, 49, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at his home in Craftsbury. He was born in Bellows Falls on November 12, 1962, the son of Eugene "Jack" and Jeanette (Brown) Atwood. Mr. Atwood graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1981. He then served with the U.S. Marines including service in the Beirut, Lebanon, action. Mr. Atwood was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post #9653 in Morrisville. He returned home to work on the family dairy farm. When he stopped farming, he continued to dabble in raising pigs and chickens, selling eggs under "Happy Hen Acres," and assisting in helping and taking care of his parents. Mr. Atwood enjoyed time with his son, Justin, whether it be when they were hunting, fishing, trapping, ice fishing or four wheeling together. He also coached baseball, basketball and was a big sports enthusiast for Craftsbury students, being a recipient with Janet Cote one year of the Friends of Education Award from Craftsbury Schools. He enjoyed Boy Scouts and was a big Yankee fan. He was a member of the Trapper Association. He leaves his longtime fiancee of 26 years, Janet Cote; his son Justin Atwood; and his parents, Jack and Jeanette, all of Craftsbury; a sister, Vicki and her husband, Douglas Jasman, of Montpelier; two brothers: Eugene Atwood Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of East Hardwick and Jeff Atwood and his wife, Diane, of East Albany; his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends; and his two dogs: Jacklyn and Roxie. The family will receive friends at the United Church of Craftsbury on the Common, in the dining hall, on Sunday, January 29, from 2 to 4 p.m.

, 87, of Derby Line died on January 11, 2012, in Newport. She was born on July 27, 1924, in Bristol, England, a daughter of Edward and Maude (Cowlin) Merrick. Ms. Bowen was a Certified Nurses Aide at a nursing home in Hanover, New Hampshire. She also worked at the Snag Proof Co. in Beebe, Quebec, for many years. She enjoyed attending the Cornerstone Church in Derby, going for rides with her friend Earl Laber, Sunday outings, making raspberry rhubarb pie, watching wildlife, playing bingo, traveling with her daughter Barb, reading, and listening to Bible verses. Ms. Bowen is survived by her two daughters: Barbara Letourneau and her husband, Philip, of Derby Line and Carole Duquette and her husband, Raymond, of Shrewsbury; her grandchildren: Gerald Letourneau and his wife, Kelley, Deborah Pare and her fiance, Martin, Jeanne Holmes and her husband, David, Philip Letourneau Jr. and his wife, Sandy, Penny Williams and her husband, Rod, Hiedi and Carson Williams, and Toby Lizotte and his friend, Darlene; her great-grandchildren: Kelley Letourneau, Ashley Rice and her husband, Steve, Erik Pare and his friend, Ginny, Joshua, Cole, and Logan Letourneau, Corey Holmes and his wife, Wendy, and Madison Letourneau; and also by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Maude Probert; by her brothers: Edward Cowlin and Philip Probert; and by a great-granddaughter, Angelica Letourneau. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28 at the Cornerstone Church, on Quarry Road in Derby, with the Reverend Glenn Saaman officiating. Friends may call on January 28 at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service.

, 74, of Holland died on January 20, 2012, at his home in Holland, with several loving family members present. He was born in Brattleboro, a son of Carlton and Mabel (Goodell) Clark. He spent most of his life in the southern Vermont area. He served in the United States Navy Air Dale Division from 1955 to 1958, where he was stationed in Guam. He married Frances Wright in 1959. He worked for Fiber Mark, a paper manufacturing plant, for 27 years before retirement. He was also a well driller for Green Mountain Well in the '60s, and he was involved in the drilling of a well on top of Mount Mansfield for the ETV antenna site. Later, he went on to earn his Vermont State Master Plumbing license and ended his career at Fiber Mark. Mr. and Mrs. Clark vacationed in the Northeast Kingdom for several years before moving to their home in Holland in 2005, which he loved along with many of his neighbors and friends. He was a tinkerer and could fix almost anything, much to the delight of family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, making several trips on top of Putney Mountain with his three grandchildren for a hot dog roast on a Sunday afternoon, and sugaring with his son and grandson. Mr. Clark was a member of the American Legion Post #21. He was a very good-natured man and never complained during his illness. One thing that he never missed was Fox News at 5 p.m. and Glenn Beck. Besides his wife Frances Clark of Holland, he is survived by his son John L. Clark and his wife, Gail, of Vernon; his daughter Sheila Bartel and her husband, Russell, of Williamsville; by his grandchildren: Karyn Tyler and her husband, Dan, of Dummerston, Zachary Clark of Vernon, and William Bartel and his wife, Kristen, of Williamsville; by his great-grandson Hayden, also of Williamsville; by his sisters: Marion Grimes and her husband, Allen, of New Hampshire and Ellen Robinson and her husband, Patrick, of Newfane; by his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Lawrence Wright and his wife, Shirley, of Chester, George Wright and his wife, Elizabeth, of New Hampshire, and Karen Orchitt and her husband, Bruce, of Chester; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by a sister, Evelyn Howe. Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date in southern Vermont.

, 82, of Newport Center died suddenly on January 16, 2012, in Newport. She was born on May 26, 1929, to Chester and Candis (Shannon) Bean in Brownington. On June 17, 1968, she married Gerald Fontaine who predeceased her. Mrs. Fontaine loved to go to the casinos, gambling, playing bingo, and going fishing. She loved to do puzzles, go to yard sales, spend time with her grandchildren, and go to family gatherings, especially during the holidays. She was a member of the Veterans Post #798 of Newport Auxiliary. She is survived by her five children: Connie Eastman and her husband, Richard, of Newport Center, Ann McAllister and her husband, Richard, of Newport Center, Roger Sheltra and his fiance, Nadine Thomas, of Derby, Vickie LaClair and her husband, David, of Brownington, and Mary Perrault and her fiance, Clif Martin, of Winooski; by 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings: Donald Bean of Westfield, Lloyd Bean of Arizona, and Latheria Starr of Lowell. She was predeceased by her daughter, Linda Webb, and by her sister, Elila Bean. Funeral services were held January 21 in Newport. Spring interment will be in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ron Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 73, of Newport died on Friday, January 20, 2012, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Newport on January 7, 1939, the daughter of Walter and Blanch (Norway) Rushlow. On July 9, 1960, she married Lawrence D. Kilborn in Derby. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her three children and will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Kilborn was active in the Newport and Vermont historical societies and served many years as the treasurer of the Newport Historical Society. She loved to study history and researched genealogy for many families. She was also an avid gardener, with a great love for roses which she shared and enjoyed with her family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Larry Kilborn; by her son Michael and his wife, Suzanne, and their sons Daniel and Sean, of St. Petersburg, Florida; by her daughter Karen Kilborn McBride and her husband, David, and their children Laura and Matthew, of Colchester; by her daughter Lisa Kilborn Rollins and her husband, Peter, and their sons Eli and Wyatt, of Burlington; by her sister Anita Sawyer; by her brother Edward Rushlow and his wife, Rosalie; by her sister Judy Schnupp and her husband, John; by her sister Veronica Griggs; by her brother Howard Rushlow; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Rochleau. Funeral services were held January 24 in Newport. Interment will be in the spring in Derby Cemetery. In honor of her memory, contributions may be made to the Memphremagog Historical Society of Newport, 96 Stagecoach Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 77, of Orleans died on January 18, 2012, in Newport, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1935, in St. Malachie, Quebec, a son of Joseph and Regina (Patoine) Leblond. Mr. Leblond owned and operated his own farm in both Troy and Craftsbury for many years. He enjoyed working the farm and he also liked welding, which he did for four years in New Hampshire. He is survived by his children: Veronica Wood and her husband, Michael, of London, England, Tina Leblond of Newport, Joseph Leblond and his wife, Yolanda, of San Antonio, Texas, and Rebecca Tatro and her husband, Gary, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; by his brother Ben Leblond and his wife, Rosalie, of Newport; by his sisters: Rejeanne Leblond of Derby Line and Suzanne Frizzell and her husband, Mike, of Newport; by his brother-in-law Fernand Campbell of Orleans; by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Daniel Leblond; two brothers: Andre Leblond and Robert Leblond; and by his sisters: Monique Campbell and Jacqueline O'Brien. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 84, of Newport died on January 17, 2012, in Newport. He was born December 20, 1927, in Newport, a son of Archille and Antonia (Poirier) Monty. On July 15, 1955, he married Wilma Carter who predeceased him in 1997. He graduated from Newport High School in 1946 where he was vice-president of his class, and he entered the United States Navy where he was a first class fireman serving on the U.S.S. Wisconsin during World War II. Mr. Monty owned and operated State Farm Insurance Company from 1971 to 1991. He was also an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company and at one time he managed the sales department for the former Poutre Ford Company of Newport where he sold 13 cars in one day. He also ran the Punt, Pass and Kick children's program for Ford for many years and he was captain of his high school football team. He also played baseball and basketball as a stand out player. Mr. Monty had a hole-in-one at the Newport Country Club and he was elected to the Orleans and Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame in July 2009. He loved to golf, play cards, dance, and he was a New York Yankees fan. He held memberships with St. Mary's Catholic Church of Newport, American Legion Post #21 of Newport, Newport Country Club, Newport Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks #2155, and he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his son Greg Monty and his wife, Kathy, of Newport Center; his grandchildren: Nicholas and Trevor Monty of Newport Center; his companion Irene Perry of Newport; his brother-in-law Gary Carter and his wife, Shirley, of Marshfield; his nephews: Brian Carter and his wife, Patricia, and Tom Carter and his wife, Melanie, all of Marshfield; and by special family friends Shirley Sumner and her husband, Bill, of Derby. He was predeceased by a grandson, Payton Monty. Funeral services were held January 21 in Newport. Spring interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 65, formerly of North Troy, died on January 17, 2012, in Newport. She was born November 6, 1946, in North Troy, a daughter of Eugene and Viola (Santaw) St. Onge. On June 4, 1966, she married Herbert Morse who predeceased her in 2006. Mrs. Morse was employed at the North Troy Village School and Troy Elementary School in the maintenance department. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and making quilts. She also loved to play bingo and take care of her family. She liked to visit her grandchildren and always had and enjoyed her cats. Mrs. Morse held membership with the American Legion Auxiliary of North Troy and she was a former member of The Order of the Eastern Star of North Troy. She is survived by her children: Herbert Morse Jr. and his wife, Jana, of Newport, and Harold Morse of Derby; by six grandchildren; by a brother, Eugene St. Onge, and his wife, Ellie, of North Troy; and by the following sisters: Margo Hansen and her husband, Harold, of North Troy, Nellie Allen and her husband, Dave, of North Troy, Linda Smith of Newport Center, and Niada Beer and her husband, Donald, of Lyndon Center. She was predeceased by her parents and by a brother, Maurice St. Onge. A graveside service will be held in the spring in North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Pope Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, died on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville, following a lingering illness, with his family at his side. Born in Newport on April 1, 1927, he was a son of the late Martin and Vera (Vinton) Perry. He graduated from Orleans High School in 1947 and the Massachusetts Trades Shop School in Boston in 1948. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Perry was a master electrician and prior to his retirement was employed by Vermont Electric Co-op for over 40 years as an appliance technician. Mr. Perry's greatest enjoyment in life was the wonderful time he spent with his loving family. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed cutting firewood, working in the sugarbush and making maple syrup. Mr. Perry was a former Johnson selectman, a member of the United Church of Johnson, and a 60-year member, including Past Master, of Waterman Lodge #83 Free and Accepted Masons in Johnson. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Leach) Perry of Johnson; his three children and their spouses: Mary Jean Smith and her husband, Stephen, of Johnson, Mark Perry and his wife, Linda, of Bolton Landing, New York, and Steven Perry and his wife, Karen, of Lyndonville; a sister, Beverly Rollins, and her husband, Leslie, of Millbrook, New York; an uncle, Ernest Perry of Boise, Idaho; an aunt, Effie Robinson of Meridian, Idaho; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter. To honor his request, there will be no funeral service. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Waterville at a later date. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Lamoille County Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661; or to Lamoille Area Cancer Network, Inc., P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.

, 86, of Greensboro Bend, formerly of Hardwick, died on January 20, 2012, at her home with her loving family at her bedside. She was born October 20, 1925, in East Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ellen (Dawley) Salisbury. She graduated from East Hartford High School in the Class of 1944 and was then employed by Travelers Ins. Co. in Hartford. On June 9, 1945, she married Ira "Penny" Tousant in East Hartford. They had a remarkable 56-year marriage, moving from South Windsor, Connecticut, to Stannard in 1952, where they managed a successful dairy farm together and raised four children. During that time she was town clerk and treasurer for the town of Stannard and was a member of the Stannard Zoning Board, and served for 13 years on the Stannard School Board. After the children were in school, she was hired by the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union central office as the administrative assistant to the superintendent of schools. She retired from that position after 26 years. After she and Penny moved to Hardwick, she worked part-time in the Hardwick town clerk's office under Jerry Hall. She was a member of the United Church of Hardwick and Circle #8 of that church. She was an avid Red Sox and University of Connecticut girls basketball fan. Some of her main interests were family gatherings, traveling, spending time visiting family and friends in Connecticut and Maine, playing cards and bingo (winning of course!), church activities, crocheting and family genealogy. Mrs. Tousant had a strong sense of family. She was a doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and liked nothing better than to have her loved ones around her. She was a devoted and supportive aunt to her nieces and nephews and was a rock for her mother and mother-in-law in their elder years, and, as everyone knew, she was the social butterfly. Mrs. Tousant had a tight circle of friends who guaranteed her safety, enabled her emotional well-being, and prayed fervently for her health. Survivors include her four children and their spouses: Jane Johns of Greensboro Bend, Bette Rochette and her husband, Philip, of Morrisville, James Tousant and his wife, Diana, of Greensboro Bend, and Gail Renaud and her husband, David, of Hardwick. She will be missed by eight extraordinary grandchildren, 14 very special great-grandchildren; and by many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins, and a very special friend of almost 50 years, Betty Dukette. She was predeceased by her husband, Penny, in 2002; four siblings: Robert Salisbury, Margaret Webster, Gertrude Hale, and Edith Swanson; and by her son-in-law Roger Johns. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, in Hardwick. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 28, at 11 a.m. at the United Church in Hardwick with the retired Pastor James Tousant and the Reverend Diana Tousant officiating. Spring burial will be in the family lot in the Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843; or to the United Church of Hardwick, care of Cynthia Walker, P.O. Box 195, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

, beloved infant son of Douglas Warner Jr. and Laura Briggs, died on January 14, 2012, in St. Johnsbury. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters: Latisha Briggs, Tanisha Hook, and Shakira Warner. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents: Lawrence Briggs of Newark and Charlene Briggs of Lyndonville; and by his paternal grandparents: Douglas Warner Sr. of Lowell, Barbara Warner of Brownington, and Cecil Davison of Brownington. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 27 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, in Newport, with the Reverend James Gamble officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on January 27 from 5 p.m. until the hour of funeral. Spring interment will be held at the Brownington Center Cemetery.

N. Adams, 69, of New London, Ohio, died on January 8, 2012, at her home in New London. She was born on November 3, 1942, in Connecticut, a daughter of Antonin J. and Cecile (Diette) Hebert. In 1967 she married Ransom Adams who survives her. Life for Mr. and Mrs. Adams has been an adventure with many changes of lifestyles from living in the city, to living on the water, to living on a farm. Mrs. Adams' hobbies included bowling, knitting, boating, fishing, motorcycling, and spending time with her two dogs, but her favorite times were going to dinner with friends and family and playing cards. She loved to travel and spent three to four months a year in the RV on trips all over the U.S. Her favorite place was Prouty Beach in Newport, where she visited family and friends. Her biggest joy was the Hebert Family Reunion, which took place every two years, with the last one in 2011 having 156 attendees. Mrs. Adams is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Ransom; her daughter Monica Stearns of Columbus; her son Patrick Stearns; her grandson Sean Stearns and Sean's mother, Elizabeth Doyle, all of California; her brothers: Ronald and his wife, Ann, of New Hampshire, Michael and Margaret of Virginia, Phillip and Sallie of Montana, Rodney and Sue of California, Terry and Joyce of Newport, Dennis and Tammie of Derby, and Craig and Linda of Derby; her sister Pam Hebert of Newport; her brother-in-law Peter Adams and his wife, Linda, and their son, P.C.; her sister-in-law Frances Hutchins and her husband, Richard, and their children, Stafford and Corey; her 20 nieces and nephews; and by several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many other relatives and good friends. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Bob. Funeral services were held on January 16 in Newport. Interment followed in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 80, of Coventry died on January 10, 2012, in Coventry. He was born August 29, 1931, in Derby, a son of Vernon and Annie (Aiken) Doncaster. On May 26, 1979, he married Shirley Riegel, the love of his life. Mr. Doncaster was a machinist at Union Butterfield in Derby Line where he retired in 1988. He was a member of the Masonic Union Lodge Free and Accepted Masons #44 of Island Pond. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed bowling, listening to country music, dancing, working with his Christmas trees, and working in his vegetable and flower gardens. He also enjoyed his 1949 Ford 8N Tractor and the company of the family dogs. He is survived by his wife Shirley of Coventry; by his son Robert Doncaster of Antrim, New Hampshire, along with his wife, Dawn, and their children, Ty and Karlee; by his son Rocky Lontine of Derby along with his wife, Gail, and their daughters Amber Lontine and her fiance, Steve Moulton, of Bolton, and Andrea Lontine of Hyde Park; by his son Joseph Lontine of Coventry; by is his brother Wayne Doncaster and his wife, Bettie, of Irasburg; by his sister Vida Powers of West Charleston; and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and brothers- and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by a brother, Wendell Doncaster, and by two sisters: Vivian Austin and Joyce Jenness. Funeral services were held January 14 in Newport. Spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.

, 76, of Newport Center died on January 12, 2012, in Newport. He was born September 28, 1935, in North Troy, the son of Calvin and Evelyn (Gosley) Horn. Mr. Horn was a night watchman for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for many years. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children: Diana Eaton and her husband, Mike, of Newport, Carol Coburn of Newport Center, Susan Merrill and her husband, Walter, of North Troy, James Horn and his wife, Linda, of Newport Center, and David Horn of St. Albans; by eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and by three brothers and two sisters: Maurice Horn of Weybridge, Richard Horn of Maine, George Horn and his wife of Danville, Alice Combs and her husband, Bob, of North Troy, and Linda Starr and her husband, Steve, of Florida; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley, and by a brother, Robert (Bob) Horn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, at the Church of God in Derby with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 89, of Newport died on January 9, 2012, in Newport. She was born March 21, 1922, in L'enfant Jesus, Quebec, the daughter of Louis and Exilia (Archanbeault) Desroches. On August 31, 1952, she married Leopold Lehoux who survives her. In 1972 she was employed by the former Newport Plastics, and in 1987 she retired from Slalom Ski Wear. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Newport and the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by two daughters: Ginette Perry and her husband, Roland, of Lyndonville, and Claire O'Rourke and her husband, Michael, of Marion, Ohio; by her grandchildren: Jennifer Langer and her husband, Dave, of Portland, Oregon, Kevin Perry of Stowe, and Christopher Perry of Portland, Oregon; by a great-granddaughter, Aysha Langer; and by a sister, Sister Froncoise of Sherbrooke, Quebec. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Theotime, Paul-Henri, Fernand, Cyrille, and Edward Desroches, and by Pauline Bachand, Angeline Chaput, and Monique Cote. Funeral services were held January 14 in Newport. Interment will be in the spring in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 80, died on Friday, January 6, 2012, at home with his loving wife of over thirty years, Keum Yie "Peggy" McCoy. He was born on October 13, 1931, in Barton, a son of Raymond and Katherine (Gravel) McCoy. Mr. McCoy attended various schools in the Northeast Kingdom and at a young age hitchhiked to White River Junction where he worked at several places including as a bellboy at the Hotel Coolidge. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 to serve in the Korean War. He was wounded while in Korea and received a Purple Heart as well as a Bronze Service Star. After his discharge, Mr. McCoy worked at the Ward Baking Company's Tip Top Bakery in White River Junction for 23 years, retiring in 1980. While at the bakery, he began purchasing rental properties and at one time owned over 140 units. Mr. McCoy was a member of the Hartford Elks Lodge 1541, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2571, and the American Legion Post 26, all in White River Junction. He enjoyed stopping by to sign the book at the club each day and have a glass of orange juice. He had a special love for animals, especially his Norwegian Elkhound Prince. He also enjoyed the bears and trains at Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln, New Hampshire, but his favorite pastime was playing poker. He leaves five daughters: Susie McCoy Hall of Parker, Colorado, Gail McCoy of Hartford, Janice McCoy Taylor of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Phyllis McCoy Jacien of Castleton, and Michele S. Basham of Poultney; 11 grandchildren: Kenneth and Justin Backus, Nathaniel, Adrian and Nicholas Luce, Tanya Domingue, Makaylah Jacien, Matthew and Phillip Hamm and Hunter and Hayden Hall; several great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mary Jane Bickford of Glover, Judy Ford of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Phyllis Messner of Maryville, Tennessee; five brothers: Ronald McCoy of Henderson, North Carolina, Raymond McCoy of West Burke, Alan McCoy of Wilder, Lawrence Parmenter of South Royalton, and James Parmenter of Wilder; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Vicki Backus; a granddaughter, Mandy Sue McCoy; a sister, Joyce Voghell; and two brothers: Walter Parmenter and Kenneth McCoy. A memorial service was held in Wilder on January 14. Burial with military honors will take place in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center in the spring.

, 78, of Holland, died suddenly on January 13, 2012, in Newport. He was born on November 8, 1933, in Holland, a son of Abel and Elise (Demers) Patenaude. He married Solange Roberge Patenaude, who survives him, on June 13, 1955. Mr. Patenaude dedicated his entire life to farming. After marrying Sally in 1955, they farmed in Beebe Plain for five years. He then purchased the family farm in Holland where he resided from 1960 until the present. His youngest son, Ronald, now operates the family farm, however, Mr. Patenaude has remained an active part of the day-to-day operations where he will be sorely missed. Although he enjoyed all aspects of farming, sugaring was his passion. He also took great pride in passing on his love of agriculture to his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, square dancing, camping, visiting casinos and traveling. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus #1157, an Elks member, and an active member of St. Edward's Catholic Church and Orleans County Sugar Makers, and was a former selectman for the town of Holland. He is survived by his children: Pauline Bracey and her husband, Keith, of LeRay, New York, Robert Patenaude and his wife, Kathy, of Littleton, New Hampshire, Annette Moss and her companion, Craig, of Derby Line, Ted Patenaude and his wife, Shirley, of Parker, Colorado, and Ronald Patenaude and his wife, Jennifer, of Holland; his grandchildren: Katrina O'Kelly and her companion, Shawn, Kylie Powell and her husband, Jeremy, Amber Lantagne and her husband, Marv, Kristin Patenaude, Tory and Cody Ladue, Katelyn, Jacob, and Molly Patenaude; his great-grandchildren: Jesse James, Chad, Evan, and Hayden Lantagne, and Jenna and Anna Powell; his brothers: Alphonse Patenaude and his wife, Yvette, of Derby Line, Albert Patenaude and his wife, Berthe, of Derby Line, Maurice Patenaude and his wife, Denise, of Derby, and John Patenaude and his wife, Sue, of Derry, New Hampshire; his sisters: Theresa Roy and her late husband, Leo, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, and Anna Blalock and her late husband, Bob, of Texas; his brothers-in-law: Richard Roberge and his wife, Claire, of Enosburg, the late Roger Roberge and his wife, Judith, of Derby, and the late Jean Paul Roberge and his wife, Lorette, of Florida; his sisters-in-law: Jeanne Markut and her husband, Ted, of Bridport, Lise Fournier and her husband, Donald, of North Troy, and Suzanne Larkin and her husband, Charles, of Montpelier; and by his numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, in Newport. Members of the 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus are requested to gather at the funeral home on Wednesday evening for prayers and honor detail for brother Gus. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, at the St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line. Spring interment will be held on May 26, at the St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr. Patenaude's memory to Border Livestock 4-H Club, in care of Clara Nadeau, 3571 Gore Road, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, after battling AML, an aggressive form of leukemia, with his former wife, Linda, by his side. He was born in Island Pond on September 9, 1940, a beloved son and the eldest of seven children born to Richard Claude and Marjory (Currier) Seguin. Mr. Seguin graduated from Brighton High School in 1958 and then attended the University of Vermont, earning a degree in electrical engineering. He joined the Air Force Reserve for six years in 1962 in conjunction with beginning his career as an electrical engineer for IBM and General Electric in Burlington, and Utica and Rochester, New York. He relocated to Lynchburg in 1972, joining Babcock and Wilcox as a quality assurance manager in the nuclear power division where he remained until 1989. He then worked freelance as a quality assurance consultant until 1998, after which he joined Courtside Fitness Center, and more recently, Centra Health, as a maintenance technician. Besides this full-time position, he started a part-time handyman business with many loyal customers. He held both jobs at the time of his cancer diagnosis. Although he enjoyed his work, he had planned to retire later this year. Mr. Seguin was an avid sailor, having owned several sailboats throughout the years, and had been a member of the Virginia Inland Sailing Association on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. He also enjoyed sailing, on a smaller scale, at the family cottage on Seymour Lake in Morgan. In previous years he enjoyed motorcycling, scuba diving, and skiing. More recently, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and other sports. In 1991, Mr. Seguin married Linda Cassada of Lynchburg. They divorced in 2004. A hard worker all his life, Mr. Seguin enjoyed fixing anything mechanical or electrical. Everything he did was done methodically and to perfection. He was a loving son and husband, as well as a supportive and caring "big brother." Anyone needing a helping hand could always count on Mr. Seguin. He is (and will always be) sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. Survivors include his father Claude Seguin of of Newport and Morgan; his brothers and sisters: Robert Seguin and his companion, Debbie Cameron, of Island Pond and Palm Bay, Florida, Claudia Epstein and her husband, Richard (Dick), of Morgan, Dana Seguin of Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Janella "Jan" Clarke and her husband, Michael, of Island Pond; a sister-in-law, Fernande Seguin, formerly of Morgan; five nieces; two nephews; eleven great-nieces and great-nephews; his former wife, Linda Seguin of Richmond, Virginia; two stepdaughters: Jane and Amy; three aunts; numerous cousins; and several special friends including: Walter Budrow, Sandra (Meredith) Nadeau, Ken Wright, Bob Weinberger, and Cydney Johnson. He is also survived by his longtime feline companion, Otis. He was predeceased by his mother, Marjory, in 1998, and by two teenage brothers: Timothy in 1965 and Bradley in 1967. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 12, in Lynchburg, with a reception to follow. A memorial service will be held in Island Pond at a later date (to be announced), probably in the spring. If desired, a donation may be made in Mr. Seguin's name to a local animal shelter, humane society, or a charity of one's choice.

, 64, of Barton died on January 9, 2012, in Burlington, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born January 31, 1947, in Irasburg, the daughter of Earl and Mae (Simino) Snyder. On January 15, 1966, she married Donald Wayne Stoddard who survives her. Mrs. Stoddard was employed at North Country Hospital for 25 years. She also mentored at Barton Graded School. Her hobbies included going to casinos "every chance she got," crocheting, knitting, reading and traveling and being with her dog, Cory. She is survived by her husband, Donald Stoddard, of Barton; her children: Donna and her husband, Richard LaClair Jr., of Glover, Laurie and her husband, John Young Jr., of Wilmore, Kentucky, and Tammy Stoddard of Barton; by her grandchildren: Lance, Grant, Katie, Cole and Brittney; by a sister, Louise Duquette, and her husband, Roger, of Irasburg; by her brothers-in-law: Bruce Stoddard and his wife, Keta, and Rick Stoddard and his wife, Dolores; and by her sisters-in-law: Pat Sykas and her husband, Paul, and Gloria Conley and her husband, John; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Mae Snyder; two brothers: Everett and Kenneth Snyder; and by two sisters: Sandra Corliss and Doris Kennett. Funeral services were held on January 12 in Newport. Spring interment will be in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis, Tennessee 38119.

, 75, of Newport, died on January 11, 2012, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born April 8, 1936, in West Charleston, son of Olga L. Worboys. Mr. Worboys entered the United States Air Force, where he was in active duty from 1955 to 1959. He graduated from Lyndon State College with a bachelor of science degree. He was a substitute teacher at North Country Union High School in Newport for several years. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed playing basketball, and received the basketball hall of fame award. Mr. Worboys was very patriotic and was a Boston Celtics fan. He played the trumpet and loved jazz music. He was devoted to Jesus, and to his mother, Olga, and his aunt, Veda. He is survived by his close friends: Jami Krause and David Husolo, both of Newport. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, in Newport, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, January 19, from noon until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will be held in the West Charleston Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, National Service Office, VAMROC, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05009.

of Holland died on December 24, 2011. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1937. Passionate and loving, he was the band director and music teacher at North Country Union High School for 17 years. He retired in March 2011 due to a massive stroke in August 2010, from which he had recovered quite well. In addition to teaching, his local activities included directing the Newport Community Band during those years, and he was the founder and conductor of the International Wind Symphony which evolved into a solid entity in the community. He served in the Air Force and played in the Military Band. Returning to Vermont (he graduated from high school in Windsor) was the highpoint of Dr. Chapman's teaching career, as he considered preparing young students for future success vital. Early in his career, Dr. Chapman taught at Missouri Southern State College and was a visiting professor at other institutions. He held positions as professor and chairman of the Performing Arts Division of Alfred University in New York for about 13 years. During that time, he raised the Division to an impressive level, hiring noted artists to teach and perform. While at Alfred University, he enhanced the function of the beloved old carillon and initiated the rebuilding of it to great success. It resulted in becoming a desirable venue for visiting carillonneurs of international renown. Single handedly, he designed and constructed a memorial park at the site and personally maintained it. That chapter of his life reflects the verve, determination and success of his endeavors, as did the chapters that followed. Dr. Chapman was the founder, director and conductor of the Juilliard Summer Chamber Music Institute which he placed in residence at Alfred University for several years. At that time, he employed an acclaimed New York concert pianist, Pina Antonelli, whom he later married, and who survives him. During his married life with Pina, he hosted a Sunday afternoon radio program in New York for several years, presenting big band music exclusively, especially that of Glenn Miller. He was regarded as an authority on the subject, giving lectures including one for the University of Vermont Osher Series. Also during that time, he wrote a weekly newspaper column, "Bravo," for The Evening Tribune of New York, reporting on local events and visiting celebrities, another outlet for his vast knowledge. Dr. Chapman held membership in many musical societies and served in administrative capacities as well. His educational background was broad and diverse which resulted in a unique approach to teaching, garnering excellent results. He held a master's degree in music history from the University of New Hampshire, completed his doctoral studies in psychology of teaching young children at Temple University, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in musicology from Alfred University. His students at North Country assembled many of his classroom axioms and quips into booklet form for posterity and amusement, revealing a charming sense of humor. The students even had T-shirts emblazoned with "knowing things is good," one of his favorite expressions. Dr. Chapman was truly loved and appreciated by them, receiving visits and letters of thanks from former students. They attributed much of their success to his love of teaching the "whole person," as was evidenced by their seeking his advice on academic and personal problems. While working toward his advanced degrees, he married Lorena Titcomb of Maine, who survives him. Both received their B.S. in music education from the University of Maine. They were married for 18 years and had three children. Their son, James W. Chapman Jr. of Florida, died suddenly in October 2011, leaving a wife, Angela, and their daughter and son. Dr. Chapman is survived by his daughters: Lois Olds Crandell and her husband, Christopher, and her son, of Ohio, and Rebecca Chapman Cole, and her son, daughter, and companion, Mike Wilson, of Texas; by two brothers: John and his wife, Margaret, of Maine, and Joel and his wife, Ngam, of California and Thailand; a sister, Sarah Eastman, and her most recently deceased husband, Conrad, of Maine; and by several nieces and nephews, and five grandchildren. Dr. Chapman leaves his adoring wife of 27 years, Pina, with whom he shared musical performance and a life of inspiration and beauty. Dr. Chapman's parents were Stuart and Lois (Olds) Chapman, who predeceased him. His beloved children, grandchildren, students, friends and colleagues will feel the loss of a "Renaissance Man" but will remember and delight in what he left behind. A memorial service with musical tribute to Dr. Chapman is being planned for March 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Union High School Band Fund for a music scholarship to be established in his name.

, 76, of Newport Center died on January 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was born on September 19, 1935, to Oscar and Yvonne Arel Desrochers in Newport Center. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, and married Leo Paul Chaput on September 1, 1956. Mrs. Chaput will be remembered for many things but foremost the most important thing was her family and friends. She was able to spend her favorite holiday, Christmas, home with her family for several days. Oh, how she loved that. Any time anyone needed some help, she was there. She will be also be remembered for her home cooking which many people enjoyed. She could put a whole meal together for very large gathering in no time at all. Her favorite past times were watching Boston Red Sox games and seeing them win the World Series, and she was especially excited that she attended a couple of the games in Boston. She enjoyed reading, especially her cooking magazines, and cutting out new recipes. You could always go to Mom's and find her watching the cooking channel. If she could have a family gathering every day, she would have loved it. As many know, her greatest joy was working in her flowers and mowing the lawn. As recent as this summer, she was on her lawnmower with her baseball cap, going to her flower gardens. She was in heaven then. She would have woodchucks eating all of the flowers she planted and painstakingly tried to trap them. This was a running joke within the family. She belonged to the Daughters of Isabella and was a member of the Community Circle. She loved to travel. She and her husband traveled extensively. Several of the places were Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Nashville, Tennessee, and overseas. She was also a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea parish. Her religion was a very important part of her life. She was employed for many years at Sacred Heart High School and then North Country Union High School as a cook. She leaves behind her loving children: Reg and his partner, Kim, Diane, Mike, Brian and his husband, Jonathan, Roger and his wife, Nicole, and Caroline and her partner, Colleen; her cherished grandchildren: Derek Royer, Dustin Royer and his wife, Shawna, Danielle Weisz and her husband, DJ, Melissa, Miranda, Mallory, and Nathan Chaput, Megan Oxford and her husband, Justin, Cody, Logan and Adrianna Chaput, and Sasha Morton; three great-grandchildren: Aiden and Liam Oxford, and Hunter Royer; and by her siblings and her sister-in-law Connie Desrochers, Roland and his wife, June, Rita LeBlanc and her husband, Rejean, Real Desrochers and his wife, Denise, and Joe Desrochers and his partner, Donna. She also leaves behind her closest and dearest friends: Audrey Bean, Judy Bean, Harriet Trottier, and Judy Roberge. She will always cherish her "girls' night out." She was predeceased by her husband on September 2, 1994; her parents, her brother Claude, and by several brothers- and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. Spring interment will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery on May 12, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. Ron Holland, North Country Hospital Dialysis Unit, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 100, of Newport died on January 5, 2012, in Lyndonville. She was born on March 9, 1911, in Lowell, a daughter of Eldon and Agnes Besaw. She spent most of her life in the area and married her late husband, Alfred H. Labounty, on February 18, 1938. Mrs. Labounty was a former member of the Clermont Circle Daughters of Isabella and a past Regent. During her life, she was a former member and attended services at St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Edward's Catholic Church. In her younger days, she liked to knit, crochet, play cards, do word puzzles, cook, and garden. She loved to go dancing with her husband or just go to where he was playing in his band, the Moonlighters, as well as to listen to the Newport Concert Band. Mr. and Mrs. Labounty owned the Labounty's Jewelry Store on North Avenue in Newport for over 25 years. Mrs. Labounty is survived by her son David Labounty and his wife, Gloria; her two granddaughters: Lisa Labounty and Brenda Carpenter and her husband, Bill; her two great-grandchildren: Thomas and Emma Carpenter; a sister, Gabrielle Turner; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Trudy Labounty; her brothers: Seldon, Roger, Elbridge, Maylon, and Lawrence Besaw; and by two sisters: Irene Roland and Lorene Gibney. Friends may call on Thursday, January 12, from 9 to10:30 a.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, in Newport. Funeral services will be held on January 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Clermont Circle Daughters of Isabella, care of Rosemary Hartley, 354 Memphremagog Views, Newport, Vermont 05855.

died on January 6, 2012, in Greensboro. Born in 1913 in Oregon, she was raised in Iowa with her sister, Eleanor Earl, who predeceased her. Mrs. Miller enjoyed travels with her family, celebrations at the Indiana family homestead, The Elms, and her years at Duke University in North Carolina. Her upbringing inspired a lifelong love of travel and people's stories. Mrs. Miller and her husband, Cornwall "Cornie" Miller, raised their two daughters in Essex, Connecticut. They warmly welcomed a constant stream of visitors. Known for her gourmet cooking, Mrs. Miller hosted numerous parties whether at home or on board their beloved wooden boat, Happie. There was not even a protest when Cornie invited groups of children on the boat for blueberry pancakes, whether or not she had blueberries! Before Mrs. Miller became a full-time mother and hostess extraordinaire, she edited The Quaker Oats' company magazine, taught dancing with Arthur Murray, and wrote radio Lone Ranger tales, among other pursuits. Her first husband, Phil Ray, was her Clinton, Iowa, high school sweetheart and co-author of a book they wrote about that school. He died while in the army during World War II. Meeting Cornie in 1944 led to a whirlwind romance and 58 years of happy marriage, living in Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut. After his death in 2002, she spent time in East Haddam, Connecticut, with her daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Paul Varkala, and in Craftsbury Common with her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and John Patterson. She enjoyed her grandsons, Peter and James Varkala, and Tim and Luke Patterson. One of her earliest memories was of a parade at the end of World War I. Her father held her up and said to remember this celebration because there'd never be another war. Perhaps that vivid memory is why she followed news with passion and sometimes fury. She had a strong love and devotion for her family, but never lost sight of lives and events in the greater world. Mrs. Miller's daughters plan to have remembrance gatherings in Connecticut in July, and in Vermont in August.