, 66, of Barton died in Newport on Saturday, May 28, 2005. Mrs. Pierce was born in Barton on September 6, 1938, a daughter of Howard and Phoebe (Powers) Hardie. She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked at several different occupations in her life including x-ray technician at the St. Johnsbury hospital, at the Barton Cleaners, as a waitress, and with her husband, Dale, as caretakers at Pageant Park for nine years. She enjoyed knitting and going to dances. She loved to have her family come for visits and especially enjoyed the family gatherings. In 1960 she married Dale Pierce, who survives her. She is also survived by her children: Pam Stevens and her husband, Jeff, of Barton, Kim Gosley of Barton, Teresa Diette and her husband, Peter, of Barton, Ritchie Pierce of Barton, Christine Martin and her husband, David, of Island Pond, and Kathy Jacobs and her husband, Alan, of Barton; by her grandchildren: Travis and Robbie Stevens, Tyler Gosley, Corey Diette, Kristen Pierce, Nicholas and Devan Martin, and Abigail and Ashley Jacobs; by her brother Philo Hardie of Northfield; by her sister Nancy Simon and her husband, Mike, of Lyndonville; by her nephews: Shawn, Jeremy, Kenny, and Zachary; and by Tracy Davis Pierce and Lola Star Pierce. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Pierce's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.

, 69, of Greensboro died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at her residence. She was born July 5, 1935, in Glover, a daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Keith) Miles.

, 94, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, died Saturday, May 28, 2005. Born in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and a longtime Longmeadow resident, Mr. Smigelski was a son of the late Joseph and Marianna (Andryzek) Smigelski. He formerly resided in Springfield, Massachusetts. He owned and operated Built-Well Furniture and Upholstery of Holyoke until his retirement. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church of Springfield and was a member of the Jan Sobieski Society. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his sisters: Victoria Dofter, Mary Davidow, Lottie Witkowski, and Sister Josephine Deodata. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Charlotte (Rash) Smigelski; three daughters: Marlene Coil and her husband, Larry, of Troy, Audrey Smigelski of Longmeadow, and Donna Cardwell and her husband, John, of East Longmeadow; a brother, Anthony, and his wife, Stella, of Agawam, Massachusetts; two sisters, Nell Bishop of East Longmeadow and Tess Monson of California; 12 grandchildren: Wendy Kuhn, Lauren Jones, Cherylynne Lindsey, Jill Teague, Charlene Leary, Aubrie Leary, John Cardwell Jr., Ben Cardwell, Grace Coller, Andrew Cardwell, Gretchen McDonough, and Christine Leary; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held June 1 at the Byron Funeral Home in Springfield followed by the Liturgy of the Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Park Cemetery in Springfield.

, 81, died suddenly at the Centre de Sante Memphremagog in Quebec on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Mr. Rigby was the cherished husband of Mary-Jo (Anderson) Rigby of Morgan; loving father of Sherrianna Lapierre and her husband, Mark, and Craig Rigby; and the dear grandfather of Emma. He will also be sadly missed by his brother Dalton of California, other relatives, and many friends. He was predeceased by his sister Joyce. Respecting the wishes of the deceased, there will be no calling hours nor service. As memorial tributes, donations to the golf program at North Country Union High School would be greatly appreciated by the family.

, 68, of Hardwick died late Thursday, May 26, 2005, at his residence. Mr. Perry was born March 29, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Ellery and Evelyn (Sargent) Perry. He attended Newbury public schools. He was first married to Evelyn Reed of Wolcott. He later married Evelyn May Isham in Hardwick on June 23, 1979. He worked for more than ten years for Sam Daniel's Manufacturing in Hardwick. In 1975 he started his own landscaping business, which he operated until his health failed. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing lottery tickets, playing pool, going to flea markets and yard sales, visiting with friends, watching the traffic along Hardwick's Main Street, and spending time with his dog Elton. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of Hardwick; six sons: Ralph Perry and his wife, Alice, of Jay, Button Perry and Roger Perry of Sutton, Jeff Perry and his fiancée, Sara, Melvin L. Perry Jr. and his wife, Sandra, all of Hardwick, and Benny Perry and his fiancée, Shyanne, of Greensboro Bend; two daughters, Deborah Allen and her husband, Stanley, of Greensboro Bend and Tammy Perry and her fiancé, Jeremy Benway, of Hardwick; two brothers, Bob Perry of Randolph and Duane Perry, of Wells River; one sister, Barbara Desrocher, of Florida; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held May 30 at Northern Vermont Funeral Home with the Reverend Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Perry's memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.

, 95, of Orleans died at a friend's home in Holland on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Mrs. Dawson was born in Irasburg on December 11, 1909, a daughter of Ervin and Lura (Putney) Wells. She was a nurse at the Orleans County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Orleans Federated Church and a member of the Book and Thimble Club. She was well known by her friends and community for her many thoughtful and often amusing poems. For many years, she was a member of the Christmas Club. On July 4, 1928, she married Gerald Dawson, who predeceased her in 1990. She is survived by her daughter Lucille Cloutier of Merrimack, New Hampshire; by her grandchildren: Juliann Jacobs of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Joseph Cloutier, U.S. Army, and Karl Dawson of California; by her great-granddaughters Mikayla and Calista Jacobs of Wolfeboro; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son David Dawson; by four brothers; and by two sisters. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 13, at the Orleans Federated Church at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Gerry Piper officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at the Airport Road Cemetery in Coventry. Please do not send flowers. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Dawson's memory may be made to the Orleans Federated Church, School Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

will be held on Friday, June 3, at St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating.

will be held on Tuesday, June 7, at the West Charleston Cemetery at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.

were held on Saturday, May 28, at Westlook Cemetery in Glover with the Reverend Don Vincent officiating.

were held on Saturday, May 28, at St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating.

will be held on Saturday, June 11, at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Jerome Mercure officiating. Interment will follow.

, 86, died peacefully at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton on May 23, 2005. Her daughter Cynthia Marie Karasinski was by her side. She had been suffering from the side effects of diabetes for many years. Mrs. Zayatz was born in Shelton Connecticut, on May 15, 1919, a daughter of Eleanora (Majewska) and Anton Madalinski. She attended high school in Ansonia, Connecticut, and worked at the U.S. Rubber Company during and after World War II. She was a mother and homemaker while raising her three children and two stepchildren. Among her many interests were dancing, swimming, bowling, and cooking. In her sixties and seventies, she was still a preferred dance partner for her lightness and grace on the dance floor. She was a tremendously strong swimmer; in her youth, she swam the width of the Housatonic River. She was also a great pastry chef, as her mother was before her, and often gave presents of cakes and pastries to her friends, co-workers, and family. A woman of great fun and kindness, she will sorely be missed by family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Wasil Zayatz, in 1985 and continued to reside in Connecticut until 1998, when she moved to Barton. She was predeceased by three sisters: Sophia Sorrentino, Katherine Schlitter, and Estelle Schlitter. She is survived by a brother, Edward Madalinski, of Milford, Connecticut; by her sister Eleanor Piotrowski of Ansonia; by three children: Richard Kirpas of Old Lyme, Connecticut, Alan Kirpas and his wife, Elizabeth, of Hingham, Massachusetts, and Cynthia Karasinski and her husband, John, of Barton; five grandchildren: David Kirpas of Old Lyme, Connecticut, Alice Kirpas and Margaret Kirpas of Hingham, and Jared Karasinski and Michael Karasinski of Barton. There will be calling hours at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton from 7 to 9 p.m., on Friday, June 10. There will be a Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 11, in Barton at St. Paul's Church at 10 a.m. She will be buried in Connecticut at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, 95 Pine Street, 16th floor, New York, New York 10005.

, formerly of Utica, New York, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he had been visiting his mother. Mr. Webster was born September 23, 1957, in St. Albans, a son of Frederick Webster and Dorothy Carabine. At the time of his birth his parents had lost a son and had three daughters. What a joy it was to them to have their newborn son! He attended Lake Region Union High School, where he was a long distance runner, setting several school records. He was manager of the basketball team, and active in student council and various clubs. He was in the National Honor Society and was sent to Boys State. Faculty and fellow students alike respected him. However busy school kept him, he still had time to actively work with his father on the family farm in Coventry. After high school he attended the University of Vermont. After college he moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked for several years. While living in Boston, he helped care for elderly family members. He was especially sensitive to their needs and was wonderful in providing excellent care. He decided to move back home to the family farm many years ago, where he lived until three years ago. He then moved to Utica to live with his sister Anna. While in Utica he became an honorary member of the Boiler Maker Club. It was always important to him to be with his family, as they were primary in his life. His oldest sister Paulette always made sure he had a calling card so he could stay in touch wherever he was, and she was the family "travel agent," arranging flights for him so he could visit different family members. He would come home to the farm and visit his sisters in Richmond, Virginia, as often as possible, considering Valerie the "bread and breakfast" stay. His brother Daniel has always been his best friend. The two brothers would visit every day when he lived on the farm. His special role as uncle to Scott, Bobby, Frederick, Faith, Tonya, Donald, Dianna, Sarah, Andrea, Daniel, David, Aimee, Diana, and Billy was something of which he was particularly proud. He will be missed by his father, Frederick Webster Sr., and his wife, Vivian, of Coventry; by his mother, Dorothy Carabine, of Las Vegas; by his brother Daniel Webster and his companion, Mary Maher, of Coventry; by sisters: Paulette Webster of Brunswick, Georgia, Pamela Webster of Vernal, Utah, Anna Webster and her companion, Lois Mace, of Utica, and Valerie Nuckols and her husband, John, of Richmond, Virginia, and Sharleen Webster of Richmond, Virginia. ; by his half-brother William Carabine Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Winthrop, Massachussets; by his stepsisters Deanna Bisson and her husband, Luc, and Pearl Mills and her husband, Gary; and by special family "brother" Brad Lemoine. His brother Frederick Webster Jr.; his sister Linda Webster; and his stepbrother George Mandigo predeceased him. A viewing for the family will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Brady and Levesque Funeral Home in St. Albans with burial at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in St. Albans.

, 69, of Greensboro died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at her residence. Mrs. Snelling was born July 5, 1935, in Glover, a daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Keith) Miles. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1954. On June 28, 1954, she married Robert Stanley Snelling in Claremont, New Hampshire. For more than 34 years she and her husband made their home in Connecticut, and in the early 1990s they returned to Vermont, making their home in Greensboro. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed the time that she spent with her family. Other enjoyments include walking, knitting, sewing, and visiting with friends and neighbors. Survivors include a son, Aaron Snelling, and his wife, Shannon, of Wauregan, Connecticut; a daughter, Wanda Snelling, of Danielson, Connecticut; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Miles, of Pownal; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Snelling; by a son, Bernard Snelling; by a daughter, Sara Snelling; by a brother, Maynard Miles; and by a sister, Marjory Blair. A memorial service was held June 4 with the Reverend Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Snelling's memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

, 71, of Newport died June 1, 2005, in Newport. Mrs. Roy was born on October 27, 1933, in Westfield, a daughter of Osias and Georgette (Gaboriault) Fournier. She married George Roy in 1951. He predeceased her in 1996. She worked with her husband in several occupations, including real estate, antiques, auctions, and a tire business. She enjoyed traveling with her Community Circle friends, playing cards, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Karlene Parrish and her husband, Edward, of Newport, Karen Blais and her husband, Norbert, of Newport, Brian Roy of Alexandria, Virginia, and Douglas Roy of Austin, Texas; by her grandchildren: Craig Parrish of Newport, Charles Parrish of Raymond, New Hampshire, and Danielle Blais and her fiancé, Scott Swanson, of Newport; by great-grandsons Andrew and Brendon Parrish of Newport; by her sisters Madeleine Degreenia and her husband, H.E., of Newport and Yvonne Hotte of Alburg; by her parents-in-law, Francis and Dorothy Roy; and by very close friends Shirley Penney and Theresa Tanguay and David Keefe and by Margaret Trobass, Shirley Fournier, Alansford Judd, Joette and Wayne Lantagne, Michael and Mary Roy, and Monica and Lloyd Herlocker. She was predeceased by her brothers: Lucien, Adrien, and Joseph Fournier; and by a sister, Lucille Keefe. Funeral services were held June 3 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Peter O'Leary celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Roy's memory may be made to North Country Hospital, renal dialysis unit fund, in care of Wendy Franklin, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to Newport Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, in care of the activity fund, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 66, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, died June 5, 2005, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Magoon was born in Barton on April 19, 1939, a son of Roland C. and Carolyn (Truax) Magoon. He graduated from Barton Academy in 1957, where he played baseball and basketball. He later attended Lyndon State College and served from 1958 to 1962 in the U.S. Navy Air. He worked for 35 years as a telephone lineman for Verizon, retiring in 1998. An avid outdoorsman and sportsman, he loved fishing, hunting, and playing cards, but most importantly, he enjoyed his family. He wintered in Bushnell, Florida, where he served as president of the association at Dogwood Retirement Community. He married Bertha L. LeConte on January 4, 1963. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Bertha L. Magoon, of Woodsville; one daughter, Gail S. Welch, of Woodsville; two sons, George C. Grant of Sunapee, New Hampshire, and Ronald L. Magoon of Canterbury, New Hampshire; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m., at Ricker Funeral Home in Woodsville with the Reverend Vadia Boudreau, pastor of the Woodsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial services will be held June 8, at 3 p.m., in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. It is requested by the family that memorial contributions be made to the Cottage Hospital Oncology Department, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, New Hampshire 03785.

, 47, of North Troy died peacefully June 2, 2005, in North Troy surrounded by his family. Mr. Lawton was born May 22, 1958, in Townsend, a son of Terry Lawton and Marcia (Robinson) Bloom. He was an antique auctioneer along with his grandfather and father, of Paul Lawton Auctions in Dummerston. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and young ski racer and instructor. He worked for many years with Morgan horses and at the Big E fair. He loved his family. He is survived by three children: Buffy Lawton and Brett Paul Lawton, both of North Troy, and Brynna Lawton of Chester; by a special nephew, Aren Stenson, of Omaha, Nebraska; by his parents, Terry Lawton and his wife, Barbara, of Putney and Marcia Bloom and her husband, Dan, of North Troy; by a granddaughter, Baylee Messier; by a brother, Micah Lawton, of North Troy; by the mother of his children, LeeAnn Lawton, of Chester; by a stepsister, Carrie Brand, of Carbondale, Colorado; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Mark Lawton. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 10, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lawton's memory may be made to the Missisquoi Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 131, Troy, Vermont 05868.

, 82, of Inverness, Florida, died May 29, 2005, in Inverness. Mrs. Houston was born June 4, 1922, in Hardwick, a daughter of Robert and Martha Beede. She was a homemaker who enjoyed square dancing, making crafts such as dolls, bird-watching in Woodbury, exercising at Dynabody in the pool, walking, hiking, and playing cards and games with family and friends. She was a member of the United Church of Hardwick and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness. She was married 65 years to Paul J. Houston. She was predeceased by her parents; by two sons, Ronald and Douglas Houston; and by three sisters. Survivors include her husband, Paul J. Houston, of Inverness; two sons, William Houston of Vergennes and Tom Houston of Plainfield; two daughters, Janet Slayton of Woodbury, Connecticut and Sybil Messier of Hardwick; two brothers; five sisters; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. The service of remembrance for Mrs. Houston was held June 2 at the Inverness Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes with the Reverend Craig Davies officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Hooper Crematory in Inverness. Friends who wish may send memorials to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, Florida 34464.

, 79, of Glover died in Newport on Monday, May 30, 2005. Mrs. George was born in North Haverhill, New Hampshire, on October 2, 1925, a daughter of Rollin "Shirl" and Ruth (Williams) Hutchins. She was employed by Glover Community School for many years as a janitor and bus driver. She was a member of Home Dem, the Grange, the Glover Community Church, and the Women's Union of the church. She loved to make quilts, garden, can vegetables, and do crafts. On September 8, 1973, she married Jesse George, who predeceased her on January 25. She is survived by her children: Norman Kimball and his wife, Mary, of Bellmawr, New Jersey, Phyllis Sherwood and her husband, Tom, of Exeter, New Hampshire, and Ivan Kimball and his wife, Mary, of Epping, New Hampshire; by her stepchildren: Jeffrey George and his wife, Joanne, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Michael George and his wife, Joan, of Effingham, New Hampshire, Brenda Chelemer and her husband, Scott, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Denise Gallant and her husband, Wayne, of Rochester, New Hampshire; by her brother Ralph Hutchins and his wife, Rita, of Spencer, Massachusetts; by her sister Beverly Leonard and her husband, Raymond, of Orange, Massachusetts; by 13 grandchildren; and by four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 2 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton with the Reverend Michael Caldwell officiating. Interment followed at Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. George's memory may be made to the Women's Union at the Glover Community Church, in care of Dorothy Perron, 549 Perron Hill, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 61, a native of Barton, died March 31, 2005, at her home in Rutland. Ms. Fontenot was born May 17, 1943, in Barton, a daughter of Rene and Jennie (Thayer) Monette. She attended Barton schools and graduated from Barton Academy in 1961. She attended the Chamberlain School of Retailing and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1977 with a bachelor of arts degree in merchandising. She worked for several years in retail sales in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She dedicated most of her life to being a homemaker and a mother. Her hobbies included playing the piano and flute, listening to classical music, traveling, and watching biographies. She also enjoyed art, museums, and needlepoint. She made other people feel special because she was a good listener. She was known for her fun-loving, sunny personality, her smile, and excellent cooking. She took a genuine interest in other people's lives and will be missed dearly by her friends and family. Surviving is her only daughter, Nicole Fontenot Ford, of River Ridge, Louisiana. Her sister Pauline Monette Vita of Rutland predeceased her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.

, 83, of West Haven, Connecticut, died June 5, 2005. Mr. Brouillard was the husband of the late Ruth Cushman Brouillard. He was the son of the late Edonard and Rose Anne Theroux Brouillard; father of Ronald (Denise) Brouillard of Connecticut, Roger (Jo Anne) Brouillard of Connecticut, RoseAnn (Thomas) Miller of New York, and Linda (Edward) Clark of Connecticut; father-in-law of Donna Brouillard-Goodwin of Connecticut; and brother of Florette Addy of Florida, Louise Angeletti of Connecticut, Madeline Guido of Connecticut, Alfred Brouillard of Arizona, Larry Brouillard of Florida, Renee Brouillard of Connecticut, and George Andre Brouillard of South Carolina. He is also survived by six granddaughters; by five grandsons; and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Leo Brouillard Jr.; and by his grandson Robert Velardi. He worked for Voss Construction prior to his retirement. He enjoyed spending the summers at his home on Schoolhouse Road in Brownington and his winters in Florida, traveling, and spending time with his family. A funeral was held at the West Haven Funeral Home in Connecticut June 8. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Church June 8. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Brouillard's memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut 06450.

, 85, the first Albany man drafted for World War II, died at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center Wednesday evening, June 8, 2005. Mr. Tremblay was born in Abitibi, Quebec, on October 8, 1919, a son of Henry and Evelina (Leduc) Tremblay. The family traveled down the St. Lawrence River seaway when he was a child, living in St. Alphonse, Canada, then emigrating to Vermont. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and entered service on November 19, 1940, as a Canadian citizen. He fought in Africa, Sicily, and France. He served in the Tunisian and Sicilian Campaigns and the invasion of France. He was awarded the EAME Theater Ribbon with three stars, the Purple Heart, the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Good Conduct Ribbon, and the American Defense Service Ribbon. He was wounded in July 1943 in the African Theater and again in August 1944 in the European Theater while invading France. He received his honorable discharge on February 23, 1945. He married Elva Peters in Maryland in November 1942. They returned to Vermont when he returned from the Army and owned and operated the Y-D Cafe in Newport. They later moved to Albany where they operated a dairy farm for many years. His wife died in March 2003 after over 60 years of marriage. He was a communicant of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in East Albany and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Newport. He leaves two children: Theresa Racine and her husband, Jacques, of Lunenburg and Theodore H. Tremblay and his longtime companion, Anita Brown, of Irasburg; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; his sister, Adrenne Gauthier of Wilder; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Elva; by three brothers: twins who died as infants and Gerard Tremblay; and by two sisters, Beatrice LaBounty and Jeanne Peters. A Funeral Mass was celebrated June 11 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury. Interment followed in the Albany Village Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Tremblay's memory may go to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, 70, died May 29, 2005, in Bangor, Maine. Mr. Thayer was born June 14, 1934, in Littleton, New Hampshire, a son of Winfield Wilder and Marjorie Ethel (Church) Thayer. The family moved to Londonderry, New Hampshire, when his father was drafted into the Army for World War II, closer to Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire, in 1952 and enlisted in the Army. He worked as military police stationed, among other places, in Korea, New York, Boston, and Maine. He married Kathy Tripp, daughter of Donald Elliott and Ethelyn Norene (Burnham) Tripp, on July 23, 1960. They resided in Winterport, Maine, at this time. He was a member of the Thayer Family Association of Lower Canada East and Vermont, which holds its family reunions in Newport every year. Mr. Thayer had approximately 230 cousins in the Northeast Kingdom. He leaves behind his wife, Kathy, of 44-plus years; a brother, David Stanley Thayer, of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; two sisters, Marilyn Marceau of Dover, New Hampshire, and Betty Moore of Londonderry; and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents; by a brother, Bradley Charles Thayer; and by sisters Barbara Jean (Piper) (Sabin) and Joan Beverly Rutledge. Services were held at the funeral home in Hampden, Maine, on June 3.

, 83, of Orleans died in Glover on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Mrs. Sheltra was born in Lowell on May 17, 1922, a daughter of Leon and Sophia (Deuso) Shufelt. On October 19, 1940, she married Robert Sheltra, who predeceased her. She is survived by her sisters Dorothy Metcalf of Glover and Jeannette Libby of Brownington. She was predeceased by her brothers: Donald, Carl, Arnold, and Leonard; and by her sister Marjorie. Graveside services were held June 14 at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell with the Reverend Jerome Mercure officiating. Interment followed. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Sheltra's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; to the Orleans Emergency Unit, in care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839; or to Orleans Federated Church, School Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 77, of Newport died in Burlington on Thursday, June 9, 2005. Mr. Rowe was born in Brownington on October 11, 1927, a son of Frank Sr. and Elsie (Alexander) Rowe. He worked as a machinist at Butterfield's for many years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. On December 22, 1949, he married Rachel Brault, who predeceased him on April 10, 2001. He is survived by his children: Gail Rowe of Newport, Gary Rowe of Newport, Susan Roberge and her husband, Jacques, of Newport, Joyce Hilson and her husband, Don, of Newport, and Ricky Rowe and his wife, Donna, of Newport; by his grandchildren: Monica Rowe of Canaan, New Hampshire, Cliff Roberge of South Royalton, Megan Hilson of New York City, and Shelby Hilson, Jeremy Rowe, and Jessica Rowe of Newport; by his great-grandson Cody Rowe; and by his brother Wayne Rowe of Charleston, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his daughter Carolyn Rowe; by his brother Alfred Rowe; and by his sisters Orphie Grant and Ethel Bennett. Funeral services were held June 13 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Paul Essaff officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Rowe's memory may be made to North Country Hospital, renal dialysis unit fund, in care of Wendy Franklin, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 83, of Newport died in Newport on Friday, June 10, 2005. Mrs. Parker was born in Morrisville on September 28, 1921, a daughter of Adelard and Emelia (LaFleur) Dumas. She was a graduate of People's Academy in Morrisville. She attended her husband's civic functions, was a volunteer at the Newport Health Care Center, and attended the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford widow to widowers group. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. She also enjoyed an evening of dining, playing bingo, and chatting with friends. She married Allison Parker, who predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter Candice Campbell and her husband, Richard, of Richmond; by her brother Rene Dumas of Florida; and by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Armand Dumas. A memorial service was held June 14 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with her dear friend Dwight Walker officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Parker's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.

, 86, of Newport died peacefully June 12, 2005, in Newport, surrounded by her loved ones. Ms. Lebeau was born May 16, 1919, in Brownington, a daughter of Hormidas and Virginia (Burgess) Lebeau. She participated in functions at the Governor's mansion, where she lived for many years. She enjoyed going for car rides, watching television, and walking. She is survived by her daughter Rosalie Lebeau of Newport; by a grandson, Gordon Chaffee, and his wife, Cindy Locke, of Barton; and by two great-grandchildren, Felicia and Sean. She was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Lebeau; and by a sister, Ida Tabor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 17, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Peter O'Leary officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.

, 73, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at North Country Hospital in Newport, where she had been a patient for several hours. Ms. Gilfillan was born on May 3, 1932, in Evansville, a daughter of the late Safford Gilfillan and Hester LaPoint-Gilfillan. She enjoyed doing puzzles, word puzzles, latch hook crafts, taking car rides, visiting, and having company. She also liked going to horse pulls at local fairs, dining out with friends, and attending the Newport Adult Day Care. She loved the outdoors and being in the country. Although handicapped all of her life, she enjoyed doing many things and getting as much out of every day as possible. She enjoyed helping with the laundry and setting the table for dinner and other minor housekeeping duties. She always wanted to be helpful. She graduated from the former East Brownington Elementary School and loved her teachers Marjorie Lafoe and Nellie Davignon and spoke of them often. She is survived by two sisters, Betsey H. Marcotte of Melburne, Florida, and Clarice Weiland of Anderson, South Carolina; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by five brothers: Eugene in September 1984, Frank in May 1968, Robert in March 2002, Harold in April 2002, and John in February 1925; and by two sisters, Flavilla in January 1916 and Ruth in March 1928. She is also survived by her caregivers, Marsha and Arthur Connolly, and by her guardian, Alicia Marcotte. She is survived by her previous guardian, Marion Taylor, of whom she spoke frequently. Funeral services were held June 13 at the funeral home in Barton with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment followed at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Gilfillan's memory may be made to the Derby Lion's Club, P.O. Box 388, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 50, of Island Pond, formerly of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, from injuries received in a bicycle accident in Island Pond on Sunday, June 5. Mr. Foster was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on September 14, 1954, a son of John and Ruth (Gromis) Foster. He graduated from Kutztown High School in 1972. Following graduation he established himself as a contractor around 1979 in Kutztown. He married Lisa Eshleman in Reading, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 1991, and they made their home in Kutztown. In 1996 they established Foster's Trading Post Toy Store in Kutztown. In August 2004 they moved to Island Pond. He was a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club, the Willie Nelson Fan Club, and the Local Laborer-Contractor Union in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Most of all he was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, of Island Pond; by his parents, Ruth and John Foster, of Kutztown; by five children: Amanda Thompson of Monterey, California, Keith Foster of Kutztown, and Roy, Jane, and Harry Foster of Island Pond; by two grandchildren; by a brother, Timothy P. Foster, of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania; and by aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a large extended family. Memorial services were held June 9 at Brighton State Park's day use beach. Another memorial service will be held June 19, at 2 p.m., at St. John's United Church of Christ in Kutztown. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Mr. Foster's name to the Chris Foster Memorial Industrial Arts Scholarship Fund, in care of Lisa Foster, 111 Back Street, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, beloved infant daughter of Marcel and Caroline (Brasseur) Choquette, died June 12, 2005. She was the beloved sister of Nicholas and Alyssa Choquette and beloved granddaughter of Pauline Choquette and the late Oliver Choquette of Derby Line and Yves and Yolande Brasseur of Newport. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.