COLCHESTER – Clayton P. Landry, 81, died on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 at his home following a brief but courageous battle. He was born in Lyndonville on March 18, 1929, the son of George and Eva (McClure) Landry. He was married to the former Pauline Chamberlain for 56 years and was predeceased by her on Nov. 17, 2005. Clayton was employed for many years as a master plumber with B&B Hot Water Tanks. He was a dedicated husband and father and the time spent with his family and especially his grandchildren was what gave him much joy. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Landry, and his son, Brian Landry, both of Colchester; grandchildren Jason and Nathan Eastman, and Tyler Landry; two great-grandchildren, Bridget and Julia Eastman; two brothers, Norman Landry, and David Landry and his wife Carleen; two sisters, Lorraine Baker and Eva Willette; numerous nieces and nephews, especially 1st Sgt. Dan Landry and his wife Karen; special friend and caregiver, Nicole Wimble; and his large extended family. He was predeceased by his wife Pauline; his son George Landry; and numerous siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 in Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Colchester, with burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to, American Cancer Society , 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

BURLINGTON - Geraldine A. "Jerri" Lane, 83, of Burlington, died on Friday, May 7, 2010, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston. She was born in Burlington on April 24, 1927, the daughter of Fred E. and Marguerite (Murray) LaValley. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1945. On Aug. 27, 1949, she was married in St. John Vianney Church to Edward J. Lane. He predeceased her on Jan. 9, 2007. Jerri was a member of St. Anthony Parish, where she was president of the Holy Rosary Society. She was also an active member of the Heineberg Senior Center, where she led the poetry group. She was devoted to her family, and a friend who offered a helping hand to many. She left a legacy of love. Jerri loved life, laughter, music and good food. If anyone needed a friend she was always there. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her four children, Peggy Laush and husband, Larry, of Jericho, Laurie Lane and fiancé, Stephen Wilson, of Winchester, Mass., Sandy Krenitsky and husband, Stephen, of Westford, Mass. and Ted Lane and wife, Amy, of Loveland, Colo.; 10 grandchildren, Sarah Keller Warren and husband, Bill, Jay Keller, Blair and Colin Krenitsky, Rebecca, Ethan, Morgan and Callie Lane, and Alex and Casey Laush; one sister, Marjorie Malloy of Connecticut; also several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Jerri's family would like to thank all the staff and volunteers at the Vermont Respite House for their compassionate care in her final days. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Heineberg Senior Center, 14 Heineberg Rd., Burlington, VT 05408.

SHOREHAM - Ellen Kimberly "Kim" Lane- Galipeau, 56, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Healthcare, Burlington. Born in Burlington Dec. 20, 1953, she was the daughter of Frank G. and Elizabeth (Scott) Lane. Kim was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School, class of 1971, and was the class valedictorian and was a member of the state field hockey championship team. She earned her degree from Middlebury College majoring in psychology and English, class of 1975. Later she earned her nursing degree from the University of Vermont and continued her education at Duke University in Raleigh- Durham, N.C. Her career included eight years at the Brandon Training School, a job she enjoyed immensely in caring for the many needs of its residents. She additionally worked at Porter Hospital in Middlebury and was a highly respected antique dealer. She owned and operated Lane Antiques in Middlebury for several years. Her abilities and interests were many including writing much poetry, gardening, canning and making various wines. She enjoyed experimenting with many projects and was listed in Who's Who In American Women. Family members include her husband Bernard P. Galipeau of Shoreham; her mother, Elizabeth "Bunny" Templeton of Middlebury; a stepdaughter, Lisa A. Walasewicz of Weathersfield; one brother, W. Stewart Lane and his wife Christina and their daughters, Devon, Sierra, and Riley of Ferrisburg. Kim was predeceased by her father; her stepfather, Robert Templeton; and by her sister, Nancy S. Lane who died Aug. 30, 1985. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. Graveside services will take place at 12 noon at Lakeview Cemetery, Shoreham. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

MANLIUS, N.Y. / BURLINGTON - Betty Kallet Langan, 87, of Converse Court, Burlington, formerly of Manlius, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, following an extended illness. Born in Oneida, N.Y. on Sept. 2, 1923, she was the daughter of Myron J. and Mayme McNeilly Kallet. A resident of Vermont for the past two years, Betty resided many years in Manlius, N.Y. She was a graduate of Knox School in Cooperstown, N.Y. and Stoneleigh College in New Hampshire. Betty married Arthur G. Langan in Miami Beach, Fla. on Feb. 24, 1949. Mr. Langan died on Dec. 30, 1998. While residing in the Syracuse, N.Y. area, Mrs. Langan was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in Manlius, N.Y. and was an accomplished equestrian and because of her long love of horses, she rode until the age of 81. She was the first women president of the Limestone Creek Hunt Club. Surviving are five daughters and three sons-inlaw, Marnie and Dan Hall and Lisa Langan, all of Syracuse, N.Y., Mayme and Richard Grossman of Warren, Sarah Langan of Burlington, and Molly and Harrison Lebowitz of South Hero; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dr. Nicholas E. Langan and Donna Goodwin of Chestnut Hill, Pa., Mark A. Langan of Burlington, and Daniel J. Langan and Renee Villandry of Essex; one sister, Barbara Hamill of Stuart, Fla.; one brother, Robert M. Kallet of Oneida, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Christian, Molly, Brendan and Noah Hall, Delia and Nora Langan, and Tess and Jared Lebowitz; one great-grandchild, Max; and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida, N.Y. and at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church, where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Richard Kapral, pastor. Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. Contributions in her memory may be made to Arise at the Farm, 1972 New Boston Road, Chittenango, NY 13037 or the Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.

WATERVILLE - Everett G. Langdell, 78, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at The Manor Nursing Home in Morrisville with his children by his side and was reunited with his beloved wife of 50 years, Diane. He was born May 7, 1931 in Cambridge, Vt., the son of Arthur Jacob Langdell, Sr. and Mildred Tillotson Langdell. Everett served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Diane Thomas on June 14, 1957 in Hyde Park. She predeceased him on Oct. 11, 2007. Everett retired from the Vermont State Highway Department after working a number of years as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He also enjoyed bluegrass music and playing the guitar and piano. Everett was a jack-of-alltrades and enjoyed tinkering and fixing things. He was responsible for winding the town clock in Waterville for many years. He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his children, Martin Langdell and companion, Lori Orost of Johnson; Steve Langdell and wife, Wendy of Enosburg Falls; Carmen Reed of Johnson; and Kim Melmychuk and husband, Aaron of Eugene, Ore.; grandchildren, Dylan, Brittni, Whitney, Brandon, Jennifer, Devyn, Brett and Brodie; greatgrandson, Jacob; a brother, Wendell Langdell of Johnson; brother-in-law, Ellis Stockwell, Jr. of Waterville; sister-in-law, Linda Cutting and husband, Duane of Waterville and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Everett was predeceased by a son, Jamie Langdell; and brothers, Arthur Langdell, Jr.; Wayne Langdell and Raymond L. Langdell. A memorial service will be held Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Interment will be in the spring in Mountain View Cemetery in Waterville. Contributions in Everett's memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vt. 05657.

LUTHERVILLE, MD - Kate Langham died after a short illness on Dec. 24, 2009. Born Feb. 15, 1951, in Saltz berg, Austria, she was the daughter of Lt. Col. Arthur and Helen Tudhope. She was raised in Essex Town, graduating from Essex Junction High School in 1969. Participating in Girl Scouting, 4H, school athletics, and community activities, Kate enlisted in the United States Army. While serving, she obtained her L.V.N. status and worked in physical therapy. Upon discharge, she married and lived in California, where she raised her family. She then moved to Maryland, where she resided at the time of her death. Family members include her sons, Dr. Geoffrey Langham of San Francisco, Gregory Langham of Boston; her mother, Helen, and sister, Jean Tudhope of East Middlebury; twin sister, Clare Clements and husband, Guy, of Lamar, S.C.; brothers, Archie Tudhope of Shelburne, Robert Tudhope and wife, Cindy, of California, and Miles Tudhope and wife, Cheryl, of Orwell. She leaves many Vermont relatives and many friends locally and throughout the country. Burial will take place May 8, 2010, at 12 noon at the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester. Those wishing to remember Kate are asked to support the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

BURLINGTON - Betty Jane Lanpher, 71, died at her home on Friday, May 28, 2010, with her family at her side. She was born in South Burlington on Dec. 13, 1938, the daughter of Andrew and Madeline (Auclair) Metivier. She was married to Lynwood Lanpher, who predeceased her in 1988. Betty is survived by her two sons, Stephen Lanpher and his wife, Lynn Boudreau, of Ansonia, Conn. and Scott Lanpher and his wife, Joy, of Winooski; two grandchildren, Shaun and Stephanie Lanpher; five brothers and two sisters. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The American Heart Association , 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

POULTNEY - Joyce Evelyn Lantman, 80, of Poultney died Sunday at her home after a long illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1929 in Middlebury, the daughter of Leonard and Hazel (Cummings) Danyew. Joyce graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1947 from Hinesburg High School. She attended the University of Vermont and received her third year teaching certificate in 1950. Joyce married Richard L. Lantman Sr. on Feb. 4, 1951. They moved to Poultney in 1953. Joyce worked with her husband in their various businesses throughout their married life. For many years, they owned and operated the Roberts-Lantman Funeral Home, Whispering Pines and the Clubhouse, The Other Place, Poultney Lanes and Poultney Pools. She also was a member of the original board of the Poultney Senior Center. A private service and burial will be held at the family's convenience. There will be no calling hours.

SWANTON - Delia Laroche LaPan, age 91 years, a lifelong area resident died early Monday morning, Oct. 18, 2010 in the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St. in Swanton. Delia's cousin, Father Leonidas B. Laroche will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family lot in St. Louis Cemetery, Lamkin St. in Highgate Center. Friends are invited to call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave. in Swanton on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Gifts in Delia's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston 05495 or to the American Diabetes Association Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester 05466.

WINOOSKI - Shirley Ann Larrabee, 75, of 65 Barlow St., died at her home on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. She was born in Georgia on Jan. 16, 1935, the daughter of Alfred J. and Lyla S. (Robear) Mayo. She is survived by two daughters; Deena Wells of Georgia and Angel Larrabee of Rutland; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon, in 2008; a son, Mark, in 2005; a daughter, Dayla, in 1987; and a son, Tracy, in 1966. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at 12 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Burial will follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery.

BURLINGTON, VT - Edith Esther Larsen, 88, of 31 Alfred Street, Burlington and beloved resident of the Arbors in Shelburne, died Feb. 11, 2010 in the presence of family, Arbors staff and fellow residents. Edith was born May 27, 1921 in Bern, Switzerland, the second child of Frieda Olga and Ernest Arthur Vuille. She attended school in Bern, earning an associates degree in business administration. She was an accomplished pianist and an outdoor enthusiast. Often in summer during her youth, she would accompany her father while he surveyed the topography of the Alps. After WWII, she served as secretary to the Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Munich, Germany. At a dinner, she met Lauritz Solberg Larsen, from Risoer, Norway and a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Their romance blossomed on the dance floor, and they were married Apr. 18,1947. The following year Edith gave birth to the first of seven children she and Lauritz would have during his Air Force career, rearing them in Ohio, Germany, New Mexico, Vermont, South Carolina and Sweden. She set up her household no fewer than 17 times during her life with Lauritz, each time making a home where she nurtured her family, cultivated her flower gardens and entertained friends, relatives and colleagues. Christmas was always a special time for her, delighting all with a wide variety of dozens of cookies made from old family recipes. The magical gingerbread house she would construct would captivate her young children and their friends, until they were finally allowed to take it apart, well after the holidays, piece by delectable piece. The death of her daughter, Sigrid, from leukemia in 1966, tested, but did not topple her belief in the basic goodness of life. In 1967 she and Lauritz located to Vermont where he was appointed commissioner of highways. It was here on the shore of Lake Champlain where they purchased the summer house that would draw them back to Burlington year after year. When they moved to Sweden in 1972, Edith learned a new language, assimilated yet another culture, played club tennis and took up weaving as a hobby. The rugs, wall hangings and fine table linens she created and gave as gifts, are treasured by family and friends. When Lauritz retired from Volvo in 1984, they relocated to Burlington, made many new friends and continued to travel, visiting their children and grandchildren, now living near and far. And they held court at "Shoreholm" on Appletree Point during the summer months, welcoming all with their hospitality. Mammi, as she was known by her family, loved cooking and baking, and even the simplest meal was set on a tablecloth. None left the table wanting. Following the death of Lauritz in 1993, after nearly 47 years of marriage, she picked up where they ended, and with the support of neighbors, friends and family, continued to lead a full and active life. For the next 14 years Edith made her home at Alfred Street, tending to her garden, weaving, enjoying the lake house and both visiting and hosting her extended family as well as the friends she had made throughout her life. Although she ventured far from her birthplace, her friends, even those who had just met her, were keenly aware of her deep affinity to Switzerland. Hers was a rich life, full of memorable experiences, and she leaves a legacy of generosity and kindness that all who knew her will cherish. Edith is survived by her children and their families: Karen and her husband Frank Landry of Menlo Park, Calif.; Esther of Spokane, Wash.; Lauritz (Lars) and Christine, both of Burlington; Peter and his wife Heidi of Norway; and Arthur and his wife Anna of Centennial, Colo. She also leaves six grandchildren: Esther's three sons, Will Holden, his wife Carrie and their daughters, Erika and Kayla; Kris Holden, his wife Shannon and their children, Noah and Adrienne; David Holden and his partner Kara Hamby; Peter's son Sebastian Stormbo; and Arthur and Anna's daughters Andrea and Alexandra. She also leaves Heidi's children, Susanna, Kristina and Magnus. She is survived by her brother Ernest Vuille of Montreal. In addition she leaves numerous beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. The family wishes to express its gratitude to the kind and caring staffs of the Arbors at Shelburne and Starr Farm in Burlington, to her physicians and their staffs and to all of her caregivers at the VNA and Armistead. Their efforts on Edith's behalf allowed her many comforts over the last four years. An interment service of Edith's cremains and a celebration of her life will be held this coming summer.

SWANTON, VT - Robert D. Laselle, 81, a lifelong Swanton resident died early Thursday morning, January 7, 2010, in the Northwestern Medical Center. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. from the Memorial United Methodist Church, Grand Avenue, Swanton. The Reverend Dr. Marguerite C. Gage will officiate. Interment will follow at the Laselle family lot in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the Seventy-Six Lodge F.&A.M. will conduct their Ritualistic Service at 8 p.m.

WILLISTON - Noah William Lathrop, "Papa", died in peace at Fletcher Allen Health Care on April 15, 2010, after a short and fearless fight against multiple medical challenges. Noah graced this world with his presence on Oct. 18, 1925, in South Bristol, the youngest child of Clarence and Elizabeth (Doaner) Lathrop. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1942. Noah began a foundational time in his life when, on his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Marines and became a member of the Sixth Division, serving his country in Guadalcanal and the Pacific Theater. After being discharged in 1946, he set out to find that which we all seek – his true vocation. His journey, fed by his wanting to-do-it-all, led him west to Detroit to build automobiles, and then back to Vermont and farming, trucking, and finally lumbering, as a member of a multi-generational Bristol family business. On Aug. 25, 1965, he married his true soul-mate, Katherine Valiquette, and they began their life together by building their Bristol home by hand, moving there in 1969. Six years later, a lumbering accident that nearly cost him his right arm forced him to retire. However, it also ended his search for his life's true calling. He and Kay formed a volunteer team that dedicated the next 30 years of their lives to serving others in need, specifically America's Veterans. Their service began locally at American Legion Post #19, but quickly grew to a regional mission of transporting those in need from a broad geographic region in central and northern Vermont to the VA hospital in White River Junction. Originally utilizing their own personal vehicle, they were instrumental in securing several vans for a transportation service, which continues today. They retired from this vocation 29 years and 600,000 accident-free miles later. Throughout this time, Noah served in multiple local and state leadership roles within the American Legion, the VFW, and the Marine Corps League, all leading to his being honored as the American Legion National Legionnaire of the Month in Jan. 1989. Even after his second "retirement" and move to Williston, he continued to participate in each of these organizations. He leaves behind his very proud but profoundly saddened family: his adored wife Kay; his two beloved daughters, Maureen and Tom Rees, and Deborah and Bernie Yeznach; his cherished grandchildren, Peter and Michele Rees, J.P. and Poppy Rees, Holly (Rees) and Matt Baker, T.J. and Charlene Jeznach, Jesse and Jill Jeznac; and many treasured great-grandchildren. Survivors also include his sister-in-law, Ruth Lathrop; and several nieces and nephews. He also is survived by William, Robert, Roger, Richard, and Kimm and their families, his children from his earlier years of searching and whom he always loved. A celebration of Noah's life will begin with a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 19, 2010, at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home on South Street in Bristol. It will continue with a service of celebration to be held at the same location at 1 p.m. on April 20, 2010, and conclude with his burial at the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester (Route 15) immediately after the service. Noah would want all to know of the wonderful care he received from the entire Critical Care team on McClure 4. They couldn't have been kinder, more professional, or more supportive during his entire fight. If friends desire, gifts in his memory may be made to runtohomebase.org, (or Red Sox Foundation, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02115) a cause merging two of his greatest joys; service to America's Veterans in need, and baseball, especially Red Sox baseball.

RICHMOND - Scott Allen Latterell Jr., "Scotty Man", 17, died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Richmond. He was born on April 26, 1993, in Burlington, the son of Scott Latterell Sr. and Tammy Lamphere. Scott was currently in the 11th grade at Mount Mansfield High School and was attending classes at Essex Technical School. He was also employed in the University Mall at SBARRO Pizza as a cook. Among his many interests, Scott especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in Garfield, bowling, mud bogging, motorcycles, fourwheelers, playing volleyball, horse shoes, boating, fishing derbies and was an avid football player and fan. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Lamphere and her companion, Ray Bergeron; his father, Scott Latterell Sr. and his companion, Stephanie Smith; Tammy's sons, Erik Shepard and Matthew Lamphere; a sister, Shania Latterell; his grandparents, Valerie and Ted Sevene, Matthew and Tina Lamphere and Carol Williams; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in River View Cemetery in Richmond. Following the burial there will be a reception at the Richmond Congregational Church.

ST. GEORGE - Tanya Lynn Lavalette, 60, of St. George died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Grand Isle on April 23, 1950, the daughter of Reginald E. and Barbara P. (Rock) Blow. She was a graduate of South Burlington High School and on Aug. 8, 1970, she was married in St. John Vianney Church to David A. Lavalette. Tanya had worked as a mortgage accountant in local banking for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, David A. Lavalette of St. George; two daughters, Stacey and husband, Anthony Bruzzese, of Windham, N.H. and Melissa A. Lavalette of Winooski; six grandchildren, Olivia, Hannah, Colton, Joseph, Gabriel and Christopher; one sister, Deborah and husband, Loris Medor, of Richmond; four sisters-in-law and their spouses, Carol and Eugene Bean of Colchester, Dawn and David Bombard of Burlington, Ann King and companion, Ralph Cota, of Winooski, and Paula and Tim Ellis of Colchester; also many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Steven Blow in 2000. Tanya was very proud of her daughters and grandchildren, and devoted her free time to them. She also enjoyed working side by side with her husband, David, in their garden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at 12 noon in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to Ronald McDonald House, 16 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

HINESBURG - Eleanor C. Lavalette, 82, of Hinesburg, died peacefully Friday, March 19, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Burlington on Dec. 5, 1927, the daughter of Raymond and Mae (Vochey) Roberts. Eleanor attended Burlington Schools and on Nov. 22, 1945, she married Arthur P. Lavalette. He predeceased her on Nov. 11, 1990. Eleanor is survived by three children and their spouses, Michael J. and , Deborah, Kathleen M. Wood and Floyd, and Joseph A. and Pamela, all of Hinesburg; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Lisa Roberts of Florida, and Jack Roberts of Rutland; nieces and nephews, and a special friend Joseph Gill of Hinesburg. She was also predeceased by her parents, a son, Arthur P. Jr. in 2000, and several brothers and sisters. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at the Ready Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Association, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

CONCORD, Va. - Donald Edward Lavalley, 89, of Concord, Va., died Monday, June 28, 2010. He was the husband of the late Rita Ruhl Lavalley. Mr. Lavalley was born Thursday, Sept. 16, 1920 in Burlington, a son of the late Tuffield Lavalley and Lillian Lavalley. He is survived by his children, Barbara Bragg of Colchester, Nancy Fish of Concord, Va., JoAnn Wood of Concord, Va., and Donald Lavalley of Sheldon; as well as five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A celebration of Donald's life will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Essex Alliance Church. The family will receive friends at a potluck reception in the church following the service. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va. is assisting the family: (434) 237-9424.

CONCORD, Va. - Donald Edward Lavalley, 89, of Concord, Va., died Monday, June 28, 2010. He was the husband of the late Rita Ruhl Lavalley. Mr. Lavalley was born Thursday, Sept. 16, 1920 in Burlington, a son of the late Tuffield Lavalley and Lillian Lavalley. He is survived by his children, Barbara Lavalley, Colchester; Nancy Fish and JoAnn Wood, Forest, Va.; and Donald Lavalley, Sheldon; as well as five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A celebration of Donald's life will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Essex Alliance Church. The family will receive friends at a potluck reception in the church following the service.

CONCORD, Va. - Donald Edward Lavalley, 89, of Concord, Va., died Monday, June 28, 2010.

BURLINGTON - Gena Louise Lavergne, 60, of Burlington died Nov. 16, 2010. She was born in Pittsfield, Mass. on Nov. 14, 1950 to the late Charles Levarn and Mary Levarn. Gena will be remembered for her love of nature and the simple pleasures in life, such as gardening and taking long walks on the bike path. She cherished Vermont's beauty and lifestyle. Gena was an educated, courageous, and independent woman who stood up for her beliefs. Her home was filled with classical music, poetry and homemade meals. She was passionate about recording her thoughts, feelings and details of her life. One of Gena's greatest joys was raising her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Heather Russell and Tara Kolowich; and her five grandchildren, Taylor Belleville, and Huey, Lana, Peter, and Owen Kolowich. A celebration of her life - open to family and friends - will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church on Buell St. in Burlington.

BURLINGTON, VT - Dr. Philip A. Lavoie, Sr., D.D.S., 80, died peacefully on Jan. 31, 2010, surrounded by his devoted family at his home with the same strength of spirit and dignity with which he lived. He was born on Apr. 22, 1929, the fifth son of nine children, of Theophane C. Lavoie and Lucie Gagnon Lavoie, in Fall River, Mass. Upon graduating from Msgr. Prevost High School in 1948, Phil then attended St. Michael's College and graduated in 1952. Following college, Phil served his country for three years during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, assigned to overseas duty in the Caribbean Command at the U.S. Army Hospital, Fort Clayton, Panama Canal Zone. He then entered Creighton School of Dentistry, Omaha, Neb., where he was a member of Delta Sigma Delta, graduating with a D.D.S. degree on June 3, l959. While at dental school, Phil met Kay (Carol) Pryor and they were married at St. John's Church on Creighton's Campus on Aug. 17, l957. Upon completion of Dental School, they moved to Burlington where Phil established his dental practice. Phil and Kay started their family of four wonderful children and felt blessed to raise their family in beautiful Vermont. Phil practiced dentistry for 34 years. He loved his profession, his patients and his colleagues with whom he worked. Prior to his retirement, he was joined in practice by his son, Philip, Jr. in 1988, and in 1997, his son John joined the practice. Phil was a member of the American Dental Association, the Vermont State Dental Society and the Champlain Valley Dental Society. He was honored by St. Michael's College as "Alumnus of the Year 1973", and also served as a St. Michael's College Associate Trustee. Phil was presently serving on the St. Michael's Golf Classic Committee and over the years was an active SMC basketball fan, cheering on the Knights with his good friend and neighbor Bob Geffken. He was committed to his community as a volunteer for the Salvation Army, Dismas House where he worked on the annual Dinner/Auction and COTS Phonathon. Phil was a long-time member of St. Mark's parish serving most recently on the Liturgy Committee. Phil became a Mercy Associate in 2000 and welcomed the opportunity to share in the liturgical celebrations and ministries of the Sisters of Mercy. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, joining the Knights while serving in the Panama Canal Zone. Phil enjoyed golf and was a member of the Burlington Country Club and also looked forward to many good sets of tennis with his friends Tony Pomerleau, Brian Riggie, Ben Trottier and Joe Handy. Immensely enjoyable were the memorable times of cruising, cribbage and poker on Paradise Found, with thanks and gratitude to his good friend Tony. He also valued his evenings with our Dinner Group friends. Phil was a long-time Notre Dame Football, Celtics and Red Sox fan, delighting in the fact that he saw Ted Williams hit "for the cycle". Above all, Phil was completely devoted to and proud of his beautiful family. He always looked forward to family gatherings, particularly loving a good board game or game of cards with the grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors enjoying the beach and fishing with the grandchildren or his adult buddies. Phil was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and his presence and good humor will be greatly missed, but the memories will live on. Phil is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 52 years, Kay (Carol); four children, Philip, Jr. and his wife Mary; Catie Cone and her husband David; Marge Skroski and former son-inlaw Michael Skroski; and John and his wife Sarah; seven grandchildren Meghan, Philip III, Daniel, Stephen, Tyler, Darcy and Davis; three brothers and sister-inlaw George Lavoie, Henri and Alice Lavoie, Br. Robert Lavoie, S.C.; three sisters, Claire Neves, Yvette and Paul Berube, Lucille and Omer Demers; Brother and sisters-in-law Paul and Lois Pryor, Louise Pryor, Bernadine Pryor, Barbara Pryor, Bonnie Pryor; and many special nieces and nephews. Phil was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Arthur and Wilfred and sisters-in-law Claire, Dorothy, Irene Lavoie and brothersin-law Frank Neves, Les Pryor, Bud Pryor, Keith Pryor, Gene Pryor and John Pryor; sisters-in-law and their husbands Marcellyn and Neal Kurtenback and Dr. Joseph and Mary Jane Pauley. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Dr. John Fitzgerald, Donna and Lynn for their many years of compassionate and excellent care. Also sincere thanks to Dr. Joseph Winget, Dr. Dennis Sanders, Dr. Jeffrey Rimmer, Dr. Paul Danielson, Nancy, Cathy, Eileen and other numerous staff at the dialysis clinics. Also gratitude to Ann Laramee APRN, Leslie Boyd (McClure5), VNA nurses: Claire Weis, Chris Kaufman and the many other professionals and friends who offered Phil prayerful support, compassionate and competent care. One does not journey alone in this life and the family is profoundly grateful to all who have touched Phil's life in so many wondrous ways. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at St. Mark's Church at 10 a.m. A private burial will follow for the family at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Edmundite Missions, Fr. Richard Myhalyk S.S.E., 1428 Broad St., Selma, Ala. 36701-4304 or Vermont Sisters of Mercy, 100 Mansfield Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Raymond Law died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at FAHC surrounded by his wife and four children. He was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Alderbrook, N.Y. the son of the late James and Mary (McCaffrey) Law. In 1951, he married Marie Kern in Saranac Lake, N.Y. For most of his life he worked for the A&P in Middlebury, Vt. and New Hartford, N.Y. After his retirement he moved back to Vermont in 2003. He resided in South Burlington, and spent his summers at Apple Island Resort in South Hero. Raymond will always be remembered for his youthfulness and welcoming smile. He always enjoyed a good game of golf, listening to the Yankees and sharing his fiddle tunes. Most of all he adored his family and his presence will be in our hearts forever. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Marie and his four children, Sally and Henry Forgues, Michael and Elizabeth Law, Conrad and Knyoca Law, and Karen and Drew Herrmann; grandchildren, Travis, Sarah, Abigail, Stephanie, Caitlin, Ashley, Sam and Nathan; great grandchildren, Emma, Gabe, Molly, Henry, Macaffrey and John; and a sister Emma Berghorn; and many nieces and nephews in the Saranac Lake region. He was predeceased by his brothers James, John, Francis, Charles and Steven Law and his sister Marie Wood and Margaret Kenny. We love you dad, grampy, papa Ray. A funeral mass will be celebrated Jan. 9, 2010, 11 am at Saint Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake, N.Y. A celebration of his life will take place this spring in Vermont. Donations in his memory may be sent to the Ronald McDonald house in Burlington, Vt.

COLCHESTER, VT - Joan A. Lawrence, 82, died Monday, January 4, 2010, in Fletcher Allen health Care in Burlington. Ms. Lawrence was born in Schenectady, N.Y. on February 13, 1927. She was the daughter of Howard and Mary (Smith) Albright. She graduated from Schenectady High School, Class of 1945. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for several publishing companies in the New York City and New Jersey areas. She retired in 1989 and later moved to Colchester to be near her daughter. She enjoyed cooking and her cats. Surviving is her daughter Diane Hayes of Colchester and her care provider and nephew Richard Bellamy of Hagaman, N.Y. Three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a sister Loretta Bellamy. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date in the family lot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Albany, N.Y. At her request there will be no calling hours.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS - Fred A. Lawton, 87, of Amostown Rd. West Springfield, Mass., died May 12, 2010 in Bay State Medical Center. He was born in Burlington on Oct. 26, 1922, graduated from Essex Junction High School in Essex Junction, and from Boston University, Class of 1946. He was in corporate life before becoming a high school history teacher at Twin Valley School in Morgantown, Pa. An Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and a sixty-year member of Isle of Patmo F&AM of South Hero, he was predeceased by his wife, Agnes, and brother, Richard. He leaves his wife, Harriet Lawton; a daughter, Candace Capellupo and husband Joe of Reading, Pa; and a son, A. Davis Lawton and his wife Marianne of Cornwall. There are no calling hours and cremation services will be private.

HANCOCK - In loving memory of Sam, born Dec. 11, 1986, a gentle and kind soul, who died peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2010. He is survived by his mother Linda, father Davis, sister Sarah, grandmother Charlotte, grandfather Fred, uncle John, aunt Cherrie, aunt Candy and Joe, uncles Nick and Mark, cousins Leyla, Kate, Alaina, Heather, Heidi and Ashley, his beloved Ben, Jake and many other loving friends and relatives. Sam attended Darrow School, where he excelled as a soccer and basketball player. He also attended the Academy at Swift River where he made genuine, lifelong friendships. Sam took great pride in being a college student, and was interested in a career in counseling or teaching. He was a successful nature photographer, whose cards were marketed throughout Vermont and North Carolina. He had a strong connection to the outdoors, especially the ocean. He spent many hours at Texas Falls, a place of peace and tranquility for him. He was a lover of music, boating, basketball, baseball, and soccer. Sam is remembered for his love and compassion for animals, especially his dogs. He loved to travel, and had fond memories of Europe, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica, where he had planned to return for a semester to study abroad. We love you, Sammy, and will miss you infinitely, and hold you in our hearts eternally. A heartfelt thank you to Sam's loving supporters who recognized and appreciated his tenderness, grace, beauty, and intelligence, and helped to sustain him. Special thoughts to teachers Elaine Cissi, Joy Dobson, Jan Fraga, Mike Paretti, and Mac Cox, and to his counselor Scott Earisman. Also, a loving thank you to the Hancock community of friends, especially Robert and Sandy, the rescue squad, and Sam's friend Mark Belisle, the constable. Thank you to the Vermont State Police for their outstanding support and compassion. Friends are invited to call Saturday, January 9, 2010, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main, Middlebury. The funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Women Safe, P. O. Box 67, Middlebury, Vt. 05753

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Ralph Rolland Learned, 82, died peacefully early Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2010, at his home, with his loving family by his side, including his dog Toby, following a long determined and courageous battle with cancer. He now joins his loving wife in heaven. Ralph was born on July 13, 1927, in Fairfax, the son of Girard and Agnes (Boozan) Learned. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On Aug. 27, 1949, Ralph married Blanche Willis at Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington. They had lived for many years on Staniford Road in Burlington, where they raised their children, Jeff and Jean. Then later moved to Porters Point in Colchester where they tore down the family camp and Ralph built yet another home. They resided there for many years, and after his wife Blanche died, Ralph built a hunting camp in East Fairfield and lived there almost the remainder of his life with his dog Toby. He had worked for Pizzagalli Construction Co. for 26 years, working several years as a Superintendant. Before this he was self employed in construction for many years. He had a special gift at doing finish carpentry, paying very close attention to detail. He also loved to putter on his own home. Ralph was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester. He was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed working in his large garden and enjoyed giving away the fruits of his labor. He also loved to hunt. Ralph loved the outdoors tremendously and started his own tree farm along with managing the woods he owned. Whatever Ralph took from Mother Nature, he always gave back. He also enjoyed a cold Genesee after a hard day's work. Working hard was Ralph's enjoyment. Ralph was a loyal Red Sox fan and enjoyed Texas Holdem with all of his buddies. Ralph was predeceased by Blanche on Nov. 18 of 1994 and is survived by his children, Jeff Learned and fiance Heidi Slattery of South Burlington and Jean Osborne and her husband Bryan of Colchester, by four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his sisters Arlene Brown of Fairfax, Mary Learned Cleary of Hyde Park, Marshia Wilkenson and husband Earl of Virginia, Margaret Woodworth of Westford, Dorothy Root of Westford, and Bernice Hakey of Swanton. He was also predeceased by his brothers Aaron and Elmer Learned. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Roger Charbonneau on Monday March 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the church hall at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Contributions in Ralph's memory may be made to the Redemption Band, c/o Holy Cross Catholic Church 416 Church Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

COLCHESTER - Timothy J. Leary, 49, died suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 at his home. He was born in New York City on Jan. 25, 1961 the son of James L. and Ann (McCullough) Leary. He was a graduate of Johnson State College. He married Carrie LaFar on Aug. 14, 1993. Tim and Carrie were best friends, soul mates and the love of each other's life. He was very proud of his family and especially his two boys, his talents will live on in them. He has no more pain and is now at peace in heaven. Tim's faith was strong and is what got him through the past couple years. Tim was a self-employed carpenter, an artist, and a craftsman. He could be found working on his various projects in his favorite place, the garage. There wasn't a piece of wood he couldn't make into something special or any canvas into a piece of art. Tim also took pride in his way too big garden he planted every year. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Eagles Fraternal Order 793 and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Carrie Leary of Colchester; his sons, Shane and Joshua Leary of Colchester; his parents, James and Ann Leary of Williston; his brothers, David Leary of Williston, Brian and Barb Leary of Hinesburg, Steven Leary of So. Burlington, John and Colleen Leary of Winooski, Kevin and Becky Leary of LaGrange, Ky.; his sister, Sarah Leary of Williston; and brother, Peter and Tammy Leary of Swanton; his parents-in-law, Janet and Harold LaFar of Milton; brothers-in-law, Mark and Stephen LaFar, 14 nieces and nephews; extended family and friends, especially Robert and Camille Blais and Helen and John Pellitier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Colchester. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to The Leary Family Special Account, c/o Harold LaFar, 59 Meadow Road, Milton, VT 05468. There will be no visiting hours.

WINOOSKI - Corrine V. LeBlanc, 86, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Providence, where she had resided since 2009. Corrine was born in Burlington on Sept. 5, 1924, the daughter of Lester and Isabelle (McGreevey) Curtis. She graduated in 1942 from Cathedral High School in Burlington. She worked briefly at Abernathy's Dept. Store until 1946, when she married the love of her life, Joseph D. LeBlanc. Together they raised four children, while Don worked two jobs and Corrine remained at home as a full time homemaker and mother. She reveled in the fact that together they lived in 11 different homes in Vermont, and three in Florida, where they retired in 1983 before returning to Vermont in 1998. She took great pride in keeping a clean home and providing for her family's needs. Nobody could cook like Mom! At last, she is back with Don, and they will be together for all eternity. Corrine is survived by her four children: Diann Varricchione and her husband, David, of Williston, Lynn Tomko of Essex Junction, Chris LeBlanc and his wife, Maryann, of Colchester, and Jay LeBlanc and his wife, Joy, of Isle La Motte. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, Christy Casey and her husband, Dan, of West Hartford, Conn., Michael Tomko, Jr. and his wife, Staceylyn, of St. Albans, Melissa Paquette and her husband, Jeromy, of Essex Junction, along with their father, Michael Tomko, Sr. of Williston, by Meghan LeBlanc and her husband, Dan Block, of Chicago, Ill., Ashley Wright and her husband, Jared, of Roanoke, Va., Sarah Racine and her husband, Pat, of Rouses Point, N.Y., Eric LeBlanc of St. Teresa, Costa Rica, and Nicole LeBlanc of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; along with great-grandchildren, Aiden and Jonah Paquette of Essex Junction, McKenna Wright of Roanoke, Va., Paige Samson and Tanner Waite of St. Albans, and Patrick and Colleen Casey. She is also survived by a brother, Arthur Curtis and his wife, Polly, of Eustis, Fla.; along with sisters-in-law, Peggy Cadieux, Rita Willette, and Marcella Gilmond, all of Burlington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Lester and Isabelle Curtis; by her husband, Don, who died in 2003; and by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of Our Lady of Providence in Winooski, particularly Alice Demag, who was such a good friend to Mom during her time there. Special thanks to Dorothy Delaney and her wonderful staff who made Corrine's final days ones of peace, comfort, and dignity. May God Bless you all. Visiting hours will be Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Ready's Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington with funeral services held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church in Winooski. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Corrine's memory to Our Lady of Providence, 47 West Spring Street, Winooski, VT 05404. Mom is finally in the only place she ever wanted to be, with Dad ... forever.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Siok-Uan Tan Lee, 104, passed away peacefully at her grandson's home in South Burlington, Aug. 13, 2010, her grandson, Christopher K. Tan and his wife, Cindy A. Tan, at her bedside. She was born in Suzhou, China, Aug. 3, 1907, the daughter of Sio-Tang Lee and Ching-Foo Sang. Siok-Uan Tan Lee was married to the late Chinese Nationalist hero, Tan Qingji, who was credited with the small revolution which took place 11 days prior to the final battle that overthrew the Qing Dynasty of China in 1911. Known to the family as Ama, which is Chinese for grandmother, Siok-Uan came to the United States in 1963. In 1992, she studied for the naturalization exam, passed the test, and became a U.S. citizen. Though Ama had lived a privileged life with homes in Japan, the Philippines and Hong Kong, she left that behind to care for the children of her son, James S. B. Tan and his wife, Barbara. She moved with the family to Erie, Pa. and remained there for 10 years. She spent time with her daughter's family in Toronto, Canada and then lived for 20 years in Los Angeles near her son, CheBin Tan and her grandson Derek's family. In 2008, she moved to South Burlington to live with her grandson Christopher and his family, where she enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren, Xander and Lyssa. Siok-Uan grew up in a Chinese middle class family during a time when foot binding and no schooling were common for female children, yet her mother couldn't bear to bind her feet and her father sent her to school. She married into wealth and status, yet saw her husband die and lost her home in the Philippines during WWII to the Japanese. She spoke Mandarin, Fujian, Cantonese, Japanese and the language of the Philippines, Tagalog, and she patiently taught her daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren Chinese. Siok-Uan is survived by her daughter, Se-Eng Lim and her grandsons, Milton Lim, Winston Lim, Ericton Lim and their wives; and granddaughter, Abigail Hossu and her husband of Toronto, Canada; her son, Che-Bin Tan and his wife, Esther and her grandson, Derek and his wife of Laguna Woods, Calif.; her grandsons, Christopher K. Tan of South Burlington, and Craig K. Tan of Ashburn, Va. and their wives; her granddaughter, Leslie M. Tan of Kent, Ohio and her husband. She is also survived by 15 great- grandchildren; as well as family in the Philippines and Australia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Qingji Tan and her son, James Se-Bin Tan, of Meadville, Pa. If friends and family wish make a donation in SiokUan's memory, her son James has a memorial scholarship fund at Edinboro University. Please contact Marilyn Goellner at 814-732-1778

FAIRHOPE, Ala. / SOUTH HERO - Dolores Morin Leff, a resident of Fairhope, Ala. and formerly of South Hero, died at home Sept. 4, 2010 of liver cancer, just weeks shy of her 60th wedding anniversary. She was 84. Dee, as she was known by many, was born to the late Arthur and Esther Morin in Chicago, and with her younger brother, Donald, raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated from Hunter College, majoring in music ("for my own pleasure," she explained), Phi Beta Kappa, an accomplishment she rarely acknowledged. In January 1950, she met Jonathan Leff on a blind date arranged by a friend, and in November they were married. In 1955, Claudia arrived, followed by Michael in 1957. While she lacked a formal engineering education, Dee was an accomplished engineering designer, having begun her training "on the job" during World War II. Over the years, she had narrowed her field of expertise to fire protection - sprinkler systems, standpipes, and so forth. Working out of their home, Dee established her own business, DML Design Service, specializing in sprinkler-system design, for new and existing structures, and bringing her skills to fire protection companies, contractors, and architects. She was never without a client. In 1969, the Leffs built a summer home, which Dee had designed, at Allen Point in South Hero. In 1984, Jon and Dee, and DML Design Service, moved full-time to Vermont, which became home for almost 20 years. For seven of those years, Dee was a member of the South Hero Zoning Board of Adjustment, and contributed to the discipline and consistency of that fine volunteer-citizens body. She was also an occasional volunteer at Granny's Attic. By 1995, however, the winters had become a bit much. So, inspired by Allen Point neighbors who had taken up wintertime RVing, Dee and Jon bought a 23foot "fifth wheel" trailer and a Dodge Dakota pickup, and in January 1996 headed west on the first of four sixmonth cross-country adventures. It was during the last of these road trips that they discovered the remarkable little city of Fairhope, and the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. After renting there for four winters, they sold their Vermont home and moved down in 2003. Dee's lifelong passion for music blossomed in Fairhope. She chaired the Fellowship music committee, sang alto in the choir, and, fulfilling a longfelt desire, sang in an Eastern Shore Choral Society concert. She was a mainstay of Jam'N'Folks, a local folk music group, where she played dulcimer as well as harmonica (learned during those long hours on the open road). Throughout those Fairhope years, Dee and Jon would migrate north each summer for extended visits with friends and family, in Vermont, New York, and Pennsylvania, savoring, among other things, their ever-deepening connections to their grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Jonathan; and children, Claudia and Michael; Dee is survived by daughter-in-law, Leslie; and grandsons, Alex and Koby in Pennsylvania, Michael's oldest son, Jonathan in Vermont; Dee's brother, Donald in Oregon; and many other close relatives across the U.S. and in the Czech Republic. She leaves many dear friends whose lives she touched deeply as well. During her final days, with Mercy Medical Hospice at home, Dee recognized how fortunate she was to be the recipient of such superb care, supported by health insurance - Medicare, in her case. And she expressed the strong desire that quality health care be extended to all. The family suggests any memorial donations be made to the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, or to Mercy Medical Hospice in Daphne, Alabama. A Musical Memorial Gathering for Dee Leff is planned for 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Avenue.