NORTH HERO - Charles Ransom Clark, age 87 years, a lifelong resident of the North Hero Community died Thursday evening, March 25, 2010, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. Born at home in North Hero on, August 27, 1922, he was the son of the late Charles and Grace (Champion) Clark. He was married to the former Dorice Dodds who survives him. Charlie faithfully served his country during World War II working in the Experimental and Research Department of Bell Aircraft. He later graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Machine Technology and began his long teaching career at the Barstow School in Chittenden, Vermont. In 1956 he transferred to Burlington High School and retired in 1972 after a 16 year association. Charlie and his wife Dorice then established Charlie's Northland, in North Hero, a favorite sport shop for fisherman and clothing store for women. They together retired in 2007. As a business man and active member of the North Hero Community he served the Town as Chairman of the Board of Education for 18 years. He was also a member of the Vermont Fish and Game Board for a term of six years and a 63 year member of the Masonic Fraternity, Washington Lodge # 3 F & A. M. in Williston. He will also be remembered as a devoted parishioner of the North Hero United Methodist Church. Everyone who knew Charlie was well aware of his passion for fishing, evident by the countless hours that he spent as a veteran guide on Lake Champlain as well as at his Charlie's Northland business. In addition to his wife Dorice, Charlie leaves, a sister, Betty Clark; two sons, Paul Clark and his wife Bonnie and Charles Clark and wife Polly; one daughter, Ruthann Hackett and her husband Luther Stephen; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 11 a.m. from The North Hero United Methodist Church, Vermont, Route 2, North Hero Village, with The Reverend Anne Torrance Bachmann officiating. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers gifts in Charlie's memory may be made to, Grand Isle Rescue, P.O. Box 79, Grand Isle 054580079 or to the North Hero Historical Society, for the preservation of the North Hero Town Hall, P.O. 175, North Hero 05474.

95, of Nashua, N.H. formerly of Burlington and New York City, died Aug. 16, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances (Hayes) Clark, cherished father of Mary Ellen and Joseph Levin, Frances and Bruce Wenner, Kathleen Clark, Joan Clark and William Guis, John and Janet Clark, Edward and Candice Clark. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 13. Funeral arrangements by Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home, 21 Kinsley St., Nashua, N.H. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church Thursday Aug. 19, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua. Contributions may be made to Home Health and Hospice Care, 22 Prospect St. Nashua NH 03060

MORETOWN - Edward Joseph Clark Jr., 67, died peacefully at his home in Moretown after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 22, 1943 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the son of the late Edward Joseph Clark and Marcella (Andre) Clark. He attended college at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and held many rewarding occupations. His career began at AT&T and was very well respected by all his clients. He then pursued self-employment as proprietor of "Pickles N' Tea" General Store in Ferrisburg. Next was the State of Vermont Weights and Measures Division and Human Services where he made the days of many other workers much more pleasurable. Finally, he was an accomplished plumber and electrician. As a devoted member of St. Andrew Catholic Church of Waterbury, he served as lector and all around trouble-shooter for the parish's three churches. He derived much joy and peace from his Catholic faith. He enjoyed nature, especially feeding birds and was an avid reader of science and the philosophy of St. Augustine. He had a perfect ear for classical music, which he inherited from his maternal great-grandfather, who was the founding director of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Ed loved the time he spent with friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary Alice (Mimi) Clark of Moretown; his children from a former marriage, Edward Clark III, M.D. and his partner, Catherine Cleary, of Wilson, N.C., Jason Clark of VT, and Kara (Clark) Strempek and her husband, Jason Strempek, of S. Burlington; two step-children, Israel Maynard (and his two children) and Esther Maynard; three grand- children, Ellen Cleary, Nico Strempek and Damon Strempek; four sisters, Dolores Dean, Louise Stapleton, Cynthia Rowell, Deborah McLaughlin; and a brother, Christopher Clark. A special thank you goes out to Dr. John Valentine, Dr. Daniel Fram and their caring staff. In addition the family would like to thank Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Life Cancer Treatment Center, PO Box 547, Barre VT 05641. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the church parish hall.

MORETOWN - Edward Joseph Clark, Jr., 67, died at his home in Moretown on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on Sept. 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. A full obituary will be published in a future edition of this paper.

BRIDPORT - Jeanette E. Clark, 74, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care of Burlington after a short illness. She was born on Nov. 8, 1935 in Pittsford, the daughter of Arthur and Jessie (Paine) Taylor. She attended Lothrop School in Pittsford. Jeanette married Robert E. Clark on Sept. 19, 1953. She was a hardworker all her life and held various jobs including helping run the family farm in Florence for many years. For the past 35 years, she and her husband Robert have ran a slaughter house in Ferrisburgh, from which they retired. They recently moved to Bridport where Jeanette has enjoyed spending time with family and friends and her special cat Furby, along with feeding the birds and squirrels and watching various wildlife in her yard. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert, of Bridport; a daughter, Caroline Clark, of Waitsfield; four sons, Jerry Clark and his wife Cheryl of Bristol, Ronald Clark and his wife Patty of Cuttingsville, Garry Clark of Ferrisburgh, and Robert J. Clark and his wife Patty of Ferrisburgh; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; a grandson, Garry Clark II; two brothers, Clinton and Ernest Taylor; and a sister, Betty Bruce. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford, where friends may call from 12 noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia, Vermont Chapter, 5 Computer Drive West, Suite 100, Albany, NY 12205 or Bridport First Response, PO Box 82, Bridport, VT 05734.

BURLINGTON - Ronald Lawrence Clark, II, 41 years old, died unexpectedly on Aug. 15, 2010 in Burlington. Ron was a kind-hearted and gentle person who faced considerable challenges resulting from a traumatic brain injury sustained when he was 12 years old. His spirit was stronger than his disability, though. Ron earned a GED, and later, a high school diploma from Burlington High School. He was passionate about cooking, biking, music, and, most of all, his five-year-old daughter, Colleen. Ron's journey was a difficult one, but he had indomitable spirit that shined through all aspects of his life. In his later years, Ron attended classes at CCV, in hopes of realizing his dream of getting a degree in restaurant management. He also excelled in the parenting classes he took in an earnest desire to be a great father. Ron regularly attended services in the First Congregational Church, and will be missed by the parishioners who knew him. It was impossible not to be touched by Ron. Everyone who knew him loved him, from the state workers who helped him, to the kids at Colleen's daycare who played with him every week. He had a hearty laugh, and a knack for teasing that only he could get away with. The family remembers one of the happiest moments of his life, when they celebrated his forty-first birthday at Burlington's North Beach. It was a beautiful day, full of laughter, all former wounds finally starting to heal. Ron was happiest when he was with Colleen. She was the purest joy in his life, and she takes comfort in knowing Daddy is with her Meme in heaven. Ron is survived by his father, Ronald Clark, Sr.; his sister, Sonia Clark; his brother-inlaw, Patrick Dodge; his daughter, Colleen; his exwife, Kim Voltz; his aunt and uncle, Christina and Gary Clark; his aunt and uncle, Bonnie and Michael Carmody; his aunts Patricia Begins and Betty Shangraw; his uncle, Robert Catella; Suzanne LaJoice, his cousin with whom he had a special bond; as well as many other cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Judith Clark, in 2007. A memorial service will be held for family and close friends at the Eagles Club at 1233 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Brain Injury Association of Vermont, 92 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676.

WINOOSKI - Winifred M. Clark, 89, formerly of Winooski, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 22, 2010, after a short illness. Winnie was born in Burlington on March 9, 1921, the daughter of Eugene and Ethel (Seymour) DeGraff. She graduated from Essex Jct. High School in 1939. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ronald Moreau, and by her second husband, Leo Clark. Winnie will be remembered for her joy of life, a good joke, and musical skills. She enjoyed playing piano most of all, and entertaining her friends at Pillsbury Manor with her wide array of songs. Winnie is survived by her sister, Margaret Williams; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie DeGraff and Shirley Durovich; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Kennedy and husband, Roy; her brother, Clarence DeGraff; and brother-in-law, Lauren Williams. Winnie's family wishes to thank everyone at Pillsbury Manor for their excellent care and attention for Winnie. The PACE of VT staff and Dr. Landry were also essential for providing the best of care at a time when she needed it the most. Graveside services will be held at Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington at the discretion of the family. There will be no visiting hours.

BURLINGTON - Captain Alberta LaFern Fisher Clarke, daughter of Albert Leslie Fisher Sr. and Blanche Fern Almy Fisher of Joplin, Mo., was born Nov. 10, 1943, and died July 5, 2010. Captain Clarke recently moved to Starr Farm Nursing Facility in Burlington, from Boston. Alberta was promoted to the rank of Captain in the US Army during the Vietnam Era, and returned to service later in life as a civilian. She was a member of the Baha'i Faith, and believed ardently in the equality of men and women, and the importance of children. Alberta was an active participant in Native American communities in Nova Scotia, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Missouri. She was proud to trace her heritage back to the Trail of Tears. She loved doing genealogy research, and relished in the history of her family members. Alberta Clarke is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Clarke; her son-in-law, Oliver Carling; and her two grandsons, Ira and Arden Carling. The Carling Clarke family lives in Buel's Gore, Vt. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends make contributions to their local branch of the Parent Child Center or to the United Way. A graveside memorial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Maplewood Cemetery in Huntington, Vt.

BURLINGTON - Calvin Kingsley Clauer died peacefully at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt. on Friday January 8, 2010. Cal retired from a rich career in engineering with IBM in California, much of it with Almaden Research. He grew up in South Bend, Ind., the son of Kenneth Kingsley and Edna Rose Clauer and earned his undergraduate degree at Purdue University. Cal went on to get his PhD in Human Factors Engineering from Stanford University and always had a thirst for learning. In his retirement, he became a Certified Financial Planner and enjoyed volunteer work in his profession, for his church, and local non-profits. He was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Los Gatos, Calif. and more recently had moved to Vermont where he attended the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington. He loved music and traveling and truly enjoyed family and friends. He rediscovered the wonder of snow (without the burden of shoveling or driving) and delighted in sharing the holiday season and his 83rd birthday with family and new friends at Allenwood. Cal will be missed by family - Sisters, Peggy McAllister of St. Joseph, Mich. and Carol Metallo of Huntersville, N.C.; Brother, John Clauer of Calif.; Sons, Ken Clauer of Edmonton, Alberta and, Larry Clauer and his wife, Karon, of King, N.C.; Daughter, Lynn Clauer Foster and her husband, David of Colchester, Vt.; Step Daughter, Cathie Ann Hardy and her husband Otis of Stevinson, Calif.; Grandchildren: Casey Clauer, Kal Clauer, Cory Clauer, Kyler Clauer, Nate Foster, and Jesse Foster; Great Grands: Matthew, Garnet, Willa, and Koen; as well as his extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his wife, Catherine, and Brother, Dick. A memorial service and family reception celebrating Cal's life will be held at The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 152 Pearl Street, Burlington, Vt. 05401 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church that welcomed him warmly to his new Vermont home - The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (please note for Steeple Fund), at the address above.

WINOOSKI - Jeannette J. (Bergeron) Clavelle, 87, died peacefully of natural causes, with her family at her side, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. Jeannette was born on Oct. 26, 1922, in Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Her parents, Clara and Origene Bergeron, emigrated shortly thereafter to Winooski, Vermont, where Jeannette was raised, and where she lived the rest of her life. After completing her schooling, she worked at The White Bargain Department Store and the A&P Grocery in downtown Winooski before being hired to work in the payroll office of the American Woolen Mill Co., where she stayed until the birth of her daughter in 1946. In 1968, she began work as a fashion consultant at Magram's Department Store, spending the majority of those years as a bridal consultant - a job she loved and performed with devotion. She retired in 1988. She married Bob Clavelle on April 7, 1945, - a loving marriage that lasted almost 65 years. Family was always the center of Jeannette's life. Foremost among her many loves were caring for her family; socializing with her parents, her siblings and their families, her in-laws, and friends; cooking; and taking pictures. Her family and friends will always remember her tourtieres, homemade spaghetti sauce, zucchini bread, chocolate chip cookies, and shepherd's pie, and cherish the many photo albums she assembled. Jeannette was a gentle, strong woman who survived breast cancer and in her last years battled eye problems with quiet courage, dignity, and good humor. Even when ill, she was unfailingly gracious, patient, and selfless. She is survived by her husband Bob; her six children and their families: Suzanne Lapointe and her husband David of Waterbury, and their children, David, Aaron, and Abby; Paul and his wife Carla of Columbia, Maryland, and their sons, Brian and Jeffrey; David and his wife Joanne of Boise, Idaho, and their children, Lauren, Ryan, and Michael; Rick of South Royalton, his daughters Shawn and Robin, and their mother, Martha Cain; Thomas and his wife Wendy Saville of Shelburne, and their children, Tyler and Kasey; and Robert and his wife Sandy of South Royalton, and children Amy, Stephanie, Elizabeth, and Hannah; two sisters, Lorette Sousie of Burlington, and Jacqueline Thibault and her husband James of Venice, Florida; two brothers, Gerald Bergeron of Winooski, and Roland and his wife Lynn of Waterbury; four sisters-in-law, Eleanor Clavelle of Winooski, Cecile Bergeron of South Hero, Cecile Bergeron of Rensselaer, New York, and Joyce Bergeron of Burlington; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond Clavelle of Winooski and James Csiacsek of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her parents, Clara and Origene Bergeron; her sisters Juliette and Stella; her brothers Robert, Marcel, and Norman; her sister-in-law Jeanninne Bergeron; and her brothers-in-law Lucien Lacharite and Richard Sousie. Jeannette was a life-long parishioner at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Her deep faith and unpretentious charity toward all were an inspiration to her family, friends, and all others who knew her. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home on 132 Main Street in Winooski. Monsignor Richard Lavalley will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Winooski on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Sister Amelia for bringing Jeannette Holy Communion almost every day for many months; Dr. Frank Landry and the staff at PACE and Birchwood Terrace; and the caregivers from Griswold Home Care and the Visiting Nurses Association for the professional and loving care they provided during Jeannette's last two years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Francis Xavier School, Saint Peter Street, Winooski, Vermont 05404.

WOLCOTT - Glenn S. Clifton, 46, died unexpectedly Monday, April 12, 2010 in Central Vermont Medical Center of Berlin. Glenn was born Aug. 1, 1963 in Montpelier, the son of Douglas Clifton, Sr. and Emmaline Izor Clifton. He was a 1981 graduate of Harwood Union High School. Glenn married Debra Kibbee on Dec. 5, 1992 in Craftsbury. He was employed as a sales representative by the Vermont Lottery Commission for over 20 years. Glenn was a member of the Vermont Army National Guard and had just received active duty orders on April 1, 2010. He served a tour of duty in Iraq from Jan. 2004 to Feb. 2005 as part of Task Force Red Leg. Glenn was proud of his military service and always hoped to make a difference. Glenn loved spending time with his family, including "4-wheelin'" with his son, Cole, going to Thunder Road, or riding motorcycles. He was an avid Yankees fan. He is survived by his wife, Debra; a son, Cole Clifton; brother, Douglas Clifton, Jr. and wife, Heidi Libercent of Williston; sister, Cally Clifton Schober and husband, Peter of Berlin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Shirley Kibbee of Hardwick; brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, Sandy and Willie Cyr of Hyde Park, Linda and Raymond Greene of Wolcott, and Sylvia and Steven Cloutier of Eden; nieces and nephews, Conor Schober and finace' Nadya Womeldorff of Montpelier,Erin Schober of Carolina Beach, N.C., Kelly Greene of Wolcott, Kyle and Casey Greene of Wolcott, Tyler Cloutier and Emily Cloutier of Eden; and great nieces, Jesalyn and Hayden Greene. Glenn was predeceased by his parents. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Interment with full military honors will be in the Taylor Cemetery, Wolcott. Contributions in Glenn's memory may be made to the American Heart Association , Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or Vermont National Guard Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 683, Essex Junction, VT 05453.

WINOOSKI - Marion S. Clough, 90, a longtime resident of Winooski died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, following a short illness. Marion was born in Peacham on March 4, 1920, the daughter of Dennis and Ida (Perry) Hance. She was married at a minister's home in Enosburg on March 25, 1938, to Arthur Clough, who predeceased her on Oct. 23, 1985. She was employed for many years at Henry's Diner in Burlington. Marion is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Mailman; a grandson, Bryan Mailman; her very special greatgrandson, Jason; a very special best friend and caregiver of 20 years, Jim Tatro; many nieces, including Carol Guillemette and her husband, Roger, Nancy Smith, and Betty Domina and her husband, Wallace; her oldest and dearest fishing buddies, Bill and Ellen Hovencamp; her going to dinner group, Pat and Kathy Downs, Tish Calderwood, and Lucy and Vic Fremeau. Mary always had a sense of humor. She loved to laugh and that carried her through all the hard times in her life. Her family offers their sincere gratitude to her special caregiver with the VNA, Mary Meunier, Guylaine Blanchette, Casey Unwin, Mae Roberts, Mary McDermott, longtime nurse, Peggy Shepard, Helen Turcotte of Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, and her doctors, Dr. Robert Luebbers and Dr. Neil Hyman. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, May 9, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at the East Franklin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

GONIC, N.H. - Sharon Clough, 69, of 15 Still Water Circle, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 in the Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover, N.H., surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 9, 1941 in Spartanburg, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Vincent and Lois (Adair) Witter. Sharon has lived in Rochester, N.H. for the last 11 years after moving from Somersworth, N.H. where she had lived and raised her family for 20 years. She was very active in her children's sports, having served on the Somersworth youth hockey boosters and the Somersworth little league. She also enjoyed her group of quilters and her diabetes group. She will be sadly missed by her family and the many friend she made over the years. Members of her family include her husband of 47 years, Richard Clough of Gonic, N.H.; her three sons, Michael Clough and his wife, Amanda, of Somersworth, N.H., Stephen Clough of Rochester, N.H., and Chris Clough and his wife, Leah, of Dover, N.H.; her grandchildren, Alex, Zachary, Brandon, Nicholas, Alexis and Madeline; her brothers, Andy Witter of Hyannis Port, Mass., and Michael Witter of Burlington; her sisters, Beverly Burleigh of Charlotte and Deborah Witter of Burlington; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery following the service.

HINESBURG - Beryl D. Coates, 85, died on Nov. 29, 2010 after several years of declining health. He died where he was born on Texas Hill in Hinesburg. Beryl was born on April 18, 1925, the son of Lutie and Emily (King) Coates. He received his education in Hinesburg's Mechanicsville Schoolhouse. Beryl met Blanche Perry of Brownington through a lonely hearts club and three months later they were married on Feb. 28, 1949 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans. They were together for the next 47 years, until Blanche's death in 1996. After a honeymoon in New York City, they returned to the Coates family farm on Texas Hill. Upon the sudden death of his father in 1951, Beryl took over operation of the farm. He did work briefly for what is now Iroquois Manufacturing and in the early 1970's drove a school bus at Champlain Valley Union High School. In the late 1950's, he opened BC's Gun Shop at the farm. It was later renamed the Longhorn Gun Shop. He continued to operate the farm and gun shop until retirement in 1986. Upon his retirement, he spent many hours in his basement woodworking shop creating furniture and many other wooden items for family and friends. In his later years, he liked to sit outside in nice weather, smoke a cigar, and wave to his neighbors as they drove by. Beryl is survived by his son, Gill; daughters, Kim and Elly; Elly's husband, Rob Farley; granddaughter, Sage Coates-Farley; and grandson, Graham Coates-Farley; his sister's children and their families, Marlene (John) Coffey, Grayson (Patty) Robinson, Craig Robinson, and Steve Robinson; his sisters-in-law, Claire Lyon, Loretta (Dale) McCoy, Clemence LeBlond, Mary Ann (Raymond) Darling, Irene Perry, May Perry, Shirley Perry, and their families; his brotherin-law, Leon (Mary) Perry; and special friends, Patty Dunn, Victor Morrison, and their family; and also 24 surviving State of Vermont foster children of the 26 he and Blanche cared for over the course of 20 years. Beryl was predeceased by his parents; his wife; two infant children; his sister and brother-in-law, Mavis and Leon Robinson; his wife's parents, Ezekiel and Cecile Perry; brothers-inlaw, Harold Lyon, Maurice Perry, Noel Perry, and Francis Perry; nieces, Sally Lyon and Sharon (Robinson) Lethbridge; nephew, Daniel LeBlond; good friends, Marea, Eddie, and Will Tucker, and Bill Adams; as well as two foster children. His family wishes to thank his doctors over the years, Ted Fink, John Reynolds, and Jim Ulager. It is difficult to put into words how much we appreciate and how much we thank his VNA caregivers, Bambi, Kristina, Barbara, Sheila and those who occasionally filled in when his regular caregivers could not be with him; the VNA Community Care Connection and Long-Term Care staff members, Mary and Heidi; the VNA Palliative Care and Hospice nurses, Mary, Claire, and Lori; and his Chittenden County Agency on Aging case workers, Leta and Jennifer. You are all "Beryl's Beauties!" Thank you as well to the VNA staff members who worked behind the scenes to help with Beryl's care. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road in Burlington. A private committal prayer service will be held in the Hinesburg Village Cemetery on Friday, Dec. 3. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

BURLINGTON - Lyle Gerald Coburn, 98, a longtime resident of Essex Junction, died Monday, May 17, 2010 in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare. Lyle was born in Eden on Feb. 3, 1912, the son of Wallace and Lottie Mason Coburn. He attended area schools. On April 20, 1940 he married Violet M. King, who predeceased him on Feb. 2, 1994. Until 1956, the Coburns ran a used car parts business in Colchester, after which the couple moved to 48 Maple St., Essex Junction, and he then became employed as a custodian for UVM until his retirement. Lyle was a devout Christian, helping build several churches, and had the pleasure and honor of playing the harmonica for church revivals. He was also an Adult Sunday School Teacher and Deacon of the local Assembly of God Church. Besides his wife, Lyle was predeceased by a newborn daughter, Joyce Anne; his parents; and several siblings. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Rinkaus of Plymouth, Mass.; sister, Shirley of Ill., brother, Ronald of Milton, sister-inlaw, Lillian King of Jericho; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are on Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 24 at 10 a.m. in the Community Bible Church Assembly of God, 2025 Williston Road, South Burlington, with burial to follow in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery, Essex Junction.

ST. ALBANS, Vt. / WINOOSKI, Vt. - Bonnetta Cochran, 62, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vt. She was born on May 20, 1947 in Richwood, W. Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Fox) Rollins. Bonnie attended Webster Springs High School in Webster Springs, W. Va. She was employed for 27 years at Chuck's Mobil in Winooski. Bonnie was a devoted mother to her children, sister to her family and a friend to all. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Martel and her husband John of St. Albans, Pamela Cochran of Milton, Kimberly Tremblay of Barre, Vt.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Chuck Rollins, Ronald Rollins, Charles Rollins; one sister, Irene Cutlip; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and by her friend and former husband, Bill Cochran. Bonnie is predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, Jim, John Gene and Grace Rollins and Helen Detamore. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.

BURLINGTON - Elizabeth Ann Coffrin, 87, died peacefully on Sept. 27, 2010. ANn was born in New Boston, TX in 1922, grew up in Oklahoma City and managed never to lose her southern twang over 65 years of living in Vermont. She was a "war bride", meeting her husband in Seattle and marrying Albert W. Coffrin, a fifth generation Vermonter, in 1943. Albert predeceased Ann after 50 years of marriage in 1993. Ann served her community tirelessly her entire life. She was a chairman of the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, President of the Klifa Club and President of the Burlington Garden Club. She was a trustee of Trinity College. She was a member of the Burlington Civic Beautification Committee, the Mary Flather/MCHV Auxiliary, the B.E.A.M. Development Council, Fortnightly book club and The Neighbors. She was also on the Board of Directors of the YMCA and YWCA, the Converse Home, the Burlington Tennis Club, and the United Way of Chittenden County. Ann won many awards throughout her life. In 1972, she received the Vermont Distinguished Service award from Governor Deane Davis for her work with children and youth. In 1990, she received the Vermont Award for Community Service from Governor Madeleine Kunin and the Governor's Commission on Volunteers. In 2005, she received the Red Cross lifetime Achievement Award for her many years of outstanding service. She also won the Bert Kusserow award at the Burlington Tennis Club for outstanding sportsmanship. All this, and yet, what many think of when they think of Ann is her entertaining skills. She entertained often, introducing newcomers to the area and maintaining the wonderful friendships she developed through so many years. She loved young people and enjoyed entertaining her husband's many law clerks. She had an abundance of energy and was an avid tennis player, swimmer, walker, skier and bridge player. Ann was very proud of her family and loved them all dearly and they will all miss her. Ann leaves her son, Peter, his wife, Sue, and their children, Nikolas, Daniel, Alex and Will; her son, Albert/Buddy, his wife, Deb, and their children, CJ, Scott and Jane; her son, James, his wife, Jill, and their children, Seth, Kevin and Laura; her daughter, Nancy Furlong, her husband Michael, and their children, Graham and Emily. She also leaves her brother, James MacCornack of New Jersey and his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Jonathan and Katharine; and a cousin, Ann Vinson of Texas, and her family, and her god-grandson, Tanner Howe. Dr. Joseph Foley was a very special friend in her later years. The Coffrin Family would like to thank Dr. Frank Landry, the caregivers in the Gardenview Memory Care unit at the Converse Home and the Starr Farm Nursing Center for taking such good care of Ann. An announcement for a memorial service will be made at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann's name to the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, 29 Mansfield Ave., Burlington VT 05401.

BRADENTON, Fla. - Ann R. Colburn died peacefully at the Tidewell Respite House in Bradenton, Fla., on Jan. 17, 2010, after battling courageously with lung cancer since March, 2009. She had been a breast cancer survivor since October, 2001. Ann was born in Montpelier on Aug. 19, 1940. Her parents were Donald H. and Blanche B. Rafus. Ann spent her early years in Montpelier and Burlington. In 1950, she moved to Windsor, and grew up there with her father until 1958, when she graduated from Windsor High School and moved to Lebanon, N.H. She was married to Frank Dudley on May 29, 1959, and together they raised four children, first in New Hampshire, and then in Burlingoton. In 1996, Ann retired from IBM in Essex Junction after 25 years of service. She was married to David Colburn in Hollywood, Fla. on Feb. 7, 2001. They moved to Bradenton, Fla. in 2002. Ann is survived by her husband, David; a daughter, Diana Guyette and her husband Randy and their three daughters, Ashley, Alyssa, and Amber; a daughter, Lisa Lambert and her husband Dean; a son, Frank Dudley and his companion Julie Smith and their daughter, Hillari; and her daughter, Christina Aubin and her son Andrew and her daughter Kylie. She is also survived by Frank's older daughter, Rachael; a great-granddaughter, Chloe Harding; a step-grandson, Wayne Smith; and two step-daughters, Selene and Adriane Colburn. Ann wished that her thanks be given to her good friends and support group in Plaza Mobile Court; to her close friends Raymond Sicotte and Kathy Bordeaux in Vermont; to her Oncologist, Dr. Robert Whorf, a.k.a. Sir Rob of Bradenton; and to the caring staff at Tidewell Respite House in Bradenton. A memorial service in celebration of Ann's life will be scheduled at a later date. Contributions in Ann's memory can be made to Tidewell, 3355 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205.

WINDSOR, Conn. - Martha R. Cole, 94, of Windsor, Conn., died at home on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and a brief illness. Martha was born in Pike River, Canada on Feb. 23, 1916, the daughter of the late Ubald and Lumina (LaMothe) Rocheleau. She was the widow of Claudius E. (Sonny) Cole since 1964. Martha immigrated to the U.S. as a young child, lived in Winooski, and worked in the woolen mills. She moved to Hartford, Conn. in 1954 and worked at Underwood Typewriter, Carvel's Restaurant, Redington Counters and retired from Pratt & Whitney (Middletown) in 1982. Martha will be remembered for her quiet spirit and inner strength that took her through difficult times. She especially enjoyed time with her children, her sisters, and traveling anywhere, anytime. On one of two trips to Israel, at the age of 71, she rode a camel. The prize for that event was receiving a gold camel charm which she wore every day and proudly showed to everyone she met. For the last 5 years, she was always ready to travel to daycare at The Caring Connection. Survivors include her daughter, Claudette and her husband, Andrew Johnson, of Windsor, Conn.; son, Claudius E. (Butch) and wife, Mary Ann Cole, of South Windsor, Conn.; daughter, Adella Eastman and husband, Carmine Pandolfi, of Granby, Conn.; grandchildren, Andrew (AJ) Johnson and Susan Johnson, both of Windsor, Conn., Sarah Lambert of Alburtis, Pa., Michael Cole of South Windsor, Conn., Jeffrey Cole of Tolland, Conn., and Sharon Eastman Pisiakowski of Bloomfield, Conn.; greatgrandchildren, Timothy Johnson of Enfield, Conn., Katelyn Johnson and Meagan Johnson of Windsor, Conn., Victoria Cole and Amanda Cole of South Windsor, Conn., Joshua Lambert, Abigail Lambert, Emily Lambert, and Christine Lambert of Alburtis, Pa., and, soon-tobe-born in Sept., Stephanie Pisiakowski. She also leaves one great-great-granddaughter, Haylee Johnson of Enfield, Conn. Martha also leaves a sister, Lorraine Willette and her husband, Lester, of Windsor, Conn.; a brother-in-law, Rene Rousselle of Winooski; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, located in Conn., Vt., Pa., Ariz., Ala., Calif., Ore., and Mont. She was predeceased by two infant granddaughters, Diane Johnson and Jean Marie Cole; sisters, Yolande Rousselle and Doris Niquette of Winooski; a brother, Sarto (Joe) Rocheleau; and sister, Electa Pardeni of Petaluma, Calif. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at St. Gabriel's Church, 379 Broad St., Windsor, Conn. followed by inurnment in Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, Conn. Please honor Martha's request of no flowers; memorial gifts in her name may be sent to The Caring Connection, 330 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095 or Windsor Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 508 Windsor, CT 06095 or to Home & Community (Hospice) Service, 101 Phoenix Ave, Enfield, CT 06083.

FAIRFAX/STARKSBORO - Gene Coleman, 71, died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at home with his daughter, Kim Coleman and his "other" daughter, Patty Gilbert at his side. Gene was born in Burlington on Dec. 31, 1938 to Clarence E. Coleman and Evelyn L. (Bevins) Coleman. Gene attended school in Shelburne and upon graduation, he enlisted in the First Special Infantry Company, Vermont's only organized U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Unit. From there, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy, and served his country in Vietnam. Gene was a tractor trailer driver all his life, and most recently worked for Norton Brothers Trucking. He loved his job, and his daughter Kim would like to thank the Norton family. Gene always had his pipe in his mouth and a story to tell. He had a wicked sense of humor. He would smile and find joy in the simplest things. He was truly an extraordinary man in ordinary times. "Roll on Dad, Roll on." Gene is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Coleman; his wife, Nancy Coleman; his grandchildren, Melissa Mossey, Christopher Mossey, and Christina Boucher; greatgrandson, Aidan Mossey; step-son, John Edward Braun and his wife, Sherri, and their daughter, Kelsey Renee Braun; step-daughter, Kimberly Homblette, husband, Steve, and her children, Albert Lamonda, and Jayma Lamonda, and her son, Anthony Bessette. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family. Gene was predeceased by a son, Christopher Coleman; step-daughter, Diane Adele Braun Shea; a sister, Sandra Potvin; and brother, Marvin Coleman. Visiting hours will be on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m., with funeral services on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. Military honors will be accorded Mr. Coleman by the Vermont National Guard.

SWANTON, VT - Francis Edward Coleman "Frank", 62, of Swanton, Vt. died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer at The Saint Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in St. Albans on May 12, 1947, the son of the late Mildred (Aylward) and Gordon Coleman. Frank graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans, the Class of 1965. Frank was employed for 23 years by the Central Vermont Railway and most recently by Vermont Precision Tools. Frank is survived by his four children, Laurie Cochran of Naples, Fla., Ed Coleman and his wife Beth of S. Burlington, Betsy Coleman and husband Ikror Nozimov of Burlington and Dianna Coleman of Swanton; six grandchildren, Will and Carley Cochran, Kalie and Lexi Coleman, Patience Gabree and Bailey Coleman. Frank is also survived by his two brothers, Doug Coleman and his wife Beverly of Swanton and Timmy Coleman and fiancée Maureen O' Brien of West Swanton; his niece Kelly and husband Todd Merrill and their children Mikayla and Mattheau and his nephews Chris and Seth Coleman. He is also survived by his former spouses, Kathy Perkins and Noreen Brassard; his uncle Edward Dixon and wife Irene; his uncle Fred Coleman and wife Terry and aunt Shirley. Frank was predeceased by an infant daughter Anne Marie and sister-in-law Cam Coleman. As a young man Frank truly excelled at any athletic endeavor he pursued. The consummate sportsman, Frank was nationally recognized for his basketball prowess as a high school senior. Frank held the State fishing records for Muskellunge and Lake Carp as well as the bow and arrow fishing record for Bowfin. An avid golfer he won the Club Championship at Champlain Country Club along with numerous regional tournaments. Frank's true passion however always led him to the lakes, rivers, forests or mountains of his beloved Vermont for his lifelong fishing and hunting adventures. Frank died as he lived, with grace and dignity. Never one to complain, he fought his battle with cancer with those same admirable qualities. The greatest testimony to Frank was that he loved and was greatly loved. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Zelazo and his staff, the kind professionals of Northwestern Medical Center, along with the caring individuals of the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at 10 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St. Swanton. Fr. Thomas D. Nadeau will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Coleman family lot in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave. Swanton, (802868-3331), on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Frank's memory to the Jim Bashaw Cancer Relief Fund, c/o Northwestern Medical Center, 133 Fairfield St., St. Albans 05478, Attention: Olivia Laporte LMSW.

CAMBRIDGE - Louis J. Coli Sr., 79, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 in the Vermont Respite House of Williston, surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born in Wallingford on April 6, 1930, the son of Peter and Gertrude (Marsh) Coli. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He began work in 1959 with Super Temp, continuing with the Hercules Corp. and later Champlain Cable retiring in 1988. On Oct. 4, 1949, he married Phyllis June Holton in Manchester, Vermont. Phyllis predeceased him in 2002. Louis loved the outdoors and spending time with his family at his camp in Wardsboro. He enjoyed hunting, golf and bowling. He also will be remembered by the great pride he took in his lawn. Louis loved a practical joke and had a dry sense of humor; his grandchildren will remember him as a great storyteller. Louis is survived by his children and their spouses, Virginia and William Corey of Bedford, N.H., Robert and Janice Coli of Cambridge, Mark and Sylvia Coli of Chittenden, Louis Jr. and Paula Coli of Westford, and Daniel Coli and fiancé Diane Bushey of Jeffersonville; by his grandchildren, Dr. Chris Corey, Rob Coli, Jenn Coli, Stephen Davis, Chris Davis, Adam Coli, Josh, Jeremy, Justin and Jamie Coli; by 12 Great-Grandchildren; by his brother Harry Coli of Essex Junction; by his sister-inlaws, Lucille Holton of Arlington and Thelma Coli of Arkansas City, Kan.; and by several nieces and nephews. He will be also missed by his faithful dog Linky. In addition to his wife of over 52 years, Phyllis, he was predeceased by their 5 month old son Gary Coli; by grandson Mark Coli in 2008; and by brother Peter in 2010. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6th, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Memorials in Louis's name may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT. 05495.

, 72, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care of Burlington. He was born on March 1, 1938, in New York, N.Y., the son of Warren and Anne (Singleton). They predeceased him. He grew up in Fitchburg, Mass., moving to Vermont in 1957, starting his 35 year career with IBM. He married Winona Young on July 16, 1960 at Holy Family Church in Essex Junction. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this summer with family. He was a life member of the Essex Junction Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in Vermont. He is survived by his wife, Winona (Young) Collins, of Essex Junction; his four children, Kathleen Collins of Milton, Kevin Collins and his wife, Lynn, of Essex Junction, Brian Collins of Essex Junction, and Michael Collins of Essex Junction; four grandchildren, Danielle, Caitlin, Christopher, and Chad; a great-grandson, Gavin; his sister, Susan Belluschi and her husband, Peter, of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Craig Collins and his wife, Marybeth, of Delmar, N.Y.; as well as his extended family and his favorite dog, Murphy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at 12 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, West St., Essex Junction, with burial to follow in Holy Family Cemetery of Essex Junction. Corbin and Palmer Funeral and Cremation Service, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction, in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association , 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

SHELDON SPRINGS - Kathryn Rita Companion, 57, of Sheldon Springs, died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. She was born in Florida on April 17, 1953, the daughter of John and Patricia (Smith) McGill. On June 9, 2003, she was married to Robert L. Companion. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Companion of Sheldon Springs; five children, Gretchen Gallo of Saranac Lake, N.Y., Casey Gallo of Bloomingdale, N.Y., Tobie Gallo also of Bloomingdale, Dawn Tetrault and Misti Brassard of Sacramento, Calif.; many grandchildren; one greatgrandson; one brother, Jack; and three sisters, Barbara, Lori and Terry. There will be no visiting hours and funeral services will be private.

JOHNSON - Paul W. Conger, 59, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at his home in Johnson. He was born June 28, 1951 in Burlington, the son of Charles and Joyce Stearns Conger. Paul was interested in math and physics and enjoyed music as a selftaught pianist. He loved the family dogs and enjoyed handing out candy at Halloween. Paul is survived by his brother, Chuck Conger and wife, Susan of Johnson; and nephews, Jesse Conger and wife, Karen and Ryan Conger and wife, Tara; and four great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. There are no public services planned at this time.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to North Country Animal League, 3524 Laporte Rd., Morrisville, VT 05661.

BRIDPORT - Leo Jerome Connor Sr. of Bridport died Nov. 6, 2010. Leo was born in Smithfield, R.I., son of John Connor and Katherine Grady. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence, R.I. and from Providence College. Along with his lifetime devotion to farming, Leo was an elementary school teacher in his early years, and later co-founded the Connor Brothers Dairy, a milk bottling and delivery company in Smithfield, R.I. He also was a surveyor and technician for the USDA Soil Conservation Service. After moving his family to Vermont in 1962, he ran the family farm in Bridport. He also was a counselor for the Vermont Farm Family Project, and later was named as Vermont Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture. While running his farm business full-time, he also established an active real estate business that focused primarily on the sale and purchase of dairy farms throughout Vermont. Leo had a life-long interest in politics and ran for state senate from Addison County. He later ran for Lieutenant Governor as the Democratic nominee in 1972. He served as a member of the MUHS school board, and was a long-time director of Eastern Milk Producers co-op. Leo was a member of St. Bernadette Church in Bridport. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara; son, Joseph; and grandchildren, Erica and Benjamin. Leo is survived by his 12 children, Leo (Jerry) Connor and his wife Cheryl of Bridport, William Connor and his wife Linda of Bridport, Michael Connor and his wife Linda of Shoreham, Paul Connor and his wife Marion of Bridport, Christopher Connor of Bridport, Linda (Connor) Heitkamp and her husband David of Orwell, Mary (Connor) Pratt and her husband Stan of Middlebury, Barbara (Connor) Caldwell and her husband James of Chesterfield, Mo., Elizabeth Connor of Bridport, Peter Connor and his wife Tiama of Hartford, N.Y., Caroline (Connor) Martone and her husband John of Glen Cove, N.Y., and Jonathan Connor and his wife Maryann of Addison; and one sister, Mary Schlemmer, of Smithfield, R.I. He is also survived by 51 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Leo will forever be remembered for his devotion to his family, his dedication to and love of nature, and his wisdom in defining a simple life filled with the riches of family and God. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the SandersonDucharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main Street, Middlebury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. William Beaudin Officiate. Burial will follow in St. Genevieve's Cemetery in Shoreham. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Addison County Right to Life.

COLCHESTER - Christina "Chris" Lee Conrath, 53, a resident of Colchester died on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, after a valiant fight with illness. Her beloved husband, Jerrold Held was by her side. Chris was born March 28, 1956, in York , Pa. , the daughter of Wallace and Alice Conrath. She graduated from Drew University in New Jersey with a B.A. in Psychology, and then obtained an M.S. in Industrial Social Work from Columbia University. After graduate school Chris worked in the social work field, counseling people with AIDS and later, with the elderly. A woman of many talents, Chris enjoyed working as a professional singer, an executive secretary, and a caterer. After Chris completed her coursework towards getting her CPA, Chris worked in the accounting department of an investment firm. She was currently employed at the University of Vermont where she was serving in the Department of Psychiatry as a research assistant. Chris leaves behind many close friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Jerrold Held; her parents, Alice and Wallace Conrath; her brother, Wally and his wife, Cece and their son, Quinn; her brother, Doug and his wife, Karen and their children, David and Renee; her stepson, Jonathan Held and his wife, Nell Roemer and their twins, Astrid and Georgia; and Vandon Ray Scallon who is the son of her late step-daughter, Sharon Held and Kenny Ray Scallon. Chris and Jerry would like to thank her medical team whose efforts helped her to lead an active and productive lifestyle. They offer heartfelt thanks to their Ohavi Zedek Synagogue Community for their amazing generosity and support. A memorial Service to honor Chris will be held on Sunday, March 21 at 1 p.m. in Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, 188 N. Prospect St., Burlington.

HINESBURG - "Jason" Conway, 70, died peacefully at his home in Hinesburg on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. Jason was predeceased by his parents, Emory Eugene Conway and Doris Anna (Stone) Conway, and his wife, Marcia L. (Vance) Conway. He is survived by a brother, Robert A. Conway; a sister, Sharon A. Nichols; three nieces, Cindy and her husband Arnie Maxson, Valerie and her husband Carl Carlucci, and Anna Nichols; and a grandniece, Crysta Carlucci, all from N.Y. Jason was born in DeRuyter, N.Y. on Dec. 31, 1939 and grew up in New Woodstock, N.Y. He graduated from DeRuyter Central High School in 1960. While attending high school, Jason served in the New York Air National Guard. He was a member of both the New York State Grange and the New Woodstock American Legion for many years. Jason enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960 and served until he received an honorable discharge as Chief Petty Officer in March 1972. While in the service, Jason received training in Communications Coding, Telemetry Identification and Collection, and Advanced Submarine Electronic Counter- Measures (ECM). Jason was assigned to Guam in 1961 and Kamiseya, Japan in 1963. He was an instructor at CTT Naval School in Pensacola, Fla. from 1965-1968, a Communications Supervisor in San Miguel, Philippines, and an instructor with the Technical Guidance Unit in Pearl Harbor, HI. Jason attended Pensacola Junior College in Pensacola, Fla. (1966-1967), University of Maine in Orono, ME (1972-1973), and graduated with a B.A. degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College (formerly V.I.C.I) in Burlington in 1979. On Oct. 15, 1979, Jason married the love of his life, Marcia L. (Vance) Conway, to whom he was married for nearly 30 years. From 1980 to 1986, Jason completed credits first toward an M.A. Degree in Counseling and Psychology at Antioch New England Graduate School, then toward a M.Ed. Degree in Interdisciplinary Study at the University of Vermont. From 1980-1983, Jason worked as a Satellite Coordinator/Outreach Specialist for the Vietnam Veterans Center in Williston where he was instrumental in developing and providing community outreach counseling services and referrals to Vietnam era veterans and their families. From 1983-1987, Jason served as Director of Admissions at Burlington College in Burlington where he planned, coordinated, and administered all activities related to the Enrollment Management Program and was instrumental in supporting and encouraging students who might not otherwise have succeeded in postsecondary school to graduate with a degree. Jason's passion, calling, and God-given gift was the second love of his life: TEACHING. For the past nearly 30 years, Jason has been an adjunct faculty member at Burlington College and Community College of Vermont. In the words of a dearly-loved friend and CCV co-worker, "Jason was pure teacher, recognizing the ability and worth of every student. He sparked their ideas and challenged them to think deeper than they probably ever had before. He was well loved, and he returned that love to everyone in his life." A "Celebration of Life" will be held on May 29, 2010 at his home in Hinesburg - for more information, please e-mail, margielemay@ gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "G. Jason and Marcia L. (Vance) Conway Memorial Scholarship." Checks should be made payable to Vermont Scholarship Fund and mailed to VSAC, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski VT 05404-2601.

SOUTH HERO - Janet Lynn Cook-Konczal, 50, died peacefully, with her husband and sister at her side, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Janet was born Feb. 5, 1959, into the middle of a large and loving family in Taylor, Mich. It was there, under the influence of her family, that she developed her love for all things Detroit. Her favorite teams were the Michigan Wolverines, the Tigers, the Red Wings, and, yes, even the Lions. Every Sunday, from Labor Day until the end of the regular season, she would be found wearing her Lion's sweatshirt and ball-cap. She loved the cheeseburgers at Millers, Better Made potato chips, Vernors, and Faygo RedPop. Bob Seger was by far her favorite musician, but after this summers Champlain Valley Fair, to her own surprise, Kid Rock was a close second. For most of the 1980s and all of the 1990s, Janet was employed by Pool Doctor Services of Bloomfield, Mich. There, as happened everywhere she worked, she created a feeling of family. She became the "right-hand woman" of the owner, Mark Boff, and they remained close friends until the day she died. She also met and fell in love with her husband, Michael, while both were Pool Doctor employees. On May 13, 1990, Janet gave birth to the first of her two sons, Christian. On May 13, 1995, she gave birth to the second son, Ethan. There is no way to measure, or describe, the pride and love she had for her sons. They were everything to her. It was fitting that their birthdays fall on Mothers Day every few years because she deserved the extra recognition for the incredible job she did in raising her boys. In August of 2001, she and her family moved from Michigan to Monkton where she quickly took two parttime jobs at the Monkton General Store and at Bristol Health and Fitness. However, she devoted most of her time to the raising of her "men." She volunteered two afternoons a week at Monkton's Elementary school. She helped coach or assisted with soccer, basketball and baseball. She was also very involved with the Monkton Club/Boy Scouts. Janet and her family would like to thank the Brennans, the Griswolds, the Kimballs, the Meaders, the Murrays, the LeTourneaus, the Panellas, Jim and Penny, and all of her friends in Monkton. In August of 2005, Janet and her family moved to South Hero, where she was offered her dream job, assisting in the care of horses and working on a farm. Unfortunately, that was also the month she was diagnosed with cancer, stage 4. After two major surgeries in three months and being released from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day, she quickly healed and went right back to work. Janet didn't have time to be sick. There was volunteering to be done: Helping out as a parent at the Folsom School, doing the C.O.T.S. walk, and not just doing the Breast Cancer walk, but this last October, being the team leader. There were the children to be with at Camp TaKum-Ta, because, although there was general cleaning and work to be done, she didn't mind, for it allowed her to spend time with these beautiful kids. A few years ago she joined the South Hero Volunteer Fire Auxiliary and it quickly became a favorite due to its being generally kid orientated. She absolutely loved "Trunk or Treat." Halloween was her favorite holiday and her only complaint about living in the country had been the lack of trick or treaters. Problem solved. Janet's response to the disease that was ravaging her was to double her volunteering efforts. No time for a "pity party." In 2008, Janet was no longer taking care of horses, so she took a part-time job at Grand Isle's Nut-Free Chocolates. Part-time soon became full-time and whenever you can. On every other Tuesday, she would work right up until she had to leave for chemotherapy. She'd be over the worst of the nausea in a day or a day and a half and go right back to work. She'd work Saturday and/or Sunday to get her forty hours, not because she needed to, but because if she didn't, that would be like letting the cancer win, and because she felt that her employer counted on having xnumber of racks finished. She made many special friendships during her short time at Nut-Free Chocolates, and Janet's family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the rest of the Nut-Free family. We would also like to thank Bill and Connie Willey and Ted and Debbie Kessler, the previous and current owners of Janet's "farm." For the last couple of years, she had become very involved with Camp TaKum-Ta and all of the children there. Childhood cancer was a special cause for her. Very few things upset her more than to be receiving her chemo with a child in the chair next to her. Janet and her family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Mark Greenblat and Nurse Jean Fay at Fletcher Allen Oncology, Dr. Melissa Gibson, Janet's personal physician at Milton Family Practice, and the nurses from Hospice, Betsy and Mary. You were all compassionate, kind, and professional. We would like to thank the incredibly kind and generous people of Grand Isle County, Chief Herrick and the South Hero Volunteer Fire and Auxiliary. We would like to thank the Duponts, the Farnhams, the Lawrences, the Dubuques, the Sochins, Trish Bessette, and Carl and Jamie Bissette. Finally, we would like to say thank you to D.E.W. Construction, Mike's employer, for making the last few months so much easier. We would like to apologize to anyone who was missed, which assuredly happened. For Janet, Mike, Chris, and Ethan have received many kindnesses over the five years that Janet held the cancer at bay. May God bless you all. Janet is survived by her husband, Michael; her sons, Christian and Ethan; her mother, Mary Cook; her brothers, Christian Cook and Kenneth Cook; and her sisters, Gail Gundick, Shirley Moyes, and Linda Brenzel. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, JoAnn and Vernon Konczal; her brothers-in-law, Dennis Gundick, Steven Konczal, and Burt Willey; her sistersin-law, Nancy Cook, Robin Cook, Julianna Daugherty, and Marilee Willey; her nieces, Joy, Heather, Ally, Courtney, Melanie, Amber, Brittany, Carley, Foster, Julia, and Ava; her nephews, Keith, Mark, Brett, Brian, Kenny, Adam, Max, and Noah; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and other members of her extended family. Janet was predeceased by her father, Christian "Frank" Cook, and her brother, David Cook. A celebration of Janet's life will be held in South Hero, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. The address is 501 Route 2, South Hero, 05486. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., the Saying of the Rosary begins at 10 a.m., and the funeral begins at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to be served afterwards. In lieu of flowers, Janet asked that donations in her name be made to one of her two favorite charities: the South Hero Volunteer Fire Dept. and Auxiliary, PO Box 112, South Hero, VT 05486 or Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, PO Box 576, Waterbury, VT 05676. Thank you.

WILLISTON/EASLEY, S.C. - Gary Lee Coon Sr., 63, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at his home in Easley following a heart attack. Gary was born on June 5, 1947 in St. Albans, Vt., the son of Dennis and Dorothy (Curry) Coon. He had served in the Army National Guard, then worked for Fonda Container Corp. for over 45 years. He began work for Tri-Tech Manuf. in 2007, relocating shortly after to Easley, to assist in their startup. Gary had married the former Nancy Palmer on Dec. 14, 1968 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in St. Albans Bay. He loved his family and grandchildren and attending their events. He also loved working with wood, collecting model trains, and his beloved Red Sox. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by their children, Heather Lee Coon Dunsmore and her husband, Brian, of Georgia, and their children, Kassandra, Kolby, Keannah and Kameron; his son, Gary Lee Coon Jr. and his wife, Lisa St. Pierre-Coon, of Fairfield, and their daughter, Sadie; his daughter, Brandi Lee Cote' and her husband, Joe, of So. Carolina, and their children Silas and Griffin; his sister, Betty Jordan and husband Andy, of Florida; his brother, Richard Coon Sr. and wife Colleen, of Highgate; his mother-in-law, Wanda Palmer, of Fairfax; his brother and sister-in-laws, Mary and Bill Meigs, Mike and Kathy Palmer, Denise Palmer and Sandra Lucia and partner Dwight Diamond; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and an Aunt Ada. Memorials in Gary's memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., VT Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT. 05495. Visiting hours will be held in Vermont on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in St. Albans in the spring.