, 91, Jefferson, N.H., died peacefully at her home Friday morning, April 30, 2004. Mrs. Silver was born in Jefferson on Aug. 16, 1912, the daughter of Ezra and Edith (Parsons) Rogers. Raised in Jefferson she graduated from high school there in 1930 and went on to attend the University of New Hampshire. On June 19, 1943, she married Francis L. Silver. They resided for a time in Cabot, Vt., and later returned to Jefferson and purchased her family's farm. She worked for many years at the Mountain View in Whitefield where she was responsible for raising the owner's children, the Dodge family. For many years she worked alongside Francis for the Charles Maraz Champlain Valley Apiaries of Middlebury, Vt., a business they later purchased and operated themselves. They were full-time wholesalers of honey and also bought and sold furs. They also operated a market garden delivering fruits and vegetables locally, particularly to many of the grand hotels. Francis predeceased her on Dec. 26, 2000. She is survived by a son, John W. Silver Sr. and his wife, Peggy, of Jefferson; three grandchildren, Tami Celso, John W. Silver Jr., Kathi Gooden; four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Crystal, Travis, Sheldon: a brother, Woodrow Rogers of Jefferson; a sister, Phyllis Kenison of Jefferson; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Three brothers, Brock Rogers, Woodbury Rogers, Austin Rogers and a sister, Lucy Tucker, also predeceased her. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Monday morning at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald Williams, pastor of the Mt. View Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson.

, 77, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at Hospice House in Concord, N.H. She was born in Hardwick, Vt., the daughter of Everett and Shirley (Russell) Ainsworth. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Her passion was arts and crafts. She was a very talented painter and also was skilled at crocheting. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William R. Hodgman of Loudon; three sons, Ricky Hodgman of Warner, N.H., Ralph Hodgman of Littleton, N.H., and Robert Hodgman of Webster, N.H.; one daughter, Randy Sanborn of Gilmanton, N.H.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Sansouci of Lake Placid, Fla. She was predeceased by her brother, Everett Ainsworth. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 North Main St., Concord, N.H. Pastor Henry Frost of the Loudon Free Will Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the CRVNA Hospice House, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, NH 03302-1797.

, 77, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at Hospice House in Concord, N.H. She was born in Hardwick, Vt., the daughter of Everett and Shirley (Russell) Ainsworth. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Her passion was arts and crafts. She was a very talented painter and also was skilled at crocheting. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William R. Hodgman of Loudon; three sons, Ricky Hodgman of Warner, N.H., Ralph Hodgman of Littleton, N.H., and Robert Hodgman of Webster, N.H.; one daughter, Randy Sanborn of Gilmanton, N.H.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Sansouci of Lake Placid, Fla. She was predeceased by her brother, Everett Ainsworth. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 North Main St., Concord, N.H. Pastor Henry Frost of the Loudon Free Will Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the CRVNA Hospice House, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, NH 03302-1797.

, 77, Franconia, N.H., passed away at the Littleton Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 29, 2004. Robert was born a son to William and Agnes (Barnes) Finn on May 3, 1926, in Littleton, N.H. Robert graduated from Littleton High School following which he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Repose. He was employed by the state of New Hampshire as a ski patrol for Cannon Mountain. He also operated the Ariel Tramway and did various duties for the park including sign making which led him to making signs as a part-time venture until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors, wildlife, fishing, and going to the beach at the ocean. He was well-known for his great sense of humor. Robert always had a joke to tell and loved to listen to them. Robert served on the Franconia Fire Department and was a member of the VFW Howard Shawney Post No. 816. Surviving family members includes his wife, Lucile (George) Finn of Franconia; one daughter, Nancy Belluscio and husband, Daniel, of Spofford, N.H.; two grandsons, Gabriel and Malachi Belluscio; a sister, Irene Samson of Littleton; and a stepmother, Marion Finn. A graveside service with Military Honors presented by the VFW Howard Shawney Post No. 816 will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Franconia on Monday, May 3, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary A. Hart officiating. At the conclusion of the graveside service, there will be a reception at the Franconia Church of Christ. Contributions may be made in his memory to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, McGreal Sight Center, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH 03301-9977.

, 84, of Hardwick, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville following a lingering illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1920 in St. Justin, Quebec, Canada. He was the son of the late Philibert and Alexina (Rouleau) Morin. He attended Craftsbury public schools and graduated from Craftsbury Academy, Class of 1938. He married Marion Gertrude Preman on April 14, 1943 in Holyoke, Mass. He entered the U.S Army on Jan. 14, 1942 at Fort Devens, Mass. He served his country in Burma and India during World War II. He received a Good Conduct Medal, an Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, an American Campaign Ribbon, and a victory Medal for his efforts. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 7, 1946 at Fort Devens, Mass. Nestor was employed for many years in the construction business and later as a carpenter in the Hardwick area. He retired in the early 1980s. He was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church; a 4th degree Knight in the Brownson Council 1492 Knights of Columbus, and a member of the American Legion Post 7, both of Hardwick; the VFW Post 7779 of Hyde Park; and the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include a son, Michael Morin of Hardwick; two sisters, Jeannette Tanguay of Greensboro, and Mary Morin of Greensboro and Inverness, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Marion in 1997; a sister, Juliette Demers; and three brothers, Alfred Morin, Lucien Morin and Henry Morin. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening, May 4, from 7-9 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 5, at noon, at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick with the Rev. Augustinowitz celebrant. Burial will be held at a later date in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, VT 05403-9987.

, 61, of Brownington, passed away at her home Saturday, May 1, 2004. She was born in Barre, Vt., Dec. 14, 1942, the daughter of Curtis and the late Alice (McFarland) Sargent. Marilyn graduated from the Burdette College in Boston with a degree in accounting. She worked as treasurer for the town of Brownington for 20 years. She was also a former lister for the town of Brownington, a real estate broker and was on the antique appraisal board. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her animals and was a dedicated soccer mom. On April 13, 1962, Marilyn married Joseph Martin, who survives her. She is also survived by her children, Kirk Martin and his wife Sheila of Orleans, Michael Martin and his wife Shelley of Danville, and Thomas Martin and his wife Lee-Anne of Moretown; her grandchildren, Beth Anne, Lily, Meridith, Alexander and Alisa; and her sister, Katherine Frye and her husband Bill of Barnet. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Marilyn's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855

, 50, of Upper Birch Drive, Bristol, N.H., died Friday, April 30, 2004, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. He was born Dec. 6, 1953 in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the son of Edward and Yolande (Larose) Bates. Michael was raised in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. He then went on to attend Bentley College. Shortly after college, Michael found his true passion in life, construction site work, and had become a highly sought-after superintendent for a number of companies throughout New Hampshire. He had been employed by Atom Construction, Coleman Construction, and most recently, Piscopo Construction. Mr. Bates was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. Michael was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents of St. Johnsbury, he is survived by his wife, Sarah (White) Bates of Bristol, N.H.; one daughter, Jaime Pearl of St. Johnsbury; one brother, Rodney Bates of Laconia, N.H.; one sister, Barbara Hinerth of Bethlehem, N.H.; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Services/memorial calling hours will be held from 3-6 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, at the Emmons Funeral Home, 115 South Main St., Bristol, NH 03222. Vigil services will be conducted at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.

, 88, of Newport, passed away in Newport Monday, May 3, 2004. He was born in Berlin, N.H., Dec. 11, 1915, the son of Octav Frank and MariAnne (Roy) Lachance. Frank was a graduate from the Academy of St. Regis in Berlin, N.H., and Berlin High School. He later graduated from Milwaukee Engineering College, Milwaukee, Wis. He owned and operated Frank's Steakhouse in Newport for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club Newport BPOE 2155 and the Knights of Columbus Newport Gibbons Council 2285. Frank enjoyed big-game hunting and fishing all over the world, and spending time with his family. On July 3, 1956, Frank married the former Barbara Wetherby, who predeceased him Dec. 1, 1994. He is survived by his children, Ann Marie Lachance and friend Nick Ouellette of Morgan, Pierre Lachance and friend Tamara Maple of Newport, and Neil Illingworth and friend Mary Blais of Newport; his grandchildren, Brandyn and Spencer Lachance-Guyette; and his sisters, Cecile Prive of Newport, Simmone Kline of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Collette Moore of Miami, Fla. He was predeceased by his brothers, Sylvio in 2002 and Eddie in 1966; and by his sisters, Madeline Lurvy and Germaine Titus. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Frank's memory may be made to the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 91, loving father, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia. Leonard was born a son to Oswald and Mary (Audibert) Carbonneau July 1, 1912 in Littleton, N.H. He attended area schools. Leonard served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed as a meat cutter at various stores in Gilman, Vt., and the Littleton area including Magoon's. He was a member of the American Legion in Gilman, Vt., the Dalton Grange, the Dalton Historical Society, the Dalton Senior Center, and the Dalton Old Home Day Committee. Leonard served on school boards and formed a Boy's Club and basketball team. Surviving family members include three daughters, Linda Baker of Holderness, Margaret and her husband John Pilgrim of Littleton, and Paula and her husband Butch Thompson of Littleton; one brother, Clyde Carbonneau of Lakeport, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His wife, Dorothy Carbonneau, predeceased him on April 26, 2001, as well as five brothers, two sisters, one son-in-law, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 5, from 8:30-9:15 a.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church on Wednesday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. Joseph Klatka as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Wheeler Hill Cemetery in Littleton. A reception will follow immediately after the graveside service at Leonard's residence at 23 Dalton Road, Dalton, N.H. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in his memory to the Dalton Riverside Grange, in care of Edith Switzer, Dalton, NH 03598, or The Gilman Senior Center, Gilman, VT 05904.

, 100, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Wednesday evening, May 3, 2004, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Danville, N.H., Feb. 2, 1904, the daughter of Nellie Parker and Henry Hobbs. In 1969, she was predeceased by her husband, Eugene P. Davison, and by a daughter, Betty Greenwood, in 1975. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Marcotte of St. Johnsbury, Belle Lavin of West Brookfield, Mass., and Beverly Clarke of Connecticut; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Memorial contributions, marked for "Resident Activity Fund," may be directed to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 80, of St. Johnsbury, died at home Monday, May 3, 2004. She was born in St. Johnsbury Sept. 14, 1923, the daughter of Edwin H. and Elsie (Gallup) Eager. A well-known name to many, she taught school for nearly 30 years, primarily in St. Johnsbury, grades 4 and 6 at the St. Johnsbury Summer Street School. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in St. Johnsbury and a former member of the Vermont Teacher's Association. Survivors include her sister, Winifred Kelly of East Hartford, Conn.; three nephews, Myron "Mike" Kelly and his wife Dee of Coventry, Conn., David Kelly and his wife Lee of East Hartford, Conn., and Richard "Rick" Kelly and his wife Darlene of Somers, Conn.; and six great-nieces and -nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Elmer J. Morrison Nov. 22, 1995. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 67, of Wheelock, died Monday morning, May 3, 2004, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born Jan. 24, 1937 in Littleton, N.H., daughter of the late Reginald W. and Marion N. (Abbott) Sinclair. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy's Class of 1955, Lorraine worked for Prudential Insurance Company in St. Johnsbury for a few years. Later she began a career which lasted more than 25 years with St. Johnsbury Trucking Co., where she worked and studied her way up the corporate ladder filling several positions and retired as a department head. Lorraine enjoyed spending time at her home in Wheelock, crocheting, working in her flower gardens, going to horse pulling events, and vacationing at Fryeburg Fair every fall with her husband David and many friends. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, David R. Smith of Wheelock; her beloved stepfather, Ralph H. Peters of St. Johnsbury, by whom she was raised; three daughters, Kim McKee of Florida, Karen Westover of Walden, and Kelly Ruggles and her husband Troy of St. Johnsbury; three stepchildren, Michael Smith of Lyndonville, Robert Smith and his wife Laura of California, and Timothy Camber and his wife Rebecca of Wheelock; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Wayland Sinclair of Wheelock; a sister, Nancy Isham of West Danville; nine in-laws, Bradley Smith of Texas, Duane Smith and his wife Joan of Wheelock, Robert Smith and his wife Janet of Wheelock, Gaylon Smith and his wife Alva of Wheelock, Preston Smith and his wife Audrey of Wheelock, Lorraine Poulin and her husband Russell of Wheelock, Jennie Edmunds and her husband Ashley of Lyndonville, Gail Smith of St. Johnsbury, and Donna Camber and her husband Charlie of Wheelock; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Keith Westover in 1996; two sisters, Geraldine Rundgren and Lorretta Sinclair; and a brother-in-law, Delford Smith. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 12, at 11 a.m., at the New Wheelock Cemetery on Sulfur Springs Road in Wheelock, with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, May 11, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Lorraine's memory may be directed to the American Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, VT 05403-9987.

, 57, of Scotia, N.Y., died at home Monday, May 3, 2004. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., Piotrowski graduated from Linton High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He worked as an electrician for General Electric Co. for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. Piotrowski served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Germany. He as an avid painter both in oil and watercolor and a member of many local art societies. He is survived by a sister, Patricia Desrochers and her husband Tom of Waterford, Vt.; two nephews, Matthew Lomasney and his companion Melissa of Kentucky, and Ben Lomasney of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; one great-nephew, Killian Lomasney; and one great-niece, Marah Bourque. Piotrowksi was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Casmira Piotrowski. The date and time of service will be announced later.

, 53, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, of cancer at Springfield Hospital. Bob was born April 19, 1951 in Patterson, N.J. He was the son of George and Eleanor Faust. He graduated from Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., and attended New York University and the College for Arts and Crafts in California. Shortly thereafter, he went to work building guitars with Michael Gurian in New York City. When Gurian moved his shop to New Hampshire in 1972, Bob moved with it. A year later, with the help of his father, Bob was able to set up his own guitar-making business in his then-new and now late home on Old Piper Road in Baltimore, Vt. Not having the most conservative head for business, Robert expanded his horizons to include picture framing, working with other guitar makers, and a position that held a special place in his heart, that of a fish delivery truck driver. In 1982, Bob met his future wife Kay Hurwitz. She was from London and was working at the Springfield Town Library in a job exchange program. When Kay returned to England, Bob soon followed. In 1984, they were married in London and their son David was born a year later. In 1988, the three of them returned to Baltimore and have lived there ever since. Bob continued to do picture framing and had his own shop in Ludlow for several years. Although he was sometimes a touch excitable, Robert was a wonderful person. He was kind and generous, and always honest and forthright, sometimes brutally so. He was witty, intelligent and passionate about anything meaningful, be it politics, music or his family. He had his flaws, but in the end he was a loving father, husband and person. He loved nothing more than to roll up a cigarette, drink a beer, and listen to music with his family and friends. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. Bob was predeceased by his father George in 1984. He is survived by his wife Kay and son David of Baltimore, Vt.; his mother, Eleanor of Orient, N.Y.; a brother, George and his wife Kathy of New York City, and their children, Amanda and Nathaniel; a sister, Virginia of Middlebury; and a sister, Elizabeth Wheeler and her husband Mark of Lyndonville, and their children, Derek and Jordan, who did so much for him during his illness. There will be a memorial service Saturday, May 8, at St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock, Vt., at 5 p.m., performed by the Rev. Christina Brannock-Wanter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Springfield Hospital or the organization of your choice.

, died April 9, 2004, in Nantucket, Mass. She was born in Ryegate, Vt., Nov. 20, 1912. She was the first daughter of Linwood and Emma Crane Whitehill. She grew up on a farm in Ryegate, and attended local schools, graduating from McIndoes Academy. After graduation, she worked for the Armstrong family in Fairlee, Vt., and New York. She later worked for the Browns in New York, who asked her to come to Nantucket and work for them in their summer home at 24 Cliff Road. The first summer she declined, but agreed to go the following year. That summer she met Leroy Ryder and after only three months they were married in Clifford and Millie Ryder's house on Orange Street on Sept. 18, 1941. Her husband joined the Army during World War II, in March 1942, and was transferred to Europe in January 1945. During that period she worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in the drafting department, supporting the war effort. Nellie and Roy moved back to Nantucket in October 1945, where they spent most of their years living at their house on West Creek Road. She worked as a seamstress at home, where she took in clothing from individuals for alterations. For a period, she also did the alterations for new clothing from Murrays Toggery Shop, and the pro shop at Sankaty Head Golf Club. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church where she was active in the ladies organizations, the Sunday school and a deaconess. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She lived at home until just before her 91st birthday, when she moved to Our Island Home in September 2003. She was predeceased by her brothers, Denzil, Arthur and Carroll. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Ryder; her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Valerie Ryder; three grandchildren and their spouses, Nancy Hickman and Mike Edwards, Robert and Becky Hickman, and Christopher and Jessica Ryder; four great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Roy Ryder, and Robbie and Marsh Hickman; a sister, Thelma George of Monroe, N.H.; and many nephews and nieces in Nantucket, Vermont and New Hampshire. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St., Nantucket, MA 02554.

43, of Barton, passed away in Barton on Thursday, May 6, 2004. He was born in Newport on Oct. 31, 1960, the son of Adrien and Orma (Nourrie) Fournier. Bernard served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a nurse at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover. He was an EMS for over 20 years with the Barton and Newport Ambulance Services, and was instrumental with forming the Northeast Kingdom Mountain Rescue Team. He was also a first aid and CPR instructor and an Orleans County Assistant Medical Examiner. Bernard was an avid scuba diver, both summer and winter, from diving under the ice in Lake Willoughby to diving in the Caribbean. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed ice climbing and camping. Bernard is survived by his mother, Orma Fournier, of Barton; his daughter, Michelle Fournier, of Lyndonville; his longtime life partner, Laurie Miller, of Barton; his brothers, Amie Fournier, of Red Rock, Texas., and Donald Fournier and his wife Helen, of Bowie, Md.; his sister, Rose Fournier, of Newport; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Adrien Fournier. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Elm Street, Barton, Monday, May 10, from 2-4 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Daniel Rupp officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Paul's cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Bernard's memory may be made to the Barton Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 364, Barton, VT 05822.

, 68, of 501 Bean Hill Road, Northfield, N.H., died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at the Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin, N.H., after being stricken ill at his home. This followed a long illness. He was born in Littleton, N.H., July 30, 1935, son of the late John W. and Agnes G. (Page) Ross. Stan spent many years in Littleton and schooled there. He lived in Woodsville from 1968 until moving to Northfield in 1983. He worked in sales with various real estate firms and auto dealerships in New Hampshire. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Littleton and Bethlehem. Stan loved to fish and had great interest in large ships. He served with the U.S. Army from 1954-1955, and later with the U.S. Army Reserve until 1963. He was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Tilton. He was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda M. Bresnahan, of Dalton, N.H. His family includes his wife of 23 years, Debi J. (Grossman) Ross, of Northfield; five sons, Michael S. Ross, of Bristol, Jeffrey P. Ross, of Leesville, La., Todd S. Ross, of Bethlehem, Johnathan J. Ross, of Kennebunk, Maine, and Nicholas R. Ross, of Northfield; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Robert Ross, of Lake George, N.Y.; two sisters, Rita Maitland, of Lenox, Mass., and Joan Boudreau, of Dalton, Mass.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m., in the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road, Tilton. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Services with military honors will be held at a later date at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen with burial to follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made to either the American Heart Association, NE Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688; or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.