dalton, MA 01226.

, 85, of 284 Dalton Road, Dalton, N.H., passed away suddenly at his neighboring shop on Tuesday, Sept. 2. He was born in Dalton, the son of Joseph and Rose (Pelotte) Landry, and had been a lifelong resident of this community. He had formerly been employed as a mechanic at the Georgia-Pacific Paper Company in Gilman. He had served as road agent for the town of Dalton for several years, and was an avid farmer, mechanic, loved working in the woods, helping his neighbors and most of all playing with and entertaining his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gladys (Barnett) Landry of Dalton; a son, Thomas and wife Janice Landry of Gilmanton, N.H.; two step-daughters, Francine and husband Roger Thompson of Plaistow, N.H., and Barbara and husband Sam Williams of Franconia, N.H.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Emily Matthew of Dalton; a brother, Phillip and wife Olivine Landry of Dalton; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter; a step-son; four sisters; and three brothers. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, today, Sept. 4, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m., at the Dalton Congregational Church, with Pastor Thomas Golden officiating. Burial will follow in the Cushman Cemetery, Dalton. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Whitefield Life Squad, in care of Whitefield Fire Dept., Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 56, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Destin, Fla., from complications arising from congestive heart failure. Born May 18, 1947 in St. Johnsbury, the only child of Achille Mateo Caranchini and Dorothy Nelson Caranchini, he attended St. Johnsbury Academy until moving with his parents to Tucson, Ariz., in 1962. After graduating from Rincon High School he attended Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind., graduating in 1969. He then served in the U.S. Army in Frankfurt, Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1971. In 1972 he married his college sweetheart, Gwen Gill, in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and set up residence in Tucson, Ariz., where he attended the University of Arizona graduate program in market research. In 1974 before completing his master's degree he was hired by Hallmark Cards, and he and Gwen moved to Kansas City, Mo. He completed his MBA in 1978 from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Dennis held numerous high-level management positions with Anaconda, Ericsson, ARCOMM, and he pursued consulting in fiberoptics through his firm TechLink, with his most recent job as vice president of Acquilla until his illness in 2002. He is survived by his wife Gwen; and a daughter, Kelly. Visitations will be at Mt. Moriah Funeral Home, Thursday and Friday evenings, Sept. 4 and 5, from 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday morning, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Prairie Village, Kan. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Kidney Foundation.

, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2002, from Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington, after suffering a second heart attack. Bruce was born in Groton, June 29, 1937, to the late Ernest Whitehill and Florence Brown Whitehill. He attended Groton Grade Schools and was a 1957 Groton High School graduate. He was employed by Molly's Falls Telephone Co. in Marshfield, Wells Lamson Quarry in Barre, and South Ryegate Granite Saw Plant in South Ryegate. Bruce was an active member of the Groton Methodist Church, and a participant in the movement for the Blue Mountain District School. He moved to North Danville and farmed there from 1970 to 1974, when he moved to North Bangor, N.Y., where he farmed until 1976. He was a self-employed woodsman, after which he was employed by Brockway Foundations of Moira, N.Y., until his retirement in the spring of 2003. He is survived by four sons, Pastor Bruce G. Whitehill and wife Sandra of South Burlington, Scott E. Whitehill and wife Fay of Parishville, N.Y., Jeffery B. Whitehill and wife Angel of Moira, N.Y., and Richard H. Whitehill and wife Debbie of Morley, N.Y.; two daughters, Tari L. Botto and husband Charles of Malone, N.Y., and Aimee L. Chambers and husband Troy of Norfolk, Va.; four foster children, Rita Williams and husband David of Barre, Barbara Daniels of St. Johnsbury, Sharon Wheeler of St. Johnsbury, and Donald Fellows and wife Debbie of Kirby; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred Richardson and husband Raymond of Claremont, N.Y., Viola Noyes and husband Arthur of East Peacham, and Evelyn Shields and husband Wilson of Groton; one brother, Norman Whitehill and wife Linda of Groton; one half-brother, Alton "Ivan" Whitehill and wife Pearl of Lowville, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a half-brother, Arnold Whitehill of New York; and a half-sister, Isabelle Wood of Vermont. A memorial service will be held at the Groton Methodist Church, Saturday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Groton Methodist Church.

, 56, of Dwinell Drive, Glover, passed away at his home, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003. He was born in Hutchinson, Minn., May 8, 1947, the son of Richard and Alice (Jensen) Johnson. On June 7, 1970, he married the former Katherine Colley, who survives him. Herluf was a concrete contractor for 30 years in Massachusetts before moving to Vermont in 1996 and farming. Herluf and Kathy were very involved in their church and community, volunteering for many different projects. He was very involved in missionary work, including going on 12 missions to South America as a leader. They were also involved with local area orchestra as support people. A lot of these projects involved the whole family. As a young man Herluf was a National Enduro Rider and was one of the top riders in the country. After moving to Vermont, he became the driving force behind starting a Christian radio station through his church and which the family hopes can soon start broadcasting. Herluf was a man who went through life in a quiet manner but made big waves to the good of others and a better world. Besides his wife, Kathy, he is survived by his sons, Seth Johnson and wife Jeannette of North Troy, and Lance Johnson and fiancee Crystal Vail of Massachusetts; his mother, Alice Johnson of Washington; a brother, Daniel Johnson and wife Elaine of Kansas; two sisters, Teresa Boiraud of France, and Rita Johnson of Washington; and his nephews, Timothy and Robin Boiraud of France. He was predeceased by his father, Richard. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Avenue) on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 6-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Joseph Olstad officiating. Interment will follow at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Herluf's memory may be made to the Voice in the Kingdom Radio Fund, in care of Newport Seventh-day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 958, Newport, VT 05855.

, 36, of Maplewood Hill Road, Bethlehem, N.H., died tragically Monday, Sept. 1, 2003. He was born in St. Johnsbury Nov. 12, 1966, the son of Loxley and Priscilla (Lawrence) Ness. In 1974, Chris moved to Bethlehem with his parents and brother. He attended schools in Bethlehem and Littleton and was active in sports. He graduated in 1985 from Littleton High School. Chris was self-employed. Members of his family include sons Christopher Ness Jr., and Damon Ness; his brother, Clinton; his parents, Loxley and Priscilla Ness; his grandmothers, Olive Lawrence and Frances Stilling; his nephews, Clinton Jr., Colton and Caleb; and aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at the Durrell Methodist Church, Main Street, Bethlehem, Monday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. Friends and relatives are asked to gather at the Eagles in Bethlehem immediately following the service. As Chris was a lover of animals, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NERR R, P.O. Box 917, Westford, Mass. 01886.

, 82, died Sept. 7, 2003 at Eden Park Nursing home in Rutland. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Oct. 1, 1920, the daughter of Leo and Florence (Kelly) Mercier. She was a 1938 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy. She was employed by Metropolitan Life She moved to Rutland from St. Johnsbury in 1966. She was a member of Christ the King Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Proctor Pittsford Country Club and Pico Ski Club. Surviving are her husband, James A. Cannon of Rutland; a son, James A. Cannon III and wife Kathleen of Panton; a daughter, Mary E. Cannon and friend Tracy Adams of Westminster; three grandchildren, Christina, Alaina and Nathaniel Cannon; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Edna Davis. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Christ the King Church in Rutland. Burial will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m., in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Friends may call at Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington St., Rutland, Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 92, of Canaan, Vt., passed away at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, N.H., early Sept. 6, 2003. Mr. Johnson was born in Providence, R.I., March 30, 1911, the son of Frederick H. and Sallie P. (Hall) Johnson. He was raised and schooled in Northboro, Mass. He trained as a pipe organ builder in Buffalo, N.Y., and as a piano tuner/technician in Boston, Mass. In the early 1930s he rode the train to the Upper Valley and began his piano tuning career by pedaling his bicycle from job to job and living in a spare room in the Dewing house in Norwich. With his brother, Allen, he established the Music and Recording Studio in Hanover, N.H., but as his piano and organ business grew, he left the Music and Recording Studio to pursue other interests full time. In 1937 he married Ethelyn Watson of Leominster, Mass. That same year they purchased their beloved farm on Brigham Hill in Norwich, Vt. Over the years they raised oxen, registered Hereford cattle, horses and pigs. They had a large sagebrush and typically made 20 to 30 gallons of maple syrup each spring. Together they raised four sons. By the late 1950s, with pianos taking up space in most of the rooms of the house, Fred and Ethelyn decided to get out of farming and turn their large cow barn into a modern piano showroom, which would eventually house hundreds of new and used pianos, including several Steinway Concert Grands, which were available for use by traveling world-class pianists. Frederick Johnson Pianos, Inc., remained on Brigham Hill until 1972 when it moved into larger quarters in White River Junction. Mr. Johnson was a man of many interests. In addition to his piano and organ business he also established a sound and lighting business. For years Fred provided generator power, public address systems, stage lighting, and race timing services for fairs, carnivals and commencements throughout New England, including Dartmouth football games, ski races and carnival outdoor evenings. He provided sound and lighting for the Norwich, Tunbridge, Plymouth, Barton, Lyndonville, Lancaster and Deerfield fairs; sound and communication for ski jumping on the big hills in Berlin, N.H., and Brattleboro, Vt., and for several years at the Lyme Rock, Conn., and Watkins Glen auto races. Mr. Johnson also had an interest in real estate, restoring the brick Converse House on Main Street in Norwich, restoring the house and barn and establishing an eight-acre conservation pond at the Rix Farm in Sharon, Vt., developing apartment buildings in Hanover and Lebanon, N.H., and at one time purchasing the Fairlee, Vt., railroad station to house a branch piano store. He owned land in Deming, N.M. Upon his retirement he continued his real estate ventures by buying a farm and land in Canaan, Vt. Upon their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson purchased a motor home and traveled extensively around the country. In 1978 they sold their Brigham Hill Farm and settled in Canaan to help their youngest son, Bill, establish his dairy farm. They loved the North Country, and farming and were active for years doing chores and taking care of calves. Mrs. Johnson died in 1999 at the Coos County Nursing Home in West Stewartstown, N.H., and Mr. Johnson, out of appreciation for the loving care the home had given his wife, continued to volunteer there right up to a month before he died. Mr. Johnson was one of a kind. With only a high school education he was at ease with educators, politicians and celebrities. He was a true intellectual, always interested in learning new things, studying and debating issues, listening late into the night to C-SPAN and CBC, entertaining himself by reading Plato, Emerson, and his beloved Cella Thaxter. He spent untold hours researching his family genealogy. He had a wide circle of friends and touched many lives. He was frugal, self-deprecating, and generous; always helping those less fortunate than himself. He is survived by his four sons, Frederick III of New Port Richey, Fla., Richard of Hartland, Vt., Philip of West Hartford, Vt., and William of Canaan; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coos County Nursing Home in West Stewartstown. A celebration of Mr. Johnson's life will be held at a later date.

, of 7 Queens Lane, Darien, Conn., died at Rosary Hill Home, Hawthorne, N.Y., Friday, Sept. 5, 2003. Born in St. Johnsbury, March 26, 1926, the daughter of Frank M. and Marie (Prevost) Landry, she graduated from Mt. St. Joseph School, St. Elizabeth High School and College of St. Elizabeth, both in Convent Station, N.J. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, her past employments included working as a guide at the United Nations in New York City, a translator for Bishop Lane, head of the Maryknoll Order, as well as an assistant to Dr. Hans Selye at the University of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. A member of St. John's Church in Darien, Conn., she was a former volunteer at St. Joseph's Medical Center and was active in several church groups. Survivors include her husband, Albert H. Kritzer of Darien, Conn.; three daughters, Germaine Koomen of Newburyport, Mass., Lise Gander of Milton, Rachelle Filipek of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.; two sisters, Louise Plouffe of Williston, and Fran Gingue of Waterford; two brothers, Dr. Frank Landry of Waterford, and Bernard Landry of Belford, N.J.; and seven grandchildren. A daugther, Annette, predeceased her in 1986, as well as a brother, Paul, in 1998. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John's Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien, Conn., Tuesday, Sept. 9, followed by burial at St. John's Cemeteray, Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10653.

, 79, died Sept. 5, 2003, in Beckley, W.Va., where he was an active member of the Beckley Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Roland was born Jan. 15, 1924, in Newport. He graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1942 and just recently attended his 60th high school reunion. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 and attended Lyndon State College for two years. In his earlier years, he worked at US Motors in Milford, Conn., as an electrical motor inspector from 1956 to 1966 and then at the Stinehour Press in Lunenburg as a pressmen for several years. He retired March 1, 1992, from his own business. He was a longtime resident of Lunenburg and a member of the Lancaster Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Near and dear to Roland were his wife and four sons with their families. He was greatly loved in return. He so enjoyed getting together with his entire family at many reunions. Roland loved to fish and play guitar with his closest friend, Bill Tower, and in the band in his earlier years. Roland enjoyed the company of everyone that crossed his path and had a kind word for all. Some of his last words said to his wife were, "I had a good life and not to cry too much for him." For that we thank the family and friends that contributed in a positive way to giving him that life. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruberta E. Goodwin Baird of Beckley; four sons and their wives, John and Debbie Baird of St. Johnsbury, Steven and Mary Baird of Beckley, Brion and Arlene Baird of Tucson, Ariz., and Kevin and Marilyn Baird of Bethlehem, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marion Wallace of Lyndonville, Gladys Aldrich of Dallas, Texas, Catherine Simpson of Red Village, and Eunice Bishop of Wilder; one brother, Richard Baird of Red Village; and several nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. He was predeceased by his father, Walter Hoyle Baird; his mother, Ellen Melissa Magoon Baird; three sisters, Ruth Southouse, Rena Baird, and Mildred Baird; and one granddaughter, Nicole Ray Baird. A memorial service will be held in Beckley at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Saturday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m., for his friends there. A memorial service in Lyndonville will be held Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. for his family and friends at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located on the corner of Route 5 and the South Wheelock Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society and sent by way of Ruberta Baird, 381 Tolbert Farm Road, Beckley, WV 25801.

, 78, of Goudie Street, Lisbon, N.H., passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a short illness. Marion was born June 29, 1925, a daughter to Harry R. and Florence (Craig) Gould in Piermont, N.H. She graduated from Bradford Academy in 1943 and from Plymouth State College in 1947. Marion was a longtime elementary school music teacher. She taught in Concord, N.H., Franconia, Bethlehem, Sugar Hill, Littleton, Landaff and Lisbon. She loved music and shared her talents with many children and adults. Marion was a member and one-year president of the Delta Kappa Gamma International, and she won the Founders Award. She was a choir director for many years at the Shared Ministry Church in Lisbon, and was a founder and director of a hand bell choir, which was a lifelong ambition. She also volunteered in the Plymouth State Alumni. Marion was a recipient of the 2000 Alumni Achievement Award. She was a member of the Lisbon Friends in Council and president of the local club for one year. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce, North Country YMCA, community improvement projects, and a volunteer at the Grafton County Nursing Home, where she continued to share her love of music. Marion was one of the founders of the Lisbon Annual Lilac Festival. Marion enjoyed music, quilting, shopping, cooking, crossword puzzles, traveling, swimming, golfing and being active in the Upstage Players in Lisbon. Surviving family members include her husband, Wilbur Callender of Lisbon; two sons, Jim Callender of Lisbon, and Peter Callender of East Concord, N.H.; one brother, Russell Gould of Piermont; one sister, Charlotte Wilson of Bradford; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m., at the Lisbon Shared Ministry Brick Church, with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh officiating. Burial will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Marion Callender Scholarship Fund, in care of Lisbon Regional High School, Highland Ave., Lisbon, NH 03585.

, 70, died Sept. 8, 2003, in Peacham, Vt., where she resided with Richard Graves, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Upper Darby, Pa., a daughter of Albert and Bertha (Martin) Hoffecker. She was raised in and graduated from Haverford, Pa., High School in 1951. From 1959 to 1981 she lived in Miami, Fla., where she worked as an executive assistant for General Development. In 1981, she moved to Peacham and worked for Vermont Tap and Dye in Lyndonville, Vt. She enjoyed antiques and auctions and was a lister for the town of Peacham. Barbara was a member of the Peacham Guild; the Peacham Investment Group and the Bayley Hazen Snowmobile Club; and attended the Presbyterian Church of West Barnet. Barbara was married for 14 years to the late Richard Douglas Chagnon of Flagler Beach, Fla. She was also predeceased by a brother, Albert F. Hoffecker of Havertown, Pa.; and a sister, Eleanor Russ of Wheaton, Ill. Survivors include one son, Douglas Martin Chagnon and daughter-in-law Jean Chagnon and grandson Cole Douglas Chagnon, all of Miami; two daughters, Nancy Lee Chagnon and Valerie Ellin Sellers, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Nancy McHeran and brother-in-law John McHeran of West Barnet, Vt. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be Sunday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m., in The Presbyterian Church of West Barnet, Vt. The Rev. John Sanderson, pastor, will officiate, with the Rev. James Meister assisting. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 72, of Windham, Conn., wife of Roger Gray, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, in East Hartford, Conn. She was born October 27, 1930, in Barton, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Greene) Baird and had lived in Connecticut since 1962. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children, Susan Spaulding of Norwich, Gary Gray of Bolton, Lee Gray of Colchester, Duane Gray of Windham, his twin, Lori King of Windham, and Janice Bumpus of Willimantic, Conn.; two sisters, Cora Paquette of Bellows Falls, and Carolyn Gray of Glover; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Route 195, Willimantic, Conn., Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160; or to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301.

, 73, of Essex Junction, died at the Vermont Respite House, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 18, 1929, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of the late W. Stanley and Maude E. (Morse) Page. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1947 and went to work as a bookkeeper at the Howard Bank in Burlington until 1961. She then went to work for Webster-Martin, Inc. in South Burlington where she was the secretary and bookkeeper until her retirement. Amaryllis married Paul E. Parsons in the Second Congregational Church of Jericho, May 26, 1962. Amaryllis had many interests and hobbies. She loved to sew, work in her flower and vegetable gardens and was well known for her excellent cooking and baked goods. She is survived by her devoted husband, Paul of Essex Junction; her niece, Julie Sawyer of Florida; her two uncles, Max Page and his wife Genevieve of Watertown, N.Y., and Newton "Jim" Page and wife May of Danville; her two aunts, Mamie Page of Burlington, and Dawn Morse of Wallingford; and numerous cousins. A private memorial service will be held in Danville Green Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Essex Rescue, P.O. Box 124, Essex Junction, VT 05453-0124; St. Michael's Rescue, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT 05439; or a charity of one's choice.

, 61, of Northwest Drive, Somers, Conn., died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn. She was the beloved wife of Nathan Daniels and daughter of Mildred (Hawkins) Sizen of Enfield, and the late Earle Sizen. Clare was born and had lived in Vermont prior to moving to Somers 31 years ago in 1971. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Brandon, Vt., and a lifetime Girl Scout with the Connecticut Trails Council. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Jackson Daniels, his wife Elizabeth, and their daughter Abigail of Cambridge, N.Y.; a daughter, Serena Peck, her husband Matthew, and their children Amanda and Joshua of Georgia, Vt.; a brother, Gary Sizen and his wife Marie of Bush, La.; a sister, Joan Drown and her husband Lenwood of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her father, she was predeceased by a daughter Lenore Daniels; and two brothers, Norman and Cleon Sizen. A memorial service for Clare will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at 11 a.m., at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers, Conn. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 p.m., at the Somers Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Clare's name may be made to Leukemia Society of America-Northern Conn. Chapter 40, 300 Research parkway, Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450.

, 72, of 2997 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, N.H., died Sept. 12, 2003, at his residence following a long illness. He was born in North Haverhill Aug. 4, 1931, the son of Bernard and Florence (Robshaw) Mayette. A lifelong resident, Paul was well-known and very active in the business community, civic and military organizations and fraternal brotherhoods. In his early years, Paul was employed with the former Swan Funeral Home in Haverhill, he later established a career with H.O. Taylor Chevrolet in Wells River, Vt., as a salesman and also for a time sold Moody fire trucks. He later owned and operated the Spear-Merrill Insurance and Real Estate Company in Woodsville for many years. Until the last year, he owned and operated S & M Amusements in North Haverhill. Paul was a longtime member and former president of the board of directors of the North Haverhill Fair Association and was a director of the former National Bank of Newbury in Wells River. He was also a member of the Woodsville-Wells River Rotary, and served for several years as a member and chairman of the Haverhill School Board. He was very active in the Woodsville Fourth of July Committee, where he served in leadership roles. He also served as president of the North Haverhill Library and a member of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church. Paul was elected and served on the Governor's Executive Council for District One in New Hampshire. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of VFW Post 5245 of North Haverhill and Ross-Wood American Legion Post 20 of Woodsville, and was a past commander of each unit. He served as a district commander and judge advocate, as well as task commander for VFW post 5460, and was a district commander for the American Legion. He was currently serving as first vice of VFW Post 5245. A member of Grafton-Kane Masonic Lodge 46 of North Haverhill, Paul is a former lodge past master and was coroneted an honorary member of the Supreme Council 33rd degree in 1964. He was also a past district deputy grand master of the 5th Masonic District. He was a past commander in chief of the New Hampshire Consistory, member of Bektash Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. in Concord, member of both the Scottish and York Rite. He also belonged to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and Iona Lafayette Chapter 39 O.E.S. of North Haverhill. Paul was predeceased by his first wife Alberta J. (Larkin) Mayette on April 26, 1977. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth "Beth" (Knapp) Mayette of North Haverhill; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patty Clark and husband Roy of Stowe; and two nieces, Brittany and Katie Clark, also of Stowe. A calling hour will be Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The calling hour will be concluded at 7:30 p.m., with a Masonic service by Grafton-Kane Masonic Lodge. The funeral service will be be Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m., in the North Haverhill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau officiating. Burial will follow in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill. It is requested that flowers be omitted. A scholarship to assist graduates from either Woodsville High School or Blue Mt. Union School, Wells River, seeking a registered nursing career is being established in Paul's memory. Donations may be made to the Paul M. Mayette Scholarship, in care of Mr. Stephen Elliott, Box 141, Town Road 48, South Ryegate, VT 05069.

, 82, died Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2003, at his Milton home surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Berlin, N.H., Sept. 27, 1920, the son of William and Lillian (Phillips) Cushing. The Cushing family moved to Vermont and farmed along the Connecticut River in the town of Waterford. George entered the U.S. Army during World War II and was medically discharged in March 1943. On March 1, 1946, he married Marion E. Aldrich in St. Rosa Lima Catholic Church in Littleton, N.H. When he left the farm, he was employed as a DHIA herd tester. He was later employed by the state of Vermont as a state police dispatcher in St. Johnsbury and then at Red Stone in Montpelier. He later worked as a state social worker in the St. Albans area until he became permanently disabled. George had three things that he enjoyed in life: first was his large family, which included his loving wife, his brothers and sisters, his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. He loved to garden, raising and canning much of the food that the family ate. He enjoyed the woods and loved to hunt and fish. George is survived by his loving wife, Marion, of over 56 years and their 10 children, John and wife Linda of Milton, Linda and husband Bruce Barrows of Georgia, Paula and husband Charles Racine of Cambridge, Allen and wife Carol of Milton, Sandra and husband Frank Read of Georgia, Carl and wife Karen of Milton, Richard and wife Nancy of Essex, Stephen and wife Michelle of Colchester, Terrance and wife Tanya of Milton, and Theresa and husband Craig Savoy of Milton. He is also survived by 50 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; his brother James W. and wife Dot of Bangor, Maine; and his sister-in-law, Nina Cushing, wife of Allen; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen Ingraham and Mary Delaney, and brothers, Charles and Allen, all of New Hampshire. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at 11 a.m., in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Milton. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery in Milton. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA, Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446.

, 67, of Littleton, passed away Sept. 14, 2003 at Littleton Regional Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Boston, Mass., on Good Friday, April 10, 1936, the daughter of Dr. John Russell Barker and Cathryn Albro Barker. Mrs. Shaw graduated from St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse in several hospitals until she joined the United States Navy Nurse Corps. She attained the rank of lieutenant commander, serving for 10 years at many U.S. Naval hospitals. Among her duty stations were Naples, Italy, Rota, Spain and Guantonomo Naval Base, Cuba. Mrs. Shaw was a graduate of the Navy anesthesia program and specialized in anesthesia. Joan and her husband, Paul Agassiz Shaw, were married in 1971 following her Navy career. She continued mostly in maternity nursing at Littleton Hospital. Mrs. Shaw was an excellent golfer and swimmer. She also played tennis and attended the Harry Hopman International Tennis Program in Largo, Fla. Family members include her husband, Paul A. Shaw; daughters and their husbands, Lucy and Paul Van Hollebeke, Jeanne and David Brown, and Joan and Kirk Kanya; her sons and their wives, Paul Barker Shaw and Karen Sullivan, Robert and Cathryn Shaw, her daughter, Suzanne Pope Shaw; sisters, Cathryn Barker, Suzanne Oldmixon, Julie Cantelli and Molly Barker Shaw; her brothers-in-law, Robert Gould Shaw and Frederic Shaw; three brothers John R. Barker, Harry Barker and Thomas Barker; grandchildren include Lucy Brown, Benjamin Brown, Thomas Van Hollebeke and John Van Hollebeke. Calling hours will be held today, Sept. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Littleton with the Rev. Father Joseph Klatka as celebrant. Private graveside services will follow later in the day at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Mass. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Littleton Public Library, Main Street, Littleton, N.H.

, 32, a Concord resident, a special son and brother, died peacefully at home in his sleep Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003. Born Dec. 4, 1970, in Harrisburg, Pa., the son of Gary R. and Deborah A. (Salome) Kelley, he spent much of his life in Millville, Mass., (442 Chestnut Hill Road), and Land O Lakes, Fla., prior to moving to Vermont. He attended schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. To Gary's family he was the sunshine of their lives. He enjoyed collecting T-shirts, listening to music, traveling, watching movies, swimming, being with family and friends and having his picture taken. Gary also participated in the Special Olympics. Gary is survived by his parents, Gary and Deborah of Concord, Vt.; two sisters, Heather and Holly of Florida; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services were held in St. Johnsbury, Monday, Sept. 15, 2003. Memorial Contributions may be made in Gary's name to Vermont Special Olympics, 368 Ave. D Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495.

, 70, Johnson, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, in Lebanon, N.H., at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Born in Morrisville, Feb. 4, 1933, she was the daughter of Floyd and Gladys (Doying) Griswold. Pauline attended school in Essex, Cambridge, graduating from Johnson High School. She married Paul Perkins Fuller, Sept. 15, 1952. He survives her. She raised her family in Passumpsic where they enjoyed various self-employed businesses, including ceramics and amusements. Pauline loved visiting the ocean, knitting, sewing for her grandchildren, painting and was an avid gardener. Her most enjoyable hours were spent with her family. She delighted in her grandchildren and often bragged about their achievements. She visited often with her sisters, her mother and the many friends she made in Johnson. Pauline loved her involvement with the Johnson Senior Center, where she was president; the United Church of Johnson, where she served on various committees; and Johnson Senior Art Classes. She planted and maintained the flower garden on the front lawn of the Johnson United Church and helped others develop a love of gardening. Pauline was loved so much by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by Paul, her mother, her sisters, brothers, her children and spouses and most especially by her grandchildren and great-grandson. Pauline's survivors include her mother Gladys; Paul; her children, Steven Fuller and wife Sharon, Melodie J. McLane and husband Scott, and Brian L. Fuller and wife Melinda; her grandchildren, Christopher, Theresa and husband Brian, Joshua, Justin, Caleb, Collin, Nyo Ka Lynn, Alexander and Kirsten; and her great-grandson, Steven David. Pauline is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Gloria J. and Robert Mobbs, Floyd J. and Regine Griswold, David J. and Carol Griswold, Marguerite J. and Dexter Stewart, Carol J. and Wilmer Davis, Barbara J. and Ralph Backus, and Richard J. and Margaret Griswold; as well as many, many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-9 at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Main Street, Johnson. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 am. at the United Church of Johnson with interment to follow in Morristown Corners Cemetery. Contributions in Pauline's memory may be made to the United Church of Johnson, Main Street, Johnson, VT 05656.

, 88, of Gale Chandler Road, Landaff, N.H., passed away Sept. 12, 2003, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a short illness. She was born Oct. 16, 1914, in Norwich, Vt., a daughter to David and Jeanie Thorburn Croall. She lived and attended schools in Norwich and Etna, N.H., and graduated from Hanover High School in 1932. After high school, she worked in the admitting office at Mary Hitchcock Hospital. During her younger years, she was active in school activities, church, Sunday School and helped with many fund-raising projects and performed volunteer Red Cross work during World War II. She was a member of the Rebecca's and became past noble grand. She did arts and crafts for the N.H. League of Arts and Crafts and worked with sterling silver, pewter and copper. Jessie married Orin A. Robinson in 1945 and moved to Landaff in 1950. Shortly after moving to Landaff, she became a member of the United Methodist Women of the Landaff Methodist Church. She joined Mount Hope Grange 77 in 1953 and held numerous offices including master, secretary and lecturer. Jessie was a member of the Landaff District School Board for over 20 years, was town auditor and overseer of the welfare for the town of Landaff. She was a member of the Lisbon Friends in Council and was active on numerous committees. Jessie worked at the Lisbon Savings Bank and Trust Company and saw many changes in the banking industry during the 22 years she was employed before retiring in 1979. Surviving family includes two daughters, Jeanie and Jim McLaughlin of Lincoln, N.H., and Judith and Allan Boulet of North Woodstock, N.H.; two grandchildren, Ann Boulet Sullivan of South Portland, Maine, and Allan "Tad" Boulet Jr. of South Portland; two great-grandsons, Patrick and Sean Sullivan of South Portland; a sister, Davina Dana of Etna; a brother, Dean Croall of Etna; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jessie was predeceased by her husband of 17 years, Orin A. Robinson, in 1962; and her husband of 15 years, Harry H. Hodge, in 2001; one sister and two brothers. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Pillsbury Funeral Home, 77 South Main St., Lisbon, N.H., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., at the Landaff Methodist Church in Landaff. Burial will follow at the Landaff Center Cemetery.

, 71, of East Lyndon, died at his home Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2003. He was born June 26, 1932 in Lyndon, the son of the late Lewis and Rosa (Cassady) Brill. Nelson was a graduate of Lyndon Institute, Class of 1952. On Oct. 20, 1956, he married Shirley Bishop. Nelson worked on area dairy farms in the 1950s. He then worked as a mechanic for Jack and David Cassady for several years at the Mobil station at the corner of Depot and Broad streets in Lyndonville. In the early 1960s, he worked as a truck driver delivering eggs throughout New England and New York. In 1964, Nelson began a 30-year career with Lyndon Institute retiring as maintenance supervisor. For many years he worked part-time for his brother Lewis at the Western Auto store in Lyndonville helping out wherever he could. He enjoyed woodworking and after his retirement he began his own business, NCB Woodworking, building tables and chairs, etc., out of his shop located beside his home. An avid bowler, Nelson bowled Wednesday nights at Gold Crown Lanes for over 40 years. He also loved music and played guitar at many kitchen junkets and was a member of The Country Ramblers Band. Hunting and fishing also brought him great enjoyment. He was a member of the Moose Club in St. Johnsbury. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Shirley Brill of East Lyndon; four children, Darryl Brill and wife Lynda of Lyndon, Rodney Brill and wife Debbie of Lyndonville, Jacqueline Kincaid and husband Shawn of Lyndon, and Stuart Brill and wife Diana of Danville; five grandchildren, Travis, Branden, Ethan, Nicholas and Heather; a brother, Lewis Brill and wife Carlene of Sheffield; a sister, Isabelle Monahan and husband Eugene of Milford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Richard Swain of Needham Heights, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George Brill; and two sisters, Lucille Swain and Evelyn Thorpe. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Friends may call on the family Friday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to either the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602-3021; or Caledonia Home Health Inc., P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 66, of Waterford, died at home Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003. A complete notice will appear in the next issue of The Caledonian-Record.

, 49, of Brown Road, died at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H., Sept. 27, 2003. She was born in Lancaster on Sept. 14, 1954, to Delford and Rita (Foss) Tisdale. She has been a resident of Groveton all her life. Karen was employed by Gamm Sewing until it closed. She was also employed as a CNA. She was a graduate of Groveton High School. Mrs. Fysh is survived by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Fysh of Groveton. She is also survived by two sons, Marc W. Fysh of Colebrook, and Jeffrey A. Fysh of Groveton; her father, Delford Tisdale of Groveton; a brother, Cecil F. Tisdale of Groveton; a sister, Bonnie Gilchrist of Lewiston, Maine; and five grandchildren. She is predeceased by her mother, in 1990, and a brother, William Tisdale. Visitation will be at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home on Monday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Parent of Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Stewart Cemetery in Bethlehem, N.H. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Karen's name to The American Cancer Association, Gail Singer, Memorial Building, 360 State Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032.

, 73, of Prospect Street, Whitefield, N.H., died at her home Thursday morning, Sept. 18, 2003. Mrs. Isham was born in East Concord, Vt., March 13, 1930, the daughter of Sherman and Crissie (Perkins) Crawford. Barbara was raised in East Concord where she attended schools and resided most of her lifetime. For many years she had worked for Gilman Paper Company and 11 years for Sweetwood Handle, Littleton, where she retired at 68 years of age. She was also employed for a time at the Mountain View House. She has resided in Whitefield for the past 17 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, East Concord, and the VFW Auxiliary in Lancaster. Family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Melody Isham-Pilotte and Donald Pilotte of Whitefield; a granddaughter, Christina Stiles; three nieces; and several cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Dan Hartshorn; two brothers, Carrol Crawford and Sherman Crawford Jr.; a sister, Lois Stevens; and a very dear friend Virginia Nichols. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Overlook Cemetery, East Concord.

, 60, of 511 Skinny Ridge Road, Lyman, N.H., died at Littleton Regional Hospital on Sept. 27, 2003, after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 9, 1943, in Littleton, N.H., a son of Winfield Earl and Wyllian Georgianna (Chase) Fenoff. Everett owned his own logging business, E.G. Fenoff Logging. He was a former member of the Lyman Planning Board and former road agent for Lyman. He was a member of Good Sam's Club. Everett enjoyed the out-of-doors, especially hunting and fishing. He always raised a large vegetable garden, and maintained several fruit-bearing trees. On Nov. 8, 1964, he married Betty Bonor. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Betty Fenoff of Lyman; three daughters, Joy Dusik and her husband Steven of Bristol, N.H., Jean Sutherland and her husband Alex of Benton, N.H., and Sue Grugnale and her husband Dayle of Lyman; five grandchildren, Christy and Emily Dusik, Kimberly Sutherland, and Travis and Mason Grugnale; four brothers, Erwin Fenoff of Swiftwater, N.H., Bertrum Fenoff of Newbury, Vt., Robert Fenoff of Landaff, N.H., and Winfield Fenoff Jr. of Lyman; two sisters, Hazle Catterall of Lisbon, N.H., and Velma Locke of Littleton. He was predeceased by one brother, Donald Fenoff, and two sisters, Charlotte Spaulding and Madeline Pierce. There will be no calling hours. A grave side service will be held in Lyman Center Cemetery in Lyman Center on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Mr. Mark Elliott will officiate. Memorial donations may be made in Everett's memory to the American Diabetes Association, NH Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160.

, 70, of Derby, died suddenly Sept. 18, 2003, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1933 in Newport Center, a son of Delma and Marie (Moquin) Metras. On July 17, 1965 he married Esther Wood, who survives him. Mr. Metras was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed for many years by Union Butterfields and for five years for Bond Auto. He held membership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 of Newport, and he loved fishing, hunting and walking. He also loved to play with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Esther Metras of Derby; and by the following children, Joyce Oliver and husband Thomas of Damascus, Md., Roger Metras and wife Meg of Littleton, N.H., and Jason Metras and wife Kathy of Coventry. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Thomas and Sarah Oliver and Jeremiah and Brady Metras. He is survived by nine sisters, Anna Nichols of Southbridge, Mass., Eva Domijan of Sturbridge, Mass., Jeanne Fortin of Farmington, Conn., Cecile Gaborieault of Albany, N.Y., Rita Lantagne of Newport, Alice Metras of Lyndonville, Theresa Metras and Lucy Metras of Coventry, and Madeline Goodsel of Harrismith, Canada. He was predeceased by two brothers, O'Neil and Rene Metras; and by a sister, Irene (Innie). Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, with the Rev. Leopold Bilodeau officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association, National Service Office, VAMROC, 215 North Main St., White River Junction, VT 05009.

, 80, of Colby Road in Thetford Center, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction. He was born Nov. 9, 1922 in Cabot, the son of Clyde and Lillian (Rogers) Davenport. He attended public schools in Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury. He also attended St. Johnsbury Trade School. On June 12, 1945, in St. Johnsbury, he was married to the former Virginia Spaulding, who survives him. George was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force. He was discharged in September 1945 after flying 35 missions over Europe as a tail gunner on a B-17 in World War II. He was part of the 463rd Bomb Group, 772nd Squadron near Foggia, Italy. Mr. Davenport was a dairy farmer here in Thetford for 17 years, then worked as a lister for several years as well as a carpenter, retiring in 1985. Since then, he and Ginnie have traveled extensively in their motor home, making lots of new friends along the way. They have been through all of the lower 48 states, Alaska and Mexico. They have spent their winters traveling throughout the southern states and returned to Thetford for the summers. George was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and had an extensive beer can collection. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Davenport of Thetford Center; two daughters, Shirley Gilliland of Howard, Ohio, and Diane Fothergill of Westfield, Mass.; two sons, Donald Davenport of Fairlee, and Raymond Davenport of Leicester, Mass.; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one sister, Annetta Young. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Hale Funeral Home, Route 113, Thetford Center, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11:30 a.m., in the Timothy Frost Methodist Church in Thetford Center, with the Rev. Bertha Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph at a later date.

51, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Oct. 6, 1951, the son of Walter and Louva (Houghton) Hale. Before his disability he worked at Connors Footwear in Lisbon. He was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine (Corliss) Hale (8 McGill Ave., No. 11, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819); his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Bethany Hale of Danville; one granddaughter, Paige; four brothers, Walter of Connecticut, Howard of Florida, Glendon of Lyndonville, and James of Danville; three sisters, Marilyn St. Hilaire of Florida, Bonita Mackay and Cheryl Jacobs, both of Connecticut; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Kenneth and Stanley; and a sister, Patricia Powers. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., at the North Congregational Church on Main Street in St. Johnsbury. The Rev. Jay Sprout will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Vermont Heart Association, P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495.

, infant daughter of Richard Rowe and Adrianne Compton, passed away in Lebanon, N.H., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. She is also survived by her brothers, Steven, Randall, James and Nathanial; her grandmothers, Barbara Compton of Barton, and Joanne Allard of St. Johnsbury; her great-grandmother, Eleanor Compton of Barton; and her great-uncles, Sonny Turcotte of Barton, and Robert Compton of Barton. Graveside services will be held at the Clark Cemetery in Morgan on Thursday. Interment will follow.

, 75, of Glover, died in Burlington, Sept. 21, 2003. Blanche was born July 9, 1928, on Perron Hill, where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of Alfred J. Perron and Noellia Morency Perron. She was known as the Perron family historian and enjoyed keeping photographic records. She enjoyed cooking and corresponding with her many friends and relatives. She most of all loved spending time with her two cherished granddaughters. She is survived by her children, Valerie Gaboriault and husband Laurent of Sheffield, Trudy Blackburn and husband Kenny of Glover, and Wanda Webster of Glover. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeremy LeBlanc of Barton and Andrea Webster of Glover; two sisters, Mamie Pudvah of Glover, and Adrienne Kells of Branford, Conn.; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Perron, Almy Perron and Carolyn Perron, all of Glover; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Owen and Alfred Benway; her brothers, Rene, Donald, Roger, Norman and Ronald Perron; a sister-in-law, Blanche Perron; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Kells and Edward Pudvah. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Citzens Road, Newport, at 2 p.m. with Ken Newfield officiating. Friends may call at the Kingdom Hall from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, in care of Ken Newfield, P.O. Box 395, Derby Line, VT 05830; the American Diabetes Association of Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446; or to the Glover Rescue Squad, in care of Brenda Rodgers, P.O. Box 217, Glover, VT 05839.

, 70, of the Woodlawn Towers on Water Street in Brunswick, Maine, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at her home. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Nov. 21, 1932, the daughter of Waldo and Hazel Achilles Aiken, and was a 1951 graduate of Peacham Academy. Mrs. Agosta was a devoted mother raising her family. She enjoyed the beauty of the ocean, cooking, writing, sewing, horseback riding, ceramics and several other craft hobbies. Surviving is a daughter, Donna LaPlante of Topsham, Maine; two sons, Michael Agosta of Bath, Maine, and Jeffrey Agosta of Durham, N.C.; a brother, Roland Aiken of Vermont; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Brian Agosta, April 14, 1994; and a grandson, Daniel LaPlante. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m., at the Barnet Center Cemetery, 276 Barnet Center Road, with the Rev. John Sanderson officiating. The family requests you join them for a time of fellowship at the Presbyterian Church of Barnet immediately following the graveside service. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.

, 88, of St. Johnsbury, died Sept. 22, 2003, at the Canterbury Inn, where she resided for the past 16 years. She was born in South Ryegate, Oct. 23, 1914, the daughter of Andrew Joseph and Josephine (Cole) Arthur Sr. She was married to Frank S. Larkin, who predeceased her March 31, 1980. Mrs. Larkin was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, St. Johnsbury. She formerly worked at The Old Mill in Quechee. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Alberta Mayette, April 26, 1977. Survivors include three stepchildren. A graveside committal service will be Friday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, N.H. The Rev. John Marshall of Grace United Methodist Church will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Canterbury Inn Activities Fund, 46 Cherry St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of St. Johnsbury, died at home early Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Oct. 31, 1920, the son of Zenas and Gladys (Johnston) Jenks. Charles was a 1938 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps working in aerial photography. He was active in the North Congregational Church UCC (deacon emeritus), St. Johnsbury Rotary Club (past president), VFW (past commander), and the American Legion. In 1986, he retired as the third generation of the Jenks Studio of Photography in St. Johnsbury, which is the oldest family run photography business in the United States. He was a member and past president of VT Professional Photographers. Charles loved to go camping with his family, especially at Ricker Pond in Groton State Forest. On Oct. 15, 1955, he married Anne (Leclerc) Jenks, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include three sons, Mark Jenks of Pittsford, Vt., Steven and wife Valerie Jenks of Saranac Lake, N.Y., and Robert "Bob" Jenks of Waterford; a daughter, Phyllis and husband Alexander Grech III of Pond Eddy, N.Y.; and 10 grandchildren, Shawnna, Tyler, Brenden, Luke, Amelia, Lauren, Kiel, Elizabeth, Julianne and Alexander IV. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial services will be held at North Congregational Church UCC, Friday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; North Congregational Church, 1325 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or VT Professional Photographers, in care of Robert Lizzaari Jr., CPP, Ivan Burnham Scholarship Fund, 32 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

72, of Jefferson Road, Whitefield, N.H., passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, suddenly in Vermont while en route to his wintering destination. Delwood was born a son to Eugene and Mildred (Riley) Smith, March 9, 1931, in Proctor, Vt. He served in the United States Marines and Army with the 7th Calvary of the 16th Re Con Division during the Korean Conflict. He spent some time employed on the Alaskan Pipeline prior to moving to Littleton where he was employed as a master plumber for over 20 years. He was the owner/operator of two gas station/convenience store operations, one in Jefferson and one in Littleton. He was a lifetime member of the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Howard Shawney Post 816. Smitty enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, his dog Yuma, swimming, skiing, traveling around the world, along with a great motivation and desire to create and design new building projects. Surviving family consists of his wife, Shirley (Butler) Smith of Whitefield; two daughters, Barbara Davis of Grants Pass, Ore., and Della Lynde of Lebanon, N.H.; and four grandchildren, Tracy Davis and Jason Davis of Whitefield, and Ryan and Brandon Lynde of Lebanon. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the St. Rose Cemetery in Littleton Friday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Father Joseph Klatka as celebrant.

, 85, of West Barnet, Vt., and Sun City, Ariz., passed away Sept. 23, 2003, at her home in West Barnet, surrounded by family. Lucy was a teacher and guidance counselor in Weymouth, Mass., and then in Weston, Mass., until her retirement. Much loved by friends and family members, she is remembered as a perennial optimist, world traveler, avid bridge player, gracious hostess and enthusiastic collector of things she found beautiful. She was predeceased by her brother, Porter Moran; her son, Walter Lofgren; her first husband, Carl Lofgren; and step-children, Meredith Culp and Glen Menk. Survivors include her husband, Sidney; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Zimmer of Storrs, Conn.; grandson, Jesse Zimmer and his family in Quebec, Canada; grandsons, Noah and Adam Zimmer of Storrs; step-son, Tim Menk and his partner Gene Kersey of South Ryegate; son-in-law, Joel Culp; and grandchildren Jamie and Rachel of Kent, Ohio. Lucy was a proud alumna of St. Lawrence University. In addition to her tenure as guidance counselor, Lucy taught for a year in Shrewsbury, England, on a Fulbright exchange program. A memorial service is planned Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., at the Peacham Congregational Church in Peacham, Vt. The Rev. Rebecca Maccini, the Rev. John Sanderson and Dr. Dwight White will officiate. Donations may be made in Lucy's memory to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602; or St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617 for the general scholarship fund. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville.

of Kannapolis, N.C., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Hospital in Salisbury, N.C., at the age of 81 years. He was born in Newark, Sept. 30, 1921, the son of Percy and Hattie (Chamberlain) Sargent. Irvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as a medic where he was awarded a purple heart with an oak leaf cluster. Mr. Sargent attended St. Johnsbury Trade School, later working on the Lynaugh Dairy Farm on Pudding Hill and Hills Manufacturing in Lyndon Center. He will be remembered as the milk inspector for the Lyndonville Creamery for many years. He loved nature, hunting, fishing and feeding the birds. Irvin was a deputy game warden in the area for many years. He was a dedicated family man and will be missed by many good friends. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy T. Haslam of Kannapolis, and Bonnie E. Curran and husband John of Concord, N.C.; three grandchildren, Lisa Wheeler and husband Bobby of Kannapolis, John Curran and wife Alison of South Portland, Maine, and Lisa Curran of San Francisco, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Emily Ann Wheeler of Kannapolis, Ryan Curran of South Portland, and Bobby Wheeler of Hillsdale, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving and trusty Boston terrier "Lyndy." He was predeceased by his wife, Opal (Lynaugh) Sargent, Aug. 11, 2002; a brother, Jay Sargent; and a sister, Wilma Sargent. A funeral service will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, Thursday, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family Wednesday at the Guibord Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Riverside Life Enrichment Center, 2104 East Burke Road, Lyndon, VT 05851.

, 63, of Brownington, died suddenly Sunday evening, Sept. 28, 2003, as the result of a car accident. Paul was born in Gardner, Mass., Dec. 13, 1939, the son of Aurore Pepin and the late Alphonse Pepin. He attended schools in Barton and Brownington. He enjoyed restoring cars of yesteryear, attending car shows and spending time with his family. His truck driving career included jobs in Florida, Connecticut, and for the past 20 years working for Carroll (Calkins) Concrete in Coventry. He is survived by his mother, Aurore Pepin of Orleans; his dear companion, Pauline Choquette and her children Gerard, Marcel and Michael Choquette and their families; his children, Theresa Pepin of Lowell, granddaughter Heidi Cyr of Orleans, Dianne Pepin of Laconia, N.H., Jerry Pepin (son) and Sonja Powers and granddaughter Michelle of Brownington, and Christine (daughter) and Mark Favreau of Swanton; brothers, Edward and Linda Pepin of Long Island, N.Y., Armand Pepin of Island Pond and Raymond Pepin and his companion Helen McDermott of Island Pond and sister, Irene LeBlanc of Orleans; and numerous nieces and nephews. All who knew him will miss his cocky smile and twinkle in his eye in anticipation of his next mischievous joke or trick. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Avenue), Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 1, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Daniel Rupp officiating. Interment will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore. Should friends desire, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 78, of 766 Newark Pond Road, Newark, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1925, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth (Calkins) Marshell. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1943, and Fisher Junior College in Boston, Class of 1946. She worked at the Fitch Clinic, Vermont State Police office in St. Johnsbury and Hunt Memorial Hospital in Danvers, Mass. She enjoyed golf and was a member of the Orleans Country Club, rug-hooking and was a member of the Northeast Rug Hookers. She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Johnson of Newark; her three children and their spouses, Peter and Linda Johnson of Derby Line, Jane and Paul Carnabuci of Palmyra, Maine, and Mark Johnson and friend Jill Anderson of Danville, N.H.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Grace and husband Harley Thurber of California, and Francis Dean of Orange, Mass; and two sisters-in-law, Alice Blair of Danville, Vt., and Lucia Pearl and husband William of Danville, Vt. There will be no funeral service. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury at the family's convenience. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.