, 80, of Bingham Street, Montpelier died peacefully at Woodridge Nursing Home on September 3, 2007. He was born in Lyndon, Vermont on October 14, 1926 the son of Darwin and Grace (Heath) Aldrich. Arthur attended schools in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndon Institute. In 1949 he received his degree in civil engineering from University of Vermont. On June 21, 1952 he married Marguerite Cross at the Unitarian Church in Burlington and they resided in Montpelier since that time. Mrs. Aldrich died August 2, 2000. He was employed by the Vermont Highway Department for 39 years as a civil engineer and retired from State Government in 1988. Arthur had a wide range of interest including a great love of Vermont history, national and state railroad systems, family genealogy and was a member and past director of the Montpelier Historical Society, member of Vermont Historical Society, Association of Professional Engineers, and several railway history associations. He is survived by a son, George, of Royalton; a daughter, Susan Spencer of Montpelier; and three grandchildren, Cerelia, Jonathan and Amanda Spencer. Guare & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Calling hours are 6-8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 6. Funeral service will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 172 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641.

, 44, of Northfield Street, Montpelier and formerly of the Warren/Waitsfield area died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at her home. She was born June 2, 1963, in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Richard P. Clifford and Patricia A. (Dolley) Geyser. She attended St. Michael's Grade School and U-32 High School. Catherine was married in Lake Charles Louisiana, to Thomas Severson of Waitsfield, VT in 1993. Together they owned and operated a cleaning service, Maid in Vermont, in the Warren/Waitsfield area from 1987 to 1998. Because of failing health, she and her husband moved back to Montpelier to be closer to family. She is survived by her husband, Tom of Montpelier; five children, Chelsea of Montpelier; Raven of Montpelier; Cari Anne of Montpelier; Joshua of Barre and Steven of Graham, Washington; and one granddaughter. She is also survived by her mother, Patricia A. Geyser of Antioch, CA; grandmother, Louise Dolley of Graham, Washington; brother, William Clifford of Montpelier; three uncles and aunts and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00pm Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville, VT. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 056541.

(a.k.a., Rosie or Chule) died at home with his family at his bedside on December 23, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. Rosie, born September 7, 1920 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, grew up on Berlin Hill with his parents, Rosendo Cueto, Sr. and Azucena Canas Cueto, and his sister, Anita. His parents both emigrated from Santander Province in northern Spain and settled and later met in Montpelier. His father started a meat business in 1922 traveling the neighborhoods in a horse-drawn cart. Rosie worked with his father at the family market on Barre Street. After graduation from Montpelier High School, Rosie attended Vermont College, earning a degree in business administration and lettering in three sports. The consummate patriot, Rosie enlisted in the army in 1942 going first to Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky and then on to the Pacific Theatre as part of the 389th Infantry Regiment, Company F. His company was among the first troops to occupy southern Japan. He attained the rank of 1st sergeant, leaving the service in 1946. Stepping off the train in Montpelier, he picked up his store apron to rejoin his father at the market, abandoning his intention to accept a job offer with Green Mountain Power and instead succumbing to his sense of family responsibility. After 33 years of long 6-day weeks, he closed the door to the market for the last time in 1979, although with some reluctance due to the many good customers he had earned and the excellent opportunities to hone his gift to gab, especially on the subject of politics. He continued to work, first in the real estate business, later as a relief rural mail carrier, and, since 1985, as the head lister for the Town of East Montpelier, a job he retained until this past October when he was no longer physically able to continue. In 1946, the family bought a farm on Murray Road in East Montpelier, a farm that was first settled by a Montpelier founder in the 1790s. The family raised beef cattle on the farm and later established the first state-licensed slaughterhouse. Rosie prided himself in his polled registered Herefords, growing his herd to 60 head and selling them all over New England and New York State. On June 23, 1947, Rosie married the love of his life, Armonia “Val” Villanueva, a WWII army nurse, in Williamstown, her home town. They had two children, Jeffrey Rosendo and Julie Ellen. In 1959, Rosie and Val built a home on the farm. Rosie had a strong conviction in service to community. Upon moving to East Montpelier, he became active in town government. He represented East Montpelier when the Towns separated from Montpelier to create U-32 Junior/Senior High School, helping to instill innovative approaches to and philosophies in teaching, such as the open classroom and teacher advisors. He was one of the first members and a chair of the U-32 school board. Rosie was active in the Montpelier Merchants Bureau and Montpelier Chamber of Commerce. He was named Montpelier's Man of the Year. He helped start the Central Vermont Rotary and was active in Rotary for many years, helping to provide scholarships to U-32 students. He was named Central Vermont Rotarian of the Year. The Rotary commemorated his membership, after 22 years of perfect attendance, with Rosie Cueto Night on November 27, 1995, making him a Paul Harris Fellow. In addition to being town lister, he served on the selectboard and other town committees. He relished attending the annual town meeting and expressing his opinion on matters before the Town. At East Montpelier Rally Day last September, the Town honored him as Citizen of the Year. The day coincided with his birthday, and he was happy beyond belief. Rosie was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and formerly a member of the Montpelier Elks Club and the Mt. Sinai Shriners. In addition to people, Rosie loved the Red Sox, working on the farm, cutting his own firewood (which he did until he was 84), riding his Ford 8N tractor, the solitude of the woods, and viewing the Vermont landscape. Rosie leaves behind his wife, his son Jeffrey, Jeffrey’s wife, Linda, and son, Daniel Rosendo, of East Montpelier, and his daughter Julie, of Milton. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Rosie may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641), which provided much comfort and assistance in his last days. Following his wishes, there will be no calling hours. A committal service will be held at the convenience of the family at Berlin Corners Cemetery in the spring.

, 46, of Barre Street, died Friday, August 31, 2007 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born on February 17, 1961, the daughter of Gary F. and Sandra J. (Goodell) Field. She attended St. Michael’s Grade School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1979. In 1984 she graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration. Following college, Cindy began her career with National Life Insurance Company where she worked as a sales research analyst. Survivors include her mother, Sandra J. Field of Montpelier; father and step mother Gary F. and Gloria Field of Middlesex; maternal grandmother; Eveyln M. Goodell of Montpelier; paternal grandfather Lawrence Weeks of Montpelier; sister Heather Michaud and her husband Cris and their daughter, Jordyn of Montpelier; sister, Heidi MacAskill and her husband Chris of Barre Town; brother, Todd M. Field and his companion Suzanne Sleeper of East Montpelier, VT; brother, Dan D. Field of Montpelier; aunt, Florence Farnham of Berlin; uncles, Brad Weeks of Montpelier; and Lonnie Field and his wife Joanne of Waterbury; aunt, Barbara Parsons and her husband, Steve of Montana; and many cousins and friends. Calling hours will be held from 5-8 pm, Wednesday at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made in Cindy’s memory to the follow: St. Michael’s School, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT; Camp Ta-Kum-TA PO Box 576 Waterbury, VT 05676; or to the National Brain Cancer Foundation; 22 Battery Street, Suite 612, San Francisco, CA 94111-5520

, 98, formerly of Kent Street, Montpelier, died on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, VT. She was born on November 29, 1908 in Swinford, Ireland, the daughter of Martin Henry and Mary (Gavaghan) Henry. She was educated in schools in Ireland and moved to the United States in 1927. On April 21, 1931, she married Patrick Flannery at St. Augustine’s Church in Montpelier by Monsignor William Crosby. Mr. Flannery died on December 26, 1955. She was a member of St. Augustine’s Church, a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and was a member of the Montpelier Senior Citizens. Survivors include: daughter Patricia Bertrand and husband Dan of New City, NY, daughter Jean Ormsbee of East Montpelier, VT, son John Flannery and wife Sandy of East Montpelier, VT; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by two sisters, Mary Cuff and Margaret Conway; two brothers, John Henry and Martin Henry, son-in-law Richard Ormsbee and grandson Richard Patrick Ormsbee. Calling hours will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT on Friday, September 21, 2007 from 7-9 PM. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Augustine’s Church on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place in St. Augustine’s Cemetery in Montpelier, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s School, 46 Barre St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, age 87, died on July 21, 2007, at Central Vermont Hospital. She was born on March 22, 1920, in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of Dwight Cicero and Rose (Klassen) Van Hooser. Her parents moved to Chicago in 1928, where she attended the public schools, graduating from Carl Schurz High School. She attended Northwestern University. She was employed by the Chicago branch of the Bank of Montreal until her marriage to Lucien J. Goulet on November 10, 1945. They made their home in Montpelier where she assisted her husband in operating his business, The Twin City Radio-TV Service, until he retired in 1986. She was a member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church. She volunteered her services over the years to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Central Vermont Hospital, and, most recently, to the Chemo Caps Project. She was predeceased by her husband, who died on January 18, 2000, and by her only sister, Clara Schoeps of Chicago. She is survived by her children: Clara Rose (Goulet) DiBona, Hayward, California; Carol (Goulet) Hughes, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mary Lou Goulet, North Springfield, Vermont; Suzanne (Goulet) Amidon, Concord, New Hampshire; Lucien J. Goulet, Jr., Sunnyvale, California; and Catherine (Goulet) Freehling, Oaklyn, New Jersey. She is also survived by seven grandsons: Eric LaValley, Christopher LaValley, Jason LaValley, Ry Amidon, Michael Amidon, Michael DiBona, and Jay Freehling; one granddaughter, Rachel Freehling; two great-grandsons: Christian LaValley and Zachary LaValley; and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4-7:00 p.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from Saint Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Augustine Catholic Church, in care of Rev. Mike Augustinowitz, 16 Barre St., Montpelier; or the Chemo Caps Project, in care of Mary Anne Cerasoli, 4518 US Route 2, East Montpelier, VT 05651.

, Jr., 62, a resident of Rowan Court Health and Rehab Center and a former longtime resident of Terrace Street, Montpelier died December 23, 2007 at Central Vermont Hospital. He was born in Montpelier on December 2, 1945, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Gamache) Kerin. He attended St. Micheal’s High school and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966. In his early years, Skipper assisted Harold Roop with Hertz Car Rental. He then worked as an adjustor for Concord Insurance Group. Later he worked in the accounting office for the State of Vermont, Department of Education. He also worked as a bookkeeper for the Montpelier Elks Club. In 1972, he married Sandra Myers at St. Augustine Church. Survivors include a daughter, Monica McCarter of Shirley, MA, and a sister Patricia Weldner of Hurst, TX and two nieces and many cousins. There will be no calling hours. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at St. Augustine Church. Committal prayers will follow the mass at Green Mount Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rowan Court Health & Rehab Center 378 Prospect Street Barre, VT 05641 or to Washington County Mental Health, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, age 94, died at the Central Vermont Hospital in Montpelier VT on July 30, 2007. He was the son of Marcel and Celine (Gautreau) Moyse, and was born in Schrvengin, Netherlands on August 14, 1912. He received his first prize from the Paris Conservatory in 1932. He was part of the internationally known "Moyse Trio", co-founder of the Marlboro Music Festival, and co-founder of The Brattleboro Music Center. Louis made his career as a flutist, pianist, composer, and conductor as well as being a pedagogue, teaching both flute and piano. His 80 years of contribution to the music world is of astounding proportions. Louis’s composing, adapting, transcribing, and editing included more than 170 works. His Ballad of Vermont was his largest composition and is very well known in the music world. Louis is survived by his wife Janet White Moyse , whom he married in 1974. Also surviving are 4 stepchildren, Pamela A. Gast of Phoenix, AZ., Heather A. Edenhofer, of Flagstaff, AZ, Melody A. Brooks, of Bainbridge Island, Wa, and Blane Allen of Marblehead, Ma. He had 4 children from his first marriage; 2 sons, Michel Moyse of Brattleboro, VT, Claude Moyse of Altamont, NY and 2 daughters. He also leaves a sister and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. There will be no funeral service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If you would like, contributions could be made in Louis Moyses’ name to the American Heart Association.

, 96, of Chillicothe, OH and formerly of Montpelier, died Friday, October 19, 2007 in her home, unexpectedly. She was born November 14, 1910 in Peacham, VT to Edward and Melvina Spinks Hamel. In 1936 she married Steve Mureta, who died in 1977. Survivors include three children, Joseph Mureta and his wife Theresa, and Betty LeRoy, both of Montpelier, VT, and Mary Parke, of Chillicothe; grandchildren; Gary Mureta, Daniel Mureta, Brenda Mureta Aiken, Douglas Mureta, Michelle Parker and her husband David, Thomas Aldrich, Steven Parke and wife Stephanie, and Kristin Parks and her husband Neal. 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Demers, Lucille Spinks, Beatrice McManis and an infant; two brothers, Ralph and Edward Hamel; her mother, father and step-father, Samuel Thurston and a granddaughter, Linda Aldrich. Mrs. Mureta’s family moved to Canada when she was three, and back to the United States when she was 10. She was educated in both Canadian and American schools. She loved to play bingo, cards, to knit and to dance, and she cared deeply for the family pets. However, the love of her life was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held from 7:00-9:00 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home and Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on October 29, 2007 at St. Augustine Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687 Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 81, Route 14, North Montpelier died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Jct., VT. He was born December 7, 1925 in Sunapee, NH the son of William James and Mary Jane (Chase) Papineau. Norman served in the United States Army WW 2 and was part of the European Theater of Operations, and served in Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. Following the end of the war he reenlisted until he was discharged in Jan. 1950. On October 21, 1951 he married Lorraine Lunderville in Quechee, VT . They have six children, Sheila Martin of Leominister, Mass., Richard Papineau of Wyoming; Sheryl Morin of Walden, VT; James Papineau of Plainfield, VT; Shayne Roster of Wyoming; Robin Garbacik of Berlin, VT; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Norm is also survived by two brothers, Raymond Papineau of Barre and Kenneth Papineau of Washington. He was predeceased by two sisters, Eleanor McKnight, Dorothy Orr and two brothers, Robert Papineau and Lawrence Papineau, and a grandson Oaklyn Garbacik. He loved his country, playing horseshoes, hunting, fishing and most of all, his family. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 7-9 PM at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. Military honors will be accorded to him on Thursday at 1:00 PM at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to Barre Town Ambulance Service, PO Box 116, Websterville, VT 05678.

, 94, formerly a longtime resident of Cliff Street, Montpelier died Tuesday December 18, 2007 at Lincoln House in Barre with her loving family at her side . Mrs. Pine was born June 26, 1913, the daughter of George W. and Eliza (Roberts) Stewart. She was educated in the Berlin Grade School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1931. She was married to Norman K. Pine on November 25, 1935 in St. Augustine Church by the Rev. William Ready. Mr. Pine died November 23, 1996. In 1976 Mrs. Pine retired from the State of Vermont Department of Corrections, where she was employed for many years as Secretary to the Director of Probation and Parole. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the VT Retired State Employees Association. Mrs. Pine is survived by nieces and nephews. Her daughter, Susan Pine LaGasse, a brother, Wayne G. Stewart, and two sisters, Evelyn Adams and Eileen O’Brien are deceased. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Augustine Catholic Church on 11:00 AM, Friday, December 21, 2007. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the spring in the Stewart family lot in Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, PO Box 576, Waterbury, VT 05676 or to Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT

, 94, formerly of Main Street in Montpelier, slipped quietly away late Friday afternoon, October 26, 2007 at the Riverside Convalescent Center in Newport News, Virginia. Angie was born in Barre, VT on February 21, 1913, the daughter of Antonio and Estella (Rosati) Conti and she received her education in Burlington. As the oldest of four children, Angie was required to assume the responsibility of running the household as a teenager, following the early death of her mother. This became the first step in a lifetime of unselfishly helping and caring for others. Angie married Robert W. Pratt in St. Augustines Church in Montpelier, VT on August 17, 1946. Together, they raised their family, including extended family members, in an active household on Main Street in Montpelier. Bob predeceased her on September 4, 1980. The years of family life on Main Street were special, as Angie welcomed one and all to her home. She enjoyed tending her flowerbeds in the summer, and was a fabulous cook; one did not want to miss Sunday dinner. Angie worked for many years with the former Barre Times, and later with the Times-Argus as a distribution supervisor. Her memberships included St. Augustines Church, the Montpelier Women’s Club, honorary member of the V.F.W. #792 Aux., and an active member for R.S.V.P. She also had a special enjoyment for volunteer work at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. She later lived on Freedom Drive for several years, and for a time called Heaton Woods her home. In her later 'single' years, Angie finally learned to drive a car at the age of 70, and developed a close bond with her sister-in-law, Freda Murphy, who, along with the rest of "the girls" enjoyed a number of fun-filled summer excursions to Maine. When dementia began to rob her of her independent living skills, Angie made her final move to Newport News, where she lived for eight years near the home of her daughter, Cindy Millard. Cindy’s loving heart and watchful eye assured that Angie received the best of care from the kind people of Riverside. Angie took great pride in her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is survived by two sons: Robert P. Pratt and wife Jeanette of Katy, Texas, and their children, Robert H. and Melissa; Richard A. Pratt and wife Anne of Jericho, and their children, Abbey and Anthony; a daughter: Cindy Millard and husband Robert of Newport News, VA, and their daughter, Michelle, and many nieces and nephews. Angie was predeceased by two brothers: Philip Conti of Marco Island, FL, and Reno Conti of Bradenton, FL; a sister: Eleanor Helin of Bradenton, FL; and a grandson: Christopher Pratt. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Augustines Church on November 9, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours are November 8, 2007 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be held in the North Branch Cemetery, Middlesex, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 172 N. Main St., Barre, VT 05641, the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, or a charity of one’s choice.

, 73, of Concord, NH, died Saturday, December 15, in Concord, after a long illness. Dick Provost was born July 5, 1934 in Northfield, Vermont, the son of Adelord and Mary Provost. He grew up in Northfield , VT and attended Northfield High School , graduating in 1952. In 1959, he married Jacqueline Provost of Barre. Dick and Jackie raised five sons in Montpelier, VT where Dick worked as an insurance agent for the Prudential Insurance Company. During his 30-year insurance career, Dick earned many awards, including the coveted “Buddy Zais” award for career contributions to the insurance industry. Dick was an active leader in many Montpelier community organizations, including President of the Montpelier Amatuer Hockey Association (MAHA), Chairman of the Montpelier School Board, Director of Montpelier Little League, and Member of the Montpelier Kiwanis Club. He was a long-time member of the Montpelier Elks Club, where he still holds the course record for bogeys. After Jackie Provost’s death, Dick re-married Maydene Wright of Concord , N.H. The couple spent the past nine years in Concord . He was predeceased by one brother, Donald Provost and one son, Greg Provost in 1961. Dick Provost’s survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Lisa Provost of Cherry Hills, CO., Paul and Linda Provost of Concord, N.H., Jeff and Mary Provost of Alpharetta, GA., David and Anne Provost of Shelburne, VT and Jonathan Provost of Warren, VT. Dick is also survived by two step-sons and two stepdaughters: Rob Wright and his wife, Susan, of Milford, NH, David Wright and his wife Lorrie of Hill, NH, Carol Prescott and her husband Dane of Concord, NH, and Valerie Robinson and her husband, Joel, of Epsom, NH. Combined, the Provost and Wright families have 18 grand-children and four great-grandchildren. Dick also leaves behind a brother, Gene Provost of Northfield, VT and a sister, Jackie O’Hern of Shrewsbury, MA. and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Wed. Dec. 19th from 6-9 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 North Main Street , Concord , NH . A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 20th at Saint John Evangelist Church in Concord , NH . A memorial service will held in Northfield , VT in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Good Samaritan Haven, 105 North Seminary Street , Barre , VT 05691 .

, 57, of Lakeview Terrace, died at her home on August 16, 2007. She was born on December 9, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana the daughter of James and Joy (Kaiser) Riddell. She attended Emerson College in Boston, Mass. Leslie worked for several years as data manager for Vermont Mammography Registry at UVM. Leslie is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Isaacs and her husband Peter Corcoran of Montpelier, two grandchildren, Kadesha Isaacs-Corcoran and Casimir Isaacs-Coccoran also of Montpelier. Her parents, Joy Kaiser of Florida and James Riddell of Illinois, and a brother, Mark Riddell of CT and her loving cat, Mobius. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Kennedy Center, 2440 Reservoir Avenue,Trumbull CT 06611

, formerly of Montpelier and most recently of Hendersonville, N.C., who died on Jan. 22, 2007, will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A committal service will immediately follow at Hope Cemetery in Barre.

, of Calais, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont. Lee was born on January 2, 1933, in Los Angeles, California to Noel C. and Hazel May (Stutz) Stevenson. Lee grew up in Northern California and she enjoyed working on the family’s almond orchard and horseback riding with her sister Karen near the Feather River. In her late 20s Lee moved to Calais, Vermont where she spent the majority of her life with the exception of a few years in California. Though she was born in California, she always considered Calais her home and loved living in the Green Mountain State. Lee was one of the first to support Nina Gitana, who established Kirpal Ashram in 1959. Lee was initiated into the Path of the Masters and performed many years of service for the ashram, now called Wawasiki, which means Sacred Place. Lee had a deep and profound respect for all of nature and its beauty. Lee loved to hike in the woods and identify different types of trees and bird species. Often, Lee would take a break and sketch something picturesque such as a waterfall, wildlife, or a mountain range, etc. Also, Lee was extremely artistic and creative and truly enjoyed all aspects of carpentry as well as building rustic furniture and bird houses. In addition, Lee crafted various wood carvings such as walking staffs and bowls, soapstone carvings, and beautiful silver jewelry. Lee was predeceased by her parents, Noel C. and Hazel May (Stutz) Stevenson; sister, Karen (Stevenson) Sceales; brother, Edward Stevenson; and her dogs, Kaleb and Echo. Lee is survived by her nephew, Conrad Sceales; niece, Kerensa Sceales Patel (Abhijeet); great nephew, Akash Patel; dearest friends, Nancy Maresh (Judith Blair); David Champoux; Laura Thompson; Natalie Wilson; Barbara Padgett; Charlotte Gilruth; Ginna Bourisseau; Laura Atkinson; Pam Kentish; Judith Welch; Gretchen Priest; Anne Lynn; and Tony & Geri Bucci; and her beloved cat, Jade. Lee’s family would especially like to thank Dr. Dale Stafford, MD, and the staff at Woodridge Nursing Home, Fletcher Allen Health Care, and Central Vermont Medical Center for their compassionate care. Also, a very special thanks and appreciation to Jocelyn Lawson, RN at Central Vermont Medical Center; Amy Brewer and Theresa Lever at Woodridge Nursing Home; Kathy Meninger, coordinator and founder of the Community Kitchen and the Worcester Food Shelf; all of her friends at the weekly meal in Worcester; Chris Jensen at Chittenden Bank; and Ted Joslin at Theriault & Joslin, P.C. No funeral services will be held. Here’s a short story we (Conrad and Kerensa) will always remember of our Aunt Lee: In the wee hours of a mid summer morning twenty-three years ago in Calais, Vermont, the two of us, our Mother Karen, Aunt Lee and Grandmother Hazel, drove off into the woods. The night before Aunt Lee explained it was time to start stocking the coffers for the approaching winter. So off we went bright eyed and bushy tailed ready for a day of adventure. Aunt Lee was always full of energy and insight when it came to the woods. Aunt Lee did all of the chainsaw work, falling trees and bucking rounds, while the rest of us hand passed rounds of wood with one of us in the back of the dump truck neatly stacking the wood. By late afternoon we were closing in on the grand prize of the day, a cord of hardwood. Tired, sweaty, and a few blisters later we had completed our task. It was now time to celebrate which meant a trip to the Maple Corner store. We bought two half gallons of ice cream and a six pack of Pepsi in which we would all share joyously while simultaneously laughing when recalling the days trials and tribulations; a wonderful way to conclude a very special day in the woods with Aunt Lee and family.

, 49, of Lawrence Ave., Barre died Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Central Vermont Hospital. Tim was born December 17, 1958, in Montpelier the son of Thomas W. and Ruth E. (Woodard) Sykas. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1976. After his education Tim joined the Vermont National Guard and served for 20 years. He worked for many years for Nicom and also for his uncle Paul at the Lobster Pot Restaurant. Tim was a jack of all trades. He married Margaret Ledoux in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and three children, Christopher, Mikaela and Nicholas all of Barre. He is also survived by three sisters, Anna Sykas of Vershire; Ruth Beard of Montpelier; Elizabeth Sykas-Ringgenberg of Montpelier; brother, Thomas W. Sykas, Jr. of Burlington; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the family lot in Berlin Corners Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alpha-1 Foundation, 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302 Miami, Florida 33133, or the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Unit, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.

, 92, of Thorpe Avenue, St. Albans, VT died Saturday, November 17, 2007, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided since December 23, 1997. She was the only child of Jesus and Maria (Fernandez) Aja. Her mother died while she was a very young child and she was raised by her aunt, Angeles Fernandez, who came to this country from Spain to take care of her. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1934 and from Burlington Business College in 1936. She was employed by the New England Telephone Company in Montpelier and became a supervisor. On September 3, 1943 she married Burton E. Webster of St. Albans in Springfield, MA. He established the Webster and Earle Auto Body Shop and she continued working at New England Telephone. After a few years she decided to become a homemaker. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at the Kerbs Memorial Hospital, took oil painting lessons from Professor Colburn at UVM and entered some paintings at art displays. She and her husband enjoyed sponsoring Fresh Air Children. Mr. Webster died in January of 1986. She is survived by two cousins-Angles Aja Zorzi of Montpelier and Antonia Aja, Jr. of Bradenton, Fl– who are really more like siblings as they grew up together— and by several other cousins and relatives. At her request there will be no calling hours and a private funeral will take place at Berlin Corner Cemetery in the spring.

, 65, of Barre, VT died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield, VT. She has gone to join her beloved husband. Donna was born in Barre, VT on November 2, 1941. On December 31, 1960 she married John H. Wheeler in Montpelier. He died on December 7, 2000. She is survived by three children, Cora Lea Wheeler McCann and her husband, Demsey McCann of Montpelier; Brian L. Wheeler and his wife Tracey of Westbrook, Maine and Joseph S. Wheeler of Alexandria, VA; brother, David Smith and his wife, Valerie of Barre, VT; her mother, four grandchildren and nieces and nephews. At Donna's request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or to Fletcher Allen Health Care, Development Office, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Woodridge Nursing Home surrounded by family. Born Margaret Elizabeth Farmer on December 9, 1921, in Shrewsbury, Vermont. She was the daughter of Edward and Mabel (Stafford) Farmer. A long time resident of Montpelier, she owned and operated Brick Haven Beauty Salon at 134 State Street for many years, currently the Capital Region Visitors Center. She was a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, until moving to Eustis, Florida and later to Tavares, Florida. In March 2005 she decided to move back to Montpelier to be closer to family and friends, and took up residence at Westview Meadows until August of 2006. Margaret had a great sense of humor and enjoyed jokes and card games with her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Kerin Houle, son-in-law, Rene and grandchildren, Kimberly and Jonathan of Montpelier, VT. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace L. Whitcomb (Wally) who passed away in 1991. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Marion Irene Walker, Carrie May Farmer; brother, Walter Edward Farmer and good friends Ellen and Charles Kerin. On Tuesday, November 27, 2007 a memorial service celebrating Margaret’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. Calling hours will start at 10:00 a.m. and a committal service will be held at the convenience of the family at Berlin Corners Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Ste. 240 Williston, VT 05495 or the Central Vermont Humane Society P.O. Box 687 Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 83, a longtime resident of Scarsdale, N.Y. and most recently of Montpelier, Vt., died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, with his family by his side at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vt. Dr. Williams was for many years professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y., and director of the Chest Service at the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center. He was born July 15, 1924 in New Haven, Ct., the son of Marshall H. and Henrietta English Williams. He attended The Pomfret School in Pomfret, Ct., and Yale University, where he earned a B.S., class of 1945W, and an M.D. in 1947. He interned and had a residency at Columbia University, and additional advanced training at Yale. During the Korean conflict he served as First Lieutenant and Captain in the U.S. Army at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he was chief of the Respiratory Section. In 1955 he founded the Cardio-respiratory Laboratory at Grasslands Hospital (now the Westchester Medical Center) in Valhalla, N.Y. In 1958 Dr. Williams was invited to join the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the new Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and he became director of the division in 1981. He served in a distinguished career at AECOM until his retirement in 1994, receiving emeritus status in 1998. Dr. Williams was longtime managing editor of the journal LUNG, and served on the editorial boards of Pulmonary Perspectives, Excerpta Medica and Respiratory Times. His publications include 155 articles and 22 books, including "Clinical Applications of Cardio-Pulmonary Physiology." He served in a dozen professional societies, and was president of the Westchester Heart Association from 1968-70, president of the Trudeau Society from 1961-62, and president of the Society of Urban Physicians from 1969-70. From 1968-86 he was co-chairman of the New York City Lung Club, and from 1972-76 was chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Yale University Lung Research Center. In 1948 Dr. Williams married the former Mary Butler of Fieldston, N.Y. They lived for 50 years in Scarsdale, where they raised five children. Dr. Williams was a very active member of the Scarsdale Golf Club, and enjoyed chess and poker. In 2005, Dr. and Mrs. Williams moved to Montpelier, Vt. Dr. Williams is survived by his wife, Mary Williams of Montpelier; and his five children and their families, Stuart and wife Sarah Williams of Montpelier and their sons Peter, Curtis and Spencer; Patricia and husband Joseph Garofalo of Colchester, Vt. and her sons William and Ben; Marshall Williams of Westerly, R.I.; Frances Williams of Bonnieville, Ky. and her children Morgen and Dorothy; and Richard Williams of Barre, Vt. He is also survived by a sister, Anne W. Graves of Tuckahoe, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret W. Casanova. A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1 PM at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave., Scarsdale, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Williams’ name to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in care of Jerome A. Kleinman, Senior Director of Development, AECOM, 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Rousso 325E, Bronx, N.Y. 10461.