Washington County, Vermont Obituaries - 2000

MORI, ELEANOR MAY, 85, of Barre Town, died Jan. 1. Born in 1914 in Montreal, P.Q., she was the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Smith) Wyatt. Following the death of her parents, she was raised by Jessie and John Matson in Lower Graniteville. She attended elementary school in Lower Graniteville and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1938, she married Virgilio Mori, who died in 1991. She had been employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles for the state of Vermont and was a member of the Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include one son, Ronald; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Binaghi, Olga P., 89, of East Barre, died Jan. 3. Born in 1910 in Barre, she was the daughter of Daniel and Ida (Bassani) Saporiti. She attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1940, she married Guido Binaghi, who died in 1975. She worked at Berg, Carmolli and Kent Insurance Agency and from 1965 to retirement in 1974, she was the secretary for the Granite Cutters International Association. She was a member of Mother Cabrini Church in East Barre. Survivors include a son, William; a daughter, Sylvia Malnati; six grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews.

Parker, Howard F., 81, of Vershire, died Jan. 2. Born in 1918 in Vershire, he was the son of Frank and May (Ricker) Parker. He attended school in Vershire. In 1947, he married Edith M. O'Donnell. He was a logger and worked on the grounds crew at Dartmouth College. After retiring, he did roadside mowing for several area towns. He served in the 104th Yankee Division Medics during WWII. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Dawin, Malcolm and Wesley; a daughter, Cheryl Willey; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Pike, Teresa, 76, formerly of Montpelier, died Jan. 2. Born in 1923 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Amalio and Ormalinda (Lavin) Setien. She attended Barre schools and Spaulding High School. She had worked for New England Telephone and had been married to Henry B. Pike, who died in 1980. Survivors include one son, Peter; one daughter, Fawn Wheat; three grandchildren; two brothers.

LAFOUNTAIN, LLOYD M., 71, of Moretown, died Dec. 29. Born in 1928 in Montpelier, he was the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Queor) LaFountain. He attended Barre City schools and was a veteran of WWII and Korea, serving in the Army. He had been employed at Rock of Ages. He then moved to Wallingford, Conn., where he was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and to Meriden, Conn., where he was employed by Nasa at Revere Electronics. In 1971, he returned to Barre. He retired in 1974. In 1948, he married Beatrice V. Edson. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Judith Rogers; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; three brothers; five sisters; many nieces and nephews.

PURVEE, JESSIE M., 87, formerly of Waterbury Center, died Jan. 1. Born in 1912 in Waterbury Center, she was the daughter of Fred and Ollie Mae (Davis) Graves. Survivors include two daughters, Blanche Gault and Barbara Prescott; two sisters; two brothers; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

DEFORGE, CHARLIE, 59, of East Montpelier, died Dec. 30. Born in 1940, he was the son of Frank DeForge and Rena (Pecor) DeForge. He was a longtime granite industry employee. Survivors include his wife, Sandra DeForge; five sons, Jason DeForge, Thomas Stacy, James Stacy and Charles DeForge Dodge; three daughters, Laurie Pecor, Cindy Scott and Bonnie Duke; seven grandsons; five granddaughters; six brothers; five sisters; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Chenette, George E., 77, of Randolph, died Jan. 3. Born in 1922, in Burlington, he was the son of Viola Archer. He graduated from Randolph High School and Burlington Business College. He worked at a grocery store in Hardwick, Howard's Market in Barre and P&C grocery store in Randolph. He retired after several years at the Petco Mini Mart in Randolph. In 1953, he married Virginia White. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Elmer Archer.

BUZZELL, GLEN R., 88, formerly of Warren, died Jan. 1. Born in 1911 in Warren, he was the son of Richard and Emily (Church) Buzzell. He graduated from Waitsfield High School and in 1939, married Marion Harris, who died in 1999. He was a millwright, designing, operating and troubleshooting sawmills, working at several mills in the Connecticut River Valley, including the Frank Gilman Sawmill in Tunbridge. He became custodian at the Brown Dormitory at Dartmouth College, retiring in 1976. Survivors include two sons, George and Max; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

LINCOLN, JONATHAN D., 41, of Montpelier, died Dec. 30. Born in 1958 in Montpelier, he was the son of Arthur Lincoln Jr. and Arline (Picken) Lincoln. He attended Montpelier High School and New England College in Worcester, Mass. He was employed as a data processor for the State of Vermont and for various insurance companies. Survivors include his mother; a brother, Pete Lincoln.

ANDREOLETTI, AMELIA C., 96, of Barre City, died Dec. 29. Born in 1903 in Barre, she was the daughter of Ermano and Caterina (Arioli) Andreoletti. She attended Barre City schools. She had been employed at Holmes Jewelry Store, retiring in 1973. She was a member of St. Monica Parish. Survivors include one sister, Savina Thygesen; one sister-in-law, Yvonne Andreoletti; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

WALRATH, JEANETTE A., 75, formerly of Barre, died Dec. 14. Born in 1924 in Essex Junction, she was the daughter of Donat and Eva Lefevre. She graduated from Spaulding High School, from Riverside City College in California and from UCLA. In 1944, she married Leslie Walrath. She worked for the State Department in Washington, D.C. and was a substitute teacher. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Stephen and David; five grandchildren; a brother; a sister.

Evans, Ralph F., 87, of Marshfield, died Dec. 27. Born in 1912 in Groton, he was the son of Ralph and Bessie (Morrill) Evans. He graduated from Groton High School and attended Vermont State School of Agriculture (VTC). He was employed by the University of Vermont Extension Service as a DHIA milk tester. He graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in dairy and animal husbandry. He taught dairy husbandry at VSSA was an instructor and assistant professor of animal husbandry at UVM. He attended the University of Maine, receiving an MS in animal husbandry. He managed the HP Hood Demonstration Farm in Beverly, Mass. and was head of the Agricultural Technology Division at VTC, retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Miriam; one son, Gary; one daughter, Gail Evans-Africa; four grandchildren; one brother; one sister-in-law; nieces.

WILLIAMS, HARRY E., 81, of Groton, died Dec. 29. Born in 1914 in Topsham, he was the son of Hadie Belle (Welch) and Herbert Williams. He was married to Vina Williams, who died in 1978. He was a carpenter for Elmer Frost Building in Groton and a member of Groton Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Stanley; a daughter, Sylvia Welch; a brother; a sister; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

RIENDEAU, MICHAEL R., 41, of Barre City, died Dec. 29. Born in 1958 in Barre, he was the son of Roland and Claudette (Couture) Riendeau. He attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. He was employed by Woolworth's, Harry's Dept. Store and Barre Mills (Malden) and more recently at Bombardier's. He was a member of St. Monica Parish. Survivors include his parents; two sisters, Pam Thiverge and Carmen Ducharme; nieces and nephews; several cousins.

JOHANSON, CAROLYNN A., formerly of Montpelier, died Dec. 28. Born in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Forrest and Marjorie (Kitchin) Silloway. In 1968, she married George Johanson. She had worked at Medical Associates in Monroe County in PA and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Stroudsberg, PA. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Erika; a sister.

ALSTON, DOUGLAS W. 61, formerly of Hardwick and more recently of Barre, died Jan. 3. Born in 1938 in St. Johnsbury, he was the son of Reginald and Doris (Jaeckel) Alston. He graduated from Rochville High School in Rochville, Conn. In 1965, he moved to Hardwick, and was employed by the state of Vermont as a boiler room operator in Montpelier and Waterbury. He served in the Navy from 1956 to 19671. Survivors include a sister, Marjorie Dalton.

BULLARD, JAMES W., 83, of Sharon, died Jan. 3. Born in 1916 in Stockbridge, he was the son of Alton and Caroline (Harlow) Bullard. He attended schools in Hartford and served in the Army during WWII. He began working at Central Vermont Railroad in Randolph in 1938 and retired in 1981. In 1938, he married Margaret Muir. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Raymond and Alton; a daughter, Marjorie Foley; a brother; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

KNOWLES, GERALD W., 76, of Brookfield, died Jan. 3. Born in 1923 in Brookfield, he was the son of Herbert and Gladys (Williams) Knowles. He attended schools in Brookfield. In 1941, he married Florence Sprague. He worked on the family farm in Brookfield and later joined Lord and Son Excavating of East Barre. He operated heavy equipment and drove trucks for 25 years, retiring in the mid-1980s. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Winston and Paul; a daughter, Rosa Knowles; two brothers; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.

SMITH, ROBERT W., 51, of Hardwick, died Jan. 3. Born in 1948 in Morrisville, he was the son of Fay and Beulah (Bapp) Smith. He attended Peoples Academy. He was first married to Gail Boyce and later to Pauline Dufresne Howard. He was a truck driver for Anderson Concrete Co. and worked for the Stowe Mountain Co. He owned and operated a logging business in the Northeast Kingdom. Survivors include his mother; three daughters, Tammy Smith, Bobbie Jo Hill and Wanda Dunbar; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Morey and Brenda West; his companion, Pauline Smith; two brothers; four sisters; five grandchildren.

VALLIERE, MARY, 84, of Montpelier, died Jan. 4. Born in 1915 in Wickham, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of Antonio and Angeline (Fagnan) Joyal. She attended high school in Wickham. Her husband, Ronald Valliere died in 1974. She was a nurses' aide and caregiver in several local nursing homes. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Montpelier. Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine Baldwin and Denise Choske; a son, Raymond; a sister; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

EMERSON, ANDREA R., 22, of Groton, died Jan. 3. Born in 1977 in Woodsville, N.H., she was the daughter of Linda (Burroughs) Emerson and Philip R. Emerson. She graduated from Blue Mountain Union High School and went on to earn her Licensed Nursing Assistant's certificate through Oxbow Vocational School. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Robert Farquharson; two brothers, Barry and Philip; a sister, Alison; two step-brothers, Scott and Corey Farquharson; three step-sisters, Heidi and Diane Farquharson; maternal grandparents, William and Bertha Burroughs; three nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins.

GEORGE, RUPERT M., 83, of Barre Town, died Jan. 3. Born in 1916 in South Barre, he was the son of Otto and Lucy (Willett) George. He attended South Barre Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1953, he and his brother Russell, purchased the R. L. Clark Feed Store in Barre. He retired in 1983. He had been a member of the Vermont Army National Guard. In 1935, he married Glenna C. Gallison. He was a member of St. Monica Church. Survivors included his wife; two daughters, Beverly Jacobs and Vicki Poratti; two sons, Ronald and Robert; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; nieces and nephews.

BAKER, RALPH D., 75, of Randolph, died Jan. 5. Born in 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Charles and Helen (Swenson) Baker. He was educated in N.Y. schools and at the Armed Forces Institute. He worked for Western Electric, now known as Lucent Technologies, retiring as a quality assurance inspector for Western Electric at the G.W. Plastics Plant in Bethel. In 1969, he married Ellen Pearson. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Siri Mosher and Karin (Maggie) May; a step-son, Ronald Smith; six grandchildren.

MCMANIS, BEATRICE, 87, of Montpelier, died Jan. 4. Born in 1912 in New London, N.H., she was the daughter of Edward and Melvina (Spinks) Hamel. In 1934, she married Cecil G. McManis, who died in 1987. She worked as a private duty nurse and also at Heaton Hospital and Heaton House. She was a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard and William; one daughter, Sandra Irish; a brother; two sisters; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter. 

PRESTON, ALICE M., 76, of Morrisville, died Jan. 13. Born in 1923 in Bolton, she was the daughter of Chester and Maude (Minkler) Champney. She attended Bolton schools. She had been married to Leonard P. Preston. she was a psychiatric technician at Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury and a waitress and manager at the Park Restaurant in Waterbury. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Mandigo; three sons, Leonard, Chester and Marc; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister; nieces and nephews.

ROULEAU, LUCIEN P., 69, of Barre Town, died Jan. 12. Born in 1930 in Montpelier, he was the son of Rodolphe and Jeannette (Gaudreau) Rouleau. He attended St. Monica Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School. He was president and chairman of the board of Rouleau Granite Co. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 955th Field Artillery battalion attached to the Ninth Army. In 1952, he married Gloria Pinto. He was a member of St. Monica's Church. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Donna Poirier, Allison Treon, Rhonda Wobby and Sonda Frattini; nine grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; nieces and nephews.

CARRIER, RAYMOND, 76, of Barre Town, died Jan. 13. Born in 1923 in Compton, Que., Canada, he was the son of Louis and Gracia (Sevigny). The family moved to Graniteville and then to Middlesex. He attended the Middlesex Center School. He served in the Air Corp, graduating from fighter pilot school at Luke Field, AZ, and served two tours in Japan, a tour in Italy and one in Turkey. He retired from the Air Force in 1968 and worked for Over-Seas National Airways in New York as a pilot. He also taught flying and did charter flying. In 1946, he married Lucille Lamothe. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Philip and Rene; one daughter, Diane Carrier; one step-daughter, Barbara Vassian; one stepson, Gary Wendt; nine grandchildren; six sisters; many nieces and nephews.

MACDONALD, LOUISE P., 90, formerly of Barre, died Jan. 10. Born in 1909 in Lombardia, Italy, she was the daughter of Angelo and Virginia (Locavna) Puricelli. When she was young the family moved to Barre. She attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1938, she married Howard MacDonald, who died in 1938. She was a bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Monica Church. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Parker, Claire Owen and Catherine Taylor; nieces and nephews; a brother; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

DOTEN, RUTH MILES, 77, of Barre, died Jan. 16. Born in 1922 in Barre, she was the daughter of Henry and Blanche Ann (Williams) Miles. She attended East Montpelier schools. In 1976, she married Percy Doten, who died in 1994. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include three sons, Leslie, Ronald and Gary; two daughters, Tammy Phelps and Donna McQuain; one brother; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

GOULET, LUCIEN J., SR., 78, of Montpelier, died Jan. 18. Born in 1921 in Dixville, Quebec, he was the son of Philippe F. and Clara (Giguere) Goulet. His family moved to Vermont in 1925 and he attended graded schools in the Graniteville and Barre area. He also attended Spaulding High School. He served in the Navy and in 1945, married Marie Van Hooser. He graduated from Massachusetts Radio School and was employed as an engineer at Radio Station WSKI before going into business for himself. He operated Twin City Radio-TV, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include his wife; his children, Clara DiBona, Carol Hughes, Mary Lou Goulet, Suzanne Amidon, Lucien Goulet Jr. and Catherine Freehling; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; one sister; one brother.

BISSON, RICHARD J., 90, of Barre City, died Jan. 14. Born in 1909 in Barre, he was the son of Henry and Cordelia (LaRochelle) Bisson. He attended Barre City schools and later moved to Springfield, Mass., where he graduated Springfield High School. He also graduated from Duke's University and moved back to Vermont. After discharge from the Army, he worked with his aunt, Agnes LaRochelle at the Barre Dry Cleaners, becoming owner and operator. He retired in 1990. Survivors include one sister, Augustine Marx; one sister-in-law, Zaro Bisson; nieces, nephews and great-nephews and great-nieces; also his caregivers, Ronald and Judy Raymond.

KINSLEY, JULIA C., 82, formerly of Montpelier, died Jan. 14. Born in 1916 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of John and Julia (Perrin) Cattanach. She graduated from Montpelier Seminary and attended Burlington Business College. In 1946, she married Clayton Kinsley, who died in 1994. Survivors include a son, William; two daughters, Elizabeth Beattie and Geraldine Twitchell; a brother; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

DESSUREAU, JEANNETTE C., 93, of Barre City, died Jan. 14. Born in 1906 in Barre, she was the daughter of Homer and Valerie (Hamel) Croteau. She attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1931, she married Joseph Dessureau, who died in 1983. She and her husband were founders of Dessureau Machine Inc. She was a member of St. Monica Church. Survivors include one sister, Claire Harrington; one brother, Harvey Croteau; one sister-in-law Lina Croteau; nieces and nephews.

BEAN, MARY C., of Northfield, died Jan. 14. She was born in Northfield, the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Holland) Connarn. She graduated from Northfield High School. In 1940, she married Matthew Bean, who died in 1987. She and her husband founded Bean Chevrolet in Northfield. She also operated the Margaret Holland Inn in Northfield. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Bean; four sons, Matthew, Michael, Mark and Martin; a brother; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

TARBOX, HAZEL M., 94, of Barre City, died Jan. 17. Born in 1905 in Barre City, she was the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Taft) Gauthier. She graduated from Spaulding High School and the Rutland Business College. She had been employed at the former J.W. Dillon Insurance Agency in Barre. In 1926, she married Harry Tarbox, who died in 1935. After his death, she was employed by the Unemployment Division of the Vermont Department of Employment Security, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include a son, Donald; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one niece; three nephews.

TAYLOR, RAMA B., 97, formerly of Waitsfield, died Jan. 15. Born in 1902 in Waitsfield, she was the daughter of Will and Georgianna (Kingsbury) Parsons. In 1937, she married Arthur Taylor, who died i 1953. She was a schoolteacher i the Hancock-Granville-Warren area and a member of the Community Church of Hancock. Survivors include a son, George; a brother, Harold Parsons; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece.

BOWEN, BETTY F., 58, of Barre City, died Jan. 14. Born in 1941 in Barre, she was the daughter of Frank and Flora (French) Fisher. She graduated from Spaulding High School and worked for the Vermont Department of Transportation, retiring in 1990. She belonged to the Universalist Church of Barre. Survivors include three sons, Chris, Eric and Kurt; one daughter, Tracy (Bowen) Alger; seven grandchildren; a sister; her close friend, Richard Quenneville.

KANE, DONALD A., 66, of Montpelier, died Jan. 12. Born in 1933 in Montpelier, he graduated from Montpelier High School and attended Norwich University. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was employed as supervisor and engineer for construction companies throughout the northeastern states. Survivors include two daughters, Kelley Kane and Susan Kane; two sisters; an uncle; cousins; nieces and nephews.

ISHAM, WILLARD C., 82, of Berlin, died Jan. 15. Born in 1917 in Vershire, he was the son of Arthur and Mary (Francis) Isham. He attended Spaulding High School and graduated from Massachusetts Trade Shops with an associate's degree in woodworking. In 1944, he married Joyce Swift. He worked in Barre granite sheds and was self-employed in the papering and carpentry business. Survivors include his wife; a son, Gary; four daughters, Gail Goodrich, Rebecca Ross, Judith Hay and Meredith Corliss; two brothers; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

PHILLIPS, RAFFEALLA C., 82, of Graniteville, died Jan. 18. Born in 1917 in New Haven, Conn., she was the daughter of Vincenzo and Angelina (Giambellini) Carrano. She was predeceased by her first husband, Salvatore Saffioti Sr. In 1959, she married Nathaniel Phillips Jr., who died in 1995. She was a seamstress and presser for D&I Manufacturing Co. in New Haven and moved to Graniteville in 1989. She attended the St. Monica's Church in Barre. Survivors include six sons, Paul Phillips Sr., Mark Phillips, James Phillips, Salvatore Saffioti Jr., James Saffioti Sr. and William Saffioti; 36 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister.

WHEELER, GERALDINE M., 79, of Plainfield, died Jan. 16. Born in 1920 in Marshfield, she was the daughter of Harold and Mary (Tanner) Brown. She attended Newbury High School and Wells River High School. In 1937, she married Joseph Wheeler, who died in 1990. She was a housekeeper at Goddard College and also worked at the Ginseng Farm and the Legare Farm. Survivors include three sons, Duane, Harold and Joseph; five daughters, Phyllis Sprague, Judy Farnham, Joni Brown, Jan Collier and Jean Lovely; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters.

BAILEY, SUSAN JEAN, 29, of Williamstown died Jan. 18. Born in 1970 in Nashua, N.H., she was the daughter of Richard and Anna (Garneau) Bailey. She attended Mount Hope School in Nashua and received her certificate from Nashua High School. She had been active in the Special Olympics and had won medals in the swimming and bowling competition. Survivors include her mother; her father; two brothers, Richard and Robert; two sisters, Lorrie Politis and Sharon Thomas; nephews and nieces.

JONES, DONALD BRADFORD, 81, of Northfield, died Jan. 16. Born in 1918 in White Plains, N.Y., he was the son of Frank and Ida Jones. He graduated from White Plains High School and attended Virginia Military Institute. He was married to June B. Jones, who predeceased him. He served in the military during WWII and the Korean War. He retired from the Army in 1965 as a Lt. Col. He then worked for the Vermont State Property Appraisers' Office. Survivors include his sons, Donald Jr. and Alan; two daughters, Elaine Carter and Kathryn Wetmore; six grandchildren; a special friend, Winnifred Harrington.

WILKINS, HARRY JOHN, 75, of Barre Town, died Jan. 18. Born in 1924 in Littleton, N.H., he was the son of Roy and Birdie (Neal) Wilkins. He came to Barre with his family and attended Mathewson school and Spaulding High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. In 1947, he married Barbara Corey. He owned and operated a Harley-Davidson motorcycle business in Barre and more recently in South Barre. He also helped his wife with Prosperity Dry Cleaners. He was a communicant of the Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife; twins Alan and Ann; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister; nieces and nephews.

ROSELLI, VICTOR J., 87, of Montpelier, died Jan. 19. Born in 1912 in Toronto, Canada, he was the son of Michele and Mary (Alberici) Roselli. He attended schools in Bedford, N.H. and served in the Army-Air Force during WWII. In 1952, he married Evelyn Volpi. He did an apprenticeship at the Indiana Limestone Co., specializing in handcarved sculpturing and carving. In 1931, the family purchased the West Side Memorial Works in Ill. and in 1946, they bought Desilets Granite Co. in Montpelier. He managed the plant as vice president and general manager until retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Daniel; two brothers; two sisters.

Mutch, Edwin, 83, formerly of Barre, died Jan. 15. Born in 1916 in Barre, he was the son of Robert and Mary Jane (Robertson) Mutch. He served in the 83rd Infantry Division of the Army during WWII and later worked at General Electric Co. in Burlington. Survivors include his wife, Angelina; one daughter, Allison Elliot; one grandson, Noah Naft; nieces and nephews.

CURTIS, DELORES M., 70, of Cabot, died Jan. 23. Born in 1929 in Hemstead, N.Y., she was the daughter of John and Ruth (Brandt) Schmitt. She graduated from Marshfield High School. In 1948, she married Earle Curtis. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gary and E. Rick; a brother; 10 grandchildren.

MONTI, ANDREW, 94, of Barre, died Jan. 23. Born in 1905 in Barre, he was the son of Charles and Giovannina (Galli) Monti. He graduated from Spaulding High School and from Burlington Business School. In 1929, he married Erma Carminati, who died in 1986. He began working at the Granite Savings Bank in Barre where he served as an assistant treasurer and later treasurer and director. He retired in 1970. He was a member of St. Monica Church in Barre. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Monti; many cousins.

ROSS, RALPH A., 90, formerly of East Montpelier, died Jan. 21. Born in 1910 in Boston, Mass., he was the adopted son of Jerome and Florence (Rogers) Ross. He was raised in Tunbridge and East Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School. In 1934, he married Mary Stone, who died in 1993. He was an electrician and refrigeration mechanic. He had worked for Fred Holden Inc. in Barre and was self-employed for several years. He later was employed by Washington Electric Co-op and National Life of VT. He retired in 1975. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Balentine; a son, Stuart; five grandchildren.

STEVENS, REGINA, 83, of Calais, died Jan. 21. Born in 1917 in East Barre, she was the daughter of Wyness and Alyce Ruth (Morse) Tucker. She attended schools in Washington, graduated from high school and later attended two years of business college in Orford, N.H. In 1942, she married Louis Stevens, who died in 1993. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm. Survivors include three sons, Lee, Duane and Arvin; a daughter, Lois Atwood; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters.

WILSON, ELIZABETH A., 64, of Greensboro Bend, died Jan. 23. Born in 1935 in Candia, N.H., she was the daughter of Daniel and Beatrice (Howland) Stafford. She attended schools in Meredith Center, N.H. and Cape Cod Community College. In 1956, she married Charles Wilson, who died in 1986. She was a clerk at the Leichmere Co. in Worcester, Mass., retiring in 1997. She moved to Greensboro Bend in June 1999. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Chaves, Rebecca Cassidy and Rachel Colgan; a son, Rei Wilson; a stepson, Don Wilson; a foster son, David Velush; a stepdaughter, Beverly Stokem; a brother; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren.

FARNHAM, DORIS M., 67, of Barre, died Jan. 19. Born in 1932 in Barre, she was the daughter of Arthur and Josephine (Dufield) St. John. She attended St. Monica School in Barre. In 1971, she married Waldo Farnham. She was employed at Frick's Restaurant in Barre and was a member of St. Monica Church. Survivors include a daughter, Kelly Farnham; two brothers, Donald and William.

JUDD, MARILYN ANN, 73, of Barre City, died Jan. 20. Born in 1926 in Graniteville, she was the daughter of Madeline (Carey) Allaire. She attended the former Holy Ghost School in Graniteville, St. Michael's High School and was an associate member of the Spaulding High School, class of 1944. In 1959, she married Bruce Judd. She and her husband operated the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home in Barre. She was a communicant of St. Monica's Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mary-Anne Judd; two sons, Brian and Christopher; five cousins; more distant cousins; and three special boys, Tyler, Evan and Josh Bilodeau of Barre Town.

BAILEY, DAVID F., 23, of Calais, died Jan. 19. Born in 1976 in Montpelier, he was the son of Clay and Luanne (Lissor) Bailey. He graduated from U-32 Jr.-Sr. High School and was an apprentice for Bates and Murray electrical contractors. He was currently employed as a sign maker at Work Safe. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Mark; his maternal grandmother, Shirley Gerrish; his step-grandfather, Wendell Gerrish; his companion, Danielle Zuanich; aunts, uncles and cousins.

BOUTWELL, MARGUERITE J., 85, of Montpelier, died Jan. 19. Born in 1914, she was the daughter of Richard and Ella (Gillette) Jacobsen. She received a bachelor's degree from National College of Education in Evanston, Ill. and a master's degree in early elementary education from Middle Tennessee State University. In 1938, she married Lane Boutwell. She was a retired teacher. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Gillette Powell; a son, Richard; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

GOODRICH, EZOA "ZOIE", 78, of Hardwick, died Jan. 20. Born in 1921, she was the daughter of Samuel and Claire (Knight) Daniels. In 1941, she married James Goodrich. She operated a nursery school and taught kindergarten classes. She also taught in the Rural School Development Program, was an aide in the Hardwick Elementary School and taught in Title One. She was a member of the United Church in Hardwick. Survivors include her husband; a son, Daniel; a daughter, Claire "Susie" Slayton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

BEAUREGARD, CAROL L., 59, of Barre, died Jan. 21. Born in 1940 in Danielson, Conn., she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beauregard. She graduated from Touitellotte Memorial High School in Conn. and attended Goddard College. She married Robert LaRochelle and was employed at the Vermont State Banking and Insurance Co. and the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Dayville, Conn. Survivors include two sons, Scott and John.

CALCAGNI, CHARLES, 98, of Barre, died Jan. 22. Born in 1901, he was the son of Rinaldo and Elizabeth (Rossi) Calcagni. In 1931, he married Madelina Cavoretto. He had worked at the former Comolli and Comolli Granite Company, at Smith, Whitcomb and Cook and retired from Sprague Electric. He had been a member of the Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife; one son, Rev. Doctor Charles Calcagni; two grandchildren, Charles and Ellen; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

LAFLEY, HERMAN H., 84, formerly of Northfield and Chelsea, died Jan. 23. Born in 1915 in Northfield, he graduated from Chelsea High School. In 1935, he married Thelma Bailey, who died in 1992. He owned and operated a garage in Chelsea. Survivors include a son, Edward; five daughters, Shirley Gauthier, Jean Hayward, Betty Moore, Margaret Blanchard and Dorothy Arrington; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren.

HASKINS, LAWRENCE A., 74, of Waterbury, died Jan. 26. Born in 1925 in Lincoln, he was the son of Arthur and Eleanor (Devoid) Haskins. He attended schools in Lincoln and Moretown. He worked as a mechanic in Waterbury and also New York, Connecticut and Florida. He retired in 1984 and returned to the Waterbury area in 1997. He had served in the Army during WWII. Survivors include three daughters, Charlene Smith, Candace LaPlanty and Carol Westcott; three sons, Dana, Anthony and Delano; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister; four brothers.

LAROCK, ELIZABETH P., 68, of Waterbury, died Jan. 25. Born in 1931 in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., she was the daughter of Merlin and Edna (Nelson) Farnsworth. She attended North Fayston and Moretown schools. She had worked as a housekeeper for various families in the Waterbury and Duxbury area. Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Garrand, Mary Sue LaRock and Christine Hyzock; four sons, Brian Farnsworth, Wendell Labor Jr., Brent Labor and Donald LaRock; three stepsons, Edward LaRock, Ted LaRock and Fred LaRock; four sisters; four brothers; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

NARAMORE, DONALD K., 47, of Barre, died Jan. 25. Born in 1952 in Newport, he was the son of William and Blanche (Knowles) Naramore. He graduated from North Country Union High School and graduated from the University of Vermont. He was commissioned a second lieutenant through the ROTC program. He graduated from the Vermont State Police Academy and was assigned to the Middlebury Barracks and then at Ferrisburgh. He later was assigned at state police headquarters in Waterbury. He later was assigned to the Middlesex station as Station Commander. From 1997 until retirement in 1999, he commanded the Commercial Vehicle Unit at the VT State Police Headquarters in Waterbury. He was a member of the Vermont National Guard and was company commander and later operations officer of the 1-172 Armor Battalion and the 86th Armored Brigade. He retired as Lieutenant Colonel. In 1976, he married Frances Magnifico. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Ian, Andrew and Seth; two sisters; one brother.

SELF, DOUGLAS C., 79, of Northfield, died Jan. 25. Born in 1920 in Spray, N.C., he was the son of Jesse and Alma (Gray) Self. In 1979, he married Marion Eastman, who died in 1993. He worked as a printer at Hano Business Forms Co. in Chicopee, Mass., retiring in 1984. He served in the Army during WWII. Survivors include a stepson, Kenneth Johnson; a brother, Ted; a sister, Maureen Self; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

LAFLAM, ALICE M., 88, of Berlin, died Jan. 24. Born in 1911 in Pike, N.H., she was the daughter of Ernest and Grace (Titus) Perkins. She attended North Haverhill Elementary School and from the Haverhill Academy. In 1931, she married Kermit Hood and later married Earle LaFlam in 1949. Survivors include her husband; a son, Roderic Hood; two step-sons, Kenneth and Lawrence LaFlam; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. 

SHERBINO, EUNICE, 80, of Hardwick, died Jan. 28. Born in 1919 in Windsor Locks, Conn., she was the daughter of David and Leona (Fisher) Perkins. Her husband, Roland Sherbino, died in 1993. She was a longtime resident of Hardwick and was active in senior affairs. Survivors include a sister, Marjorie Bouthillier and a brother, David.

WHEELER, FRED, 80, of Northfield, died Jan. 28. Born in 1919 in Moretown, he was the son of Fred and Ola (Warren) Wheeler. In 1940, he married Theresa Seckington. He had worked for the State of Vermont Highway Department and in 1968, joined the Village of Northfield Electric Department, retiring in 1985. He was a volunteer fireman for the town of Northfield and a member of St. John the Evangelist Church of Northfield. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Tracey; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers; many nieces and nephews.

LAWLISS, GLADYS C., 90, of Calais, died Jan. 28. Born in 1909 in Massachusetts, she attended school in Calais. In 1926, she married John Chapin Sr., who died in 1971. Later she married Harold Lawliss, who predeceased her. She was a member of the Grace Methodist Church in Plainfield. Survivors include two sons, Raymond and Winston; two sisters; one brother.

STONE, STELLA DWINELL, 95, of Marshfield, died Jan. 27. Born in 1904 in Marshfield, she was the daughter of Henry and Aurelia (Luce) Dwinell. She attended schools in Marshfield, Plainfield and Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School. She attended Goddard Seminary and earned her teaching certificate. In 1925, she married Delmar Stone, who died in 1989. She had taught in Jamaica and was a member of the United Church of Marshfield. Survivors include three daughters, Thelma, Ruth and Eileen; a son, Leland; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

BOUDRO, LEO J., 91, of Randolph, died Jan. 27. Born in 1908 in Randolph, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret (Orchid) Boudro. He attended Randolph Center schools. He operated the family farm, worked at the Red and White market and Waterbury Plastics, both in Randolph and sold produce at the farmers market in Randolph. He was a member of the Sts. Donation and Rogation Catholic Church in Randolph. Survivors include a half-brother, Donald Boutreau; three half-sisters, Madeline Wheeler, Loraine Boudro and Thelma Tibbetts.

DENNIS, EUGENE F., 82, of Groton, died Jan. 27. Born in 1917 in Groton, he was the son of Issac Newton and Fannie (Fiske) Dennis. He served in the Army during WWII. He worked for Gerald Morse of Groton, Rock of Ages in Barre and Gandin Brothers of So. Ryegate. In 1945, he married Ida Welch. He attended the United Methodist Church of Groton. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Alan and Gary; two daughters, Linda Sparks and Kelly Joslin; a brother; a sister; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter.

WATT, JAMES B., 91, of So. Barre, died Jan. 26. Born in 1908 in Barre, he was the son of Henry and Eliza (Stewart) Watt. He graduated from Vermont State School of Agriculture in Randolph Center. He was a herdsman in Mass. and operated the Watt Family Farm in So. Barre, retiring in 1998. Survivors include a sister, Lillian Riddel; a brother, George Watt.

ABAIR, MARK R., 43, of Montpelier, died Jan. 27. Born in 1956 in Montpelier, he was the son of George and Clarice (Russell) Abair. He received his education at St. Michael's Grade School and graduated from Montpelier High School. In 1978, he married Connie Deininger, who died in 1998. In 1999, he married Tamera Sprague. He was employed with Ben & Jerry's in Waterbury and was a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Margaret and Sarah; two step-sons, Joshua Lawson and Jacob French; his father and Mary Murphy; a brother; an aunt; cousins.

Hefner, Rosa B., 66, formerly of Barre, died Jan. 26. Born in 1933 in Barre, she was the daughter of Pietro and Mary (Stefanazzi) Bartelli. She graduated from Spaulding High School. She was a secretary for Safeco Insurance Co. in Seattle, Wash. for many years and served in the Air Force. Survivors include her mother; a sisters, Delina Loati.

COUILLARD, EMILE D., 86, of Barre, died Jan. 27. Born in 1913 in Websterville, he was the son of Avila and Maude (Jeanette) Couillard. He attended Spaulding High School and later received a GED. In 1931, he married Jeannie Geake. He later married Evelyn Hatch. He was first employed at the E.L. Smith Quarry as a quarryman and then as a lumper at a local granite shed. Later he became a self-employed carpenter and worked for the state until his retirement. He attended the Graniteville Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Virginia Bailey; two step-sons, Arthur Maddock Jr. and Robert Maddock; three step-daughters, Jean Bancroft, Betty Dix and Katie Bruce; two brothers; two sisters; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

WHITCOMB, MAXINE E., 88, of Barre, died Jan. 28. Born in 1911 in Cabot, she was the daughter of Stanley and Elizabeth (Lee) Kenerson. She attended school in Williamstown. In 1929, she married George Whitcomb. She worked at the former Green Stamp Store in Barre. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Betty Boisvert and Joanne Elliott; a brother.

HURLBURT, ALICE B., 83, of East Granville, died Jan. 30. Born in 1916 in Winooski, she was the daughter of George and Gertrude (Bush) Prentice. She was educated in Waterbury schools. In 1931, she married Francis Hurlburt, who died in 1966. They lived in Duxbury, Stowe, Waterbury, Northfield and East Granville. She had worked for Handley's Mill in East Granville, the Van Raalte Co. in Randolph and the Atlantic Diner in Royalton. Survivors include three sons, James, Everett and Charles; two daughters, Geraldine Dickinson and Ethel Thresher; a brother; 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

O'NEILL, GLADYS "GAY", 86, of Barre City, died Jan. 31. Born in 1913 in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson. She attended schools in Lewiston and graduated from Central Maine General Hospital as a registered nurse. She studied and worked at the Teacher's College at Columbia University in NYC. She was formerly married to John O'Neill. She was a member of the United Baptist Church in Lewiston, Maine. Survivors include three nieces, Connie Goldsworthy Schwarzkopf, Betty Ann Brown and Evelyn Ferguson; two great-nieces; two great great nieces.

SICELY, MILDRED, 79, of Cabot, died Jan. 28. Born in 1920 in Graniteville, she was the daughter of Abraham and Bertha (Foster) Clough. In 1936, she married Roy Sicely. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Richard and Ronald; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

TUCKER, DONALD F., 72, formerly of Northfield, died recently. Born in 1927 in Northfield, he was educated in Washington schools. He was a farmer, apprentice carpenter and later became a master carpenter. He was a mechanic for Twin Town Motors in Barre, worked at Randolph Furniture Co. and Van Raalte Co., both in Randolph. He retired from Harris Co. in Randolph. He had served in the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include four daughters, Dona Byard, Deborah Tucker, DruEllen Riggs and Darcy Hamlin; several grandchildren; three sisters.

SPINKS, LUCILLE, 85, of Barre, died Feb. 1. Born in 1914 in Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of Edward and Melvina (Spinks) Hamel. She attended Barre schools. In 1988, she married Perley Spinks, who died in 1996. She was a waitress and manager at several restaurants in the Boston and Framington, Mass. area. She also worked at the Pavilion Grill and Lobster Pot. Survivors include two daughters, Laura Farr and Virginia Yuka; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister; a brother.

ROBINSON, PEARLE T. "PATTY", 72, of Waitsfield, died Feb. 2. Born in 1928 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Clarence and Charlotte (Goodyear) Tucker. She graduated from the former Waitsfield High School and continued her education at the University of Vermont earning her degree in education. She was formerly married to Spencer Robinson in 1952. She taught second grade in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, retiring in 1987 and returning to Vermont. Her memberships include the Waitsfield United Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Tucker Robinson; a son, Scott Robinson; three granddaughters; a step-granddaughter; two sisters; one brother; nieces and nephews.

BIRD, GERTRUDE J., 81, of Barre, died Feb. 1. Born in 1918 in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of Jacob and Gertrude (Youngberg) Thorwaldson. She graduated from a high school in the Boston area. In 1947, she married Robert W. Bird, who died in 1987. She had lived in Barre since 1986 and was a homemaker. Survivors include a brother, Paul Thorwaldson; a sister, Ruth Thorwaldson. 

ADAMS, RICHARD W., SR., 87, of Waterbury, died Feb. 2. Born in 1912 in Hartland, he was the son of Walter and Betsy (Wright) Adams. He attended schools in Randolph and was employed for 25 years in the machine tool industry, retiring from G.E. in 1978. In 1940, he married Hazel Truax, who died in 1980. Survivors include his children, Alice Adams, Richard Adams Jr. and Lacey Washington; several nieces and nephews.

ROSS, ALICE M., 92, of Barre, died Feb. 4. Born in 1907 in St. Sophia Leonard, Quebec, she was the daughter of Wilbrod and Dorilda (Brisson) Laquerre. He attended school in Quebec. In 1931, she married Joseph Ross. They first lived on a farm in Orange, later moved to East Barre and then to Barre. Her husband died in 1964. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Monica Church in Barre. Survivors include one son, Raymond; one daughter, Rita West; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

CACICIO, M. ANN, 66, of East Montpelier, died Feb. 4. Born in 1933, she was the daughter of Guy and Edna Belle (Rogers) Pike. She graduated from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H. In 1953, she married Michael Cacicio, who died in 1988. She was an assembler at National Clothespin Factory in Montpelier. Survivors included two sons, Michael And Dario; a daughter, Kit Washburn; two brothers; a sister; seven grandchildren.

HUNTINGTON, CLARENCE D., JR., 44, of Barre, died Feb. 2. Born in 1956 in Barre, he was the son of Clarence and Nadine (Patterson) Huntington Sr. He graduated from Spaulding High School and in 1980, married Maralyn Jacobs. He was a quarryman for the Rock of Ages Corp. He had served in the Navy from 1975-79. Survivors include is former wife; a son, Karl; a daughter, Crystal Huntington; a brother; a sister; a half-brother; a half-sister.

COTA, MARY, 88, formerly of Montpelier, died Feb. 4. Born in 1911, she was the daughter of John and Mary Murphy. She owned and operated Goodno's Store in Montpelier before moving to Florida in 1971. She was a member of Saint Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis, Fla. and Saint Augustine's in Montpelier. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He husband, Rupert Cota died in 1978.

CLARK, MAX H., 78, of Upper Websterville, died Feb. 5. Born in 1921 in Barre City, he was the son of Herbert and Muriel (Chamberlain) Clark. He attended schools in East Barre and Barre. He retired from Wells-Lamson in 1984. In 1946, he married Lillian Chase. He was a member of the East Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Brenda Carpenter; one grandson; two brothers; nieces and nephews.

WOLF, EDITH, 88, of Barre, died Feb. 5. Born in 1911 in New York City, she was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (O'Keefe) Fritz. She graduated from Bryant High School in Astoria, N.Y. In 1933, she married Charles Wolf, who died in 1982. She moved to Barre Town in 1977. Survivors include two daughters, Edith Harding and Charlene Byrne; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

MITCHELL, CORA LETHIA, 76, of Barre Town, died Feb. 3. Born in 1923 in Sanford, Maine, she was the daughter of Archie and Lillian (Gilbert) Bennett. She attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. She served in the Woman's Army Corps of the Army Air Force. In 1947, she married W. Harper Mitchell Sr., who died in 1991. She was a retail manager in Barre and she and her husband owned and operated Mario's Restaurant. Prior to retirement in 1988, she managed the Round Table Lounge at the Sir Anthony Motel in Barre. She was a member of the Hedding United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, W. Harper Mitchell and Robert B. Mitchell; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters; nieces and nephews.

BLANCHARD, REV. FRANKLIN, 84, of Topsham, died Feb. 3. Born in 1915, he graduated from Bradford Academy and received his master's degree from Boston University School of Theology. In 1958, he married June (Helfer) Blanchard. He served in the Army and the Navy. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kirk and William; two daughters, Tammy McKane and Donna Lee Lawler; a sister; four grandchildren.

GAYLORD, ELOISE G., 74, of Waitsfield, died Feb. 3. Born in 1926 in East Warren, she was the daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Ayers) Heath. She was attended East Warren Elementary School and graduated from the former Waterbury High School and continued her education at the University of Vermont and Burlington Business College. In 1948, she married Hadley Gaylord Sr. They made their home in Waitsfield, where she owned and managed Phyl-Den's Dairy Bar and was co-owner and bookkeeper of Hap's Service Station. She was a member of Waitsfield United Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband; six children, Phyllis Mayville, Pearl Vargas, Hayden Gaylord, Allen Gaylord, Hadley Gaylord Jr. and Walter Gaylord; 12 grandchildren.

CLARK, CARROLL A., 63, formerly of Marshfield, died Feb. 2. He was born in Boston, Mass. He served in the Air Force for 20 years, serving two tours in Vietnam. He worked for the State of Vermont Department of Labor and Industry. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Clark; two sons, James and Robert; a daughter, Barbara Hersey; six grandchildren.

LANPHEAR, EVANGELINE, PHYLLIS, 68, of Barre, died Feb. 3. Born in 1931 in Barre, she was the daughter of Charles and Faustina (Maker) Robar. She attended schools in Williamstown. She was first married to Leslie Cole and in 1970, she married Richard (Bud) Lanphear. She had worked at Sprague Electric Co. and McFarland House, both in Barre, and later for the Vermont State Tax Dept. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Kenneth and Ralph Cole; one step-son, Gary Lanphear; two step-daughters, Sandra Shortridge and Bonnie Mercier; one brother; three sisters; two grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 11 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

SHELDON, HELEN L., 46, of Waterbury, died Feb. 4. Born in 1953 in Beaufort, S.C., she was the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Cluess) Vecchione. She graduated from St. Joseph by the Sea High School in Staten Island, N.Y. In 1978, she married Robert Sheldon. She was employed as a secretary. She had been a resident of the Waterbury area since 1994 and was employed by Resources for Community Living. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Stephanie; her parents; a sister; a brother; nieces and nephews.

MANNING, JOHN F., SR., 67, of Williamstown, died Feb. 2. Born in 1932 in Bethel, he was educated in Little Northfield, Gaysville and Randolph schools. In 1953, he married Stella Nelson, who died in 1993. He operated a dump truck and a milk truck and farmed in Williamstown, retiring in the late 1980s. He then worked at the Lyle Haven Farm in East Montpelier. He had served in the Navy during the Korean War. Survivors include two stepsons, Worley Parton Jr. and Charles Parton; three brothers; five sisters.

PELKEY, CARL L., 83, of Barre, died Feb. 4. Born in 1915, he was the son of August and Amelia (Blow) Pelkey. He attended Spaulding High School. In 1950, he married Lillian Hyde, who died in 1988. He worked in Barre for Dubois Paint and Wallpaper Company and later for Smith, Whitcomb & Cook. After retirement he worked part-time for Peter Glenn Ski and Sports Outlet in Berlin. He served in the Army during WWII. He had been a member of St. Sylvester Church in Graniteville and more recently of St. Monica Church in Barre. Survivors include a nephew, Wayne Pelkey; a niece, Catherine Pelkey; a grandniece and nephew; three great-grandnephews.

TUCKER, DONALD F., 73, formerly of Northfield, died recently. Born in 1926 in Northfield, he was educated in Washington schools. He became a master carpenter and also a mechanic, employed by Twin Town Motors in Barre. He worked at Randolph Furniture Co. and the Van Raalte Co., retiring from the Harris Co. in New Hampshire. He had served in the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include four daughters, Dona Byard, Deborah Tucker, DruEllen Riggs and Darcy Hamlin; several grandchildren; three sisters.

KENNEDY, EVELYN M., 95, of Berlin, died Feb. 3. Born in 1904 in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of Thomas Edward and Ella Julia Cogan. She was retired from the National Institute of Health in 1969. Her husband Harold Kennedy, predeceased her. Survivors include daughters, Evelyn Kelley and Sally Robb; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

PALMER, KENNETH H., 74, of Orange, died Feb. 6. Born in 1925 in Clifton, N.H., he was the son of Harvey and Hannah (Poor) Palmer. He graduated from Paterson High School and married Margaret (Pez) Palmer in 1944. They moved to Orange in 1985. He was a truck driver with Pacific International Express in N.J. and had served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in N.J. and the Websterville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Patricia Helfst, Victoria Width, Kathleen Palmer and Geraldine Ver Hoeve; two brothers; a sister; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

GRANT, BERNARD S., SR., 75, of Sharon, died Feb. 5. Born in 1925 in East Corinth, he attended Bradford schools. In 1946, he married Laura DeVoid. He was employed with True Wood Products of Lebanon, retiring in 1986. He had served in the Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Bernard Jr., Kevin, Wendall and Russell; two daughters, Lena Menard and Penny Bayerle; three brothers; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

ECKERT, RITA ROSE SHAUM, 93, of Barre, died Feb. 6. Born in 1906 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of David and Sarah (Adams) Shaum. She attended local schools and later college in Lancaster, PA. She worked as a secretary in New York City. In 1931, she married Wilber Lee Eckert, who predeceased her. She and her husband were self-employed as sellers of farm produce and later operated an animal dealership. Survivors include her daughters, Joan Knott, Rita Anne, Delores Little and Patricia Hoxie; one son, Robert Sr.; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.

DOYLE, LAWRENCE J., 18, formerly of Randolph and more recently of Hancock, died Feb. 5. Born in 1981 in Randolph, he was the son of Howard and Pamela (Mears) Doyle Sr. He attended schools in Hancock and Rochester. He worked for Bettis Auto Land in Hancock and the Sunoco station in Middlebury. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandmother, Doris Mears; two brothers, Howard and Danny; two sisters, Nichole and Kailah.

ROBERTS, MARGARET L., 47, of Montpelier, died Feb. 6. Born in 1953 in Morrisville, she was the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Paterson) Roberts of Montpelier and formerly of Barre. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School, attended Lyndon State College and graduated from the University of Vermont. She also attended Elin Bible College in Lima, N.Y. She had been employed by Voc Rehab Division for the Blind, St. Johnsbury Convalescent Center and the Vermont Department of Social Welfare. She also worked at Rich's Department Store in Berlin. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Geoffrey Roberts; a sister, Jennifer Roberts; several aunts, uncles and many cousins.

BOYCE, DWIGHT EDWIN, 89, of Stowe, died Jan. 28. Born in 1910 in Stowe, he was the son of Melvin and Laila (Magoon) Boyce. He grew up and lived most of his life in Stowe. He attended the West Branch School in Stowe. In 1952, he married Adeline Roy Leveway. He worked as a janitor at the Capitol Building in Montpelier, for the Stowe Cemeteries and at the Stoweware Mall in Lower Village of Stowe, until his retirement. Survivors include his wife; many cousins.

MEDVED, KATHERINE T., 88, of Marshfield, died Feb. 8. Born in 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of Theodore and Anna Sayka. She graduated from Froebel High School in Gary, Ind. In 1936, she married Paul Medved, who died in 1988. After her husband's death, she moved to Marshfield where she was a member of the North American Martyrs Church. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Bohn and Joan McCoy; two brothers; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

CAMPBELL, EDA, 89, of Barre, died Feb. 8. Born in 1910 in Barre, she was the daughter of Giacomo and Elettra (Lizzari Hoffer) Cecchini. She graduated from Spaulding High School and worked for the Barre Granite Association and then the M&W Railroad Office in Montpelier. In 1931, she married Clarence Campbell, who died in 1982. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Barre. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Hamilton Prushko; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; a brother.

FOSTER, SABA LAURA, of Montpelier, died Feb. 5. Born in Wollaston, Mass., she was the daughter of Saba Drew Thomas and James Paul Foster. She was a graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois and acquired a Master of Library Science from Simmons College. She worked as a secretary before joining the Houhgton, Mifflin Company as a text book editor. When she moved to Vermont she began working at National Life Insurance Company. Survivors include three nieces, Carolyn Thompson, Paula J. Foster and Deborah D. Hayes; one nephew, James L. Foster; two grandnieces; four grandnephews.

GRAY, ALICE A., 84, of Plainfield, died Feb. 8. Born in 1915 in Brockton, Mass., she was the daughter of Everett and Rose May (Greenleaf) Bagley. She attended Barre schools. In 1931, she married Orin Davis. In 1950, she married Carlos Marshall Gray. Both are deceased. She owned and operated a rubbish route in Montpelier and also worked at Petco, Cody Enterprises and Twinfield Auto Repair. Survivors include five sons, Archie Davis, Wendell Davis, Robert Davis, George Davis and Marshal Gray; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.

COREY, WAYNE F., "Joe", 51, of Woodbury, died Feb. 12. Born in 1948 in Woodbury, he was the son of Altos and Thelma (Rathburn) Corey. He graduated from Hardwick Academy. He had worked at a cement company in Colorado, was a truck driver in Washington state and had been employed by Pike Industries. Most recently, he worked for the Willey Construction Co. of East Calais. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. Survivors include his mother; two brothers, Clifton Rathburn Sr. and Daniel Corey; a sister, Lennie E. Stockwell.

CHRISTIE, ALLAN REID, 74, formerly of Barre, died Feb. 11, Born in 1925 in Williamstown, he was the son of William and Elizabeth (Reid) Christie. He attended Barre schools and served in the Navy during WWII. Upon discharge, he completed the master plumbing license and owned and operated Christie Plumbing & Heating Inc. In 1948, he married Arlene White, who predeceased him. Survivors include two sons, Reid and Mark; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers; two sisters.

CHIOLDI, NEVIO, 83, of Barre, died Feb. 12. Born in 1916 in Barre, he was the son of Pietro and Felecita (Cerutti) Chioldi. He attended Barre area schools. In 1945, he married Angelina Piro. He was employed as a sawyer at the Peerless Granite Co., retiring in 1978. He served in the Army during WWII and was a member of the Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Stephen and Dennis; two sisters; four grandchildren.

STOTT, RONALD A., 87, of Northfield, died Feb. 9. Born in 1912 in Island Pond, he was the son of Alexander and Alice Norton Stott. He graduated from Brighton High School and in 1934, married Leona Mildred Currier. He served in the Army during WWII. He worked for the Canadian National Railroad and then owned the Brighton Gas Company. After retirement in 1977, he and his wife moved to Northfield. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Barbara Pope; three granddaughters; one grandson; one sister; seven great-grandchildren; three nephews.

WILLIAMS, VIRGINIA CAMPBELL, 82, of Montpelier, died Feb. 11. Born in 1918 in Granville, she was the daughter of Clyde and Bessie (Manning) Campbell. She graduated from Montpelier Seminary and Bay Path Institute in Springfield, Mass. In 1938, she married Carroll Williams, who died in 1977. She had been employed by the VT Tax Department, retiring in 1983. She and her husband provided foster care for many children. She was a member of the Moretown Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn Brown, Elaine Marcou, Ruth Flanders and Susan O'Neill; one son, Richard; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister; two brothers.

EDDY, MYRLE BURBANK, 82, formerly of Chelsea, died Feb. 11. Born in 1917 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of William and Eunice (Bowin) Burbank. She graduated from Chelsea High School. In 1937, she married Harrison Eddy, he died in 1995. They operated a dairy farm. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, William; five daughters, Elizabeth Brown, Wilma Metcalf, Mary Kennedy, Marjorie Fournier and Phyllis Elder; a sister; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren.

SASSONE, ROSE T., 100, of Barre City, died Feb. 7. Born in 1899 in Barre, she was the daughter of Battista and Dominica (Massucco) Tomasi and stepdaughter of Joseph B. Sanguinetti. She attended schools in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School She attended Smith College and earned a bachelor of arts degree in Romance Languages. In 1926, she married Vincent P. Sassone, who died in 1946. She taught in Dorchester, Mass. and Spaulding High School, retiring in 1964. She was a member of St. Monica's Church in Barre. Survivors include two sons, Vincent and Robert; a daughter, Mary Jean Calcagni; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

HOWARD, KAY, 50, formerly of Montpelier, died Feb. 11. Born in 1949 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Brendan and Marjorie (Stewart) O'Brien. She worked in various doctors' and medical offices as a secretary and receptionist. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Howard and Jleigh "Judy" Howard; one son, Jonathan; two brothers; several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

LEA, WINIFRED HOOPER, 89, formerly Calais and East Montpelier, died Feb. 9. Born in 1910 in New Hampshire, she spend her early life in Elmore where she attended school. She attended Montpelier Seminary. In 1931, she married Leslie Hooper. They made their home in Calais and later in East Montpelier. She was employed at Heaton Hospital and later at Central Vermont Hospital in the nursing profession. Her husband died in 1967. In 1968, she married Raymond Lea and they resided in Worcester. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Montpelier and attended Shady Rill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Cecilia Hooper Martin; a step-daughter, Linda Lea Hopkins; a step-son, Gary Lea; three grandchildren; two great-grandsons.

MCINTYRE, IDA M., 89, of Berlin, died Feb. 10. Born in 1910 in Lawrence, Mass., she was the daughter of Pierre and Zelia (Gagne) Bouchard. She graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Boston University and the Danvers School of Nursing. She married Joseph P. McIntyre. She was a registered nurse, working in the Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham, Mass. and the McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass. Survivors include a son, Joseph; a daughter, Jeanne McIntyre; three grandchildren.

COUILLARD, MAURICE J., 73, of Barre City, died Feb. 10. Born in 1926 in Williamstown, he was the son of Avila and Maude (Jeannette) Couillard. He graduated from Spaulding High School. He served in the Army Air Force. He began employed at Couillard's Heating Oils in Barre in 1948, retiring in 1988. In 1950, he married Jeannine Bergeron. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Karen Couillard; three sons, Edmund, Patrick and David; five grandchildren; two sisters; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

POLLANDER, ROCH H., 75, of Barre Town, died Feb. 10. Born in 1925 in Sweetsburg, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of Alfred and Rose Mary (Cote) Pollander. He attended schools in Canada. In 1946, he married Elaine Sylvester. He was a road construction general superintendent with Moulton Construction in Lebanon. He was a member of St. Monica's Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Leo; a daughter, Bonnie Dodge; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

BARCLAY, ANNIE L., 98, of Barre, died Feb. 11. She was the daughter of Robert and Isabelle (Maywood) Barclay. She graduated from Goddard Seminary and was a licensed practical nurse. Survivors include a niece, Norma Barclay; a grand-nephew, Steven Barclay; three grand-nieces, Katherine Kay, Julie Rolin and Sandra Merolla; two great-grandnieces and four great-grandnephews.

WEBSTER, OLIVE A., 89, of Montpelier died Feb. 14. Born in 1910 in Manchester, N.H., she was the daughter of Fernando and Sarah (Colby) Ayer. She attended Manchester schools and graduated from Keene State with a teaching degree. In 1933, she married Russell G. Webster, who predeceased her. The family moved to Vermont in 1956 and settled in East Montpelier and later moved to Montpelier. She was an art teacher in many Washington County rural schools and was a member of the Bethany United Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne LaFrance and Wendy Savoie; one son, David; three grandchildren.

SORRIE, EDITH L., 80, of Barre Town, died Feb. 13. Born in 1919 in Lynn, Mass., she was the daughter of Henry and Charlotte (Booth) Wentworth. She graduated from Saugus High School in Saugus, Mass. She attended Jackson College for Women and Framingham State College, both in Mass. In 1940, she married Edmond Sorrie. They moved to Barre Town in 1972. She was a bookkeeper for Zayre's Department Store and a tax collector for Fire District 5 in Barre Town. She was a member of the Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Barbara Downs; two sons, Bruce and Donald; eight grandchildren.

TROMBLEY, GARY, 58, formerly of Northfield, died Feb. 13. Born in 1942 in Northfield, he was the son of Leroy and Rosemond Trombley. He graduated from Northfield High School and served in the Navy. He worked at Waterbury State Hospital and started work at IBM in 1965, retiring in 1993. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Patty (Beaupre) Trombley; two daughters, Lisa Shepard and Carmen; a son, Wayne; his father; one sister; two brothers.

EDDY, MYRLE, 82, formerly of Chelsea, died Feb. 11. Born in 1917 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of William and Eunice Bowin Burbank. She graduated from Chelsea High School and in 1937, married Harrison Eddy, who died in 1995. She and her husband operated a family farm and moved to Malone, N.Y. in 1973, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, William; five daughters, Elizabeth Brown, Wilma Metcalf, Mary Kennedy, Marjorie Fournier and Phyllis Elder; a sister; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren.

CARR, LUCINA CUMMINGS, 86, formerly of East Montpelier, died Feb. 14. Born in 1913 in East Montpelier, she was the daughter of Edgar and Jennie (Staples) Cummings. She graduated from Montpelier High School and received an associate's degree from Lasalle Junior College in Mass. In 1937, she married Wendell Carr. She was an assistant librarian at the Dana Medical Library at the University of Vermont for 25 years and a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons, Wendell and Rodney; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

O'NEILL, JOHN "JACK", 77, of Northfield, died Feb. 15. Born in 1922 in Rutherford, N.J., he was the son of John and Alice (Cleak) O'Neill. He graduated from Norwich University. In 1960, he married Isabel Watson, who died in 1989. He was an associate professor emeritus in chemistry at Norwich University and had served in the Army during WWII. Survivors include several cousins. 

LAWRENCE, VICTOR M., 78, of Barre, died Feb. 16. Born in 1921 in Waterbury, he was the son of Charles and Jessie (Fairwell) Lawrence. He attended Waterbury schools. He worked on several farms in Waterbury. He retired from employment as a dietary technician at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury. He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Waterbury. Survivors include two cousins, Louise Sherman and JoAnn Pecor.

CARR, KATHERINE B., 80, formerly of Calais, died Feb. 9. Born in 1919 in Plainfield, she attended school in East Calais and graduated from Plainfield High School. She attended business college in Boston and was employed in that area. She married Robert Carr and moved to Pittsburgh. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah Kehr and Susan Carr; a sister. Her husband predeceased her.

GUTZMANN, LILLIAN I., 90, of Craftsbury, died Feb. 20. Born in 1909 in Everett, Mass., she was the daughter of John and Ethel (Tait) Stoker Sr. She graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Mass. In 1938, she married Walter C. Gutzmann, who died in 1958. They moved to Craftsbury in 1946 and purchased the Craftsbury Inn, which Mrs. Gutzmann operated until 1968. She later was a teller at Merchants Bank in Hardwick, retiring in the late 1970s. She was a member of the United Church of Craftsbury. Survivors include two sons, Walter II and Richard; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

TIERNEY, ROBERT THOMAS, 83, of Northfield Falls, died Feb. 17. Born in 1916 in Roxbury, he was the son of Joseph and Josephine (Pinkham) Tierney. He lived in Cornish, N.H. as a youth and attended schools in Cornish, Plainfield and Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H. He moved to Northfield in 1943 after marrying Gladys R. Coutts. She predeceased him in 1992. He was a veteran of WWII, having served it he Army. He worked as a stonecutter in the granite industry in Montpelier and Barre, retiring in the early 1980s. He was also employed by the National Life Insurance Company of Vermont and P&C Food Market in Northfield. Survivors include four children, Gayla Tierney, Michael Tierney, Brigitte (Mrs. Terry) Lackey and Guy Tierney; one brother; four sisters; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

BROUGHTON, KENNETH C., 47, formerly of Montpelier, died Feb. 12. Born in 1953 in Montpelier, he was the son of Harry and Emmaline (Hopkins) Broughton. He graduated from Montpelier High School. In 1996, he married Lorraine Kymes in Ohio, they moved to Largo, Fla. in 1997. He was a member of the Church of God Prophecy (New Life Ministries) and a pastor of several churches. Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert Gunnoe; a brother; two sisters; three grandchildren.

SPRINGER, JEROME, SR., 60, of Barre Town, died Feb. 20. Born in 1939 in Colchester, he was the son of Robert C. Springer Sr. and Helen I. Shaw. He graduated from Spaulding High School and in 1968, married Gloria Hutchinson. He worked for the Coca Cola Company for 30 years and served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jerome P. Springer Jr.; a daughter, Sarah Springer; his mother; two brothers; two sisters.

BURNELL, HENRY JOSEPH, 68, of North Duxbury, died Feb. 17. Born in 1931 in Essex Junction, he was the son of Henry J. and Mary (Ashley) Burnell. He graduated from Essex High School. In 1954, he married Dora Preston. He was employed at the Vermont State Hospital as a psychiatric technician and later in administrations, retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Henry Jr., William and Robert; 15 grandchildren; one brother.

ANDRUS, NELIE, 80, of Wolcott, died Feb. 18. Born in 1919 in Eden, she was the daughter of Frank and Alice Adams. She graduated from People's Academy in Morrisville and in 1947, married Leon Ernest Andrus. She had worked for the Union Bank in Morrisville and was Wolcott Town Clerk, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Wolcott United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Edward; a daughter, Alice Wheeler; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

YOUNG, ANNA A. "MARIE", 75, of Tunbridge, died Feb. 19. Born in 1925 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Curtis) DeCroti. She attended schools in Brooklyn. In 1945, she married Floyd L. Young. She worked at Dewey's Woolen Mill and Baltic Woolen Mill and later at Ethan Allen and Merrimaids, both in Randolph. She was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Martin and Floyd; three daughters, Florence Merrill, Rose Young and Linda Young; one sister; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.

CROUSE, DOROTHY M., 84, of Montpelier, died Feb. 19. Born in West Lebanon, N.H., she was the daughter of Fred and Myrtle (Lumbard) Riopelle. She attended schools in Swanton, Montpelier and Mass. In 1936, she married Delmer R. Crouse, who died in 1991. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Deanna Crouse; a son, James Crouse; a granddaughter.

MILNE, ETHEL ANNE, 90, of Barre, died Feb. 17. Born in 1909 in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Jennie (Riddel) Milne. She attended Spaulding High School. She worked as a sales clerk at Woolworth's Department Store in Barre and later as a cook at the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Barre. Survivors include three nieces, Jean Milne, Jennifer Milne and Mary Jean Mastro; eight nephews, Donald, John H., Michael, James, John A., Jeffrey, Jonathan and Jay Milne.

CHARTIER, ANTOINE E., 64, formerly of So. Barre, died Feb. 15. Born in 1936 in Barre, he was the son of Joseph and Orilla (Landry) Chartier. He graduated from Spaulding High School and served in the Navy. He married Donna Marsha and lived in Keene, N.H. and Florida. He owned and operated Tony's Power Equipment in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., retiring in 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Marcy Blad and Laurie Chartier; two brothers; six sisters; three grandchildren.

CAMPBELL, CURTIS, 75, of Montpelier died Feb. 20. Born in 1924, he was the son of Charles and Sadie (Curtis) Campbell. He graduated from Montpelier High School and served in the Navy during WWII. He was a longtime employee of the US Postal Service, first in Montpelier and later in Worcester. He was also a skilled carpenter and journeyman electrician and had worked for Maxham Supply in Worcester. In 1963, he married Alice Alexander, who died in 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Morse and Kerrie Campbell; two sisters; one brother; his longtime companion, Madelyn Kimball; one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.

FITZGERALD, MATTHEW L., JR., 74, formerly of Barre, died Feb. 22. Born in Barre, he was the son of Matthew and Margaret (White) Fitzgerald Sr. He attended Spaulding High School and graduated from Troy High School in New York. He was married to Carmela (Coletti) Fitzgerald, who died in 1974. He had served in the Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean War. He was a machinist and a reamer technician at Watervliet Arsenal, retiring in 1985. He had lived in Pittstown, N.Y. since 1959. Survivors include three sons, Michael, Matthew III and Stephen Sr.; a brother; a sister; six grandchildren.

GADAREE, RICHARD R., 77, formerly of Waterbury, died Feb. 19. Born in 1922 in Waterbury, he was the son of Leon and Agnes (Herbert) Gadaree. He graduated from Waterbury High School and in 1946, married Eva E. Herbert. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII. He was a Vermont state trooper and also worked in real estate and in security at General Electric. Survivors include a son, Bruce; two sister.

LASORSA, RENO R., 75, formerly of Barre, died Feb. 18. Born in 1924 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of Sabino and Aurelia Lasorsa. The family returned to Barre where he attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. He attended the University of Illinois and served in the Army during WWII. In 1953, he married Helen Paxenos. His professional career was in the marketing field, mainly in the employ of Dow-Corning Intl. in MI. Survivors include his wife; a son, Matt; two granddaughters.

WATHLEY, ETHEL M., 99, of Randolph Center, died Feb. 23. Born in 1900 in Sharon, Conn., she was the daughter of Bertrand and Jennie (Linner) Shaw. She attended schools in Kent, Conn. In 1925, she married Frank Wathley, who died in 1970. She was a member of the Kent Congregational Church. She had worked at the Lee Hat Factory in Danbury, Conn., moving to Randolph Center in 1970. Survivors include two sons, Edward and Norman; two daughters, Alice Lake and Dorothy Wathley; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

NABONI, ANGELO, 76, of Berlin, died Feb. 26. Born in 1923 in Montpelier, he was the son of Peter and Maria (Perlotti) Naboni. He graduated from the former St. Michael's High School. He served in the 282nd Combat Engineer Battalion during WWII. In earlier years, he was a tool sharpener at Desilets Granite Co. in Montpelier and for 25 years, owned and operated Angelo's Tool Co. Survivors include a brother, Emery Naboni; and a niece. His companion, Norma Ciampi, predeceased him.

PARKS, PATRICIA A. "PATTY", 69, of East Montpelier, died Feb. 25. Born in 1930 in Barre, she was the daughter of Langdon and Thelma (Miles) Cummings Sr. She graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1950, she married Winston Parks, who died in 1990. She was a sales clerk at Allan Milne Pharmacy in Barre and later worked at Brooks Pharmacy. She was a member of the Barre Universalist Church. Survivors include two sons, Michael and Douglas; two daughters, Pamela Cargill and Thelma Nutbrown; a brother; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

HAYWARD, JUDEE, LELA, 57, of Barre, died Feb. 24. Born in 1942 in Barre, she was the daughter of Ray and Lillian (Moody) Hayward. She attended North Barre Elementary School and graduated from Montpelier High School. She had been employed at the Inglenook Lodge at Jay Peak and more recently, had worked for the Washington County Mental Health Services and as a substitute teacher for the Barre City school system. She attended the Barre Evangelical Free Church. Survivors include her son, Roger; a daughter, Robin Brink; three granddaughters; one grandson; her mother; one sister and one twin sister; two brothers.

LADD, BLANCHE, ELIZABETH, 87, of So. Barre, died Feb. 25. Born in 1912 in Corinth, she was the daughter of John and Ethel (Clark) Williams. The family moved to Chelsea in 1922. She attended school in Chelsea and Corinth. In 1933, she married Theodore Ladd, who died in 1965. After her husband's death, she assumed ownership and management of a trucking company, the Tedd Ladd Motor Transfer Company, retiring in 1996. Survivors include a brother, Charles Williams; several nieces and nephews.

STONE-REED, CYNTHIA K., 41, of Plainfield, died Feb. 24. Born in 1958, she was the daughter of William and Karlene (Martin) Stone. She graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1980, she married David Reed. She was a dispatcher for the Barre City Police Department and corporate secretary of Stone's Service Station Inc. She had served in the Air Force from 1978-83 and had been a volunteer at Twinfield Elementary School. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Corinne Reed; a son, Patrick Reed; her father and stepmother (Suzanne Stone); two brothers; two stepbrothers; a stepsister.

MANNING, MILDRED F., 87, of Moretown, died Feb. 28. Born in 1912 in Williston, she was the daughter of Edward and Mary (O'Brien) Devino. She attended schools in Williston. In 1932, she married Percy Manning, who died in 1981. She worked at St. Joseph's Orphanage in Burlington and was a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include five sons, Arthur, Francis, Thomas, Raymond and William; four daughters, Mary Kelley, Anne Rogers, Elaine Isham and Theresa Brooks; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters.

BELLEFEUILLE, CHARLES J., 63, formerly of Randolph, died Feb. 26. Born in 1937 in Randolph, he was the son of Claude and Susie (Hyde) Bellefeuille. He owned and operated the U-Loc-It-Security Self-Storage in Alamosa, CO, where he currently resided. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Thomas; a daughter, Terry Dorn; his mother; four stepdaughters, Sharon Greiner, Brenda Warren, Sandra McLoud and Terri Benson; four stepsons, Carlton, Harry and Lowell Thomas, and Frank Benson; a sister; three brothers; eight grandchildren; an uncle.

LITCHFIELD, CLORINTHE "CONNIE", 91, formerly of Barre, died Feb. 26. Born in 1908 in St. Bridget, Quebec, she was the daughter of Dolor and Lena (Brouilette) Menard. She attended Coventry School. In 1929, she married Walter Flint, who died in 1959. She and her husband operated the Rexall Drug Store in Newport and after the death of her husband, she worked for Dr. Schurmann and Dr. Mosher and was a housemother at the Elizabeth Lund Home in Burlington. In 1963, she married Charles Litchfield, who died in 1987. Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Flint; two grandchildren; a step-grandson; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

MERUSI, DINO A., 67, formerly of Randolph, died Feb. 15. Born in 1933 in Randolph, he was the son of Emile and Abbie (Hazen) Merusi. He graduated from Randolph High School and married Mary Abel. He was a printer's apprentice and later manager of Haggett Press in Randolph. He bought the business and it is now known as Beacon Printing. Survivors include his wife; a son, Stuart; three daughters, Debra McCarthy, Shari Voghell and Karen Russo; seven grandchildren.

ANDREWS, JAMES D., 74, of Barre City, died Feb. 26. Born in 1925 in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Benjamin and Mabel (Dalton) Andrews Jr. He attended the Phillips Andover Preparatory School in Andover, Mass. He served in the Army during WWII and the Korean War. He had represented the town of Vershire in 1961 in the Vermont House of Representatives. He began a career in real estate in 1965, was president of the Central Vermont Board of Realtors and founder of the Central Vermont Multiple Listing Service. In 1974, he married Ellen Richardson. Survivors include his wife; two stepdaughters, Cindy Rossi and Wendy Fadden; one stepson, Rick Fadden; five grandsons; a brother; nieces and nephews.

BORDEAUX, PATSY A., 41, of Waterbury Center, died Feb. 23. Born in 1958 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Fred and Patricia (Herbert) Sweetser. She attended Harwood Union High School and in 1989, married Glenn Bouchard. She was employed as an aide at Stowe Elementary School and at National Life Insurance Co. More recently she was a clerk at the Stowe IGA and the Stowe Car Wash. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, James and Alexander; her mother; two sisters; a brother; nieces and nephews.

MERCHANT, TED C., 27, formerly of central Vermont, died Feb. 21. Born in Middlebury, he was the son of Stephen and Donna (Cunningham) Merchant. He grew up in central Vermont and Illinois, where he graduated from Conant High School. He returned to central Vermont and graduated from Norwich University and the United States Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. He was commissioned as a Coast Guard Officer and was stationed on Coast Guard Island in Oakland, Calif. In 1999, he married Lara (Walz) Merchant. Survivors include his wife; his father; his mother and step-father (Richard) Venner; his sister, Sarah; his step-brother, Edward Venner; his maternal grandparents; aunts and cousins.

BOARDMAN, LORRAINE, 82, formerly of Barre, died Feb. 28. Born in 1917 in Barre, she was the daughter of Louis and Emelia (Therrien) Fisher. She graduated from Spaulding High School and attended Mary Fletcher School of Nursing in Burlington. In 1938, she married Vernon Boardman, who died in 1987. They had retired to Florida in 1974. She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, Fla. Survivors include a brother, Wilfred; a daughter-in-law; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

PHANEUF, MARGARET M., 75, of Waterbury, died March 2. Born in 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Teresa (Ferguson) and John Burns McKechnie. In 1942, she married John Phaneuf, who died in 1974. She graduated from St. Anne's Academy in Marlboro, Mass. and worked for the Diamond Shoe Co. there as a seamstress. In 1967, she moved to Waterbury and worked at the Lobster Pot Restaurant in Montpelier later becoming a psychiatric technician at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury. She retired in 1980. Her memberships included St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother; a daughter, Laura-lee Marie Phaneuf; a son, Michael; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

EWEN, ARNOLD J., 40, formerly of Hardwick, died Feb. 22. Born in 1959 in Hardwick, he was the son of Bernard and Thelma (Gochey) Ewen. He attended schools in Woodbury, Greensboro and Hazen Union High School. In 1981, he married Diane Bachert. He was employed at Cody Chevrolet in Berlin and Barcomb Motors in Hardwick. More recently he worked for A-1 Autobody in Nevada. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Ewen and Jessie Ewen; his mother; six brothers; four sisters.

HOWARD, JANIS L., 35, of Barre, died March 2. Born in 1965 in Barre, she was the daughter of Ervin and Marcia (Lilley) St. Cyr. She attended elementary school in Calais and U-32 High School. She worked in the housekeeping department at Central Vermont Hospital and later at a day care center in Plainfield. Survivors include two sons, Dana Howard and Shayne Howard; her mother; a brother; several cousins; two nieces; aunts and uncles.

STORR, BERNICE A., 87, of Montpelier died March 3. Born in 1912 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of William and Ruby (Demas) Thompson. She attended schools in Middletown, Conn. In 1942, she married Thornton Storr. She had worked as a secretary in the Hartford and Middletown areas. She moved to Ravena, N.Y. and was a seamstress in a women's lingerie factory. In 1993, she moved to Montpelier. She was an accomplished organist who wrote and arranged her own music. Survivors include her husband, Thornton Storr; one daughter, Brenda Thow; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her special friend, Adele Pukel.

STORY, BARBARA B., 78, formerly of Waitsfield and more recently from Hancock, died March 3. Born in 1922 in Waitsfield, she was the daughter of William and Carolyn (Bover) Graves. She graduated from Waitsfield High School and Johnson Normal School. She returned to Johnson State College to receive her Human Services degree. In 1942, she married Lee Story, who died in 1985. She taught elementary education in Hancock, Waitsfield and Granville. She and her husband moved to Connecticut, where she worked as an engineering aide at Pratt & Whitney. They returned to Hancock in 1968. Her memberships included the Rochester Federated Church. Survivors include her daughter, Dr. Carol Story; three brothers; one sister; many nieces and nephews; her adopted family, the Keith Jesso family of Hancock.

ROCK, KATHLEEN, 82, of So. Barre, died March 5. Born in 1918 in So. Barre, she was the daughter of Euclid and Sadie (George) Rock. She graduated from Spaulding High School, Goddard College and the University of Vermont. She had worked at Granite City Creamery and the Barre Recreation Department. She later worked for Jones Brothers Granite Co., Houle-Giudici Granite Co. and retired from S. L. Garand Granite Co. of Montpelier. She was a member of St. Monica's Church. Survivors include a brother, Euclid Rock.

HAGGETT, BEATRICE M., 86, of Berline, died March 6. Born in 1913 in Moretown, she was the daughter of Douglas J.A. and Hortense (Sturtevant) Cooke. She graduated from Montpelier High School. In 1933, she married Willard H. McManis and later she married Clifton Haggett, who predeceased her. She was a realtor in Vermont and Florida and was also a baker in Vermont and Connecticut. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Montpelier. Survivors include three daughters, Janet Lane, Patricia Huckins and Rosalie McManis; three sons, Michael McManis, Willard McManis and Roger McManis; a brother; a sister; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, TREVA, 88, formerly of Montpelier and more recently from Littleton, Mass. Born in 1911 in Kansas, she was the daughter of Everett and Lillian (White) Agnew. She was educated in Kansas and became an elementary school teacher. She moved to Connecticut in the early 1920s. Survivors include five grandchildren, Amy Moore, Marybeth Lincoln, Jay Lincoln, Joanna Ramsgaard and Alyson McHugh; 11 great-grandchildren.

CONTI, VIOLA G., 76, of Montpelier, died March 6. Born in 1924 in West Berlin, she was the daughter of Fred and Ola (Warren) Wheeler. She attended elementary school in West Berlin and graduated from Montpelier High School. In 1953, she married Vincent Conti, her died in 1964. She worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C., Russell Asbestos Mill in Northfield Falls, the former Heaton Hospital in Montpelier and the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. Survivors include her son, Vincent Jr.; her daughter, Alida (Conti) Van Den Berg; two granddaughters; two grandsons; a step-granddaughter; one sister; three brothers; 50 nieces and nephews; many grand and great-grandnieces and nephews.

DOWNING, ALICE IRENE C., 59, of Chelsea, died March 3. Born in 1940 in Barre, she was the daughter of Albert and Lydia (Waite) Coburn. She graduated from Chelsea High School. In 1961, she married Byron R. Downing. She was an actuary for National Life Insurance Co., retiring in 1995. She also served as assistant town clerk in Chelsea. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Jackson and Amy Kerr; four grandchildren.

DECOTEAU, GERALD J., 84, of Barre, died March 6. Born in 1915 in Williamstown, he was the son of Joseph and Cleora (Wilfore) DeCoteau. He was educated in the Barre School system. In 1935, he married Ellen Regina McGrath, who died in 1984. He was an innkeeper all his life, with his wife. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Baril; his grandchildren, David, Mark and Marie Ellen; his great-grandchildren; one nephew; a very special cousin, Mrs. Rupert (Glenna) George.

McCARTHY, MARK E., 30, of Montpelier, died March 7. Born in 1969 in Boston, Mass., he was the son of Karen Hovland and Mark McCarthy. He moved to Stowe in 1979 and attended Stowe Elementary School and graduated from Stowe High School and Johnson State College. Survivors include his mother; his father; a sister, Kristen McCarthy.

McDONOUGH, DOROTHEA E., 69, of Moretown, died March 7. Born in 1930 in Lynn Brook, N.Y., she was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Sullivan) Fisher. She graduated from Lynbrook High School and attended Brown Business School. In 1948, she married Charles D. McDonough. She was a board member and past president of the Central Vermont Association for Retarded Citizens. She was co-founder of the Serving Group for Special Needs People at Bethany Church, Montpelier and volunteered for the Adult Developmental Disabilities Center in Barre. She was the legal guardian for two mentally challenged and physically handicapped women. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Moretown. Survivors include her husband; her children, Cheryl McDonough, Patricia Gillespie, Kathleen Sagendorf, Charles McDonough and James McDonough; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

NELSON, EDWIN C., 92, of Vershire, died March 6. Born in 1908 in Perth Amboy, N.J., he was the son of Andrew and Alma (Olsen) Nelson. He attended Vershire schools and in 1935, married Etta May (Childs) Nelson. He worked on the family farm and the road crew for the town of Vershire and was a member of the Vershire Bible Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Elsie Burbank and Sylvia Palmer; a sister; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

KING, ALICE TOMKIEVICH, 69, of Barre, died March 9. Born in 1930 in East Hartford, Conn., she was the daughter of Stanley and Edna (King) Tomkievich. After the death of her parents at age 10, she was adopted by her grandparents, Victor and Louisa (Hopewell) King. She graduated from Wellesley College in Mass. and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology. She married Donald S. Barber, M.D. and they made their home in Johnson and later she moved to Essex Jct. She was a homemaker and had been a medical technician in earlier years. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Barber and Penny Barber; one son, Robert; three grandchildren; an uncle and aunt; cousins.

ROBBINS, DONALD G., SR., 88, of Barre, died March 10. Born in 1911 in Burlington, he was the son of Martin and Eva (Cross) Robbins. He attended high school in Burlington and served in the Army during WWII. In 1943, he married Olive Green, who predeceased him. They moved to Barre from Montpelier in 1950. He was an interior decorator and salesman at the Hooker Furniture Store, Chellis Collins Home Furnishings and Kendall Lawson Furniture Store. He later managed the Carpet Center in Berlin and Barre. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Briggs; a son, Donald Jr.; a sister; two grandchildren.

BOUCHER, STELLA H., 96, of Montpelier, died March 10. Born in Frelighburg, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of Edward and Georgina (Boucher) Demers. In 1923, she married John Boucher, who died in 1775. She was a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include a daughter, Muriel Boucher; a son, Leon Downing; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

BELOIN, BARBARA ANN (BALLARD), 68, of Barre, died March 10. Born in 1932 in Newport, she was the daughter of Lyman and Ruth (Wilbur) Ballard. She graduated from Canaan Memorial High School and from Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. In 1954, she married Raymond Beloin May. She worked at Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire and at Goddard College. She retired from Berlin Health and Rehab. Center in 1994. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Stephen, Peter and Michael; two daughters, Michael Beloin and Stephanie Magnan; one sister; 10 grandchildren.

CALCAGNI, EDA, 91, of Barre, died March 11. Born in 1908 in Barre, she was the daughter of Alberto and Grazia (Restelli) Albinola. She attended Spaulding High School. In 1934, she married Frank Calcagni, who died in 1966. She had worked as a sales clerk at Gladstone's Shoe Store in Barre. She was a member of the North Barre Chapel and Hedding United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Spaulding; two sons, Robert and Michael; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

BELL, LEONA F., 69, of Northfield, died March 9. Born in 1930 in Northfield, she was the daughter of Roland and Josephine (Johnson) Jarvis. She attended Northfield schools. In 1946, she married Robert Bell, who died in 1988. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. Survivors include a son, Wayne; three daughters, Marie Works, Sandra Baker and Carol Bell; a brother; two sisters; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

DICKINSON, MELVIN R. "PETE", 69, of Roxbury, died March 12. Born in 1930 in Roxbury, he was the son of Myrle and Ruth Mae (Demar) Dickinson. He graduated from Northfield High School. In 1952, he married Florence Wheeler. He worked at Northfield Woolen Mills and at Cetrangolo Finishing, retiring in 1993. He was also fire chief in Roxbury for more than 10 years. He was a member of the Roxbury Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Gary; a daughter, Violet Baker; three brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; a step-grandchild.

PERREAULT, ROBIN L., 46, of Tampa, Fla., died Feb. 29. Born in 1953 at Fort Devens, Mass., she attended St. Monica Elementary and Marion High School in Barre, and Daniel Webster Junior College in N.H. She was employed at National Life Insurance Co. and relocated to Florida in 1980, where she became president of Retirement Plan Services Inc. Survivors include her parents, Albert and Simmone Perreault; two sisters, Darice and Lisa Perreault; one brother, Michael; two nieces; one nephew.

CURRIER, EUNICE E., 79, of Moretown, died March 13. Born in 1920 in Walden, she was the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Gates) Fletcher. She graduated from Becker Business College and in 1910, married Gordon C. Currier. She worked for the Vermont Dept. of Highways, retiring in 1981. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Marilyn Shaw, Eunice Rubas, Helen Wilder and Cindy Reed; a son, Joe; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

DOMENICHELLI, DANTE J., 88, of Barre City, died March 13. Born in 1911 in Barre, he was the son of Primo and Alfonsa (Zambelli) Domenichelli. He attended Barre schools and served in the Marine Corps during WWII. After the war, he and Walter Lanfranconi operated Dan and Walt's Service Station in Barre. He later operated Dan's Flying A Station and Getty Station, also in Barre. In 1941, he married Laura Rossi, who died in 1985. He was a member of the St. Monica's Church. Survivors include a son, Claude; two grandsons; a brother; a sister; nieces and nephews.

FAVREAU, MARIE J., 62, of Brookfield, died March 6. Born in 1938 in Holyoke, Mass., she was the daughter of Raul and Cecile (Ritchott) Bonneau. She moved to Vermont in 1992. She had worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, retiring in 1991. She was a former communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Mass. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Favreau; a daughter, Dodi Favreau; a brother; a sister.

PIERCE, ELAINE M., 84, of Randolph, died March 14. Born in 1915 in Richford, she was the daughter of Mark and Sadie (Carlisle) Osgood. She graduated from Randolph High School and in 1934, married Albert Pierce. She worked at the Van Raalte Co. and was a nursing assistant at Gifford Memorial Hospital. Survivors include a son, Michael; a daughter, Naomi Adams; three brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

GAYLORD, H. COLIN, 73, of Brookfield, died March 14. Born in 1926 in Randolph, he was the son of Arthur and Ivah (Richardson) Gaylord. He attended Brookfield and Barre schools and served in the Navy during WWII. After the war, he returned home and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1954, he married Elizabeth Krawczyki. He worked for the town of Brookfield, serving as road commissioner and retiring in 1989. Survivors include his wife; his mother; three daughters, Cindy Bryan, Kelly Tucker and Lisa Williams; a son, Scott; a sister; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

PRESCOTT, RICHARD G., 50, of Waitsfield, died March 14. Born in 1950 in Charlotte, N.C., he was the son of Winthrop and Mary Prescott. He graduated from New Canaan (Conn.) High School and from Franklin Pierce College. He was married to Doriann (Perriotti) Prescott. He was employed as a carpenter in the Mad River Valley. Survivors include three daughters, Emily, Caitlin and Elisa; three sisters; several nieces and nephews.

WHITCOMB, LIZZIE, 95, of Marshfield, died March 15. Born in 1904 in Marshfield, she was the daughter of Merton and Pearl (Cotton) Potter. She attended Marshfield schools and married Harmon Whitcomb, who died in 1964. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Albert; a daughter, Mary Lunt; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; a brother; four sisters; several nieces and nephews. 

CHASE, ELMER C., 82, formerly of Montpelier and more recently of Battle Creek, Mich., died March 16. Born in 1917 in Montpelier, he was the son of Eugene and Maud (Ryan) Chase. He attended school in Vermont and served in the Army during WWII. In 1941, he married Betty Avery. He worked for the City of Battle Creek until his retirement. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kathy Jean Chase and Wendy Sue Chase.

CLARK, EDWIN P., 85, of Montpelier, died March 13. Born in Marshfield, he was the son of Arthur and Mary May (LaPoint) Clark. He attended Montpelier Seminary. In 1935, he married Nellie Payette, who died in 1994. He operated Eddie Clark's Used Car Exchange in East Montpelier. Survivors include his companion, Pauline Loso; a son, Edwin; two daughters, Linda Royce and Mary Jane Porter; a brother; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

MARCEAU, DOROTHY B., 88, of Northfield, died March 17. Born in 1911 in Berlin, she was the daughter of Harry and Luna (Morse) Cook. She attended Northfield schools. In 1933, she married Joseph Marceau, who died i 1956. She was a bookkeeper for her husband's many businesses. Survivors include two sons, Richard and Kenneth; a daughter, Gloria Hobson; a sister; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

HOLLAND, JOHN PATRICK, 72, of Barre, died March 15. Born in 1927 in Montpelier, he was the son of James and Mary (Conlin) Holland. He was educated at St. Michael's High School and graduated from Bryant College in R.I. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of St. Monica Church. Survivors include a son, Peter; a daughter, Joan Adams; two grandchildren; a sister; two nieces; three nephews.

CATE, HAZEL G., 73, of Barre, died March 15. Born in 1927 in Wakefield, Mass., she was the daughter of Leslie and Irene (Merrill) Rogers. She graduated from Spaulding High School and in 1970, married Frank Cate. She was employed at Sprague Electric, Malden Mills and was a weaver in the textile industry. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Diane Fadden and Merrilee Perrine; a son, Norman Trombley; a sister; a brother; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

CHURCHILL, PERCY M., 76, of Cabot, died March 16. Born in 1924 in Craftsbury, he was the son of Fred and Lotto (LaPlant) Churchill. He attended Hyde Park public schools and in 1947, married Pauline (Davis) Churchill. He purchased the family farm, operating it until retirement in 1993. He was a member of the United Church of Cabot. Survivors include four sons, Melvin, Walter, Fred and Andrew; two brothers; four sisters; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins.

PARTRIDGE, A. MAURICE, 82, of Barre City, died March 18. Born in 1917 in Washington, he was the son of J. Arthur and Ruth (Hood) Partridge. He graduated from Spaulding High School and joined the Navy, serving during WWII. He retired in 1983 as a diesel mechanic with the Hill-Martin Corp. in Barre. In 1943, he married Mae Chamberlin, who died in 1987. He was a member of the Hedding United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, William; a granddaughter; two brothers; one sister; nieces and nephews.

RUSS, BURNETTA E., 92, formerly of Bethel and more recently of Scottsdale, Ariz., died March 17. Born in 1907 in Royalton, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mattie (Cassidy) Norman. She was raised by William and Gertrude Vesper and Nina Davis of Royalton. She attended Royalton schools. In 1924, she married Harold Russ, who died in 1986. She was a nanny for several area families and a caregiver in private homes. She also sewed for the Van Raalte Co. of Randolph. She attended local churches. Survivors include a son, Stanley; two daughters, Veda Storto and Shirley Gates; three sisters; a brother; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.

WILLIAMS, R. BRIAN, 42, formerly of East Montpelier and more recently of Canaan, N.H., died March 29. Born in 1957, he was the son of Laura and W. Harry Williams Jr. He attended U-32 High School and Johnson State College. He was employed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital and then worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Eric and Matthew; a daughter, Stephanie Williams; his mother; two half-brothers.

BROCHU, FERNAND G., 72, of Hardwick, died March 22. Born in 1927 in Hardwick, he was the son of Odias and Aurore (Ferland) Brochu. He was a farmer most of his life and operated a contract mail route, retiring in 1985. He served in the Army from 1046-47. Survivors include five sons, Fernand G., Kevin, Gaeton, John and Denis; a daughter, Laurette Davis; five sisters; two grandsons.

VASSEUR, ADRIEN R., 70, of Barre Town, died March 21. Born in 1929 in Westford, he was the son of Leon and Emma (Gratton) Vasseur. He attended the Waitsfield School. In 1975, he married Ethel Demers Holden. He was employed as a foreman at Rock of Ages, retiring in 1984. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Carol Blakey; four sons, Dennis, Douglas, Richard and Donald; a stepson, Robert Holden; three sisters; three brothers; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

FOLINAS, MARJORIE H., 95, formerly of Montpelier, died March 20. Born in 1904 in Carlsbad, N.M., she was the daughter of John and Sarah (Echols) Williams. She received her education in Carlsbad and in 1925, married Achilles C. Folinas. They moved to Montpelier, where they owned and operated Pine's Restaurant through the 1950s. They moved Florida, retiring in 1969. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Ormand Beach, FL. Survivors include her daughter, Sister Helen Folinas; her son, George; one granddaughter; one grandson; four great-grandchildren. 

AMET, GEORGIA S., 81, of Barre City, died March 24. Born in 1918 in Lowell, Mass., she was the daughter of Peter and Mary (Alexopoulos) Savas. She graduated from Lowell High School and later attended Lowell Commercial College. In 1949, she married Francis W. Amet, who died in 1994. She had worked for the Veterinarian Services Division of the U.S. Government Dept. of Agriculture from 1949-1955 and returned to that office in 1965, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) of Barre. Survivors include a son, Brian Amet; a daughter, Karen Fondry; two grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.

CURTIS, JANE C., 76, of Barre Town, died March 24. Born in 1924 in Mooers, N.Y., she was the daughter of Martin and Katherine (Alleyn) Curtis. She graduated from high school in Mooers, N.Y. She moved to Barre Town with her family and helped operate the family farm. She was a member of St. Monica's Church Parish. Survivors include her brother, Alleyn; and other distant relatives.

NAPP, E. EDWARD, M.D., 93, of Northfield, died March 15. Born in 1907 in New York City, he was the son of Joseph and Rose (Caputo) Napp. He graduated from Columbia University and New York Medical College. In 1938, he married Ruth Helen Marschalk, who died in 1980. He served in the Navy Medical Corps during WWII. His medical career spanned 50 years. He practiced and taught obstetrics and gynecology in New York City, was a clinical professor at New York City Medical College, director of gynecology at Bird S. Coler Memorial Hospital and attending physician at Metropolitan Hospital. He retired in 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth; a sister, Agnes Limoli.

MILLER, CAROLYN F., 80, of Waterbury, died March 20. Born in 1920 in Waterbury, she was the daughter of Fred and Pearl (Russell) Fahner. She graduated from the former Waterbury High School and in 1957, married Edward Miller. She was employed at the Vermont State Hospital as a psychiatric technician and later worked as the bookkeeper for Miller Construction of Waterbury Center, which she helped operate with her husband. Survivors include her husband; a son, Edmund; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister; nieces and nephews.

DAVIS, MICHAEL GEORGE, 28, formerly of Berlin, died Feb. 25. Born in 1971 in Berlin, he was the son of Linda Williamson Davis and Arthur G. Davis Jr. He attended Lamoille Union and Spaulding High School and in 1994, married Judy Vorbeau. He had moved to Laconia, N.H. after residing in both Bradford and Loudon. He was a member of the United Church of Warner, N.H. Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Gabrielle Burke and Elizabeth Anne Davis; his mother; his father; two sisters; one brother; four nephews; one niece; his grandmother; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

RIBI, ANGELO, 86, of Randolph, died March 26. Born in 1913 in Royalton, he was the son of Battista and Delfina (Paini) Ribi. He attended Royalton schools. He had lived most of his live in Bethel, moving to Randolph in 1996. In 1943, he married Rose (Marsigli) Ribi, who died in 1969. In 1981, he married Rachel M. Durkee. He was a foreman for the Vermont Highway Dept., retiring in 1975. Survivors include his wife; a stepson, Clayton Carpenter; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Arbuckle; a sister, Olga Fyles; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

MENARD, CHARLES HENRY, JR., 54, of Barre City, died March 26. Born in 1946 in Barre, he was the son of Charles Henri and Eileen (Kelliher) Menard Sr. He attended St. Monica Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the St. Monica's Church Parish. He had worked for the Street Dept. of the City of Barre. Survivors include a half-brother, Norman Bacon; a sister, Dianne Menard; a half-sister, Betsey Anne Fugere; four nieces; four nephews; uncles, aunts and cousins.

RICKER, ROSE, 68, of Vershire, died March 25. Born in 1931, she was the daughter of C. Wellington and Marcia (Godfrey) Titus. She attended Vershire schools. In 1954, she married Allen W. Ricker. She operated the family's general store and helped her husband on the family farm. She also worked for the U.S. Postal Service and was postmaster in Vershire from 1994 until retiring in 1996. Survivors include her husband; a son, Dale; four sisters; two brothers; two grandsons.

MAROTTA, GAETANO E., 59, of Northfield, died March 24. Born in 1940 in New York City, he was the son of Santo and Helen (Robinson) Marotta. He attended high school in New Jersey. In 1959, he married Eleanor Pekrol. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gaetano Jr. and Santa; his father; a sister; two grandchildren.

KERPKA, WILLIAM A., 64, of Websterville, died March 26. Born in 1935 in Springville, N.Y., he was the son of Albert and Clara (Michaels) Kerpka. He attended Kensington High School in Buffalo, N.Y. and graduated from Erie Technical College in Buffalo with an associate's degree in civil engineering technology. He worked for Acres American Consulting Engineers of Buffalo, moved to White River Jct. and worked for the town highway department. For the past five years he had worked in the traffic operation section of the Vermont Agency of Transportation in Montpelier. Survivors include a son, William Jr.; a daughter, Judy Mandel; four grandchildren; a sister; his former wife, Carol Jontel.

ROLLINS, RUTH DORIS, 86, of Barre, died March 27. Born in 1913 in Northfield, she was the daughter of Pliny LaForest and Alemenia Amell. She attended Northfield schools. In 1930, she married William LaCount and in 1959, she married Ernie Rollins, who predeceased her. She worked at Rock of Ages capacitor plant in Barre Town and the clothespin factory in Montpelier. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Young and Ruth Hebert; a son, Armand; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

STRONG, JANE REID, 89, formerly of Barre, died March 12. Born in 1919 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Howard Hill and Pearl Wright Reid. She grew up in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School and attended Goddard Seminary. She graduated from Skidmore College as a music major. She received her master's degree of Arts and Teaching at National College of Education in Evanston, Ill. In 1942, she married Robert K. Strong, who predeceased her. They moved to Orange in 1976. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include three daughters, Christina Hirsch, Josephine Whipple and Marjorie Strong; three sons, Robert, David and Howard; 12 grandchildren; one brother.

SIBLEY, C. EDWIN, 63, of Berlin, died March 27. Born in 1936 in East Montpelier, he was the son of George and Margaret (Corry) Sibley Sr. He graduated from Montpelier High School. He was a transfer driver for Woodbury Auto and a member of the VT National Guard from 1957-59. Survivors include his companion, Patricia Anair; a brother, George Jr.

KICZKOWSKI, FRANCIS, 56, of Waitsfield, died March 25. Born in 1944 in France, he was the son of Leopold and Ilona (Baum) Kiczkowski. He moved with his mother and brother to Brooklyn, N.Y. and attended schools there. He married Sandra Nelson and they lived in Texas. He divorced and moved to Vermont and in 1997, married Mariya Lama. He was the founder of the Vermont American Ginseng Products Co. of Waitsfield, a doctor or Chinese herbs and a board certified acupuncturist. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Ursula Kiczkowski and Eva Kiczkowski; his former wife; a brother, Harry.

TRUDEAU, SUSAN, 54, formerly of Barre, died March 26. Born in 1945 in Barre, she was the daughter of Clyde and Cleora Belanger. She graduated from Spaulding High School and attended Champlain College. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her companion, Edward Connors; a daughter, Tawnya Johnson; two grandchildren; a sister; a brother.

TIRRELL, VICTORIA N., 98, of Randolph, died March 25. Born in 1902 in Cambridge, Mass., she was the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (McFadden) Nunn. She graduated from Somerville High School and attended Harvard College. In 1933, she married D. Bradford Tirrell, who predeceased her. She was a personal secretary for the president of the Stetson Shoe Co. She was founder and leader of the Randolph Center Chapter of the Girl Scouts and established the Gifford Hospital Thrift Shop. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Survivors include a nephew and two nieces.

WILLIAMS, R. BRIAN, 42, formerly of East Montpelier, died March 19. Born in 1957 in Proctor, he was the son of Laura and W. Harry Williams Jr. He attended East Montpelier Elementary School and graduated from U-32 High School. He attended Johnson State College. In 1983, he married Doris A. Chouinard. He was employed at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital and went to work for the U.S. Postal Service in White River Jct., later transferring to Enfield, N.H., as a postal clerk. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Eric and Matthew; one daughter, Stephanie Williams; his mother; two half-brothers.

CURRIER, EUNICE E., 79, of Moretown died March 13. Born in 1920 in Walden, she was the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Gates) Fletcher. She graduated from Becker Business College and in 1940, married Gordon Currier. She worked for the Vermont Dept. of Highways, retiring in 1981. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Marilyn Shaw, Eunice Rubas, Helen Wilder and Cindy Reed; one son, Joe; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.

PERAL, EMMA, 91, of Barre, died March 28. Born in 1908 in Barre, she was the daughter of Louis and Eugenia (Lambertin) Gioria. She attended Barre schools. In 1932, she married Manuel Peral, who died in 1975. She had worked at Barre Dry Cleaners in early years. Survivors include two nephews, Peter Portalupi and Joseph Portalupi. 

LAMOUREUX, GERARD O., 86, of Barre, died recently. Born in 1913 in Littleton, N.H., he was the son of Damien and Georgianna (Belanger) Lamoureux. He attended schools in Canada. In 1935, he married Yvonne Gosselin; they moved to Barre in 1939. His wife predeceased him in 1978. In 1982, he married Rolande Gauthier. He was employed at the Lawson Granite Co. and the Barre City Schools, retiring in 1983. He was a communicant of St. Monica's Church. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Jacqueline Isabelle, Rena Rogers and Lucille Laprade; two stepdaughters, Ginnette Cain and Collette Dente; one sister; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

CAREY, ZILLA F., 75, of Chelsea, died March 30. Born in 1925 in Washington, she was the daughter of Earle and Lyle Marie (Eastman) Doyle. She attended Washington schools. In 1947, she married Lawrence E. Carey. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Boardman and Betty Hook; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

COCHRAN, SILAS ROBERT, 70, of East Barre, died April 1. Born in 1929 in Hardwick, he was the son of Raymond and Evelyn (Gilchrist) Cochran. He attended school in Hardwick. In 1950, he married Ruth Martin. They made their home in Websterville before moving to East Barre. He worked for W.W. Wyman Company in Greenfield, Mass., and for 25 years, worked for the Barre Town Highway Department, retiring in 1994. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Kendall; two daughters, Wendy Spencer and Edith Cochran; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister; two brothers; a stepsister; a stepbrother; nieces and nephews.

WITHAM, DOROTHY E., 84, of Montpelier, died March 31. Born in 1915 in Worcester, she was the daughter of Ralph and Alice (Doving) Utton. She attended Montpelier High School. In 1935, she married Stanley F. Witham, who died in 1980. She worked at Electric Cords and Cable Co. in Bellows Falls and later at the Montpelier Tavern Hotel. She was a member of the Worcester United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Frederick; two brothers; three sisters.

YAPS, ANNA E., 93, of Chelsea, died March 31. Born in 1906 in Bridgeport, Conn., she was the daughter of Martin and Susan (Michuda) Kachmar. She was educated in Stratford, Conn. In 1930, she married Louis F. Yaps, who died in 1983. She was a seamstress for Devon Metal Goods in Devon, Conn. Survivors include a son, Fred; a brother; two sisters; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

PARISEAU, LUCIENNE G., 75, of Graniteville, died March 31. Born in 1924 in Coaticook, Quebec, she was the daughter of Odilon Poulin and Aurie Anne Daigle. She attended grade school in Coaticook. In 1944, she married William A. Pariseau. She was a self-employed seamstress. She was a member of St. Monica's Church in Barre and St. Sylvester's Church in Graniteville. Survivors include a son, Rock; a brother; four step-grandchildren.

CRUICKSHANK, SHIRLEY M., 71, formerly of Northfield, died March 28. Born in Northfield and graduated from Northfield High School. She lived in Vermont and Mississippi before moving to NJ, where she was a communicant of St. Elizabeth RC Church, Avon, NJ. She was a homemaker. Her husband Raymond predeceased her in 1985. Survivors include one son, Peter; four daughters, Linda Rohan, Pamela DeTalvo, Laurie Beachem and Carol Halpin; one brother; 10 grandchildren.

DECKER, IRMA R., 89, of Rochester, died March 29. Born in 1910 in Durant, Iowa, she was the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Belter) Rusher. She graduated from Durant High School and the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. She moved to New York in 1932. In 1936, she married Ellery Decker, who died in 1994. She was a registered nurse at Bainbridge Hospital in Bainbridge, N.Y., Afton Hospital in Afton, N.Y. and at Sidney Hospital in Sidney, N.Y. She also worked for the Gelder Medical Group in Sidney, N.Y., retiring in 1979. She moved to Vermont in 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Decker; three sisters; a granddaughter; three great-grandchildren.

WITHAM, HIRAM M., 94, of Worcester, died March 29. Born in 1905 in Worcester, he was the son of Fred and Blanche (Graves) Witham. He attended school in Worcester and Montpelier High School. He was a rural mail carrier for 44 years for the town of Worcester, retiring in 1970. He also was a master electrician. In 1931, he married Eula Farnsworth, who died in 1943. In 1948, he married Ilda Robinson Feola, who died in 1986. He was a member of the Worcester United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Joseph; two stepdaughters, Emily Mitchell and Antoinette (Toni) MacDonald; one brother.

PAPINEAU, HARRIET F., 81, of No. Montpelier, died March 30. Born in 1918 in So. Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of Reuben and Florence (Bunnell) Fuller. She attended schools in Canaan, VT and Colebrook, N.H. Her husband, Robert Papineau, died in 1999. She was employed by Sprague Electric of Barre. Survivors include two sons from a former marriage, William and Robert Brown; a daughter, Barbara Scott; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

BOUCHER, MAYNARD L., 79, of Homosassa, Fla., and formerly of Vermont, died March 26. Born in Lebanon, N.H., he attended Norwich University where he received a degree in economics. He had served in the Army, during WWII. He retired from the National Life Insurance company of Montpelier, where he worked as an underwriter until 1978. He was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Montpelier. Survivors include his wife, Fern; a son, Lance; two daughters, Karen Morris and Lise Carter; a stepson, mark Dickinson; two stepdaughters, Dawn Crandall and Gail Dickinson; a brother; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

MURRAY, TYLEA P., 73, of Middlesex, died March 29. Born in 1926 in Barre, she attended schools there. In 1945, she married Nelson Murray, who died in 1978. Survivors include three sons, Terrence Murray, David Murray and Nelson Murray Jr.; a daughter, Gloria Duprey; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

GABORIAULT, PAUL V., 69, of Greensboro Bend, died March 29. Born in 1930 in Westmore, he was the son of Stanley and Rosina Gaboriault. In 1956, he married Jeanette Rochette. He retired from Ethan Allen Manufacturing Co. and was a member of St. Michael's Church in Greensboro Bend. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Wayne and Gerard; four daughters, Rosina Ross, Annette Thompson, Ann Hill and Julie Brochu; eight sisters; two brothers; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

LAMOTHE, MARIA BLANCHE, 95, of Saranac, N.Y., and formerly of Barre, died March 29. Born in 1905 in St. George de Windsor Richmond County, Quebec, she was the daughter of Gedeon and Elodia (Godbout) Richer. She grew up in St. Camille, Wolfe County, Quebec and in 1933, married Bernard Napoleon Lamothe, who died in 1981. She had been a resident of Barre for over 50 years. She received her teaching certificate from the Unsaline Bistens in Three Rivers, Quebec and taught in a one-room schoolhouse before coming to the United States. She later worked at Sprague Electric Company in Barre. She was a member of St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake. Survivors include two daughters, Sr. Mary Theresa Lamothe and Marianne Everit; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

LEE, JOSEPH F., 92, of Marshfield, died April 3. Born in 1903 in Rutherford, N.J., he spent his boyhood in New York City and at Rocklee, the family's farm in Sullivan County, N.Y. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes School and graduated from Regis High School and from Fordham University. He worked as a marine chemist in the New York area and retired in 1972 to Rutland. He was a member of the St. Peter's Church in Rutland. He had lived with his son in Marshfield for the past eight years. Survivors include his wife, Bette; 10 children, Joseph, Robert, Michael, Pamela Murphy, Patricia Cronin, Linda Hanf, Stephen, Nancy Prall, Susan Francks and Cynthia Boyd; 32 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

DAVIDSON, KATIE M., 92, of Barre, died April 1. Born in 1907 in Groton, she was the daughter of Charles and Lonora (Elmer) Welch. She attended schools in Groton. She married Stephen Hart, who died in 1936. She later married Francis Davidson, who died in 1964. She was a nurses aide at Hutchins Nursing Home in So. Barre and later worked at the Howard Johnson's restaurant. Survivors include a daughter, Lenora McDonald; three sons, Stephen Hart, Francis Davidson and Van Davidson; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

KENNEDY, MILDRED I., 83, of Chelsea died April 2. Born in 1916 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of Albert and Irene (Cota) Austin. She attended Chelsea schools and was married to Glenn Kennedy in 1940. Mr. Kennedy died in 1991. She did housekeeping for various people in Chelsea and was a member of the Chelsea Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Paul and Clayton; two stepsons, Albert and Herbert; four daughters, Lois Carey, Viola Moran, Victoria Stone and Peggy Godell; two step-daughters, Ella Emerson and Dorothy Carrier; a brother; 37 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

FAWTHORPE, EVE GRAY, 95, of Montpelier, died April 2. Born in 1904 in Methuen, Mass., she was the daughter of Tom and Emily Jordan Fawthorpe. She received her RN at the Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, Mass. and had a career lasting 55 years. Survivors include one sister, Constance Lever; her nephew, Thomas Lever; her niece, Emily Repp; four great-nieces; one great-nephew; three great-great-nephews.