, 46, of Derby died suddenly on April 18, 2012, at his home. He was born on August 17, 1965, in Burlington, a son of Robert and Murline (Wells) Skinner. He graduated in the Class of 1985 from North Country Union High School in Newport. Mr. Skinner loved cars, especially working on them and restoring them. He put his heart and soul in his Camaro RS and he also loved collecting Hot Wheels. He enjoyed landscaping, snowmobiling, being out doors with nature, motorcycling, and the Peps Boys auto parts store. He was an excellent marksman and he loved to socialize with his friends and family. He was a great friend to many and he was always willing to help anyone in a time of need. He loved life itself and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife Pamela Balint of West Charleston; by his sons: Todd Skinner Jr. and Nickolas Vallieres, both of Newport; by his parents: Robert and Murline Skinner of Newport; by his stepchildren: Joseph T. Balint, Amanda, and Samantha, all of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Justin Balint of West Charleston; by his nieces and nephews: Alissa and A.J. Eversole and Amanda Bartlett, all of Derby; and by his aunt and uncle, Robert and Audrey Allard, of Florida. He was predeceased by his son Cody Skinner on September 26, 2010; and by his sister April Thibault on January 7, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30, at 11 a.m., at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, in Newport, with the Reverend Steven Rines officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the family: Robert and Murline Skinner, 274 Meadowbrook Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, Committal services for J. George Kruegel will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center, with full military honors.

, beloved newborn son of Jacque and Kellie (Greer) Robillard of Brownington, died on February 15, 2012, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in West Burke with the Reverend Dan Prue officiating. The public is welcome to attend.

, 31, of Newport died suddenly on April 12, 2012, in Newport. He was born on July 21, 1980, in Newport, the beloved son of Sherry (Brown) Ingalls and beloved stepson of Dennis Ingalls. Mr. Brown was employed as a wreath maker by Sicard Wreath Company of Newport. He enjoyed studying history, listening to music, NASCAR, the San Francisco 49ers, and he loved his son, his grandma and nieces and nephews very much. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sherry and Dennis Ingalls of West Glover; by his grandmother Doris Brown of West Charleston; by his sister Tonya Brown and her fiance, Stewart Little, of Newport; by his nephews: Michael and Riley; by his nieces: Hailey and Mikayla; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Hunter Blake; by his grandfather Floyd Brown; and by two aunts: Christine Brown and Linda Basford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, in Newport with Pastor Bob Lillis officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on April 19 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in West Village Cemetery in West Charleston. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Church on the Hill, care of Pastor Bob Lillis, P.O. Box 93, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 53, of East Charleston died on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at home, with his partner, Shelia Libby, at his side. He fought a long and courageous battle. He was born on October 11, 1958, in Laconia, New Hampshire. He was the son of the late Gordon and Shirley Brown of Sanbornton, New Hampshire. Mr. Brown spent three years in the United States Navy traveling around the world. He especially enjoyed talking about Italy. He also followed the carnivals around which he worked for many years as a ride operator. He also spent many years living at Earth Peoples Park in Norton. He was always the happiest when he was in the Northeast Kingdom. He loved the outdoors and snowmobiling. He really loved being with his black labs. He is survived by his sister Linda and her husband, Brian Rezac; by two nieces: Nichol and Shannon; by a nephew, Brian (Gordy); by a son, Steven Libby; and by two grandsons: Steven Michael and Justin. He leaves behind many friends that he considered his brothers and sisters. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 73, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at her home in Union, Maine. She was born on April 29, 1938, in East Charleston to Calvin and Jennie Coville Taylor. She grew up in Vermont and attended local schools. She was raised by Harley and Bertha Moulton of Charleston. She married Lyle DeGreenia and together they had six children. She worked in a sewing factory and at Slalom Ski Wear in Newport. She was also a homemaker raising her children. She met and married Arthur Burns in 1976. She and Mr. Burns moved to Union in 1976. She loved to travel and go camping. She was very well known for her knitting, Goldie's Handknits. She was also well known for her Christmas light display that was almost every year in the local newspaper and on the Internet. Family was a very important part of her life and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons: Terry DeGreenia and his wife, Cindy, of Brownington, Walter DeGreenia and his wife, Gail, of Union, Darrell DeGreenia of Union, and Darren DeGreenia and his wife, Gail, of Union; by her daughters: Cathy Burns and her husband, William, of Maryesther, Florida, and Carol Linscott and her husband, Dickey Robbins, of Searsmont, Maine; by her five stepchildren: Alan Burns and his wife, Davida, of Claremont, North Carolina, Annette Light and her husband, Gary, of Liberty, Maine, Karen Kinney of Beebe Plains, and Sandy Wells of Monmouth, Maine; by her sister Veleda Hubbard of Lyndonville; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Burns in 2008; and by a brother, Dexter Taylor. Funeral services were held on April 14 in Waldoboro, Maine. Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery in Union.

, 89, of Irasburg died suddenly on April 12, 2012, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1922, in Irasburg, a son of Harry and Alice (Downing) Cook. He was born and died at his family home in Irasburg. On September 3, 1950, he married Betty Blevin who survives him. Mr. Cook was a self-employed farmer for many years, and he worked as a carpenter and electrician for Rene St. Laurent and Roger Dagesse. He sugared at the family farm all his life and enjoyed playing cards and being with people. He is survived by his wife Betty Blevin-Geissler Cook of Irasburg; by his children: Charles Cook and his wife, Gail, of Irasburg, Sally Berry and her husband, Kevin, of Irasburg, and Bruce Whipple and his wife, Darlene, of Derby; by seven grandchildren: Kenneth Cook and his wife, Angel, of Newport, Marcia Townsend and her husband, Ezra, of Orleans, Jason Baraw and his wife, Katie, of Irasburg, Amanda Barton and her husband, Joe, of Barton, Brittany Berry of Irasburg, Michael Cook of Florida, and Julie Coffey of Florida; by five great-grandchildren; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Roland Cook and by three brothers. Funeral services were held on April 17 in Irasburg. Interment followed in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, of Anchorage, Alaska, died on April 8, 2012. She was born on March 10, 1928, to Frederick A. Prue and Olive S. (Pelkey) Prue in Newport. She wed Ernest Joseph Daniels on November 4, 1947. She was widowed when a plane crash claimed Mr. Daniels on July 31, 1957. She will be laid to rest beside her husband. In 1959, she moved to Littleton, New Hampshire, where she raised her family, and in 1984 she made her final residence in Anchorage, to be near her three children and two granddaughters. Her goals were to be a good mother and Nana. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, bowling, card games, Scrabble, puzzles, and Bingo. She loved laughing, singing, dancing, and writing poetry. Being from a musical family, she was never shy to sing and eventually had a collection of songs put on a CD entitled Elaine Daniels Sings Through the Years. When younger, she worked in retail and sold Avon products. Later she worked as a proofreader for the Anchorage Times. She was one of their best, always able to spot a misspelled word. She retired in 1992. She is survived by her sister Marion Lakin; by her brother Frederick Prue; by her two sons: Leonard E. Daniels and his life partner, D. Darryl Block, and Ernest J. Daniels and his wife, Kathy Honeysett; by her granddaughters: Rachel B. Daniels, and Heather (Daniels) and her husband, David Benkert, all of Anchorage. She was predeceased by her father; her mother; her husband Ernest; her daughter Bonnie; and by her siblings: Vernon Prue, Leonard Prue, Doris Karaberis, Kenneth Prue, Reginald Prue, and Madeline Collins. Funeral services were held in Anchorage on April 13. A visitation will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road in Newport, on April 21, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. A formal Mass will follow at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 11 a.m.

, 89, of North Troy died on April 13, 2012, in Newport. He was born on January 2, 1922, in North Troy, a son of Walter and Yvonne (Letourneau) Dunn. In 1951, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Blair who predeceased him. Mr. Dunn was a lifelong farmer in North Troy. He loved all animals and his passion was fishing. He is survived by his sister Madeline Poulin; by his brother Harvey Dunn; by his sister-in-law Shirley Dunn, all of North Troy; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a child in infancy, and by two brothers: Raymond and Rudolph Dunn. Friends may call from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on April 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy with the Reverend Ladislaus Whelinde celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be sent to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 522 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 64, of Morgan died on April 7, 2012, in Newport. She will be sadly missed by many people that she touched in her life. Mrs. Durgin was married to Raymond Durgin, who survives her, for almost 35 years. Mrs. Durgin was an unforgettable mother and wife. She will be forever missed and always loved by many. Your family will love and remember you and your warm smile, tender touch, and gentle words forever. She formally worked at the American Maple, Derby Green Nursing Home, and North Country Hospital. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, and she loved spending time with her family, and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Gloria Jarret and her husband, Raymond, of Oregon; by her brother Sam Villeneuve and his wife, Linda, of California; by her brother Larry Villeneuve and his wife, Diane, of Newport; by her daughter Kim (Stewart) Hood of New York; by her son Sammy Charland Sr. and his wife, Lorraine, of Connecticut; by her son James Charland Sr. and his wife, Robin, and their family of Connecticut; by James Wagner and his wife, Hope, of Michigan; by her daughter Monique Charland and her family of Morgan; and by her daughter Carrie Durgin of Virginia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and six grandsons. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be sent to Raymond Durgin, P.O. Box 623, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 88, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, and formerly of Derby Line, died on April 10, 2012, in Sherbrooke. She was born on November 25, 1923, in St-Martin, Quebec, a daughter of Charles and Claudia (Boucher) Veilleux. On December 26, 1955, she married Albert Gagniere, who predeceased her on February 10, 2010. Mrs. Veilleux-Gagniere was a teacher for most of her working career. She taught in Beauceville, St. Martin and St. Georges, Quebec, before moving to Vermont when she married in 1955. She continued to teach young students in Stanstead, Quebec, and Rock Island, Quebec, many years before her retirement in 1983. She loved to travel and spent many summers with her family touring the U.S. She and her husband also spent some of their summers in Florida. After her retirement, she was able to enjoy foreign travels with many of her teaching associates. Another of her passions was genealogy, which she pursued for several years after her retirement, completing and publishing two books of her family's descendants and those of her husband. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Hamblett of Barton; by a sister, Fabienne Lessard, of Newport; by a brother, Victor Veilleux, and his wife, Lise, of Laval, Quebec; by a sister-in-law, Rita Gagniere, of Asbestos, Quebec; and by several special nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Albert, she was predeceased by her brothers: Clement Veilleux and Ephrem Veilleux; and by her sisters: Blanche Lessard, Rosee Veilleux and Marie-Reine Veilleux. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 87, of Holland died on April 12, 2012, in St. Johnsbury. He was born on March 6, 1925, in Morgan, a son of the late Guy and Freda (Nichols) Page. On December 17, 1988, he married Phyllis Gustafson who survives him. Mr. Page attended the East Charleston schools and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the minesweeper U.S.S. Chickadee as Fireman First Class. He was in the Normandy invasion during World War Two. He worked for Stott Brothers Gas Company of Newport, H.P. Welch of Keene, New Hampshire, and he was the owner and operator of Page's Auto Body of Southwick, Massachusetts from 1964 to 1985. He especially enjoyed his many years at Holland Pond where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. He was a member of the American Legion Post #21 of Newport. He leaves his wife of 23 years, Phyllis Page of Holland; his brothers: Kenneth Page and his wife, Dorothy, of Derby, and Bruce Page and his wife, Anita, of Chicopee, Massachusetts; and many nieces, nephews, lifelong friends, and relatives. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ione Ewens Page, in 1984; by his brothers: Stanley, Ronald, and Andrew; and by his sister Maxine Moulton. In accordance with Mr. Page's wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at the Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland with the Reverend Steven Rhines officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 522 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Heart Fund, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.

, 85, of Derby died on April 9, 2012, in Derby surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 7, 1926, in Bonsecours, Quebec, a daughter of Leopold and Constance (Boisvert) Tessier. On October 27, 1945, she married Felix Roberge who survives her. Mrs. Roberge was a seamstress for Newport Plastics. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line and the Daughters of Isabella Clermont Circle. She is survived by her husband Felix Roberge of Derby; and by the following children: Rejean Roberge of Newport Center, Vivian "Connie" Verdon and her husband, Claude, of Newport Center, Ghislaine "GiGi" Lemay and her husband, John, of Derby, Etiennette Poutre and her husband, Donald, of Irasburg, Gaetane Stone and her husband, Paul, of Newport Center, Francine Guillette and her husband, Marcel, of Derby, Jean-Pierre Roberge and his wife, Susan, of Newport Center, Jean-Claude Roberge and his wife, Donna, of North Troy, Marianne Sanville and her husband, Brian, of Irasburg, and Robert Roberge and his wife, Shelly, of Derby; by 38 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Laurianne Lefebvre, of Longveil, Quebec; by two brothers: Paul-Rock Tessier of Montreal, Quebec, and Leonce Tessier of Roxton Falls, Quebec; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Marriette Compagnat. Funeral services were held on April 14 in Derby Line. Interment followed in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.

, There will be a graveside memorial service for Virginia Powers Boudreau on April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lowell. The committal service will be conducted by her son-in-law Reverend Lerry Chase. The family invites those present to join them for a light lunch at the New Hope Bible Church in Lowell Village following the service.

, 80, of Irasburg died on April 6, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1931, in Newport, the youngest son of Oswald and Antonie (Ducharme) Brasseur. On May 30, 1953, he married the love of his life, Lorraine Deslandes, who survives him. He purchased the family farm in 1952, and began his lifetime of stewardship to preserve and develop the land and create a family legacy. Mr. Brasseur's love of life was evident to all those who knew him. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed sharing the experience of these outdoor activities. He loved traveling across the United States and Canada with his wife on multiple occasions. This included long Sunday drives, and excursions to various fairs throughout New England to watch horse pulling. He also loved listening to music, singing and dancing with family and friends, sharing a good story or joke, and being social in groups, large and small. In his retirement, he realized and pursued his dream with his wife to develop their river frontage property, to include Twin Island Pond, and family campground. Sharing this land with family and friends has contributed to the creation of many cherished memories and events that will continue beyond his life due to this precious gift. Mr. Brasseur was committed to church and community involvement. He was a communicant of both St. John's de Vianney and St. Theresa's Catholic churches. He also held memberships with The Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council #2285 and #1157, attaining 4th Degree. He is survived by the following children: Bernard Brasseur and his wife, Lorraine, of Cornish, New Hampshire, Wilfred Brasseur and his wife, Judy, of Richmond, Texas, Monica Gutzmer and her husband, Todd, of Boulder, Colorado, Phillip Brasseur of Irasburg, Francine Lemnah and her husband, Mark, of Westford, Maurice Brasseur and his wife, Linda, of Newport, Armand Brasseur and his wife, Henda, of Hawaii, Joanne Limoges and her husband, Claude, of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, Lorianne Noll and her husband, Michael, of Rye, New Hampshire, Linda Greene and her husband, Gary, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Mark Brasseur of South Portland, Maine. He was loved and will be missed by 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Lucille Martineau, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and by two brothers: Yves Brasseur and his wife, Yolande, of Irasburg, and Martial Brasseur and his wife, Priscilla, of Bristol, Connecticut. He is also survived by a large extended family. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie (Yvelande) Chicoine Anderson. Funeral services were held on April 10, in Orleans. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Most Holy Trinity Parish's Maintenance Fund, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 49, of Rush, New York, died suddenly on March 29, 2012, at his home. He was born on December 9, 1962, in Newport, the beloved son of Edwin and Joan (Petch) Camp. He graduated from North Country Union High School in 1980 where he was an active member on the track and field team. During high school, he worked at the former Natole Motors. He traveled to California on two occasions with Kit Kinney where he worked at a dealership in Sacramento. In 1984, he graduated with honors from the University of Vermont (UVM) with a bachelor's degree. After graduating from UVM, he became a quality control engineer at Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York. In 2009, he established Petcetera Home Petcare where he offered in-home pet care, dog walking, and puppy care. Mr. Camp cared for four dogs during his lifetime and they were his constant companions. He is survived by his parents Edwin and Joan Camp of Newport; by his niece Maghen Cote and her husband, Matthew, of Derby; by his nephew Aaron Camp of Derby Line; by his great-nephew Hayden Cote; and by his great-niece Rayne Cote. He is also survived by his dear dog Blue. He was predeceased by his brother Christopher Camp on March 6, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, in Newport, with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. A luncheon will follow the interment at The East Side Restaurant in Newport. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 93, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, died on March 30, 2012, at his home. Born on September 3, 1918, in Derby Line, he was the son of the late Porter Hunt and Margaret (Jenkins) Hunt. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Mickus) Hunt, and the late Marjorie (Nelson) Hunt. A seventh generation Vermonter, he grew up as part of the international community on the Canadian border. His interest in family roots began in the 1960s, tracing 160 family names including six relatives who arrived on the Mayflower. His father died a few days after he graduated from Derby Academy. He went on to study business at Bay Path College in Springfield, Massachusetts, then worked there and in Burlington before joining the military in April of 1941. His initial assignments were in chemical warfare and after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December, he was transferred to an intelligence unit in the Air Force. Two years later he attended Officer Candidate School in Miami, Florida, where he became "a 90-day wonder 2nd Lieutenant in the Class of 1944-C." He was assigned to various posts in the U.S. and then was sent to Orly Air Field in Paris, France, for another seven months as Intelligence and Security Officer, and in photographic, historic, and travel control positions until the surrender of Japan at the end of World War Two. He was released from active duty but maintained an active duty status through correspondence courses in the reserves until his retirement at age 60 in 1978. In 1946 he enrolled in the University of Vermont (UVM) where he received a BA degree in political science and economics, founded the Reserve Officers' Association, and was a member of Sigma Phi fraternity. He also was editor of Panorama Magazine and Vermont Vacation Guide, a 316-page publication. He was granted a fellowship at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, graduating with honors and a master's degree in public administration. For 33 years, he was employed in governmental research for the Pennsylvania Economy League with an emphasis on school district organization and planning. Besides his genealogical interests he was involved in many recreational and civic affairs in Willow Grove, and was an avid golfer into his late years, and played the organ and guitar. Survivors include his son Philip, a lawyer in Portland, Maine and his wife, Susan; his son Robert, a teacher in Lancaster, New Hampshire, and his wife, Elizabeth; and his daughter Sarah Hobart, director of admissions at UVM, of Westford, and her husband, Kyle; his grandchildren: Miles, Sarah, James, David, Jennifer, and Katherine; his eleven nephews and nieces; and his sisters-in-law: Mary Tanner Hunt of Chestertown, Maryland, Jean Nelson Hunt and her husband, Albert, of Woodstock, and Pat Brush Hunt of Morgan. He was predeceased by his brothers: Lyman and his wife, Amelia, and Paul Hunt. He is to be buried during the summer with his first wife, Marjorie, in the Nelson family plot in Woodstock.

, 86, died on April 7, 2012, at Bel-Aire Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Newport, after a period of declining health. She was born in East Hereford, Quebec, on July 13, 1925, daughter of Arthur and Eliane (Dumoulin) Paquette. She attended St. Albert's Catholic School in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, Clarksville Grammar School in Clarksville, New Hampshire, and the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy in Stanhope, Quebec. Her first job was at her uncle's store, Gagnon's Market, in Beecher Falls. She moved to Hyde Park where she met and married Omer Masseau and together they had many happy years in their home in Centerville raising their son Vincent among a large circle of friends and family. She and her husband worked during the winters for the Mount Mansfield Company before she became a clerk, then manager of the Ben Franklin store in Morrisville. In 1973 they purchased a small store from her Uncle Florien and Aunt Ernestine on Glen Road in Newport, settling into a new community. After operating the Masseau's Store, Mr. and Mrs. Masseau, and her sister Rita, purchased a lovely brick home in Irasburg, into which they poured their love and energy to create the Brick House B & B. There they enjoyed many years of entertaining guests from all over the world who delighted in their homemade cooking and wonderful hospitality, many of whom became lifelong friends. The three eventually retired together, purchasing a home on Blake Street in Newport. There they continued to be active members of the community, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and developed new friendships. Mrs. Masseau enjoyed being involved in civic and church activities, including the Daughters of Isabella and serving as president of the St. Jean Baptiste Society. She taught religious classes and volunteered as a French teacher at Sacred Heart Elementary School. She was an accomplished cook, especially devoted to preserving traditional French Canadian recipes and hosting large family dinners. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, knitting, and quilting, but most of all, she loved being with family and friends. After the deaths of her husband and sister, she found comfort and care at Michaud Memorial Manor in Derby Line where she continued her church involvement by preparing the chapel for each Mass and advocating for and contributing to a paved walkway for the residents. She is survived by her son Vincent and his wife, Jean, and their two sons: Colin and Evan of Hinesburg; by two brothers: Gilles Paquette and his wife, Muriel, and their daughter, France, of Morrisville, and Alain Paquette and his wife, Millie, of Morrisville; by her brother-in-law Raymond Lemire and his wife, Lorraine, and their children: Mario, Genevieve, Philippe, Sylvie, Yolande, Yvan, Elise, Ginette, Gaetean, and Claude of Canada; by her sisters-in-law: Violette Morin of Chiefland, Florida, and Jeanne Underwood of Kodak, Tennessee; by her nephew John Paquette and his wife, Lynn, and their son, Adam, of Utah; and by many dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband Omer, and her sisters: Yolande Lemire and Rita Paquette. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 13, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on April 13, before Mass, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the S.J.B Scholarship Fund, in honor of Chapter NO34 (Newport) for Newport and Vermont students: S.J.B Educational Foundation, P.O. Box F, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895.

, 71, of Glover died suddenly on Friday, April 6, 2012, at his home. With his positive and joyful attitude for life, he fought hard against a difficult situation of repeated meningitis. He was born in the Bronx, the son of Elsa and Herman Werntgen, both immigrants from Germany. He attended New York University for business and later got his master's degree at Johnson State College for special education. Seeking the thrill of skiing, he moved to Vermont over 44 years ago. He lived in Essex before moving to Daniels Pond in Glover in 1989. Mr. Werntgen was a very caring person, deeply committed to his family and his community. He was a guardian ad litem for many years, on the Newport Reparative Board, Osher Lifelong Learning board, the Glover Ambulance, and a relief from abuse worker. He was a committed ally to people with disabilities being involved with Orleans County Citizen Advocacy for years. He loved the outdoors and spent much time sailing, windsurfing, walking, biking, gardening and just "shooting the breeze" with his neighbors. He loved to read, belonging to four local libraries, and relax on the couch watching a good movie with his special cheese popcorn he made at his side. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Delzio: by their daughter Kayla of Barton; by his three sons: Kurt and his wife, Elizabeth, from Marietta, Georgia, Neal and his partner, Mindy, of Essex, and Eric and his wife, Robin, of Fort Kent, Maine. He had four grandchildren and another one due in July. Grandpa Will gave so much of himself to these four children through their adventures together - swimming, kite flying, fishing, reading and just hanging out. He is also survived by his sister Trudy and her husband, Fred, of Atlanta, Georgia; by a brother, Ralph, and his wife, Susan, of Moretown; and by many nieces- and nephews-in-law. A celebration of his life will be held at his home on Daniels Pond on April 14 at 3 p.m. Please carpool for space. Contributions in his name can be made out to the professional and dedicated team of the Glover Ambulance, P.O. Box 64, West Glover, Vermont 05875; or to the outstanding, committed Glover library, 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 97, died on April 3, 2012, at her home. She died before the host of daffodils along Bear Swamp Road arrived, but she did get to enjoy the crocuses and the first green grass of the year. She was born in Scarsdale, New York, on May 27, 1914. She followed some of her ancestors north to Vermont in 1947 and lived in Wolcott most of the time since then. For many years, she and her husband, John Young, who predeceased her in 2005, ran Young's Christmas Trees, Inc., an organization that pioneered many of the innovations resulting in modern plantation-grown Christmas trees. Mr. and Mrs. Young were conservation-minded long before it became fashionable. Among their many contributions was the purchase and protection of Bear Swamp in Wolcott, one of the important tracts of lowland boreal forest in Vermont. Their contributions also reached far beyond the local area, as they supported underprivileged children in several countries over many decades. Mr. and Mrs. Young started out as young parents and small business owners in the depth of the Great Depression, an experience that caused them to live simply and frugally throughout their long lives. In the early days, they had few resources for travel and the arts. But later they traveled widely: to Alaska, Europe, Afghanistan and the Middle East, and Egypt. They became dedicated supporters of artistic and cultural activities here in northern Vermont. Although Mrs. Young preferred a quiet life and enjoyed solitude, the Young home in Wolcott was a center of hospitality for generations of relatives and friends from all over the country and the world. Twice in the past few years, her grandsons and their families lived in the house with her as they made transitions in their lives. For the past year, she lived alone but interacted on a daily basis with members of her family. The day before she died, she was discussing literature and politics with family members, and delighting in a new shipment of large print books, one of her few concessions to age. Her life appeared to be gracious and tranquil, and this tended to mask the fact that she experienced many turbulent times and dealt with difficult human relations during the course of her life. Hers was the kind of courage that fits the well-known concept of "grace under pressure" and can easily go unnoticed. She is survived by her two sons and their wives: Dr. Steven B. Young and his wife, Janice Roy, of Wolcott, and Dr. Oran R. Young and his wife, Gail Osherenko, of Wolcott and Santa Barbara, California. There are also three grandsons: Gordon Young and his wife, Jeanne Thurston, Thomas Young and his partner, Jan Kubanek, and Jamie Young; a granddaughter, Linda Young; two great grandsons: Nathaniel Young and Roean McLellan Young; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no formal funeral service, but a memorial service and celebration of the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Young will be held in June, with the date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her name to the Morristown Centennial Library, which provided her with much pleasure for well over 60 years, at P.O. Box 727, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 85, of Westfield died on March 26, 2012, in Newport. He was born in St. Valerien, Quebec, on April 25, 1926, to Hormidas and Blanche (Champigny) Couture. He came to Westfield in April of 1947 to work on a farm. In Westfield he met the love of his life, Theresa Pion. They were married on August 23, 1948. They then moved back to Ste. Cecile-de-Milton, Quebec, to manage the family farm. Two years later with two young children they returned to Westfield to purchase Theresa's parents' family farm on Buck Hill where they stayed until 1963. During those years they managed to build up a very good dairy. They were one of the first in the area to use artificial insemination in the '50s, one of the first farms to install a bulk milk tank and mechanical barn cleaner. They were also some of the first to install plastic tubing in their sugarbush in the '50s. In 1963 they moved down to the Westfield "village" farm, which is now owned by their son Jacques and his wife, Pauline, known as Couture's Maple Shop and B&B. From that time on, he transitioned into establishing an excavating business which he ran with his sons until he retired and sold the business to his son Andre, now known as Couture's Sand and Gravel. Mr. Couture's interests were the outdoors, nature and animals - feeding wild birds, watching for wildlife, gardening, mowing his lawn, and plowing driveways. He took pride in keeping his home and properties in good order, always doing maintenance and home improvements. He loved music, especially from his French Canadian heritage. He was known for playing the spoons. Most of all he enjoyed his family and his church. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Troy where after retiring he was an altar server for daily Masses and funerals. He was one of the original members of the Holy Name Society in the '50s and '60s, a charter member of the Troy Council 7943 Knights of Columbus and a Fourth Degree member of Gibbons Council. In 1969 he and his wife joined the Cursillo and Ultreya Movement. Along with his wife, he was an associate member of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He remained active with these until his health prevented it. He is survived by his wife Theresa and his children: Sister Monique, FCSCJ, of Littleton, New Hampshire, Jacques and his wife, Pauline, of Westfield, Jean and his wife, Kathy, of Troy, Michel and his wife, Terry, of Presque Isle, Maine, Andre and his wife, Raelene, of Coventry, Suzanne Kennison of Westfield, Denise and her husband, Bob Currier, of Newport, Louise and her husband, Brian Bonvechio, of Newport, and Ann and her husband, Greg Starr, of Beaconsfield, Quebec; by his 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters: Therese and her husband, Marcel Maheu, of Roxton Pond, Quebec, Claire Mance Brodeur of Granby, Quebec, and Lise and her husband, Marc Ghaddar, of Eastman, Quebec; by his brother Charles and his wife, Huguette, of Granby; by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Philippe Piche of St. Pie-de-Bagot, Quebec, Denise Couture of Rock Forest, Quebec, Joyce Pion of Newport, Bernadette Chamberland of Newport, Mary and her husband, Norman Turgeon, of Newport, and Norman and his wife, Alice Pion, of Allenstown, New Hampshire; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Holly Couture; his parents; his brother Roch; his sisters: Jeanne D'Arc Piche and Lucienne Dagenais; his brother-in-law Lucien Dagenais; his wife's parents: Joseph and Rose-Anna Pion; and by his brother-in-law Paul Pion. Funeral services were held on March 31, in Troy. Interment followed in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. If desired, donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, P.O. Box 109, Troy, Vermont 06868.

, 71, of West Charleston, died on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, after a long illness. He was born on February 9, 1941, in Moorhead, Minnesota, the son of Emery and Marion (Jacobson) Gullard. On March 6, 1976, he married Linda Beaupre who survives him. He graduated from Lake Park Minnesota High School in 1959. Soon after high school he joined the United States Army and was a member of the eighty-second Airborne Division where he mastered the art of flying various models of planes. Mr. Gullard worked in farming and construction most of his life. In the early 1960s he painted bridges in Alaska and later he returned to Minnesota where he farmed and built homes. In the early '80s he and his family moved to Brewster, Massachusetts, where he owned a large construction business, and was partner and developer of Brewster Green, a time-share resort. When he retired, he and his wife moved to Vermont where he farmed and became well known as a breeder of quality Labradors. He will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing in Alaska and Minnesota in his earlier years. He loved to play cards and especially enjoyed traveling with friends and family. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife Linda Gullard of West Charleston, and by his children: Donna Hershey and her husband, Jeff, of Athol, Idaho, Duane Gullard of Pauyallup, Washington, Cindy Messier and her husband, Dale, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Brandon Wirth and his wife, Jamie, of Mahnomenn, Minnesota. He is also survived by two grandsons: Jeffrey and Gavin; and by the following brothers and sisters: Gary Gullard and his wife, Betty, of Olivia, Minnesota, James Gullard of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Michael Gullard and his wife, Linda, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Robert Gullard and his wife, Betty Jo, of Lake Park, Minnesota, Lyle Gullard of Hitterdal, Minnesota, Barbara Branden and her husband, Norman, of Audubon, Minnesota, Nancy Villiard and her husband, Bob, of Hawley, Minnesota, and Bonnie Korth of Frazee, Minnesota; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Krissy; by his brother David Gullard; and by his sister Marilyn Ratley. At Mr. Gullard's request, services will be held in Lake Park with his immediate family attending. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ron Holland M.D. Community Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, of Newport Center died on March 28, 2012, in Newport, of natural causes very soon after becoming ill. She was born on June 1, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a daughter of Everett and Lillian (Malone) Herra. She had lived with her daughter Linda and son-in-law Chuck in Newport Center since 2007. Perhaps her greatest joy was being a nanny, "Gig," for three children, which were Brett, Ashley, and Megan Johnson all of Kingston, Massachusetts, from their birth until her eightieth birthday. She is survived by her children: George Hibbard of Texas, Linda Traniello of Newport Center, John Hibbard of Massachusetts, and Charlene Brennock of Massachusetts; by her grandchildren: Mark French, Michelle Plumley, Olivia Brennock, Bobby Hibbard, Gloria Hibbard, and Katie Brugulis; by her great-grandchildren: Jacob Thomas and Cole Plumley; and by her sister Barbara Duncanson of California. A graveside service was held on March 30, at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, Area Agency on Aging, 59 Waterfront Plaza #14, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 75, of Brownington died on March 27, 2012, in Newport. She was born on May 16, 1936, in Middlebury, a daughter of William and Lucille (Dorey) Oney. In 1956, she married Robert LaBerge who predeceased her on July 14, 2003. For many years, Mr. and Mrs. Laberge owned and operated Will-O-Wood Campground in Brownington, where she enjoyed socializing, meeting and greeting many people. Mrs. LaBerge held membership with the Orleans Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf in the Ladies League. She was also a member of St. Theresa's Parish in Orleans. She enjoyed camping, knitting, cards, and mahjong. She wintered in Florida where she was a very active person and she loved family parties and the outdoors. She is survived by her children: Kathy Hickey and her husband, Fred, of Nashua, New Hampshire, Robert LaBerge Jr. and his wife, Sylvie, of Jacksonville, Florida, Richard LaBerge and his wife, Valerie, of Montgomery, Illinois, Sue Yeadon and her husband, Kevin, of South Burlington, Michael LaBerge and his wife, Gina, of Essex, Jeffrey LaBerge and his wife, Cindy, of Brownington, and David LaBerge and his wife, Angel, of Brownington. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Andrew and Ryan Hickey, Jessica and Chad LaBerge, Lesley, Ricky, and Gabrielle LaBerge, Margo and Matthew Yeadon, Cody, Adam and Jordan LaBerge, James and Joshua LaBerge, and Chelsey, Shelly, and Seiara Abbott; by her great-grandchild Peyton Ludwig; by her brothers: Howard Gordon and Dorey Gordon and his wife, Marie; by her sister Barbara Berthiume; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Jean Ladue. Funeral services were held on March 30, in Orleans. Interment followed in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, in care of Dot Collier, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 82, died on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at North Country Hospital in Newport following a long struggle with cancer. He was born in Cambridge on August 27, 1929, the son of Melbourne and Elizabeth (King) LaPoint. Mr. LaPoint attended school in Cambridge and joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He married Patricia (Patsy) Pecor on January 15, 1955. They made their home in Fletcher and moved to Craftsbury where they owned and operated a dairy farm until the 1970s. Mr. LaPoint served as the road commissioner for the town of Craftsbury for several years. He was a 36-year member of the American Legion Post #7 in Hardwick and a member of the National Rifle Associaton. He enjoyed his family, being outdoors, and hunting, especially rabbit hunting with his dogs. He leaves four sons: Stuart and his wife, Sheila, Clifford and his wife, Karen, Raymond and his wife, Jennifer, all of Craftsbury, and Daniel of LaGrande, Oregon; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Marion Blanchard of Fairfax; and many extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Patsy who died in June of 2006; and a son, Nathan. A private family graveside service in Fletcher will be held at their convenience.

, 62, of Hardwick died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Newport. He was born in Morrisville on September 3, 1949, the son of Willis and Marion (Baker) Lowell. He attended the Johnsonian School and was a logger most of his life. Mr. Lowell enjoyed the outdoors, especially being in the woods. He also enjoyed his time with family, especially his grandchildren who were his pride and his joy. He leaves a son, Timothy Lowell II of Chester; two daughters: Kristie Lowell of Derby and Hollie Darling and her husband, Mark, of Hardwick; three brothers: David Lowell and his wife, Donna, of Marlboro, Massachusetts, Michael Lowell and his wife, Barbara, of Hardwick, and Paul Lowell and his wife, Muriel, of Elmore; and three sisters: Wendy Lowell of Cowansville, Quebec, Wanda Cloutier and her friend, Michael, of Vergennes, and Wanita Moodie and her husband, Leo, of Wolcott and Florida. He also leaves four special grandchildren: Heather Lowell, Dominick and Willow Tanner and Megan Darling; as well as Dale Blake of South Carolina, the mother of his children, and many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Alan Parker officiating at the Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, where friends may call on Tuesday, April 3, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

, 94, of Newport died on March 15, 2012, at Bel-Aire Residence in Newport. She was born in Island Pond on December 10, 1917, to Charles and Vivian Wagner. On December 29, 1945, she married Donald McRae who predeceased her on February 12, 2011. Mr. and Mrs. McRae owned their own dairy farm in Island Pond for 50 years. Before farming entered her life, Mrs. McRae was a public school teacher in the towns of West Burke, Concord, Walden and Waterford. When her children went to college, to help support their education, she returned to teaching while at the same time carrying on the many chores of a farmer. To improve her ability to help her children and to also become a stronger teacher, Mrs. McRae, at the age of 47, returned to Lyndon State College to attain her bachelor's degree in education. The latter part of her teaching career included teaching in the elementary schools of West Charleston, Canaan, Derby Line and the Derby Junior High School. She remembered her students with stories of their successes and her times spent with them. She loved her family very much and followed all the activities of her children and grandchildren with great interest. She is survived by her three children: Martin McRae and his wife, Barbara, of Morgan, Bruce McRae and his wife, Gisele, of Milton, and Vivian Spates and her husband, Douglas, of Derby; by her sister-in-law Raelene Wright and her husband, Dale, of South Ryegate; by her grandchildren: Lia Greenwood and her husband, Chad, Jeff McRae and his wife, Erin McKenny, Andrea Carbine and her husband, Andrew, Elia Marquis and her husband, Corey, Alicia Messier and her husband, Rodney, Kate McRae and Kyle McRae; by her great-grandchildren: Evan, Delia, and Erik Greenwood, McKenna, Cecelia, and Griffin Marquis, Finnegan and Charles McRae, and Poppy Messier; by a special niece, Bonnie Fontaine and her husband, Paul, of St. Johnsbury; as well as by other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Michael McRae; and by her stepsisters: Evelyn Bishop and Madeline Pratt. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, in Newport where funeral services will be held immediately following at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Interment will take place directly after in the Lyndonville Cemetery. hould friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830; or to Orleans Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 57, of Lyndonville died on Friday, March 23, 2012, at home following a short illness. Born on January 6, 1955, she was the daughter of Merrill R. and Dorothy L. (Pierce) Noyes. Ms. Noyes was a graduate of Concord High School in Concord and was a longtime resident of Lyndonville. She was employed at Asia Restaurant as manager and hostess for many years. She enjoyed being at the ocean with her feet in the sand, looking for shells. She enjoyed feeding the birds along with chipmunks and squirrels, and walking. Survivors include her daughter Brooke L. Noyes; her son Justin A. Halpern; and her grandson Caleb Sanville all of Lyndonville; two brothers: Ronald Noyes of St. Johnsbury, and Dale Noyes of Concord; and a sister, Nancy Landrigan, of Hartford, Connecticut. There are no services scheduled. Memorial donations may be made to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, 68, of Laurinburg, North Carolina, died on Thursday, March 29, 2012, with his wife, Marcia, at his side. A compassionate person who always put others before himself, even at the end, Mr. Sullivan was more concerned for those around him than himself. Born on August 14, 1943, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he was the son of the late James Michael Sullivan and Margaret Claire Tracey of Willimantic, Connecticut. He attended St. Joseph's and Windham High School in Willimantic before joining the United States Navy in 1961. During his enlistment, he served as a fleet United States Marine Corps corpsman in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1967. After graduation from Dartmouth Medical School in 1972, he went on to serve as Chief of Hematology at the Newington Children's Hospital in Newington, Connecticut. In 1972, he was commissioned in the United States National Health Corps and spent the next four years working at a satellite medical center in Island Pond. He moved to Maxton, North Carolina, in 1976 and in 1983 he opened his own practice, Shoeheel Medical Arts, and continued to see patients right up to his death. During his 40 years of practice, he enjoyed the nontraditional aspects of patient care such as snowmobile baby deliveries and rural area house calls. Mr. Sullivan served at various times on the hospital staff in both Newport and Laurinburg. Throughout his life, he was always there for those in need and his presence will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marcia Marquis Sullivan of Laurinburg; by two sons: Sean Collins Sullivan and his wife, Darlene, of Amston, Connecticut and Chris Ryan Sullivan and his wife, Karin, of Washington, D.C.; by his four grandchildren: Shannon, Colin, Madison, and Monica; as well as by cherished family in North Carolina, Connecticut and Vermont. Funeral services were held on April 1, in Laurinburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, North Carolina 28353; or to St. Mary Catholic Church, 800 South Main Street, Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352.