, 71, died Feb. 27, 2007, at his residence in Wells River. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., March 6, 1935, the son of Nathan and Marjorie (Smith) Brill. James married Sylvia Wetherbee on Nov. 20, 1954. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. He worked as a stone cutter at Rosa Monument Company in South Ryegate, later he worked at the East Ryegate Paper Mill, and most recently he was a courier for Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, a job he enjoyed tremendously. James was a 52-year member of Ross-Wood Post #20 American Legion of Woodsville. Those who knew Jim appreciated his quick wit and dry sense of humor. He enjoyed his family and time spent with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sylvia Brill of Wells River; two daughters, Cynthia Schindel and husband John of San Diego, Calif. and Cathryn Zampieri of South Ryegate, Vt. and her fianc? Robert Patzelt; a son Allen Brill and his wife Sheila of Woodsville, N.H.; five grandchildren, Stacy, Jason, Scott, Amy and Rachel; two brothers, Donald Brill and Robert Johnson; and a sister, Sue Rutledge; several nieces, nephews and cousins. It was Jim's request that there be no formal calling hours or funeral ceremony. A gathering in Jim's memory will be at the family home, in Wells River on Sunday, March 4, 2007, from 1 to 4 p.m. A graveside service will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, N.H., at a later date to be announced with the Rev. Betty Ann Abild of The Congregational Church of Wells River UCC, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of VT and NH, 72 South Main Street, Hartford, VT 05047.

, 71, of Lancaster, N.H., died Wednesday evening, Feb. 28, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Manchester. Mr. Gilman was born in Littleton, N.H. on Oct. 1, 1935, the son of Elmer H. and Muriel P. (Stiles) Gilman. Elmer was raised in Whitefield and was a 1953 graduate of Whitefield High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Lancaster after his marriage to his wife Patricia Buteau on Feb. 23, 1957. He was employed by Groveton Paper, Diamond International and James River, starting in the accounting department, then becoming purchasing agent, retiring after 34 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and traveling to warmer climates. Elmer was a member of John W. Weeks Post 3041, Lancaster, and American Legion, Groveton; and a former board member of the Lancaster Fair and of the Jaycees. He was a communicant of All Saints Church, Lancaster. Family members include his wife of 50 years, Patricia Gilman of Lancaster; a son, Jeffrey Gilman and his wife Jane of Lancaster; two daughters, Tricia Bishop and her husband Allan of Dover, and Sherri Marquis and her husband Alan of Somersworth, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Courtney, Griffin, Lauren, Bradford, Arielle, Evan and Meredith; a brother, Gene Gilman and his wife Sonja of North Woodstock; a sister, Geneva Gilman and her husband Robert of Sebring, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, March 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations may be made in his memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451; or New Hampshire Alzheimer's Association, 10 Ferry St., Suite 419, Concord, NH 03301; or The Lancaster Ambulance Association, in care of Ron Wert, 25 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 76, of Barnet, died suddenly at his home early Thursday morning, March 1, 2007. He was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Barnet, Vt., a son of the late Napoleon and Mary (Laberty) Lamothe. He was schooled in Barnet and attended St. Johnsbury Trade School. George served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Following his discharge, he married Virginia Cox on Nov. 14, 1953. A dairy farmer all his life, George and his brother Reg built the farm house and barns that he and Ginny and their family worked, and still operate today. He was very proud of his corn crops over the years and was always trying to improve and re-engineer his farm equipment. He held a love for history, and enjoyed going to farm shows, fairs and checking out the latest in farm machinery. Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Ginny" Lamothe of Barnet; four children, Susan (Calvin) DuPuis of Monroe, Sharon Lamothe of Williston, Fla., Norman (Jackie) Lamothe of McIndoe Falls, and Jeffrey Lamothe of Barnet; 11 grandchildren, Benjamin (Bernice) Emmons and their children, Kyle, Dallas, Austin, and Morgan, Nathan (Chris) Emmons and daughter Makenna, Brett Weinstein, Katy Lamothe, Stephanie James, Leslie, Ashley, Samantha, and Cheryl Lamothe, Joshua and Olivia Lamothe; two sisters, Evelyn Hevey of St. Johnsbury, and Germaine Lang of Connecticut; his in-laws, Emery (Sherry) Noyes of Burke Hollow, Shirley Lamothe of Lyndon, Jeanne Lamothe of St. Johnsbury, Fran Chaloux of Danville, and Maurice Morey of Cabot; and four other sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by a son, Ronald Lamothe, in 2000; three brothers, Jerry, Camille, and Reginald Lamothe; and two sisters, Yvette Morey, and Irene Mooney. Friends may meet with the family this Sunday afternoon from 1-3 and the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 5, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury with the Rev. Patrick Forman celebrant. Memorial donations made in George's memory may be directed to Barnet Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 119, Barnet, VT 05821.

died on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at her home on Skunk Hollow Road in Jericho. She was born Catherine Dorothy Simpson in Barre on Sept. 30, 1910, the oldest daughter of Alfred and Catherine (Littlejohn) Simpson. Dorothy graduated from Spaulding High School in 1928 and subsequently attended Goddard Seminary. She graduated from UVM in 1934 and received a B.S. degree from Lyndon State College in 1960. She was a school teacher in Walden, McIndoe Falls, and Jericho. She married Fred Norris Burbank of Walden on May 30, 1942. He predeceased her in September, 1958. Dorothy was a member of Walden Home Demonstration Group, Jeri-Hill Homemakers, Chittenden County Retired Teachers, Mary C. Burdick Chapter #6 O.E.S, Jeri-Hill Senior Citizens Group, Vermont 251 Club, and R.S.V.P. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Linda and Vic Brenner of Shelburne and Kay Fay, Fred and Peggy Burbank, and Janet and Mike Grennan, all of Jericho; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Kerry Brenner and Morrie Dworkin of Rockville, Md., Heather Burbank of Burlington, Carolyn Brenner of Seattle, Wa., Tara (Burbank) and Keith Carter of Underhill, Lisabette Fay of Burlington, Kristin (Burbank) and Gary Trivento of St. Albans, Todd Grennan of Charlottesville, Va., Brett Grennan of Burlington, and Sierra Grennan of Jericho; three great-grandchildren, Eva Carter, Isaac Dworkin, and Molly Trivento. She also leaves three siblings, Margaret Hoare of Montpelier, Bill and Helen Simpson of Silver Spring, Md., and Virginia Milne of Barre and a sister-in-law, Ruth Burbank, of Morrisville, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by four siblings: Mary Chatot in 1992, Howard Simpson in 1993, Alfred Simpson in 2005, and Jean Hamilton in 2007. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Jonathan Fay, in 1995. During much of her adult life, Dorothy devoted herself to her family and to her teaching. She retired from teaching in 1976 when her youngest child graduated from college. With more free time, she enjoyed traveling, researching family genealogy, organizing family pictures, renewing close ties with her seven siblings, attending Senior luncheons and activities, volunteering, and spending time with her grandchildren and later great-grandchildren. We will miss her quiet strength and unconditional love. A memorial gathering will be held at Jericho Elementary School Cafeteria on Route 15 on Saturday, March 10, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the VNA Hospice Program, 110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446 or the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River Road, Jericho, VT 05465.

, age 76, of Littleton, N.H., passed away on March 2, 2007, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, N.H. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be printed in the next edition of this newspaper.

, 76, formerly of Oak Hill Avenue, passed away at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, N.H., on March 2, 2007, following a stroke. Lee was born in Bellevue, Ky., on Jan. 17, 1931, a daughter to Col. Charles Edward and Eva Ruth (Holtz) Arnold. At 10 years of age, Lee and her family were evacuated from Hawaii following the attack on Pearl Harbor, where her father was stationed in the U.S. Army. She graduated from high school in 1949 in New Albany, Ind. A neteran of the Korean War, Lee enlisted in the Womens Army Corps as a Cryptologist from 1949 to 1952. In July 1952, she moved to Lancaster, N.H., where she was married and raised her family. Lee received her LPN from Berlin Technical School in 1982 and was employed at Weeks Hospital in Lancaster as well as the Berlin Convalescent Center in Barre, Vt. Lee was a devoted mother. She enjoyed quilting and crafts, and was an avid genealogist. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, most recently a member of the Lyndon Ward. Lee is survived by her three children, Dianne (Merrow) Laflamme and husband Leslie of Littleton, N.H., Jeffrey Merrow and wife, Mary (Considine) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Christopher Merrow and wife, Judie (Spray) of San Clemente, Calif. Her parents and sister, Evanne, predeceased her. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in her memory to the Littleton Area Senior Center, Off Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

died March 1, 2007, at the Green Mountain Nursing Home. She was born July 17, 1911, in Hartford, Vt., the daughter of George and Ada (Simonds) Savage. She graduated from Hartford High School, and received her elementary education degree from University of Vermont and her bacheolor's degree in education from Lyndon State College. On Dec. 10, 1932, Ruth married Clarence Simpson in Waterford, Vt. They lived most of their lives in the St. Johnsbury area. In 1970, they moved to Montpelier and later to Edmond, Okla. In 2005, she moved to Burlington, Vt., to live in the Converse Home. Ruth taught school in Waterford and was the teaching principal at Arlington Elementary School in St. Johnsbury for many years. In addition to teaching, Ruth was the Caledonia County 4-H agent. She served on many educational and teacher organizations as well as being a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Green Mountain Grange and Green Mountain Quilters. Ruth enjoyed traveling extensively with her husband and teaching craft classes. She loved children and was always happy when her grandchildren came to visit. Survivors include two daughters, Hazel Billheimer and her husband David of Essex Junction, Vt., and Joann Simpson-Miller and her husband Allen of Edmond, Okla.; son Paul Simpson and his wife Michele of South Burlington; five grandchildren, Brian Billheimer, Lori King, Christopher Miller, Danielle Miller and Amy Stannard; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Albert Savage and his wife Janet of Orwell, Vt; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Simpson, in 1998, her brother Hiram Savage and sister Florence Ayer. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury. The Rev. Bonnie Haase will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Contributions in Ruth Simpson's memory may be made to either The Green Mt. Nursing Home, 475 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT 05446; or Converse Home, 272 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401.

, formerly of Rockport and Danvers, Mass., and president of the Granite Savings Bank, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Lyndon, Vt., where he had resided for the past four years. He was born Ipswich, Mass., on March 24, 1924, the son of William H. Price Sr. and Hilma (Gilbert) Price. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lucille, in 1984. Mr. Price graduated from Beverly High School in 1941, from Rutgers University in 1960, and Bentley College in 1979. He was an Army veteran of World World II and was discharged as a sergeant. Upon his return from the service, Mr. Price's career in finance and banking began on the North Shore. He served as executive vice president at the Danvers Savings Bank. He was president of the Granite Savings Bank in Rockport and retired as chairman of the board in 1995. Bill had an intense love for the Boston Red Sox and actually had a professional tryout with the Sox. Later his love of golf took him to the Bass Rocks Country Club in Gloucester. He and Helen enjoyed their travels to Europe and the islands. Bill's life can be summed up as "Service Above Self." Bill served as president of the Danvers Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow, and was inducted as a life member of the Rockport Rotary Club. He and Lucille had been active members of the Maple Street Congregational Church where he served as a trustee, deacon and member of the choir. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Ripley) Price, of Lyndonville, Vt.; his daughter, Sharman Snow of Concord, N.H.; Helen's four children, Paul Ripley and his wife Lee of Duxbury, Mass., Greg Ripley and his friend Danita Leonard of Danville, Vt., Chester Ripley of Lyndonville, Vt., Beth Cobb and her husband David of Lyndonville, Vt. He took special pride and interest in his grandchildren, Adam and Derek McCarty, Jacquelyn and Jonathon Ripley, Nicholaus Ripley, and William, Allison and Jay Cobb. Services will be conducted in Danvers, Mass., this Thursday, March 8, at 1 p.m., in the chapel at the Maple Street Congregational Church. The pastor, the Rev. Charles Gross, will officiate. Burial will follow at the family lot at the Walnut Grove Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions, made out to "Rockport Rotary Club Scholarship Fund," may be sent in care of Norman Seppala, in care of Granite Savings Bank, Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966.

, 70, of Weld Road, Groton, Vt. died March 4, 2007, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Danville, Vt., June 29, 1936, the daughter of Carrold and Rebecca (Cardinal) Davis. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and went to work for Sears-Roebuck & Company in St. Johnsbury. After spending time in Florida where she was a telephone operator, she married Norman Morse on Jan. 19, 1957. Then she worked as a bookkeeper at the Gerald Morse Poultry Farm in Groton, and later served as secretary for the Groton Selectboard for many years. Betty was a member of the Groton United Methodist Church, and Auxiliary Unit 20 American Legion Ross-Wood Post of Woodsville, N.H., and for several years volunteered as a 4-H leader in Groton. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Norman B. Morse, and children Michael A. Morse and wife Susan of Panama City, Fla., Deborah S. Dailey and husband Timothy Sr. and Susan D. LeBlanc, both of Groton; six grandchildren, Christina Welch of Old Weathersfield, Conn., Timothy Dailey Jr. of Wells River, Erin Morse of Groton, Lance Morse of Charlotte, N.C., and Tari Morse and Bryan LeBlanc, both of Groton; and one great-grandson, Dylan Morse. Calling hours will be Friday, March 9, from 6-8 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m., in the Groton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Refreshments will follow the service in the church vestry. Burial will be in the Groton Village Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 78, a lifelong Concord and St. Johnsbury resident, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Daughter of the late Solon and Bertha (Lynaugh) Patridge, she was born May 31, 1928, in Concord, Vt. Among survivors is a son, Roger Hovey of North Concord, Vt. A complete notice will follow in Thursday's paper.

, 78, a lifelong Concord and St. Johnsbury resident, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Daughter of late Solon and Bertha (Lynaugh) Patridge, she was born May 31, 1928, in Concord, Vt. Winona graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1946, and married Guy Wendel Hovey. They raised three children and later divorced. She then married Basil Carlton Masure. Winona was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed knitting so much that she made countless mittens and hats for the fire department. She loved her flowering crab tree, feeding birds and gray squirrels, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Winona is survived by her children, Roger and Arlene Hovey, and Ronald and Theresa Hovey, all of North Concord; a daughter-in-law, Vivian Hovey of Concord; sisters and brothers, Bernice Allard, Beverly Masure, Lois Switzer, Emily Roy, Solon Patridge and Howard Patridge; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Winona was predeceased by a son, Robert Hovey; husband, Basil C. Masure; two brothers, Frank Patridge and Wendel Patridge; a half-brother, Warren Patridge; and a grandson, Wayne Hovey. Memorial contributions may be made in Winona's name to the Concord School, in care of Principal Phyllis Perkins at School Street, Concord, VT 05858. Visiting hours will be held at Pearsons Funeral Home, Friday, March 10, between 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m., in the Concord Congregational Church. Interment will occur in the spring at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury.

, It was gently snowing outside while Elizabeth was born at the Littleton Regional Hospital in Littleton, N.H. She was the loving daughter to Chuck and Penny McKinnon, sister and best friend to Kattie McKinnon. A junior at Littleton Regional High School, she loved playing field hockey, played the flute, enjoyed photography and worked after school at the YMCA Safe Program and the Franconia Summer Rec Program. She had a great passion for working with children. Elizabeth loved life, her family, friends and her two dogs, Jack and Daisy. Her beauty and smile brought sunshine to every life she touched. Her heart will be alive forever. Elizabeth is survived by both adoring parents, her loving sister and many close family members. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Littleton, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 10. A celebration of her life will be held at the church immediately following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth Anita McKinnon Scholarship Fund, in care of the Littleton Regional High School, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Lawrence was born Feb. 27, 1930, a son to Alfred E. Corliss and Viola (Washburn) Corliss Nelson, in Bethlehem, N.H. Lawrence served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict as a corporal in an armored tank division. Upon discharge from the Marine Corps, he returned to Littleton and began his own carpentry business which was his life-long love. The "Corliss Cottage" at Copper Cannon was built and donated to Copper Cannon by Lawrence and his brother, George. He enjoyed building doll houses, cooking, planting flowers, feeding birds and visiting with everyone in the neighborhood. Lawrence was a member of the V.F.W. Howard Shawney Post 816. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Surviving family members include his wife, Marion (Tillotson) Corliss of Littleton, N.H.; a son, Mark and his wife Lauren Corliss and grandson Caleb Corliss, all of Marion, Mass.; five brothers, Alvin Corliss of Littleton, Roland Corliss of Summerville, S.C., George Corliss of Raymond, N.H., Fred Corliss of Massachusetts, and Alfred Corliss of Lake Worth, Fla.; three sisters, Rena Wilkins of Kearney, N.J., Vera Gawel of Ruffin, S.C., and Myrtle Ledoux of Bethlehem. His parents and four brothers predeceased him. Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem. Time and date to be announced.

- On March 8, 2007, Russell C. and Kendra J. Bell of Stark were blessed with the birth of their daughter Nila Dawn Bell who was briefly their angel on earth and joined the angels in heaven. Family members include her parents of Stark; her maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Dawn Cantin of Lunenburg, Vt., and Brenda Stone of Berlin; paternal grandparents, Russell and Florence Bell of Raymond; a maternal great-grandfather, Walter Berry of East Concord, Vt.; a paternal great-grandmother Florence Bell of Hooksett; three aunts, Kara Cantin of Maidstone, Vt., Ashlee Cantin of Manchester, Kristine Stevens of Manchester; one uncle, Alexander Cantin of Lunenburg; two cousins, Matthew and Trevor Stevens; and numerous other family members. She was predeceased by her maternal great-grandmother and namesake, Nila Berry. Visiting hours will be held Monday evening March 12, from 6 to 8 at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11 at the Guildhall Community Church. The Rev. Gerry Piper of Orleans, Vt., will officiate. Burial will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Nila's memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105; or to a charity of one's choice.

, 89, formerly of Woodsville, N.H., died March 8, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. She was born in Lyndonville, Vt., Oct. 30, 1917, the daughter of James and Ida (Aiken) Webb. She was previously the matron at the Home for the Aged in Woodsville for many years. Daisy was a former member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church Girls Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard Clifton Libby on March 1, 1999, along with several brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Keith Libby and his wife Rita of McIndoe Falls, Vt.; two daughters, Marilyn Berry of Brattleboro, Vt., and Evelyn Place; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., at the Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau of the Woodsville United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grafton County Nursing Home, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03785.

, 94, passed away Thursday evening, March 8, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center where she had resided since 2002. She had formerly resided in North Danville and the Lisbon area. She was born in Lyndonville on June 4, 1912. She was the daughter of Napoleon and Eliza (Bazin) Berube and was last survivor of a family of 13 children. She is survived by three children: Gloria Allen and her husband Bud of St. Johnsbury Center (P.O. Box 122, 05863), Everett Roy of Lyndonville (76 Depot St., Apt. 302, 05851), Leone Rumbarger and her husband Don of Sarasota, Fla. (626 Whitfield Ave. 34243); stepson Robert Meserve and his wife Christine of Lyman, N.H.; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by both her husbands: Ernest Roy and Robert Meserve; a son Edward Roy; and a grandson Wayne Allen. Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Monday, March 12 at 11 a.m. Fr. Patrick Forman will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. Friends are welcome to stop by at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. to the start of the service. Memorial contributions, made out to "Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital," could be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, Attention: Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 81, died March 10, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A complete funeral notice will be published in a later edition of this paper.

, 45, Cheney Road, Lisbon, N.H., died suddenly on Friday, March 9, 2007, at home with his dog Dakota by his side. He was born in Lisbon, N.H., the son of Howard and Joyce (Alexander) Dodge. He was a 1979 graduate of Lisbon Regional School and joined the U.S. Army. He worked as a lead person at New England Wire Mill in Lisbon. He served as a firefighter for the Lisbon Fire Department for 20 years. He had many passions in life such as hunting, fishing, golfing and NASCAR Racing. He was predeceased by his father, Howard "Sonny" Dodge in 2001. Survivors, all of Lisbon, include his son Brandon Dodge; his daughte Mariah Dodge; his mother Joyce (Alexander) Dodge; a brother and his wife, Jeffrey and Patty Dodge; niece and nephews Dusty, Jeremy and Tabitha Dodge; his companion Annette Lockwood and her daughter Tracy; and his dog Dakota. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, March 14, 11 a.m., at Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel, with the Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Lisbon Fire Department, Water Street, Lisbon, NH 03585.

, 87, a Lyndonville resident, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. Cassady was born Nov. 4, 1919 in Walden, Vt. Among survivors is his loving wife, Marge, of Lyndonville.

, 80, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday evening, March 10, 2007; his health had been failing since June 2005. He was born in St. Johnsbury on April 19, 1926, the youngest of four children born to Harry and Gladys (Johnson) Kittredge. He was a member of the St. Johnsbury Academy Class of 1945. He married Marvel Ash of Sheffield on Aug. 14, 1949. They had never lived anywhere else except for their Spring Street home. Merton managed the liquor store in St. Johnsbury in three locations, Main Street, Eastern Avenue and Railroad Street. He worked for the state from 1947 to 1984; about 25 of those years, he was store manager. Mert was a member of Washburn Lodge 92 in Danville. He had been a past master and recipient of the Mason's Meritorious Service Award. He was also active in the Order of Eastern Star. Mert was currently the Worthy Patron of Diamond Chapter in Danville. He was also a member the Shrine/Mt. Sinai Temple 6. He is survived by his wife Marvel of St. Johnsbury (258 Spring St. 05819); daughter Rachel K. Heywood and husband John of McIndoe Falls (P.O. Box 73, 05050); son Michael A. Kittredge of St. Johnsbury; three grandchildren, Justin C. Heywood of St. Johnsbury, Sean W. Heywood and wife Robin of Monroe N.H., Carolyn H. Brennan and husband Patrick of South Hero; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Alexander Heywood, and Rowan Brennan. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold Kittredge, and by two sisters, Natalie Bracey and Marion Irving. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home with his pastor, the Rev. John Marshall, and family friend, John Sleeper, officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Tuesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. The Order of Eastern Star will have a service at 7 p.m. before they adjourn to their regular monthly meeting. A Masonic service will follow the O.E.S. service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kingdom Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, teacher and educator for 43 years in North Concord and St. Johnsbury, passed away at The Pines in Lyndon where she had resided for the past three years. She was 97. She was born in North Concord on Sept. 25, 1909, the daughter of Harry and Ina (Russell) Ranney. She was predeceased by brother Henry Ranney, and by two sisters, Celestia Button and Vera Flora, and is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families Funeral services will be held this Saturday, March 17, in East St. Johnsbury at the Third Congregational Church. The pastor, the Rev. Ann Hockridge, will officiate. Committal services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, at Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Friday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Third Congregational Church, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838. A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of this paper.

, 97, of Lyndonville, Vt., died March 11, 2007, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center. Funeral services will be held this Saturday, March 17, in East St. Johnsbury at the Third Congregational Church. The pastor, the Rev. Ann Hockridge, will officiate. Committal services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, at Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville Friday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. She was born Sept. 25, 1909, to Harry A. Ranney and Ina Belle Russell Ranney. Her brother Henry Albert Ranney and sisters Vera Ranney Wisell and Celestia Ranney Gray predeceased her. Alice attended a one-room school in North Concord for all eight grades. Many of her teachers boarded in her home. She attended high school in Concord village, riding to school on the Maine Central Railroad two years. She drove a horse during her junior and senior years so she could carry the milk to the Trout Brook Creamery to be of help to her family. She attended Lyndon Normal School for two years, 1926-1928. She lived in Sanborn House, where she was a self-boarder. In 1960, she received a bachelor of science degree after taking courses and workshops at Lyndon Normal School and Lyndon State College. She began teaching at Bible Hill in St. Johnsbury, where she taught for two years, and then on to St. Johnsbury Center. She married Clyde Bugbee McGinnis on June 15, 1931. At that time there were too many teachers, and if any of them got married, St. Johnsbury would not hire them. In the middle of September, Miles Pond had eight children; as long as they had a schoolhouse, they were compelled to open it, a challenge as the school had not been open for several years and had to get all new equipment and supplies. Alice stayed there two years and then went to North Concord. After teaching there seven years, she went to Concord Primary School where she taught for 20 years. Concerned about her Social Security entitlement, she taught school in St. Johnsbury Center again for 11 more years. She taught for a total of 43 years - 29 in Concord and 14 in St. Johnsbury. Alice and Clyde McGinnis lived on farms in North Concord, Kirby and St. Johnsbury. Her favorite was the large farm at the top of Severance Hill in St. Johnsbury, known as the Rev. E.E. Grant farm. During the summers, nieces and nephews took turns visiting there. From there she moved to Lyndonville. She was a faithful member of the Third Congregational Church of East St. Johnsbury, where she sang in the choir and held several offices such as warden and deaconess. She was Old Home Day treasurer 1969-1972. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship of that church. This was the Ranney family's church; there is a stained-glass window there in memory of her grandparents. She received a lifetime honorary membership in the Caledonia and Southern Essex Counties Retired Teachers Association after serving 18 years as treasurer. She was a past noble grand of Juniper Branch Rebekah Lodge 9 of Lyndonville, where she served as treasurer for many years and also as recording secretary. She was past district deputy president of the Rebekah Assembly of Vermont for two years. She was a faithful member, taking part in state assemblies and degree rallies. She received the Decoration of Chivalry Aug. 3, 1986, which was conferred by the Department Council of Vermont and Quebec. Juniper Branch Rebekahs of Lyndonville closed their Lodge and consolidated with Olive Branch 4 in St. Johnsbury. Alice volunteered for 18 years at the NVRH Auxiliary. She was a "plus" member of the 251 club, having visited all the towns in Vermont. She received the Community Citizenship Award in recognition of outstanding service to the community and mankind by members of Enterprise Grange 16 in April 1993. She also received the Lyndon State College Loyalty Award on Sept. 26, 1992. The Concord High School Alumni Association honored her at the 1997 alumni banquet by naming the new playground project in her honor. She kept a list of all her students, and had stayed in touch with many of them. Her aim was to take each individual as he or she came to her and try to help them achieve their highest potential. She is survived by nieces Lois Gray Abell of Essex Junction, Vt., Louise Ranney Dobyns of Newport, Pa., and Ina Mae Ranney Wendland of Monkton, Vt.; nephews Olin Amos Gray and his wife Luanne of San Jose, Calif., and Robert Wisell and his wife Cindy of Forest City, Iowa. Alice lived 50 years in the same house on Center Street (two different apartments), from 1954 to 2004. Medical conditions necessitated the move to The Pines. For 31 years, Alice celebrated Mother's Day and Christmas and other family events at the home of Peter and Ina Mae Wendland and their three daughters, Wanda, Tiana and Marjorie. We will all miss her dearly. Memorial contributions could be directed to Third Congregational Church, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838.

, 68, of East Peacham, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 11, 2007. The son of Charles and Thelma (Schoolcraft) White, Allan was born in St. Johnsbury and lived most of his life at the family home in East Peacham. He attended Peacham schools, but entered the Navy in 1956 at age 17. He worked on construction in the 1960s and as an independent logger for many years. For the last 20 years, he worked as a grader operator and truck driver for the town of Barnet. Allan is survived by his mother, Thelma White of East Peacham; his sister, Constance Beattie, and her husband, Donald, of Lyndonville; two brothers: Frank White and his wife, Patricia, of West Brookfield, Mass., William White and his wife, Pamela, of South Walden. He had 11 nieces and nephews; and 18 grandnieces and grandnephews. In his free time, Allan tended his vegetable garden and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Peacham Congregational Church with the Rev. Robert Potter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, marked for 'Medical Response', may be made to the "Peacham F.A.S.T. Squad", P.O. Box 112, Peacham VT 05862.

, 81, died on March 10, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Jessie was born on July 12, 1925, in Roxbury, Mass., the daughter of David and Ethel (Benzie) Will. Jessie was a long time employee at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital as a nursing assistant in the Intensive Care Unit. She belonged to the Haverhill Senior Citizens. She was predeceased by her great grandson, Matthew Hutchins; three brothers, David, Andrew and James Will; and her sisters Elizabeth Page, Myrtle Hill, Ilene and Jean Will and Mary Fergerson. Jessie is survived by her two daughters, Janis E. Hobbs of Haverhill, N.H. and Cynthia L. Orr of South Ryegate, Vt.; two sons, James D. Page of North Haverhill, N.H., and Gary W. Page of Williamstown, Vt.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. There will be a funeral service, also at Ricker Funeral Home, on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. David Pendleton from the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, officiating. Burial will be later in the spring in Ladd Street Cemetery, Haverhill, N.H. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ethel Will Nursing Scholarship, c/o Bethany Congregational Church, 18 Spear St., Quincy, MA 02169.

, 61, of St. Johnsbury passed away unexpectedly at home March 7, 2007. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 10, 1945. He enlisted in the Navy, served during the Vietnam era, and married Linda Visnoski in 1967. Jim had been a machinist at Mardon Industries. He enjoyed doing odd jobs for the residents of the Sunset Home and Canterbury Inn where Linda works. He and Linda had raised huskies when they lived in Wheelock and were mushers during the winter months. He is survived by his wife, Linda (1658 Main St. 05819); three children, Kelly Rafuse and husband Steve Franco of Pitston, Pa., James Rafuse and fiancée Jenny (Larrabee) of Burlington and Leah Rafuse of Burlington. Family and friends will gather later in the summer. Memorial contributions could be directed to the Jim Rafuse memorial fund, c/o Community National Bank, 875 Memorial Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 75, of Portland, Maine, and formerly Barton, Vt., passed away March 11, 2007. He was born April 8, 1931, in Barton to Herbert and Helen Rollins. Richard is survived by four sisters, Myrtle Jerzykowski of Indiana, Doris LaClair of Florida, Joan Frobig of Maine and Mary Young of Massachusetts; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held in Barton at a later date to be announced. Arrangements are being made by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham, Maine. In lieu of flowers, contributions nay be made to the Munroe House, 72 Emery St., Portland, ME 04101.

, 87, a Lyndonville resident, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Pines Health and Rehab. Center surrounded by his loving family. Son of late David H. and Marjorie (Gray) Cassady he was born Nov. 4, 1919, in Walden, Vt. He grew up in Vermont and New Hampshire, graduating from the Littleton High School class of 1938. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was wounded and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Following the war, he was commander of the Army National Guard at the Lyndonville barracks for seven years. He was later activated to serve in the Korean war. Larry married Margaret Elaine Elizabeth Ojala. She predeceased him in 1970. In 1972, he married Marguerite Ellen Gero. He worked for Vermont Tap & Die in maintenance and as a plant supervisor under Northeast Tool for many years. He enjoyed the camp, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a member of the Lyndonville VFW Post 10038 and American Legion Post 30, and was past president of the Lyndon Outing Club. Among survivors are his wife Marge of Lyndonville; a son, Gary Cassady and Kate Sterns of Littleton, N.H.; daughters Barbara Prentice and husband Peter of Solomons, Md., and Joanne Simpson and husband Gib of Monjas, Guatemala; Cheryl Hodges of Pine Bush, N.Y.; a stepson, Douglas Graham of Sunapee, N.H.; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wendell (Jack) Cassady and Richard Cassady; sisters Rita Miller and Ruth Wheeler; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Elwin Cassady during World War II, and Eleanor Peck and David Wayne Cassady. Visiting hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 14 from 6 till 8 p.m. A funeral service will be at Lyndonville United Methodist Church Thursday, March 15 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Barbara A. Dwyer, officiant. Interment will be Saturday, May 19, 2007, 11 a.m. at the Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. With great appreciation of the care given to Larry at The Pines, the family requests memorial contributions may be made in Larry's name to The Pines Activities Fund at 601 Red Village Road, Lyndon, VT 05849.

of Sturbridge Mass., formerly of St. Johnsbury and Joe's Pond, passed away at a hospital in Meriden, Conn., Saturday, March 10, 2007. He was 89. He was born in St. Johnsbury in 1917, the son of Albert William and Charlotte Julia (Plant) Murphy. His wife, Muriel (Belden) Murphy, passed away Dec. 14, 1992. His second wife, Ella Brown Murphy, passed away in 2000. He was also predeceased by a brother, Kenneth F. Murphy. Harold graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1935. He attended the University of Chicago and Columbia University, majoring in engineering and law. After working at Fairbanks in St. Johnsbury, The American Optical Company in Southbridge, Mass., and Machlett Laboratories in Stamford, Conn., he had a long career as a patent attorney with Raytheon Corp. in Lexington, Mass. The Murphys had a summer home on Joes Pond for over 50 years and spent winters in Thonotosassa and Zephyrhills, Fla. Harold always enjoyed a good game of golf and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. His favorite pastime, however, was spending time with family and friends. He is survived by two children, Judith M. Dayton and husband Gary of Cheshire, Conn., and Donald F. Murphy and wife, Diane, of Summerville, S.C.; five grandchildren, Kevin and Lee, Janice, Brian and Allison; nine great-grandchildren; a cousin who was raised as a sister to him, Lorraine (Plant) Sanderson and her husband Richard, of Emporium, Pa. A chapel service will be held Friday at noon at the Sayles Funeral Home with Father Richard O'Donnell officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 512 Troy Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, March 12, 2007. He was born in Kirby, Vt., on Oct. 6, 1935, and was the son of Tennyson Lee and Margaret (Dwyer) Bishop of East Lyndon. He married Marcia Randall on Nov. 26, 1960. Carroll was predeceased by his parents; his in-laws Gordon and Beulah (Percy) Randall; his brothers-in-law, Nelson Brill, Richard Randall and Arthur Houghton; a sister-in-law Sheryl Randall. He is survived by his wife Marcia of 46 years; two brothers and their wives, Marvin and Eunice Bishop of Wilder, Gus and Sylvia Bishop of East Lyndon; his sister Shirley Brill of East Lyndon; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Houghton, Pauline Staves and her husband Ted, both of Tupper Lake, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. Carroll and Marcia also have three daughters, seven grandchildren and three great-grandsons: Wanda and Ralph "Chip" Aussiker of East Lyndon and their children, Heidi and Ralph "C.J."; Mary and Todd Marceau of Lyndonville and their children, Holly and her husband Eric Davis, Pete and Tennyson, and the great-grandsons, Aiden, Hayden and Dallas; Teresa and Andy Poginy of East Lyndon with their children Jocelyn and Zachary. He graduated from Lyndon Institute and worked on the family farm, at Kilfasset Farms and Agway. He spent 27 years at Vermont Tap & Die and Northeast Tool in Lyndonville. He then spent seven years at Jewell Resources scrap metal yard and was recently working on and off during retirement at Weymouth Auto Parts. He served in the Vermont National Guard. Carroll enjoyed camping, golfing, traveling, game days and spending time with family and friends. At Carroll's request there will be no visiting hours or funeral. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, March 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tom Breslin Community Center on Main St. in Lyndonville.

, 80, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007, in the V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Fla., after a long illness. The Sutton, Quebec, native moved to Live Oak from St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1989. Mr. LaRose was a dairy farmer most of his life in Morgan, Irasburg, Westfield, Peacham and Danville, Vt. He also owned Moose River Campground in St. Johnsbury. After moving to Florida, Mr. LaRose owned a mobile home park in St. Petersburg, a convenience store in Live Oak and a 60-acre cattle ranch in McAlpin, Fla. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was of the Catholic faith. He will be greatly missed by his wife and family. Survivors include his wife Geraldine LaRose of Live Oak; six children, David LaRose of North Troy, Vt., Richard LaRose of Derby, Vt., Allen LaRose of McAlpin, Paula LaRose of Burlington, Vt., Pamela Adams of Guymon, Okla., and Gary LaRose of McAlpin; four stepdaughters, Deborah Rice of Live Oak, Jeffrey Stark of Marion Center, Pa., Kimberly Carter of Live Oak and James Stark of Waukesha, Wis.; two sisters, Yolanda Bates of St. Johnsbury, Jackaline Greenwood of Hyde Park, Vt.; one brother, Maurice LaRose of St. Johnsbury; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on June 6, 2007, in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. Johnsbury, with his great-nephew, the Rev. James Zuccaro officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

, owner of Weymouth Auto Parts in Lyndonville, passed away Tuesday morning, March 13, 2007, at the age of 65. He was born in Leominster, Mass., on Nov. 10, 1941, the son of D. Fayette and Dorothy (Bachand) Weymouth. He served in the Army in the early 1960s. He and JoAnne Dumas were married in 1991. His mother Dorothy passed away Feb. 2006. Ken was in business with his parents at Weymouth Auto Parts until purchasing the business in 1995. He was a member of Lyndonville Rotary Club and the Lyndonville Masonic Lodge. He was an outdoorsman and a familiar face at the local coffee shops. He is survived by his father, Fay Weymouth of Lyndonville; his wife, JoAnne of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 908, 05851); two daughters, Rachel DeRagon and husband Scott of Afton, Va., and Danielle Weymouth of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Patricia Paine and husband Edward of Bar Harbor, Maine; two brothers, Donald Weymouth and wife Pamela of Medford, Mass., Mark Weymouth and wife Cathy of Milton; cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church in Lyndonville. Burial will be at a later date at St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions, made out to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, may be sent to: Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, att: Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

passed away at 3 months of age, on March 10, 2007, leaving many behind. God blessed his family with his presence, as he showed them more love and life experiences within the brief life they shared together. Keegan was born Dec. 7, 2006, the son of James Allen Stone and Tanna Marie Halvorsen, in Littleton, N.H. Keegan will live within his family forever and will be remembered for the rest of their lives as a miracle angel who will always bring a smile to their faces. Keegan leaves behind two very proud parents, James Allen Stone and Tanna Marie Halvorsen of Littleton; his beloved grandparents, Doug Stone, Sue Young, Stuart Young, Joseph Halvorsen, Jan Haskins and Michael Haskins; and many very special aunts, uncles and great-grandparents. Keegan was the most important thing in our lives. He has touched so many people within the time he spent with us. He lives within us forever. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, with the Rev. James Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem. The family would appreciate donations in Keegan's memory to the SIDS Foundation.

, 97, of Lyndonville, Vt., died March 11, 2007, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center. Funeral services will be held this Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m. in East St. Johnsbury at the Third Congregational Church. The pastor, the Rev. Ann Hockridge, will officiate. Visiting hours will be held at Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville Friday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to Third Congregational Church, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838.

of St. Johnsbury passed away March 13, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., at the age of 61. There will be no services at the time. The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date.

died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Concord Hospital after a period of failing health. The youngest of three children, she was born June 24, 1917, to Adolph and Sophia (Kiernozicka) Steinhilber in Worcester, Mass. She graduated from Worcester Classical High School in 1935 and from Becker Junior College in 1937. In 1941, she married Thomas H. Breslin of Shrewsbury, Mass. She came to New Hampshire in 1948 with her family, living first in Suncook and then in Concord. Later, she lived in Bradford, Vt., before returning to Concord in 1998. For a number of years, she worked for the New Hampshire Conference of the United Methodist Church. She had a great love of music and the arts as well as a wonderful sense of humor. She was a long-time member of the Wesley United Methodist Church while living in Concord. She was predeceased by her husband who died in 1997; a sister Agnes Huston; and a brother Gustav Steinhilber. She is survived by two sons, Edward T. Breslin of Bedford, N.H., and William H. Breslin of Bow, N.H.; her sister in law, Barbara E. Daigle of Shrewsbury, Mass.; several nieces and nephews. After cremation, she will be buried at the family's convenience in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury, Mass. Calling hours will not be held. A memorial service will be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord, N.H., on Tuesday, March 20 at 11 a.m. A brief reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 65, formerly of St. Johnsbury and Orleans, died at her home in Fall River, Mass., Feb. 27, 2007. Ms. Bell was born in St. Johnsbury, March 14, 1941, the daughter of Bernice Merchant. Her early childhood was spent in Waterford, and she attended elementary school there. In 1953, at the age of 12, she was taken into foster care by the Rev. Leroy N. and Mrs. Roseanne Hastings, then of East St. Johnsbury. Although never adopted, she was a cherished member of that family and moved with them to Orleans in 1955. She graduated from Orleans High School in 1959, and then moved to Burlington to seek employment. In 1961, she met and married Charles Bell and, for the next 16 years, lived the roving life of a military family, making their home in Massachusetts, Texas (while he served in Vietnam), Washington state, Japan, Florida and Tennessee. During these years, they had three sons but their marriage ended in 1977. In 1978, while working at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Brockton, Mass., Sandra met Francis Sweeney, a quadriplegic patient then confined to the hospital. She trained to become a personal care attendant and, although they never married, they were devoted to each other for 23 years. She enabled him to live independently in his own home until his death in 2001 and he was the love of her life. Sandra Bell is survived by two sons, Derek of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jamison of Fall River, Mass.; two elder brothers, Leslie Merchant of Lancaster, N.H., and Theron Merchant of St. Johnsbury; her dad, Leroy Hastings of Brownington; two younger brothers, Mark Hastings of Brownington and Timothy Hastings of Westmore; grandson Derek Bell; loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant son, Edmund Dean Bell, in 1969. A memorial service is planned for Easter at the Brownington Congregational Church cemetery. In accordance with her wishes, following cremation, her remains will be scattered on the Atlantic Ocean at White Horse Beach, south of Plymouth, Mass., joining the remains of her dear friend and companion, Frank Sweeney.

, 81, passed away March 12, 2007, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1925, in Littleton, N.H., he was a son of Elmer E. and Elenora (Prescott) Miller. Robert attended Littleton Schools and served in the U.S. Army in the 48th Armored Infantry Battalion during the European Theatre of World War II. Robert was employed by the Littleton Water and Light Department for over 36 years. He was a member of the VFW Howard Shawney Post 816, the American Legion Post 68 of Bethlehem and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Although he enjoyed hiking, fishing and hunting, his favorite passion was just being in the outdoors. He was also well known for his card-playing abilities. Bob is survived by two sons, Gary L. Miller of Dalton, N.H., and Glen A. Miller of New Hartford, N.Y.; one daughter, Ann C. LaLeme of Bethlehem, N.H.; one brother, Wayne E. Miller of Littleton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Georgiana (White) Miller. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 16, at 1 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, with the Rev. Barbara Thrall officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert's name to the Littleton Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program, Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 55, of Milton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Fred was born April 25, 1951, in Athol, Mass., the son of Frederick C. and Hazel Horner Jewett. He was a self-employed stone mason and he loved the outdoors where he enjoyed camping, hiking and watching wildlife. He will be greatly missed. Fred is survived by his wife, Tilly of Milton; his mother, Hazel Powers and her husband, Richard, of North Hero; his sister-in-law, Linda Jewett of North Hero; his niece, Whitney Jewett of St. Johnsbury; as well as several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Roger Jewett, on Sept. 22, 2006, and Carlton Jewett on Nov. 13, 2006. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be used according to their wishes in care of Tilly Stacey, 434 Route 7 South, Apt. 105, Milton, VT 05468. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2007.

, 77, Hardwick, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at his residence. He was born April 14, 1929, in Littleton, N.H., the son of the late Frederick and Gwendolyn (Oliver) Eastman. He attended Hardwick public schools. On April 15, 1950, he married Jean Gladys Parent in Hardwick. She died Sept. 30, 1988. He later married Dorothy Lillian Davis on Sept. 8, 1989, in Hardwick. She died May 6, 2003. Fred was a professional truck driver in Vermont and New Jersey for more than 30 years. He retired in 1991. He was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church and the Brownson Council Knights of Columbus #1568, both in Hardwick. He was also a life member of the North American Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed many years of playing pool, hunting, fishing and visiting with friends. He will be remembered as a true practical jokester. Survivors include four sons, Robert F. Eastman and his wife Mary of Havelock, N.C., Ronald L. Eastman I and his wife Darlene of Lewiston, Maine, Roy A. Eastman and his wife Darlene of Rahway, N.J., and Raymond T. Eastman and his wife Rene? of Oro Valley, Ariz.; a daughter, Sandra Jean Sep and her husband Paul of Clark, N.J.; a sister, Gwendolyn Baldwin of North Hoosick, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his two wives, he was predeceased by three brothers, Harry Ives, Peter Ives and Robert Ives. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, March 17, 2007, from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. A Mass of Christian burial will be scheduled in the spring at St. Norbert's Catholic Church with burial to follow in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. The family of

is mourning her sudden and untimely death. Reinette passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 15, 2007, at NVRH surrounded by her family. Born in St. Johnsbury on Aug. 31, 1936, Reinette grew up on Clark's Avenue with her parents, the late Ovila and Irene (Landry) Gervais and her late sister Joanne. She graduated from Mt. St. Joseph's Catholic school at the top of her class. In her teens she worked at Landry's Drugstore which was founded by her grandfather, Frank Landry. She went on to work for the telephone company as a switchboard operator after graduation. Her husband Louis passed away Dec. 7, 2004. They met in graded school and became sweethearts, marrying in 1957. They raised their family of six children at their Pearl Street home. Reinette devoted her life to her husband, children and her grandchildren. Her family reflects how all their friends felt welcomed at their home. She had a passion for gardening, decorating, cooking, and most especially supporting all her family's sporting events. She will be sadly missed by all. Reinette is survived by her six children: Ronald, Michael, Andre and his wife Margaret, Diane Morey and her husband Allen, Maurice "Muzzy," and Joanne Shumbo and her husband Joseph. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Jennifer, Julian, April, Riley, Christine, Michelle, Olivia, Michael, Joseph, Tucker, and Andre Jr. She loved her dog Cocoa and referred to her as her "little angel." Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be directed to The Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 87, of Lisbon, N.H., and formerly of Bath, N.H., died March 15, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill. He was born in Laconia, N.H., March 9, 1920, the son of Carroll A. and Ethel (Wood) Foster Sr. Carroll, as a child, was active in the local 4-H Club. He married Eunice Holbrooke on April 28, 1945. He was a dairy farmer and milk tester for Dairy Herd Improvement Association for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Eunice (Holbrooke) Foster on November 28, 2003. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy L. Goslant of Woodsville; two sons, Herbert C. Foster of Wilder, Vt., and Richard J. Foster of Littleton; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A calling hour will be on Sunday, March 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be held Monday, March 19, at 11 a.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., with the Rev. Lyn Winters, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either: North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561; or Grafton County Nursing Home, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 84, of Melcher Court Apartments, died unexpectedly March 15, 2007, at his residence. Born Sept. 20, 1922, in Laconia, N.H., a son of Joseph and Rose (Neguit) Benoit, he has been a resident of Groveton for 39 years, coming from Lunenburg, Vt. Ray's dad died when he was very young and he loved and respected his mom tremendously for being able to raise him and his siblings by herself. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Before retiring, he was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of both the National Trapper's Association and the New Hampshire Trapper's Association. He was a member of the VFW Post 816, Littleton. Ray loved hunting, fishing and working with horses. He also enjoyed visiting with people while he was collecting recyclables and even when he wasn't. He enjoyed going to his military reunions and spending time with other veterans. Ray is survived by five sons, Kenneth E. Benoit of Marion, Va., Roland F. Benoit of Cayce, S.C., Raymond J. Benoit of Groveton, and the twins, Larry G. Benoit of Thornton, N.H., and Jerry D. Benoit of Guildhall, Vt.; five daughters, Sandra M. MacKillop of Lancaster, N.H., Carmen R. Sweezey of Panama City Beach, Fla., Rose M. Menzie of Groveton, Isabelle A. Kleinscrodt of Dalton, N.H., and Tina Deep of Milton, Vt.; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and dear old friend Millicent Bean of Tilton, N.H. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Chloe J. (Hogdon) Benoit, on May 16, 2001, as well as his parents, a son David Benoit, a daughter Elaine Holmes, a sister and three brothers. At Raymond's request, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the convenience of the family in the Cushman Cemetery in Dalton, N.H.

, 90, of Hall Road, died March 17, 2007, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H. Maydene was born in Waterbury, Vt., to Walter and Edith (Lockwood) Edwards on Nov. 3, 1916. She graduated from Waterbury High School in 1934 and married Norman A. Bone on Sept. 28, 1936. Maydene was a member of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, a life member of the South Ryegate Women's Club and was on the board of trustees for South Ryegate Library, of which she was a founding member. She was instrumental in assisting her younger family members in their continued education. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman, Jan. 12, 1986, and by her two brothers, Walter "Tom" Edwards and Norris Edwards, and her two sisters, Beulah Miller and Vera Edwards. Maydene is survived by her sons, Walter N. Bone and David A. Bone and his wife Marjorie and her daughter Virginia Ross and her husband Stephen, all of South Ryegate; six grandchildren, Tuesdie Bryant of South Ryegate, David A. Bone Jr. of South Ryegate, Melonie Bone of Milton, Vt., Jeremy and Carrie Ross of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Timothy Ross of Boston, and Brian Ross of South Ryegate; two great-grandchildren, Talan and Tayla Bryant of South Ryegate. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church with the Rev. M. Catherine Cook officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Pinehurst Cemetery in South Ryegate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, care of Gloria Welch, Trust Officer, 419 Stone Road, South Ryegate, VT 05069, or to the South Ryegate Library, care of Richard Fraser, P.O. Box 73, South Ryegate, VT 05069.

, 81, of Brownington, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007, at North Country Hospital in Newport, following a long illness. She was born in Barton, July 5, 1925, the daughter of Raymond and Naomi (Laythe) Lafoe. She attended school in Orleans. Hilda was married to Richard Hunt who predeceased her. She lived many years in the Tupper Lake, N.Y., area where she worked as a care giver at the State Hospital. In 1988, she married Norman Dwyer and has since made her home in Brownington. She enjoyed bowling, playing golf and was a member of TOPS. She leaves her husband, Norman Dwyer of Brownington; a son, Timothy Hunt of Margate, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy Redman of Syracuse, N.Y., and Pamela Morris of Albany, N.Y.; step children Rachel Blanchard of West Glover, Ross Dwyer of White River, Randy Dwyer, who is serving his country in Jordan, and Ricky Dwyer of Sharon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Marlene "Skeet" Phillips. A spring graveside service will be announced at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, VT 05839.

, 89, formerly of Washington Street, Littleton, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Evelyn was born on Sept. 29, 1917, a daughter to Clayton and Dottie (Dodge) Mason, in Landaff, N.H. Evelyn is survived by one son, Russell Pageau of Middleboro, Mass. Her husband, George A. Pageau, predeceased her in 2000. Private services will be held at a later date.

, 77, Monroe, N.H., died unexpectedly March 15, 2007, in Lady Lake, Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary notice to announce the service details will be published in this paper at a later date.

, 91, formerly of Pleasant View Park, Haverhill, N.H., died March 15, 2007, at St. John's Kronstadt Care Center in Castro Valley, Calif. She was born in Hudson Falls, N.Y., May 14, 1915, the daughter of James and Mary A. (Mahan) Yattaw. Julie worked at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, N.H., for 15 years before retiring in 1985. She was a communicant of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Woodsville, N.H. Julie has lived in Castro Valley, Calif., for the past four years with her daughter Julie. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Welch Sr., on July 14, 1998, and a son Richard A. Welch, Jr. on Aug. 12, 2000, as well as four sisters, Katherine Beck, Ella D'Amato, Beatrice Flannigan and Harriet Ingram, and a brother, James Yattaw. Survivors include two daughters, Julie A. White of Castro Valley and Linda J. Glynn of Avon, Colo.; a daughter-in-law, Gloria Welch of South Ryegate, Vt.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the summer at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, N.H., at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

, widow of Clarence Simpson, died March 1, 2007, at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester. Mrs. Simpson taught school in Waterford and was the teaching principal at Arlington Elementary School in St. Johnsbury for many years. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury. The Rev. Bonnie Haase will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. A complete obituary appeared in the Monday, March 5, edition of this paper.

, 77, of St. Johnsbury, formerly of Hardwick and Greensboro, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 24, 1929, in Danville, the daughter of the late Neal W. and Emma (Stocker) Sargeant. She attended Danville public schools and graduated from Danville High School, Class of 1947. She was employed by Caledonia National Bank in Danville for more than 17 years. She later worked for the Cabot Creamery and the Woodbury School lunch program. She retired in 1994. She was first married to Paul Berard. She later married William Fay Thompson in Greensboro on Jan. 15, 1971. Nila was affiliated with the United Church of Hardwick. She was a past member of the Hardwick Senior Citizens, Lamoille Senior Citizens and the Mackville Home Dem. She will be remembered for her love of keyboard music, which she generously shared at private parties, weddings, and with many seniors at nursing homes, adult day cares and local senior centers. Other interests included camping, square dancing, cooking, knitting and crafts. Survivors include seven children, Patricia Wakeham of St. Johnsbury, David Thompson of Hardwick, Jody Berard of Newport, William G. Thompson of Hardwick, Audria Cleveland of Craftsbury, Ginger Hall of East Hardwick, and Vicki Bisson of Stannard; three brothers, Neal Sargeant of Marshfield, Donald Sargeant of Barton, and Theodore Sargeant of Huntington; two sisters, Martha Sevigny of Connecticut, and Marilyn Graham of Texarkana, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Bill on Jan. 29, 1999; and a sister, Patricia Sargeant. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 2 p.m., at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick, with the Rev. Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service. Spring burial will be in the family lot in the Greensboro Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.

of St. Johnsbury passed away March 13, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife, Yolande; two daughters, Paula Hawkins of Delaware and Marla Waring and husband Erik of Kirby; four grandchildren, Krystal and Ryan, Taylor and Nigel; his mother, Pauline Hawkins of St. Johnsbury; his sister, Marvourine LeBlanc and husband Dennis of St. Johnsbury; two brothers, Roger Hawkins and wife Carol of Florida, and David Hawkins and wife Jeannine of St. Johnsbury; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews; and his stepchildren, Susan and Helen, and their families. Memorial contributions, made out to "Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital", could be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, Attn. Jim Flynn, P.O. BOX 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Please mark these contributions in Paul's memory. Contributions will be used towards leukemia causes within our area. There will be no services at the time. The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date.

, 82, of Concord, died at the CRVNA Hospice House surrounded by her family on Monday, March 19, 2007, after a brief illness following a stroke suffered on March 14. She was born in Concord, N.H., on July 22, 1924, daughter of the late Jonathan and Marion (Roby) Ingersoll. She attended Concord schools and Endicott College in Wellesley, Mass. In 1946, Mary married Walter McMahon and together they raised five children in their large home on School Street, commonly known in town as "The McMahonsion." Mary and Walter hosted numerous holidays and gatherings at their home for their family and friends. Their door was always open for visitors and impromptu get-togethers. In the early years, Mary was involved with the Cub Scouts and the Junior Service League, where she performed in many of their productions, including the "Sound of Music" and "My Fair Lady." Mary was employed in the medical field in Concord, working at the Concord Hospital lab; for Drs. Soule and Whittenberg; and for many years was a medical assistant for Dr. Phil Forsberg. After her "retirement," Mary worked part time for Dr. Tony Aversa and Dr. Ray Orzechowski. She also volunteered at Concord Hospital in the Day Surgery Unit. Mary became a member of the Concord Chorale at its inception in 1969. She performed with the chorale in venues all over the world, including Israel, Spain, Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Wales, Ireland, Canada, Hungary, and even Carnegie Hall. Mary and Walter loved their travels with the chorale, and Walter was happy to carry their bags all over the world while Mary and the Chorale sang. Mary held the distinction as the oldest and longest reigning member of the Concord Chorale. When she was not singing with the chorale, Mary was singing with the CVO, an octet of chorale members, who preformed all over New England. They are known for their beautiful music and uncanny ability to bring a good time wherever they go. Mary enjoyed her Sunday rehearsals and all of her singing friends with whom she spent so any hours traveling, performing, and laughing. She was treated to two beautiful concerts by the CVO during her short hospitalization, and her family knows she heard and loved every note they sang. Prior to Walter's death in 1991, Mary and Walter enjoyed many travels on their own, their favorite place being Bermuda. Mary kept up her tradition of trips to Bermuda by taking her daughters back on three separate occasions, the last being this November, where they laughed for a week and Mary played in the ocean at Horseshoe Bay, which she considered the most beautiful beach in the world. She had also traveled to Alaska where she enjoyed white water rafting, and to Australia and New Zealand with Steve and granddaughter Kim. Other trips include a tour of the southwest as well as a trip down the Danube River with long time friend, Sandy Methven. Mary loved to travel and as recently as early March flew by herself to Florida to visit with family. At the age of 74, Mary decided to become a Stephen Minister with St. Johns? Church. She attended classes and a week long course in Orlando to become a leader. Up until the time of her death, Mary taught classes and counseled people through the Stephen Ministry. She made many dear friends through the Ministry. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Walter; and her siblings, Jane Mackie and Jonathan Ingersoll. She is survived by her children, David McMahon, Steve McMahon and Grace Freije, Philip and Cheryl McMahon, Jane McMahon, Mary Ellen McMahon and Lenny Edmunds. Mary is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Shayna Wright, Kimberly McMahon, Jeffrey and Allison McMahon, Timothy and Michael LaVallee, Daniel Hewett, Martha and Tyler Edmunds; and had the pleasure of two great grandchildren, Lily and Emma Wright. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Mary is further survived by many wonderful friends with which she has enjoyed more music and laughs than she could have ever imagined, especially her dear friend for over 50 years, Frances Monica. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, March 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St., Concord. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 72 South Main St., Concord. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Concord. Donations may be made to the Concord Chorale, P.O. Box 160, Concord, NH 03302-0160.

of St. Johnsbury passed away at Northern Eastern Vermont Regional Hospital Monday afternoon at the age of 84. She was born May 1, 1922, in Guildhall, the daughter of Herbert and Mattie (Lamotte) Holloway. Her husband, Rupert T. Wood Sr., died in 1957. A young widow with a family of six children, her family looks back in awe at how she raised and supported her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mildred loved activities like playing cards and doing puzzles. She was especially fond of playing Yahtzee. It seems she taught the whole family how to play! She also loved crocheting, gardening at Lorna's house, and Shirley Temple movies. Besides her husband Rupert, she was predeceased by her longtime companion of 25 years, Milo P. Persons Jr., in 1986. Chronologically, she was also predeceased by an infant son, Dean A. Wood in 1943; her father in 1965; granddaughter Lisa M. Darrell in 1971; her mother in 1980; stepdaughter Edith E. Edney in 1980; granddaughter Tina L. Chase; and great-grandson Nathan Letourneau in an auto accident in 1985; brother Raymond N. Holloway Sr. in 1993; son Bruce H. Wood in 2000; daughter Darlene M. Douse in 2004; step-son Rupert T. Wood Jr. in 2005; and a number of her aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived three daughters, Janice Jackson and husband Robert of Lyndonville (69 Ray Ave. 05851), Rena Nunn and husband James of Waterford (110 Hale Rd. 05819), and Lorna Persons and husband Dewey of St. Johnsbury (460 Rabbit Plain 05819); a son, Brent J. Wood of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center (1248 Hospital Dr.; 05819); a son-in-law, Cleo Douse of St. Johnsbury; brother George Holloway and wife Annette of Nashua, N.H.; sister Shirley Porter and husband John of St. Johnsbury; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home with friend John Sleeper officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to the American Lung Association of Vermont, 372 Hurricane Lane, Williston VT 05495.

of Danville passed away at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Wednesday morning, March 21, 2007, at the age of 57. He was born in St. Johnsbury on June 30, 1949, to Albert N. and Elizabeth (Page) Achilles. He was a graduate of Peacham Academy, Vermont Tech, and UVM and worked as an artificial inseminator for 28 years on farms throughout the Northeast Kingdom. He was forced to retire with disability in February 2005 after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease. Neil was a Civil War buff and visited many of the battlefields and their re-enactments. He collected thousands of books, paintings, and memorabilia. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Charlotte 'Charlie' Achilles of Danville; son Reginald of Burlington; three brothers, Ken Achilles and wife Fran of St. Johnsbury, Norman Achilles and wife Carol of Groveton N.H., and James Achilles and wife Darlene of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Shirley Pateneaude and husband Jim of South Royalton, and Evelyn Nadeau and husband Paul of West Swanzey N.H.; aunts and uncles; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday evening 6-8 p.m. There will be no services at this time. A simple graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Peacham Cemetery. As a disabled vet, it was Neil's wish to have memorial contributions benefit The Disabled American Vets. Checks, made payable to Department of Veterans Affairs, may be directed to: VA Medical Center, Attention Voluntary Services, 215 Main St., White River Junction, VT 05009.

, age 88, a Lyndonville native, and formerly of the Green Lantern Trailer Park in St. Johnsbury Center, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. Son of the late Albert and Madeline (McCann) Stone. He was born Aug. 21, 1918, in Lyndonville. He married Edna Courtney October 22, 1941, in St. Johnsbury. She predeceased him May 26, 2006. Maurice was a dock worker for Purina and was head of the Millworkers Union for many years. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, having fun, fishing, camping and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Maurice is survived by a son, Bruce Stone and wife Norma of Concord; two granddaughters, Nicole Bruno and husband Charles of Kirby, and Stephenie Squires and husband Jeffery of Sheffield; five great grandchildren, Sarah, Amanda, Bruce, Courtney and Casey; and nieces and nephews, William and Connie Stone, and Al and Dorothy Garrison, all of Houston, Texas; and Leslie and Kathy Newland of Sheffield. He was predeceased by a brother, Harlan Stone. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 23, 1 p.m., at the Pearsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeanette McKnight, officiant. Visiting hours will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pearsons Funeral Home. Interment will be in the spring at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family extends an invitation to join them at the Lyndonville American Legion Post 30 for a time of sharing and refreshments following the services.

, 86, of Burlington, died on Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Ethan Allen Residence following a brief illness. She was born in Swanton on June 12, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (L'ecuyer) Delaney. Veronica was married in 1936 to Charles E. Sumner. He predeceased her in 1995. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish. She was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her six children, Shirley Hammond and her husband, William of Burlington, Charles and his wife, Gale of Longmont, Colo., Kathryn Stewart of Charlotte, N.C., Stephen and his wife Margaret of Burlington, Michael of North Concord, and Thomas and his partner, John Beking of Westbrook, Maine; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Milton Montgomery; two sisters-in-law, Jean Sumner and Carolyn Delaney; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Bernadette, Kathleen, George, Charles and Constance. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Father Roger Charbonneau, Father Daniel White, Sister Marie Feely and to Dr. Frank Landry and his staff for their loving care and concern during Veronica's final days. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 19, 2007, at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Colchester. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, St. Albans. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495-1460 or the American Heart Association, c/o Northeast Affiliate Heart Gift Processing Center, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688 or to the Ethan Allen Residence Staff Appreciation Fund, 1200 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 42, of Bath, N.H., died Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., following an extended illness. A complete notice with funeral details will appear in the Tuesday, March 27 edition of this paper.

, lovingly known as "Slim," from East Concord, Vt., passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab on March 22, 2007, at the age of 87. Slim, the oldest of five children, born to Walter and Lena (Grant) Sterling was born in North Conway, N.H., on Oct. 1, 1919. He was raised by his grandparents in Bartlett, N.H., where he attended grammar school and two years of high school. He worked logging in the winter and farming his grandfather's 700-acre farm. On Oct. 1, 1941, Slim and Harriet Cooper were married in North Conway. Shortly after marrying, he worked in the shipyards in Massachusetts, before returning to the farm. Slim started working at the Gilman Paper Co. in September of 1945 and remained there for 36 years until his retirement in 1981. He was active in the community as he served on the Concord School board for 17 years and often drove the Concord School bus. He was well-known by the locals for his raising of turkeys and butchering skills. He loved fishing and hunting on Leonard Hill and spending his summers up at camp. Arthur is survived by his wife of 65 years, Harriet; his three sons, Albert Sterling and his wife Judy of Merrimack, N.H., Wayne "Stretch" Sterling and Richard Sterling, both of East Concord, Vt.; a brother Robert of Middleboro, Mass.; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Overlook Cemetery, East Concord, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Gilman Senior Center, Gilman, Vt. Those who wish to send cards to the family may send them to: 18 Cedar St., E. Concord, VT 05906.

, 51, of Broad Brook, Enfield, Conn., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2007, at Hartford Hospital. Leroy was born Feb. 3, 1956, in Woodsville, N.H., to the late Earl George and Clara (McQuesten) George. Leroy dedicated his time to many clubs and organizations such as the East Windsor Lions Club and the Windsor Locks Italian Progressive Club. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, Pioneer Sportsmen Club, A.P.A. Pool League, and Enfield men's over 30 softball league. He was an avid volunteer in the Broad Brook and Enfield communities and supporter of the Ronald McDonald House. When Leroy had spare time, he enjoyed cooking and woodworking. Leroy owned Two Shift Jones Wood Working in Broad Brook. He lived life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed by those who knew him. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, he is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Nancy (Beauregard) George of Broad Brook; his son, Brandon George and his fiancé < caron > Tia Gundry of Vernon; his daughters, Holly Surrette and her husband William of Willington, Cherilee George of Broad Brook, and Candy Lee George of Broad Brook; his brother, Stanley George of Bath, N.H.; his sister, Connie George, of Concord, N.H.; his grandchildren, Tucker George and Clarissa Surrette; and many nieces and nephews, including Eric, Carrie, Brandon, Tracy, Christopher and Aram. Leroy is preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Aremburg. The family will receive friends today, March 24, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, Conn. There will also be calling hours on Monday, March 26, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. 03785. Spring burial will be held at Bath Cemetery in Bath at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Leroy's memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 34 Chappin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107 or to the Kidney Foundation of Connecticut, 920 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, CT 06107.

of the New Boston Road in St. Johnsbury passed away suddenly, March 22, 2007, at the age of 69. Sandy was raised in the Circle at Comerford Station where her Dad, Paul Brooks, worked. She attended school at McIndoe Falls; later she attained her GED and her degree from Community College of Vermont. For 27 years Sandy was bookkeeper, secretary, and scheduler at NETO, retiring in 2005. Prior to that she operated The Stand on Memorial Drive. She competed statewide in the Women's Bowling Association and received many, many awards. Years ago she enjoyed playing the clarinet with the McClure Traveling Band. Sandy loved her flower gardens, all animals, and birds (especially the cardinal and Tweety-bird!) Halloween was a special yearly event. Sandy always did love a good joke. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Janice Brooks; her husband Peter French; her sister Justine Stuart; and an infant grandson Christopher. She is survived by her five children: Joanne Martel and her companion Jim Emmons of Danville, Eugene Martel of St. Johnsbury, Richard Martel and his wife Kathy of Waterford, Judy Buxton and her husband Fred of St. Johnsbury, Christopher Martel and his wife Karen of St. Johnsbury; her grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Jacob and Jamos, Kyle and Melissa, Michael, Matthew, and Jessica; Justine's children: Durwood, Jeffrey, Mark, Janice, Stacey and Sandra; other nieces and nephews. She remained close to Bob Moore's children: Sue, Sherri, Jeff, and Tammy, and Michael, who passed away this past December. And let's not forget her little dog Elvis and little parrot Mikey. Funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury Monday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at the North Congregational Church on Main Street with the Rev. Jay Sprout and the Rev. Susan Mackay officiating. Following the service there will be a gathering at the VFW Post 793 on Eastern Avenue. Family and friends will gather at the Sayles Funeral Home Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4. Memorial contributions may be directed to SAD/SAC, c/o The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury.

passed away on March 23, 2007, at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, N.H., at the age 92. She was born March 14, 1915, in Dalton, N.H., the daughter of Frank and Lura (Grant) Ramsdell and graduated from Dalton High School in 1932. Sally, as she was known by all, lived and worked in Boston, Mass., and Bridgeport, Conn., during her younger years. In 1944, she moved to Whitefield, N.H., and worked for the Gilman Paper Mill until retirement. In 1969, she married Charles Stockwell and moved to East Concord. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Dick and his wife, Diane, of Hastings, Fla., and David Brownell of Nashua, N.H.; one brother, Willard Ramsdell of Whitefield; one stepson, Chester Stockwell and wife, Sharon, of Lunenburg, Vt.; stepdaughters Patricia Pratt and husband, Harold, of Bradford, Vt., Gloria McBey and husband, William, of Davenport, Fla., and Kathleen Gallo of Bradford; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her husband, Charles, predeceased her in 1998. She was also predeceased by brothers Chester, George, and Lawrence Ramsdell, and her twin brother, Kenneth Ramsdell. Committal services will be held Monday, May 14, at 11 a.m., at the Overlook Cemetery in East Concord. John Somers, interim pastor at the East Concord United Methodist Church, will officiate. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions may be directed to the East Concord United Methodist Church, c/o Georgianna Dow, 370 East Concord Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906.

, 58, of 253 Cemetery Road, Swiftwater, N.H., died March 25, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. She was born on September 30, 1948, the daughter of George Kenneth and Frances (Cannata) Lindbloom. Karen first attended Ursaline Academy in Dedham, Mass., before graduating from Woodsville High School in Woodsville, N.H. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from New Hampshire College after raising her two children. For most of Karen's career, she served as a part-time officer with the Bath and Haverhill Police departments as well as a Grafton County deputy sheriff. She also worked as an intake clerk for Ammonoosuc Family Health, an office manager for the Northcountry News Independent, and a legal assistant and investigator for the Law Office of Edward M. Van Dorn Jr. Her artistic and creative skills were put to use as a 4-H Club Leader where she taught sewing. Prior to that, she made her daughters' school clothes and designed handcrafted dolls. For many years, she owned a craft store where she sold furniture that she refinished and handmade items of her own design. She was well known for her baking and often prepared pies for the fireman's supper as well as brownies for almost any occasion and elaborate cookie trays at Christmas. She was an avid gardener and antique collector. Survivors include her husband, Charles Nelson of Swiftwater; two daughters, Heather Gibbons of Seattle, Wash., and Stacey Gibbons of Wolfeboro, N.H.; two grandsons, Gunnar Dougan and Dustin Eaton; two brothers, Karl Lindbloom of Jacksonville, Fla., and Eric Lindbloom of Houston, Texas. Family and friends are invited to A Celebration of Karen's Life on Saturday, March 31, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Nelson home, 253 Cemetery Road, Swiftwater, N.H. At 2 p.m., the Rev. Vadia Boudreau will offer a time of reflection and prayer. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, N.H. 03101.

, 42, of Bath, NH, died Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., following an extended illness. Mrs. Cope is survived by her husband, Thomas P. Cope, and son, Benjamin A. W. Cope, both of Bath; her parents, Richard and Annabelle (Smith) Fagnant of Monroe; her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Karen Fagnant of Piermont; her parents-in-law, Robert and Margaret Cope of Bath; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Oliver Cope and Hilary Johnson Cope of New York City; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eliza Cope Nolan and Jonathan W. Nolan of Portland, Maine; and seven nephews and nieces to all of whom she was devoted. Born in Woodsville, N.H., on December 24, 1964, Marie attended St. Johnsbury Academy, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education from Plymouth State College and a Master of Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of Rhode Island. While in graduate school, Marie was a member of the Westerly (Rhode Island) Chorus. In recent years, Marie gave private voice and piano lessons in her home at Woodbourne Farm, and created and led the Connecticut River Youth Choir in annual concerts. Previously, she had taught music in the Haverhill Cooperative School System and in the Indian River School of the Mascoma Valley Regional School District. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Church in Woodsville. Marie devoted herself to the education of her son, Benjamin. She provided home schooling right up to the time of her final illness, and encouraged his interests in music and dance. She was an able and experienced gardener as well as a gourmet cook, bringing a fine sense of design to both. She read extensively, and during her early married years, enjoyed traveling abroad with her husband. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31st, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Upper Plain, Bradford, Vt. A private burial will take place at a later date. It has been requested that flowers be omitted, and contributions be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

, 79, Littleton, N.H., passed away on March 21, 2007, at his home on Patriots Drive after a brief illness. He was the son of Arthur S. and Alice (Wilkinson) Wright of St. Johnsbury, Vt. Richard attended St. Johnsbury schools where he was acknowledged as an outstanding athlete, notably as the state record setting halfback for St. Johnsbury Academy. He graduated from the Academy in 1948 and served in the U.S.A.A.F for four years, having enlisted on Sept. 11, 1950. After being stationed in El Paso, Texas, for two years, he was sent to England as a welder and was stationed in Mildenhall. While in England, he met and married Eileen (Webb) Wright of Roydon, England, whom he adored dearly. Upon discharge, the couple moved to the St. Johnsbury area, eventually relocating to Littleton in 1958 where they built the family home on Patriots Drive. He was a lifetime member of the Littleton Elks Lodge. Richard worked as an area salesman for the Fuller Brush Company for 35 years, briefly serving as the area sales manager in Pittsfield, Mass. He covered north to Groveton and south to the Lincoln/Woodstock region. He was known to many long term residents of the North County and thoroughly enjoyed the customers and friends he met through his work. From 1979 until his retirement in 1990, Richard was employed as a nighttime security guard at the Littleton Regional Hospital. He enjoyed working with the emergency room staff and was considered a kind, selfless man that spent many a night counseling someone in need. In retirement, both he and his wife enjoyed traveling, playing cribbage and spending time with family. Summers were spent at his beloved cottage on Forest Lake, which became a focal point of family gatherings. He was exceptionally proud of his children and grandchildren and never hesitated to express his love for them. He had a natural gift for meeting new people and genuinely enjoyed learning as much as he could about their lives. He was loved and admired by his friends and family and will forever be remembered as both a steadfast man with an infectious sense of humor and as a pillar of strength. He is greatly missed. He was predeceased by his parents and grandson Erik Richard Wright of Littleton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eileen A.; five sons and a daughter: Nigel G. Wright and wife Cindy of Littleton, Dayle R. Wright and wife Leeann of Burlington, Vt., Michael T. Wright of Eliot, Maine, Neal A. Wright of Littleton, Daniel A. Wright and wife, Valerie of Gilman, Vt., and Deborah A. (Wright) Johnson and husband Mathew of Framingham, Mass.; a sister, Loraine (Wright) Mumford of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; and seven grandchildren, a nephew and a niece. A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, at 3 p.m., at the Littleton Congregational Church, with the Rev. Edward Lopeman officiating.

, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007, after a long illness, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Pauline was born a daughter to Amos and Carrie (Jesseman) Allbee, on Feb. 16, 1918, in Landaff, NH. She attended the Landaff Center School and graduated from Lisbon High School. Pauline worked for several years for the Stanford Seed Company of Oxford, Mass., in charge of inventory control and assisted in the sales department. In 1986, Pauline and her husband, Richard, returned to New Hampshire and became involved in senior groups. Among them were the Ammonoosuc Valley Senior Citizens, North Country Senior Action, and the Grafton County Council on Aging. Pauline was a 75-year member and Past-Master of Mount Hope Grange #77. She was also a member of the Ammonoosuc Pomona, Northern New Hampshire Pomona, and state and national grange. She was a member of the Past-Master of New Hampshire State Grange and the George Clement Installing Team. Pauline was a 4-H leader in Landaff for several years and had several members win county, state, and national awards. She was a long-time member of the Methodist Church. In recent years, she enjoyed visits with family and special visits from her great-grandchildren. Pauline is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Eaton, of Littleton, N.H.; her daughter, Sally and her husband, Clifford Boivin, of Landaff, N.H.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Calling hours will be held at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H., on Thursday, March 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in her memory to the Weathervane Theatre, P. O. Box 127, Route 3, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 94, formerly of Monroe N.H., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center where she had resided since April of 2002. Born in Hartford, Conn., on April 5, 1912, Mildred grew up in Berlin N.H., and was graduated from University of New Hampshire at Keene. A resident of Monroe from 1939-1991, Mrs. Moore taught school for many years at the Monroe Elementary School and was active in the Monroe United Methodist Church. Many will remember her husband Wesley, the former owner of the Monroe General Store and former Monroe town clerk; he passed away in October of 1982. She is survived by two sons: Wesley Kent Moore of Gresham, Ore., and Fielding Moore of Edgartown, Mass.; five grandchildren: Jennifer Farr of Danville, Ryan Moore of West Hartford, Conn., Amy Moore and Amanda Moore, both of Oregon, and Adam Moore of Edgartown Mass.; four great-grandchildren: Sierra, Rosemary, Gabriel, and Lilly. A sister, Pauline Stoddard, predeceased her. The family is planning to observe a simple family committal service at Monroe Cemetery at a later date. There will be no services at this time. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Monroe United Methodist Church, c/o Winston Currier, 98 Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771.

, 79, a native of St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Clyde R. and Lillian O. (Cole) Carter. He was born May 15, 1927, in St. Johnsbury. He married Ernestine M. Hudson August 23, 1947, in St. Johnsbury. She predeceased him November 2, 2006. Clyde was a member of the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church and served as a trustee. He enjoyed birds, gardening, flowers, hunting, fishing, pets and animals of all kinds, playing cards and calling bingo. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Clyde retired as a master sergeant from the Vermont Army National Guard after 38 years of service working as a vehicle maintenance engineer. After retiring, he worked as a bus driver for the Burke Schools and then did bus driving and maintenance for Lyndon Institute. Clyde is survived by five children and their spouses, Kathleen and Charles Edson of West Burke, Clifton and Lynette Carter, Stephen Carter, all of Lyndonville, Cindy and Alan Garceau of Graniteville, Vt., and Cheryl Carter of Oxnard, Calif.; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Sterling Bryant, Robert Bryant, Atheia Patoine, Gloria Bryant, Connie Powers, Ethel Sweeney. Calling hours at Pearsons Funeral Home will be Friday, March 30, 6 to 8 p.m. A combined graveside service for Clyde and Ernestine will be held Saturday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndon Center Cemetery.

, 91, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007, at his home, 69 Brightlook Drive, in St. Johnsbury, where he resided with his wife Eunice. He was born in Passaic, N.J., and grew up in Nutley, N.J., the son of Joseph M. and Florence May (Ings) Romlein. He was the middle child with two older brothers and two younger sisters. After graduating from Clifton High School in 1933, Donald worked for one of the largest law firms in New York City. When drafted into the Army in April of 1941, he was assigned to a mule pack artillery battalion in Fort Bragg, N.C. Later in the war, he was transferred to the G-2 office of the First Army and Eastern Defense Command on Governor's Island in New York City. On Aug. 29, 1942, he married Eunice Marie Lowery of Mendham, N.J. After careers in poultry farming and carpentry, Donald entered the ministry in 1956 in New York state. During his pastorate, he served 10 United Methodist Churches. As a minister, he had the privilege of officiating at all his childrens' weddings and the baptisms of several of his grandchildren and both his great-granddaughters. After retiring in 1979, Donald and Eunice moved to Vermont where they became active members of the Danville United Methodist Church. During his retirement, he served as interim pastor of the North Congregational Church, held various church positions at the Danville UMC, and was trustee emeritus there. Don was a volunteer at the Fairbanks Museum. Besides his enjoyment of family, nature, boating, family car trips, and gardening (especially his bountiful raspberry patch), he had a great love of real estate, the potential of the buy and the sell. He liked to write verse and poems with a home-style touch. The parents of six children, his wife Eunice survives him as do five of their children, Karen Romlein of Waterford, Timothy Romlein and wife Penny of Ann Arbor, Mich., Martha Elliott and husband John of Lyndonville, Donald Romlein Jr. and wife Diane of Potsdam, N.Y., and Beth Trumper and husband Dave of Plaistow, N.H.; 16 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; his brother Walter Romlein of Riverdale, N.J.; his sister, Dorothy Abtahi and husband Hassan of Maui, Hawaii; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and Eunice's brothers and sisters and their families. He was predeceased by a son, Donald Paul in 1948; a brother, Robert in 1996; and a sister, Marian Boyd March 6, 2007. Memorial services will be held in Danville Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m., at the Danville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Cheney officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Danville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 35, Danville, VT 05828; Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 21, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or the Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 75, Groton, Vt., died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at his residence. John was born in Boston, Mass., on Feb. 25, 1932, the son of John R. and Leona (Landry) Rowean. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Olive Chris Burton in 1957. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Dedham, Mass. After retirement they moved from Franklin, Mass., to Groton, Vt., in 1988. He was predeceased by his wife, Olive Chris Rowean, on Feb. 1, 2005. Survivors include two sisters, Claire Maguire and her husband Leo of Essex Junction, Vt., and Jeanne Laughlin and her husband James of East Falmouth, Mass.; several nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be on Monday, April 2, at 9 a.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 2, at 10 a.m., at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, N.H. with Father Daniel J. Sinibaldi and Father James Laughlin, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 74, of Glover, died suddenly March 28, 2007, in Newport. He was born in Barton, a son of Ray and Dorothy (Gleason) Young. On April 14, 1956, he married the former Beverly Pudvah who survives him. Mr. Young was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic for Whitcomb Construction Co. in Colchester, and more recently with J.P. Sicard Construction in Barton. Mr. Young entered the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean War. He held memberships with the Orleans Masonic Lodge A & FM 55 of Barton, Lakeside Chapter O.E.S. 27, American Legion Post 76 of Barton, and he was a volunteer with the Glover Fire Department. He enjoyed sledding with his grandchildren, cutting wood and working with his tractor. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Young of Glover; three children, Kevin Young and his wife Mary of New Hampshire, Laurie Cross and her husband Donald of Maine, and Scott Young and his wife Debra of New Hampshire. He is also survived by the following grandchildren: Whitney, Andrew, and Lindsey Cross, Jacob and Grace Young, and Karen and Kevin Ganey. He is survived by brothers Roy Young and his wife Mabel of New York, and Armand Young of Vermont; by a sister, Hazel Powers and her husband Richard of Vermont; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Caroline Marsh and Laray Faust. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2007, with the Rev. Don and Joan Vincent officiating. Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or to the Community Glover Church, c/o Roland Woodard, P.O. Box 208, Glover, VT 05839.

, 51, of Peacham died in Colebrook, N.H., Wednesday, March 28, 2007, while on the road for Karl R. Johnson Trucking Co. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Jan. 6, 1956, the son of Richard and Teresa (Hill) Stuart. Jim was employed at Karl R. Johnson Trucking Co. in Lyndonville. He also drove milk truck and logging truck. He loved riding the roads, fishing, enjoying a boat ride on Harvey's, dancing which he was really good at, and spending time with his grandchildren. He lived to have the last word! He is survived by his wife, Carolee (Brill) Stuart of Peacham (P.O. Box 57 05862); three daughters: Nicole Stuart Churchill and her husband Jonathan of Peacham, Megan Stuart and Elvis Young of Lyndonville, and Brittnee Stuart of Peacham; three grandchildren: Jonathan, Morgan, and Jacob; 11 brothers and sisters: Clarence Stuart of Northfield, N.H., Richard L. Stuart Jr. of Johnson, Gretchen Stuart of Hardwick, Priscilla Spencer of Concord, Maria Stuart of Lipan, Texas, Durwood Dunbar of Barnet, Janice Coutu of Walden, Jeff Dunbar of Danville, Mark Dunbar of West Danville, Stacey Welch of Danville, and Sandy LaBounty of Barre; lots of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Stuart; his mother, Teresa Stuart, and his beloved stepmother, Justine Dunbar Stuart. All are welcome to attend a gathering of friends and family on Saturday, April 7, from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Jonathan and Nicole Churchill, 320 Academy Hill in Peacham, just down the hill from the fire station. Memorial contributions for the "James M. Stuart Memorial Fund" may be sent to Community National Bank, 857 Memorial Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 77, of Landaff, N.H., died March 30, 2007, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Thetford, Vt., Jan. 11, 1930, the son of Winfield Earl and Wyllian Georgianna (Chase) Fenoff. He served with the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean Conflict. During his military time he received the Korean service medal with three bronze service stars, National Defense Service medal, United Nations Service medal and Combat Infantry Badge. Bob married Lillian Brooks on April 24, 1954. He was a carpenter for Ronald Howard for many years and also did some logging in the past. Bob was also the caretaker for the Landaff Cemetery for many years. He was a quiet man with a big heart and a jack-of-all-trades. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and being with family and friends. He would do anything for anyone whether he knew them or not. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Charlotte Spaulding and Madeline Pierce; and two brothers, Everett Fenoff and Donald Fenoff. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lillian Fenoff of Landaff; a daughter, Anna Locke of Monroe, N.H.; five sons, Joe Fenoff of North Haverhill, N.H., Brad Fenoff of Westville, N.Y., Robert Fenoff of Winfield, Ala., Richard Fenoff of Landaff and Matt Fenoff of Knox, N.Y.; a stepson, Kim Brooks of Lyman, N.H.; two sisters, Hazel Catterall of Lisbon, N.H., and Velma Locke of Littleton, N.H.; three brothers, Erwin Fenoff of Swiftwater, N.H., Bertrum Fenoff of Newbury, Vt., and Winfield Fenoff of Lyman; 12 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. An informal graveside service will be on Tuesday, April 3, at 11 a.m., at the Landaff Cemetery, Landaff, N.H. with Rev. Lyn Winter, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Landaff Cemetery, c/o Richard Fenoff, 304 Cemetery Road, Landaff, NH 03585.

, 75, died Thursday morning March 29, 2007, after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his wife and children at his home on 18 Wolcott St. in Lancaster, N.H. Sullivan was born one of six children to Frank James and Estella Ruth (Floyd) Sullivan on Sept. 18, 1931, in Lost Nation in Groveton, N.H. He was a lifelong resident of the North Country and farmed during his youth. Attending Groveton schools he graduated from Groveton High School in 1951. He then attended trade school in Randolph, Vt. From 1953-55 he was enlisted with the US Army and served on peacekeeping missions in Germany during the Korean Conflict. On returning home he worked for Seward Construction, Cray Oil Company, Wally Kingsley's gas station, and a brief time for the US Postal Service. For many years he was employed with Morris Building Materials that later became Kilkenny Building Center. He retired in 1996 but continued to work at Kilkenny part time. Along with his busy life he and his wife have been custodians of the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ for 41 years. Paul enjoyed fishing with his children and grandchildren and helping his son with his greenhouse business. He loved and enjoyed his family, home and garden, and was very proud of his Irish heritage. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the John W. Weeks VFW Post #3041, Lancaster, and the National Rifle Association. Family members include his loving wife, Gloria M. (Flynn) Sullivan of Lancaster; a son Frederick Sullivan and his wife Patti of Lancaster; a daughter, Pamela J. (Sullivan) Frizzell and her husband Robert of Groveton; a sister, Frances Pepau and her husband John of Percy, N.H.; grandchildren, Allison M. Sullivan, Paul R., Abbey and Amanda Frizzell, Randy and Nicholas Blodgett, Lynne and Dawn Geller, and Sherri Stevens and their families; great-grandchild, Kamryn Jaycee Ledger; brother- and sister-in-law, Jim and Bea Flynn; many nephews, nieces and cousins. A son Edward P. Sullivan, his parents, four siblings, James, Donald, Forrest and Gladys all died previously. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, April 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Funeral service will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Co-officiating will be Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor, and Rev. Curtis W. Smith of Lancaster. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of Weeks Medical Center, Attn: Abby Pollender or Gail Patton-Giampaolo, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.