, 90, of Nashua, New Hampshire, died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of March 27, 2008, in Nashua. Mrs. Bailly was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, on September 15, 1917, daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth (Haringa) Osterman of Whitinsville. A member of the Dutch Reform Church in her younger years, she loved to celebrate her Dutch heritage. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles G. Bailly, to whom she was married on April 17, 1942, in Miami, Florida. She attended public school in Whitinsville and obtained her registered nurse degree at Boston City Hospital in 1939. She worked in the emergency and operating rooms at Westborough State Hospital, the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, and at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lowell, all in Massachusetts. In her last position, she was the head emergency room nurse. She was the best friend of her daughters Linda Simoneau and Paula Bailly-Burton. Throughout her life, she was a bundle of energy and enthusiasm. Well into her eighties, she would walk so fast, people 30 years younger would have trouble keeping up. She was fiercely independent and proudly maintained her own home until the day she died. Following her retirement, she became an avid knitter and master of European Jacobean crewel work. She specialized in Scandinavian and Irish traditional sweaters that are extremely complex and difficult to knit. Her work was continually praised by individuals in the fiber arts community. She enjoyed traveling and especially spoke fondly of her cruise to Alaska. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling to Vermont with her daughter Paula Bailly-Burton on weekends, where she spent time knitting and doing crossword puzzles in her favorite overstuffed chair that overlooks the gardens. When she was younger, she loved to spend time gardening at her home in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. She is survived by her daughters Linda Simoneau of Bedford, New Hampshire, and Paula Bailly-Burton and her husband, Jim Burton, of Nashua and Derby Line; by four grandchildren and their spouses: Marc and Christine Simoneau of Whitinsville, Amanda Burton of Nashua, Kirk and Anne Simoneau of Bedford, and Peter Simoneau of Nashua; by five great-grandchildren: Abigale, Liam, Elizabeth, Lily, and Rebecca Simoneau; by her brother Ernest Osterman; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the eldest sibling and was predeceased by her sister Grace Packard and by two brothers, Chester and Harry Osterman. A funeral service was held at Davis Funeral Home in Nashua on March 29. Interment prayers and burial followed in Edson Cemetery in Lowell.

, 89, of Westfield died peacefully at his home on March 31, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Davis was born July 6, 1918, in Stanstead, Quebec, one of ten children born to Ernest and Elizabeth (Parker) Davis. On June 8, 1957, he married Hazel Barre, who predeceased him on May 9, 2006. He was a self-employed dairy farmer all his life, and he held membership with the Vermont Farm Bureau. He loved spending time outdoors. After he retired from farming, he and his wife started the Barrewood Campground in Westfield. His constant presence at the campground created an atmosphere of friendship and love. He is survived by two daughters, Dianne Conard and her husband, Robert, of Merritt Island, Florida, and Terrie Davis-Perry and her husband, Mark, of Westfield; by grandchildren: Robbie, Jason, Todd, Shannon, Jenny, Whitney, Meghan, and Alana; by one great-grandchild, Aiden Michael; by his brother Roy Davis and his wife, Shirley, of Derby Line; by his sister Myra Robinson of Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings: Avery, Helen, Ruth, Alfred, Martha, Ernestine, and Melville. Funeral services were held April 1 in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Davis' memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice for its care choices program, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 94, of Derby Line died March 30, 2008, at his home. Mr. Goodwin was born April 28, 1913, a son of Rueben and Edith (Goldbeck) Goodwin. On January 30, 1937, he married Lillian L. Wilde, who survives him. In 1969 he and and his wife moved up to Vermont to a camp on Holland Pond, which they dearly loved. He was a meat cutter for the former Caswell & O'Rourke in Derby Line for many years. He enjoyed square dancing with the North Country Swingers. He was a seventh-degree member of the Grange with a 75-year membership in Eureka Grange 62 in New Hartford, Connecticut. He was a member of the Pomona Grange, Connecticut State Grange, and the Stanstead South Church. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Goodwin, of Derby Line; by his daughter Brenda Heath and her husband, Richard, of Barton; by her son Randolph Goodwin and his wife, Constance, of Antwerp, New York; by grandchildren: Robert D. Heath and his wife, Rachel, Robyn D. H. Churchill and her husband, George S., Randolph R. Goodwin Jr. and his friend, Kathy, Ervin E. Goodwin and his wife, Janellen, Deborah D. Goodwin, Natalie Polizzo and her husband, Nickolas, John J. Goodwin, and Lena L. Klock and her husband, Ben; by great-grandchildren: Derrick Heath, Noah Parker, Shawn Polizzo, Lilly Polizzo, Aliyah Klock, and Haylie Klock; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers William and Kenneth Goodwin. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Derby Line Cemetery with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Goodwin's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 82, died Saturday, March 22, 2008. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, to Walter and Margaret Kuron, he also resided in Milltown, New Jersey, before moving to Freehold, New Jersey, 40 years ago. Mr. Kuron served in the U.S. Army as an instructor of meteorology, stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He married his wife, Helen Grinley, to whom he was married 56 years, in 1951 and raised his family while both working and pursuing higher education full time. He was an accomplished pianist and played in several jazz combos in his younger years. He received his bachelor of science in chemistry from Rutgers University, his master's in public health from Columbia University, and his doctorate degree in biochemistry from Columbia University. He was a member of Rutgers University College Honors, Sigma Xi, and the New York Academy of Science. He was employed by Merck & Company in Rahway, New Jersey, for 39 years, retiring in 1987 as senior research fellow. He published numerous articles in the field of atherosclerosis. He was a co-developer of Cholestryramine, Mevacor, and Zocor, and the holder of several use patents on cholesterol-lowering drugs. He was a volunteer in the tax program at the Manalapan Library in New Jersey for ten years, the last seven of which he was site coordinator. He is survived by his wife, Helen; by his daughter Helen; by his son Gary of Coventry; by his sister Alwine; by his grandchildren: August and Lindsay Kuron of Coventry and Philip Wentz of North Carolina; and by many beloved nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Kuron's name may be made to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 62, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

, 65, of Newport, formerly of Medford, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home on March 21, 2008, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Lawson was born April 8, 1942, in Somerville, Massachusetts, a loving daughter of the late Joseph and Olive (Emery) Green, formerly of Medford. She was loved by many people and was always kind, caring, compassionate, and loving toward all. She lived by the Golden Rule and always tried to instill that in her children. She had a zest for living life to the fullest. She most enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the ocean. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Lawson, and she was cherished by her children: Olive C. McCoy and her husband, Clint, of Lake Worth, Florida, Bruce A. Murray Jr. and his wife, Debra, of Columbus, Ohio, Alice A. Clough and her husband, John, of Orange, New Hampshire, and Phyllis M. Adams and her husband, Dewy, of Lake Worth. She was the loving grandmother of John C., Vanessa, Jennifer, and Stephanie Murray and Jimmy and Donny McCoy and great-granddaughter Rachel Holder. She was the dear sister of Sarah V. Meehan of Landaff, New Hampshire, Olive C. Mourneault and her husband, Donald, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, Joseph G. Green of Whitinsville, and the late John E. Watters, Charles F. Watters, Thomas H. Green, and Mary E. Lee. She is survived by as many as 33 nieces and nephews; a large stepfamily in the Northeast Kingdom; and by her two beloved dogs, Bo and Missy. Her funeral took place from the Nichols Funeral Home in Wilmington, Massachusetts, on March 27, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Church in Wilmington. Interment will be Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, Massachusetts. Memorial donations in Mrs. Lawson's name may be made to Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire, 331 Olcutt Drive, Wilder, Vermont 05001.

, 41, of Orleans died March 27, 2008, in Newport. Mr. Parry was born July 6, 1966, in Framingham, Massachusetts, the second child of John Edward and Joan Michaud Parry. He attended elementary school in Orleans and Lake Region Union High School, graduating with the class of 1984. He was an avid sportsman, playing hockey, soccer, and basketball. One of his favorite sports was hunting season each fall. He attended Paul Smith College in 1985 and returned the following year to begin work with Ethan Allen in Orleans. On July 14, 1990, he married his former classmate Janice Lea Fournier, who survives him. He stayed with Ethan Allen for more than 18 years, only to become permanently disabled in 2003. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents; by his only brother, Jeffrey Alyn Parry, of Essex Junction; by his nephew Ethan David Parry of Essex Junction; and by his niece Jenna Louise Parry of Essex Junction. There will be no calling hours, and there will be a private service for the family only. Burial will take place in Irasburg in the late spring.

, 89, of Derby died peacefully on March 28, 2008, at the Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport. Mrs. Simmons was born May 2, 1918, in Holland, a daughter of Lee and Carrie (Tree) Hackett. She married Ralph Simmons in 1948. He predeceased her on May 27, 1965. For most of her life, she was a waitress in the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, area. She loved being outdoors working in her flower garden, and with her husband, she went fishing, hunting, and hiking in the woods. She enjoyed embroidery and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her brother William Hackett and his wife, Jane, of Derby; and by her sister Doris Haldorsen and her husband, Olaf, of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was predeceased by her brother Warren Hackett. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Pittsfield with the Reverend Hanna Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at the Pittsfield Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Simmons' memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 48, a lifetime resident of Craftsbury, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, in the loving care of her family and friends. Mrs. Usher was born in Morrisville on April 10, 1959, a daughter of Neil and Mavis (Morey) Stoddard. She graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1977 and worked with her family on the dairy farm on Morey Hill Road. She married David Usher of Craftsbury in July 1996 and continued dairy farming for ten years. She enjoyed playing softball, and she was an avid New York Yankees fan. She had a lifelong passion for tractors, cats, and guns. She and her husband retired from dairy farming two years ago and traveled the country in an RV, enjoying the deserts of the Southwest and exploring ghost towns on their ATVs. She leaves her husband, David, of Craftsbury; her parents, Neil and Mavis Stoddard, of Craftsbury; a brother, John Stoddard, and his wife, Jody, of Craftsbury; three sisters: Jane Stoddard of Craftsbury, Joyce Stenger and her husband, Bill, of Brunswick, Georgia, and Brenda Adams of Morrisville; her uncle Wayne Stoddard and his wife, Marjorie, of Craftsbury; nieces, nephews, and cousins; three stepchildren; and four grandchildren. Contributions in Mrs. Usher's memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.

, 89, of Barton died peacefully April 2, 2008, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mrs. Rockwell was born June 28, 1918, in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Edgar and Eveline (McMurray) Wentworth. On June 18, 1939, she married Charles Rockwell, who predeceased her on August 24, 1994. She enjoyed knitting afghans for her family, snowmobiling with her sons, going for rides, looking out her picture window at Crystal Lake, and helping her daughter Audrey in the greenhouse. She adored cats and was a NASCAR fan, especially of driver Bill Elliott. She is survived by her children Audrey Rockwell of Barton and Richard Rockwell and his wife, Georgette, of Barton; by her grandchildren: Rhonda, Robert Jr., Donald Jr., Wendy, Laura, Angela, Charlie, Steven, and Kelly; by great-grandchildren: Garrett, Austin, Marina, Ryan, Justin, Dave, Megan, Cameron, Ashley, and Brandon; by her daughters-in-law Norma Rockwell of Barton and Elizabeth Labrecque of Glover; by sisters Audrey Frank of Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Dorothy Wentworth of Beverly Hills, Florida; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons: Robert and Donald Rockwell; and by brothers: Sonny, William, and David Wentworth. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 17 at Westlook Cemetery in Glover with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating.

, 84, of Albany died peacefully April 3, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Mason was born December 4, 1923, in Center Falls, Rhode Island, a daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Adams) Laverdiere. On April 21, 1941, she married Maynard Mason, who survives her. She and her husband raised their children on the family dairy farm they had for 63 years. She made cakes, enjoyed crocheting and quilting, and loved crossword puzzles, gardening, and canning. She was very proud that when she was in her sixties, she received her general equivalency diploma. She is survived by her husband, Maynard Mason, of Albany; by children: Donald Mason and his wife, Guyla, of East Calais, Gary Mason and his wife, Valvette, of Albany, Priscilla Mason of Hardwick, Paulette Webster and her husband, Mark, of Irasburg, Roger Mason and his friend, Bonnie McGregor, of Albany, and Randy Mason and his wife, Carole, of Albany; by 12 grandchildren; by 11 great-grandchildren; by sister-in-law Joyce Laverdiere of North Granby, Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Norman and by her sister Violet Doyle. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Mason's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 73, of Nashua, New Hampshire, died peacefully on March 20, 2008, at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, New Hampshire, following a period of declining health. Mr. Magoon was born June 22, 1934, in Burlington, a son of Charlotte Elaine Magoon and Chester Wilfred Surette. He served in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. Better known as "Buster" to close friends and family, he graduated from Newport High School and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid sports fan and a member of numerous clubs and organizations, including the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his sister Deborah Kilby of Newport Center; by three brothers: Robert Millett of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, James Millett of Phoenix, Arizona, and Burton Leavitt of Milton; and by his goddaughter Colby Brown and her brothers Zachary Brown and Nicholas Brown, all of Stratham, New Hampshire. Friends and relatives will be invited to a memorial service to be held this spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.

, 74, of Newport died April 3, 2008, after a valiant fight with lung cancer. Mrs. Lahar was born October 28, 1933, in Lac Megantic, Quebec, the daughter of Maurice and Lucienne (Bourque) Ricard. On August 14, 1952, she married Eugene L. Lahar, who predeceased her on October 29, 2002. She attended Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart High School and was active in the Alumni Association. She was a member of St. Mary, Star of Sea, Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, and American Legion Post 21. She worked at the former Montgomery Ward in Newport, Miller Auto of White River Junction, and for 20 years as sales clerk at J.J. Newberry's in Newport until its closing. She worked for the Adult Learning Center and the Area Agency on Aging. She was a devoted wife, mother, and nanna. She enjoyed her family, mother, sisters, and her nieces and nephews, who were so good to her. Survivors include her children: Carolyn Pope Charbono Walden and her husband, Scott, of Ten Mile, Tennessee, Michael E. Lahar and his wife, Marjorie, of Altona, New York, and Lucien Charbono of Lebanon, New Hampshire; by her grandchildren: David Pope Jr. of White River Junction, Amy Pope Poisson and her husband, Andy, of Syracuse, Utah, and Emily Rose Marie Lahar of Altona; by her great-grandchildren: Caleb and Paige Pope of White River Junction and Noah Poisson of Syracuse; by her sister LilianneGosselin of Newport; by sister-in-law Cecile Coburn of Newport; by brothers-in-law Elmer Hauver of Newport and Richard "Skip" Bernier and his wife, Helen, of Newport; and by nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Maurice and LucienneRicard; by her sister Denise Deslauriers; by sisters-in-law Lillian Hauver and Rachel Brainerd; and by brothers-in-law: Arnold Morin, Frank Coburn, Paul E. Gosselin, Jean Louis Deslauriers, and Howard Brainerd. Funeral services were held April 8 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Lahar's memory may be made to St. Mary's Tree of Life Fund, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 61, of Highgate died at the Franklin County Rehab on Thursday, April 3, 2008, with his loving wife and children at his bedside. Mr. Kipp was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 18, 1947, a son of Dr. Stanley H. Kipp and the late Hazel Stone Kipp. He was a longtime employee of Pike Industries, as an estimator, and enjoyed his job and did it proudly. He enjoyed golfing with his father, brothers, and son. His past was filled with his joys of cooking, golfing, hunting, and camping. He was a 34-year member of Newport Elks Lodge 2155 and was honored with a lifetime membership. He married Patricia Malloy on October 21, 1983. Besides his wife of over 24 years, he is survived by his father, Dr. Stanley H. Kipp, of Haines City, Florida; by his four children and their spouses: Amy and Jacob Blaise of Derby, Adam and Bonnie Kipp of Newport Center, Nicole and Jonathan Alves of Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Michael D. Kipp of St. Albans; by four grandchildren: Skyler Kipp, Adison Kipp, Jordyn Elizabeth Alves, and Madison Alves; by his sister Sandra McFee and her husband, Mac, of Lake Worth, Florida; by brothers Douglas Kipp and his wife, Karen, of St. Mary's, Georgia, and Peter Kipp and his wife, Debra, of Woodbury; by brothers-in-law Richard A. Malloy of St. Albans and Daniel Malloy and his wife, Debbie, of Montgomery; and by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Hazel Stone Noch, in 1999; by his brother Michael Kipp in 1996; and by brothers-in-law: Michael J. Malloy in 1996, James E. Malloy in 1999, and David Malloy in 1967. A memorial service will be held later this spring in the Kipp family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans. Those planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider the Linda Wood Mason Cancer Fund, Northwestern Medical Center, P.O. Box 1370, St. Albans, Vermont 05478; or the Franklin County Rehab and Adult Care Center, 110 Fairfax Road, St. Albans, Vermont 05478.

, 82, died April 6, 2008, at her home in Newport Center. Mrs. Gustin was born February 14, 1926, a daughter of Myrl and Loretta (Armstrong) Hilliker. On August 25, 1949, she married Lee Donald Gustin, who predeceased her on September 26, 1968. She was predeceased by her companion, Ken Barlow, on July 15, 2006. She graduated from Johnson State College and was an elementary schoolteacher for 35 years in Westfield and Newport Town. She held memberships with the Modern 29ers, the Salem Lake Association, the Retired Teachers Association, the Order of the Eastern Star Lakeside Chapter, and the United Methodist Church in Newport Center. She is survived by two children, Peter Gustin of Newport Center and Donna Hammond and her husband, Leslie, of Newport Center; by grandchildren: Donnie Gustin and his wife, Tanika, of Kissimee, Florida, Dinah Cotnoir and her husband, Richard, of Irasburg, Derek Gustin and his wife, Julie, of Newport Center, Dari-Joi Glover and her husband, Anthony, of Newport Center, Dawn Lavasser and her friend, Derrick Clogston, of Newport Center, and Darcy Hammond of Newport; by 11 great-grandchildren: Darren, Anthony, Jocelyn, Rachelle, Ryan, Camrin, Cody, Destiny-Joi, Ally, Brittany, and Olivia; by sisters-in-law Gabrielle Hilliker of Newport Center and Alma Butler of Ayers Cliff, Quebec; by nieces and nephews: Robert Hilliker and his wife, Sandy, of Newport Center, Marion Stevens and her husband, Clint, of Florida, Jim Hilliker and his wife, Faye, of Newport Center, and Linda Waterman and her husband, Jerry, of Newport Center; by several great-nieces and -nephews; and by cousins: Helen Bowen and her husband, Glenn, of Newport Center, Richard Armstrong and his wife, Virginia, of Arizona, and Richard Wanamaker of Nevada. She was predeceased by grandson-in-law John Lavasser; and by his brother Stanley Hilliker. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at the United Methodist Church in Newport Center with the Reverend Richard O'Hara officiating. Interment will be in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Gustin's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 73, of Newport died of medical complications at North Country Hospital in Newport. Mr. Foley was born August 26, 1934, in South Orange, New Jersey, a son of John and Ellen Foley Sr. He served his country during the Korean War, rising to the rank of sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. A highly decorated Marine, he received a Purple Heart, Marine Corps good conduct medals, and Marine Air Wings as part of the 1st Marine Division and VMJ1 Squadron. In 2000, he was recognized by the Republic of China for his service during the 1954 to 1955 conflict. After serving his country, he was a sucessful businessman from 1955 to 1975 within the electronics industry. In 1977, he moved to Vermont with his family. He became well known in Barton at the Country Corner Store. After numerous endeavors, he finished his career as a tax preparer and retired in Newport. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed photography and storytelling with his children and grandchildren. As a naturalist, he loved being in the outdoors and educating and respecting nature's beauty. He is survived by his lovely wife of 50 years, Edith Jean (Swanekamp) Foley; by their eight children: Sharon and Bruce Ader of Oxford, New Jersey, John Foley III of Jeffersonville, Gregory Foley of Jeffersonville, Laura LaBrecque of Manchester, New Hampshire, Jennifer and Uwe Hartmann of Nashua, New Hampshire, Mary Ellen Foley of Johnson, Michael Foley of Penacook, New Hampshire, and Steven and Jennifer Foley of South Burlington; by 21 grandchildren; by three great-grandchildren; by two sisters, Margaret and Virginia of New Jersey; and by two brothers, Thomas Foley of Apex, New Jersey, and Raymond Foley of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. A prayer service was held April 6 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Foley's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 66, of Derby died April 6, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Favreau was born October 21, 1941, in Newport, a daughter of Harold and Edna (Smith) Emslie. On July 19, 1958, she married Robert Favreau, who survives her. She was a member of the Derby United Church, where she helped with various functions. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and she played in many bowling tournaments. She is survived by her husband, Robert Favreau, of Derby; by children: Edna Marie Dickerman and her husband, Richard, of Churubusco, Indiana, Daniel Robert Favreau of Derby, Robert Steven Favreau and his wife, Tina, of Derby, Eric Sylva Favreau and his wife, Dawn, of Newport, and Christie Duquette and her husband, Ryan, of Orleans; by grandchildren: Andrew Curtis Dickerman, Ashley Brooke Favreau, Sean Robert Favreau, Felicity Favreau, Hunter James Duquette, Mara Elizabeth Duquette, and Ezrah Eric Favreau; by siblings: Edith Emslie of Ontario, John Emslie of Montreal, and Robert Scott Emslie and David Donald Emslie of Beebe, Quebec; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Derby United Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating. Spring interment will be in Derby Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Favreau's memory may be made to the Special Olympics of Vermont, 368 Avenue D, Suite 30, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 78, of Derby Line died peacefully April 2, 2008, in Derby Line. Mr. Ducharme was born August 25, 1929, in Graniteville, a son of Ovide and Irene (Viens) Ducharme. He was a self-employed farmer. He worked for Newport Furniture Parts for 15 years before retiring. He was a past member of the Golden Age Bowling Club in Stanstead, Quebec, and a member of its board. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing, traveling, hunting, and visiting family members at get-togethers. He is survived by his children: Daniel Ducharme of Newport, Rachel Ducharme of Derby Line, Madeleine Roberts of New Hampshire, Gabrielle Ducharme of Burlington, Roger Ducharme and his wife, Donna, of Illinois, Jeanne Snell of New York, Rene Ducharme and his wife, Kerri, of Derby, Lorraine Gilbreath and her husband, Harold, of Arkansas, and Denise Constant and her husband, Aaron, of New Hampshire; by 15 grandchildren; by several great-grandchildren; by two brothers, Paul Ducharme and his friend, Vicki, of Florida and Claude Ducharme and his friend, Pat, of Massachusetts; and by three sisters: Lucille LeBlanc and her husband, Louis, of Massachusets, Georgette Stratton and her husband, George, of Beebe, Quebec, and Dolores Tinker and her friend, Paul, of Orleans. He was predeceased by his brother Leo; and by a special friend, Ida Comstock. Funeral services were held April 7 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Ducharme's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to St. Edward's Catholic Church, earmarked for Masses, P.O. Box 397, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 83, of Plantsville, Connecticut, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 6, 2008. She was the beloved wife of 55 years of Richard Parnigoni. Mrs. Parnigoni was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Fredrick and Lillian Slater. She was a graduate of Waterbury High School and went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1947. She was an active member in the Southington Women's Club in Connecticut for many years and its president from 1963 to 1965. She and her husband were summer residents for many years at Shadow Lake in Glover. In addition to her beloved husband, Richard, she leaves her daughters Susan Elise Naimo and her husband, Marshall, of Sarasota, Florida, and Laura Ellen Parnigoni and her partner, Michael Golas, of Meriden, Connecticut; her son Alan Jay Parnigoni and his wife, Debbie, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; four grandchildren: Marshall Jr. and Elise Naimo of Sarasota and Stephen and Kristen Parnigoni of Virginia Beach; and her brother Frederick Slater and his wife, Marion, of Apollo Beach, Florida. She was predeceased by her sister Marjorie Lord. A funeral service was held April 12 at the Plantsville Congregational Church in Connecticut. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Parnigoni may be made to the ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, New York, New York 10128-6804.

, 89, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, better known to friends and family as Charlie or Mac, died and joined his beloved wife of 51 years, Yvette, in God's Kingdom on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, after a brief stay at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. McCauley was born September 22, 1918, in Newport. He cherished daily visits from his granddaughters Irene, Rebecca, and Madelaine McCauley, and daily morning coffee breaks with his son Parker McCauley. When not spending time with his family, He enjoyed driving his bright yellow Jeep Rubicon to various local business establishments, plowing his yard and his neighbor's yards, and ensuring that his beloved Jeep was always maintained in like-new condition. In the summer he enjoyed sitting on his front porch and visiting with friends and neighbors. He moved to the Sault in 1960 when the Ethan Allen Air Force Base was closed in Burlington, assuming the civilian role of contract maintenance officer at Kincheloe Air Force Base under the Air Defense Command and then later the role of procurement officer when the base was transitioned to the Strategic Air Command. He retired with 30-plus years of service when the base was slated for closure in 1977. He was an avid downhill skier and began repairing cars starting with the Ford Model T and continuing into the mid-1980s. He enjoyed this hobby and business throughout most of his life, repairing automobiles for select friends and clients. He was known for being able to tell what was wrong with an engine just by listening to it. He was a decorated World War II veteran attached to the Seventh infantry division in the Pacific Theater. He participated directly in the initial beach head landings and in the ensuing battles that secured the islands of Attu, Kwajalein, Leyte, and Okinawa. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze service stars, good conduct medal, American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater campaign ribbon, four authorized battle stars, and the Bronze Star Medal when on December 5, 1944, during the Leyte Island Operation, without regard for his own personal safety, he went forward through intense enemy rifle fire to retrieve a radio unit from a position that was about to be overrun by enemy forces, thereby assuring continued artillery support to the infantry company and contributing materially to the success of the local engagement. He was predeceased by his father, Charles Parker McCauley; by his beloved mother, Madeline Robinson McCauley; and by his sister Peggy March, all of Newport. He is survived by his son and granddaughters, all of Sault Ste. Marie; by two cousins, Ann Vining and her husband, John, of Newport and Joan Crawford of St. Louis, Missouri; and by one nephew, Bud March. He was blessed to have many great-nieces and -nephews, cousins, and great-great-nieces and -nephews. Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie at a later date.

, 100, of Derby Line died peacefully April 11, 2008, at Michaud Memorial Manor in Derby Line. Mrs. Mason was born May 31, 1907, in Knowlton, Quebec, a daughter of Francis and Gertrude (St. Martin) Grenier. On February 1, 1926, she married Maitland Mason, who predeceased her in 1987. She was a mill worker for the former North Troy Veneer Mill for many years. She held memberships with St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in North Troy and the Ladies of St. Anne. She is survived by her daughter Theresa Daigle and her husband, Franklin, of Brewer, Maine; by her four grandchildren: Gary Daigle and his partner, Carol Inman, of Monroe, Maine, Daniel Daigle and his wife, Nicole, of Rutland, Catherine Beahm and her husband, Richard, of Brainerd, Minnesota, and Robert Daigle (who is serving in the Far East in the Maine Air National Guard) and his wife, Kerry, of Hampden, Maine; and by her great-grandchildren: Michael Shelbie of Rutland and Lindsey and Spencer Beahm of Minnesota. She was predeceased by four brothers and by three sisters. Funeral services were held April 15 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held at the Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy.