Deaths since 1997

FAIRFAX — Katherine Esther “Kay“ (Fuller) Hislop, age 84, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born Oct. 11, 1918, in Johnson, daughter of the late Elbridge and Glenna Mae (Chase) Fuller. She was active in her community as a past member of the Cambridge Grange, Cambridge Congregational Church, Pleasant Valley Home Dem. and officer of the Farm Bureau. Kay was a loving wife, mother and grandmother embracing all of her children with unconditional love. She will be dearly missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by, her husband, Clifton Hislop of Fairfax; her four sons, Carroll Bryce and his wife, Venus, of Alburg, Olin Bryce Jr. and his wife, Zona, of Cambridge, James Bryce and Betty Martell of Fairfax, Richard Bryce and his wife, Sheila, of Cincinnati, Ohio; four daughters, Virginia Hanker of Essex Junction, Lucille Jimmo of Bristol, Glenna Bruley of St. Albans, and Esther Meyer and her husband, William, of Montpelier; 29 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by, three brothers, Richard Fuller, Leslie Fuller and Eugene Fuller. There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be held in the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will be in the spring in the family lot in Fairfax Plains Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Kay's memory to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, Vt. 05403. Friends who wish may forward on-line condolences to www. hayesrichfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

FRANCES E. (DOON) RIVERS

SOUTH BURLINGTON / FLETCHER - Frances E. Rivers, 80, of Airport Parkway died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at the home of her son in South Burlington, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born April 20, 1922, in Fletcher, the daughter of the late Edward H. and Clara E. Sloan Doon. She was educated in the Fletcher school system and attended Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax. Sept. 3, 1949, she married Edward J. Rivers. They moved to South Burlington in 1955, where they were members of St. John Vianney Church. Mr. Rivers predeceased her in March 1986. Mrs. Rivers was employed in retail sales at Sears for more than 45 years, retiring in 1987. An active member of St. John Vianney Church, she also belonged to the Catholic Golden Age Society. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and attending fiddlers contests. A very giving person, she loved to garden and raise flowers for her pleasure and enjoyment. She loved people and life and was always glad when able to visit with her neighbors. A very devoted mother and grandmother, she lived for and loved her children and grandchildren. They were her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Patty Aube and her husband, Mark, of Charlotte, and Michael Rivers and his wife, Holly, of South Burlington; her grandchildren, Elizabeth and Amanda Aube of Charlotte and Lindsay and Michaela Rivers of South Burlington. Frances also leaves her sister, Agnes Snide of Essex Junction. Frances' family would like to give a special thanks to the VNA/Hospice nurses for all the love and tender care given to her during her illness. (It should also be noted that Frances was also deceased by two brothers, Howard & Alton). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Dec. 16, at noon in St. John Vianney Church, Route 116, Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, by Father John Hamilton. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Program, c/o The Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7, Milton.

HOWARD W. “BROTHER“ POPPLE JR

SPRING HILL, Fla. / FAIRFAX — Howard W. “Brother“ Popple Jr., 71, passed away Dec. 5, 2002, at his winter home in Florida. He was born in Fairfax on Sept. 25, 1931, son of the late Howard W. and Madeline (Cook) Popple. Howard graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1950 and entered the U.S. Air Force. He served his country well for 20 years and retired as a master sergeant in 1970. While in active service, Howard was awarded the Bronze Star. Howard was a dedicated employee of the former Medical Center Hospital of Vermont from November 1970 to March 1987. Howard never fully retired and continued to contribute to the Fairfax community, including managerial assistance to the Meunier family when they opened J & L Hardware as well as a dedicated “ticket seller“ for various civic and church dinners in Fairfax. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 42 years, Barbara (Stewart) Popple; a sister, Joyce Irish and her husband, Jim, of Bradenton; three stepchildren, Sheri Rainville and her husband, Mark, of Fairfax, Scott Popple and his wife, Betty, of St. Albans, and Herbert Popple and his wife, Vicki, of Valrico. Howard was a loving grandfather who they affectionately called “Beep“ to Lauri, Cory, Emily, Nathan, Joshua, Jonathan, Samantha, Matthew, Adam, Wade, and Brenon; and a great-grandson, Nikolas. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service and inurnment will be held in the spring at which time full military burial honors will be accorded the Air Force veteran. Contributions in Howard's memory may be made to the Fairfax United Church “Restoration Fund“, c/o Sally Sweet, Treasurer, 44 Sweet-Slattery Road, East Fairfield, Vt. 05448. Friends who wish may forward on-line condolences to www. hayesrichfuneralhome.com. Local arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

MELVINA E. (BARKYOUMB) DONER

MORRISVILLE - - Mrs. Melvina E. Doner, 84, a longtime resident of Underhill, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, in Morrisville Center Genesis Eldercare after a long illness. She was born in Fairfax, Jan. 16, 1918, daughter of Charles and Emma Barkyoumb. She married Raymond H. Doner on Feb. 24, 1936. Mr. Doner predeceased her in March of 1980. She leaves a son, Raymond and his wife, Judith, of Hyde Park; a daughter, Ellen, of Maylene, Ala.; three sisters, Marjorie Destromp of St. Albans, Marlene Carney of Connecticut, Joanna Chmielecki and her husband, David, of Connecticut; one brother, Wilbur and his wife, Mary, of Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also leaves a granddaughter, Kimberly Morrill of Cambridge, with whom she shared a very special bond. Melvina was predeceased by a daughter, Lea Morrill in 1985; and two grandchildren, Christopher Morrill and James Blow. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Jacqueline, Matilda, and Leona; and six brothers, Orie, Stephen, Gus, Wellington, Maxie Lee, and James. A funeral service will be held at the Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond, Vt. on Wednesday Dec. 3, 2002, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Melvina's memory to Morrisville Center Genesis Eldercare, 72 Harrel Street, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

CATHERINE E. (CLOUCKIE) DALLEY

FAIRFAX — Catherine E. Dalley, 75, of Fairfax died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in the Holiday House Nursing Facility in St. Albans. Catherine was born in Johnson on June 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Clifford and Sarah E. (Sutton) Clouckie. She was employed for many years at the Sheraton Motor Inn in South Burlington. Catherine is survived by two daughters, Beverly Larocque of Winooski and Barbara Zeno of Waterbury; a granddaughter, Sarah Zeno; four grandsons, Christopher Larocque, Roderick Larocque, Michael Brigham and Paul Brigham; a greatgranddaughter, Ashley Zeno; two sisters, Caroline McKenney of Salem, N.H., and Charlotte Warner and her husband, Edward of Georgia, Vt. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Dalley, and many brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski. Visiting hours will be Monday, Nov. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

WESLEY B. SPAULDING

FAIRFAX — Wesley Byron Spaulding, 86, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fletcher on Feb. 26, 1916, the son of the late Emerson and Fluella (Wetherbee) Spaulding. He graduated from BFA-Fairfax, Class of 1934. Wesley married the former Ardelle Corse on June 10, 1940, in Fletcher. As a lifelong resident of the area, he was active in dairy farming in Fletcher for more than 44 years, operating his own farm and maple sugaring operation with more than 2,000 taps. He served his community well as a justice of the peace over the years. Wesley was a member of the Binghamville United Church and a past member of the ACP, Farm Bureau, and Fletcher Grange 473, where he had presided as a past Grange master. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ardelle (Corse) Spaulding of Fairfax; a son, John Spaulding and Sue McGregor of Fletcher; a daughter, Rhoda and her husband, Stephen Desmarais, of Holden, Mass.; a sister, Izola Blaisdell and her husband, Willard, of Enosburg Falls; a grandson, Michael Spaulding and Cheryl Veren of Fletcher; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Marion Spaulding of Fletcher and Catherine Corse of Fletcher. He was also predeceased by an infant son, two brothers, three sisters, a grandson, Dale, and a granddaughter, Sheri. Visiting hours will be private and at the convenience of the family. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Binghamville United Methodist Church in Fletcher. Interment will follow in the family lot in Binghamville Cemetery in Fletcher. Memorial contributions may be made in Wesley's memory to Binghamville United Methodist Church, c/o Charles Tinker, 629 Fairfax Road, Cambridge, Vt. 05444; Binghamville Cemetery Association, c/o Becky Neapolitano, 648 Fletcher Road, Cambridge; or Franklin County Home Health and Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Wesley and his family greatly appreciated the help and comfort lovingly administered in his last days by the volunteers and staff of Franklin County Home Health and Hospice and his neighbors, relatives and friends. Friends may forward on-line condolences to www.hayes-richfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

PAULINE B. LAVALLEE

WILLISTON — Pauline Bernadette Lavallee, 64, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with her loving family by her side. She was welcomed into this world Jan. 3, 1938, in Gardner, Mass., the second child of the Lavallee triplets, daughter of the late George and Simone (Laverdure) Lavallee. She graduated from Bellow Free Academy-Fairfax High School, Class of 1956. She was a retired, dedicated employee of IBM. She so looked forward to the time spent with friends when they would caravan to her favorite casinos, where she would surround herself with the electric atmosphere, excitement, anticipation and new people. Pauline never missed a good bingo game and was well known at Our Lady of Grace Church-sponsored bingo games. Pauline rarely missed an outing to Centennial Field as an avid Vermont Expos fan. She enjoyed quality times with friends and family at home, playing her favorite card game, Hand & Foot. As a collector of Native American memorabilia, she grew to develop a great respect for the true native Americans of our country. Pauline will be well remembered for her keen sense of humor, contagious smile and loving nature. Her passing will be a great loss to her family, many friends and all those who had the true fortune to know and love her. She is survived by her devoted companion and loving caregiver, Sandra Bleau of Williston; two brothers, Normand Lavallee of Highgate and her twin brother, Paul Lavallee and his wife, Pauline, of Fairfax; three sisters, her twin sister, Paulette Lavallee of Winooski, Claire Lemnah and her husband, Ralph, of Fairfax, and Mariette Lavallee and her companion, Carol Hollenbeck, of Colchester; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews, cousins and many close friends. Visiting hours will be at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m in St. Luke Church in Fairfax by the Rev. Francis E. Connors. Interment will follow in the family lot in St. Luke Cemetery in Fairfax. Memorial contributions may be made in Pauline's memory to the Vermont Regional Breast Cancer Center, 1 S. Prospect St., Burlington, Vt. 05401, or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax

JEREMIAH "JERRY" J. O'RIORDAN

FLETCHER - Jeremiah "Jerry" Joseph O'Riordan, age 79, died unexpectedly Monday morning Oct. 14, 2002, at his home. He was born July 17, 1923, in County Cork, Ireland, son of the late Patrick and Mary (Crowley) O'Riordan. As an accomplished athlete and member of the track team at Rice High School in New York City, he ran an award winning 4:40 quarter mile. He served his country well during World War II as a U.S. Army staff sargent with the armored tank division. On Sept. 15, 1951, he married the former Helen Haas in the Blessed Sacrament Church, New Rochelle, N.Y. Jerry was a respected police officer, retiring from the New York City Police Department in 1976. He was a Eucharistic Minister with St. Luke's Church in Fairfax as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father Donald Kelly Council 10830. He loved sports, was a proud Yankee fan and never missed a Notre Dame football game. He loved his woodworking and handcrafted wonderful frames for his wife's beautiful paintings. He so looked forward to the precious times spent with his family and grandchildren. Jerry had a kind heart and will be well remembered for his keen sense of humor and his ability to bring light into the lives of others. He will be dearly missed by his family and all of those who had the pleasure to know and love him. He is survived by his wife, Helen O'Riordan of Fletcher; two sons, Jeremiah O'Riordan and his wife, Meg, of Underhill, Stephen O'Riordan and his wife, Roberta "Bobbi", of Crystal Lake, Ill.; a daughter, Joan O'Riordan and her husband, Joseph Migani, of Woodbridge, Conn.; one sister, Mary Smith of New Milford, N.J.; seven grandchildren, Pia, Michael, Kate, Jeremiah, Erin, Jim and Aidan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his twin brother, John O'Riordan. Visiting hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated with the Rev. Francis E. Connors and the Rev. Francis Prive on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Church, Fairfax. Burial will be in Mount St. Peter's Cemetery, Derby, Conn. at a later date where full military burial honors will be accorded the World War II veteran. The family requests Memorial Mass Cards in Jerry's memory. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St, Fairfax, Vt..

JACQUELINE 'JACKIE' (GRATTON) COLLINS

WINOOSKI/ST. ALBANS - Jacqueline "Jackie" Collins, 60, a longtime resident of Winooski died Sunday, Oct.13, 2002, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans after a long illness. Jackie was born in Colchester on Aug. 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Victor and Emerentienne (LeBlanc) Gratton. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School. She was married to Mark Collins, who predeceased her in 1975. Jackie was employed for 34 years with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. She was a member of the Parkinson's Support Group. She enjoyed traveling and gambling and loved to be with her grandchildren. Jackie is survived by two sons, Michael Collins and his wife, Meg, of South Burlington and Dale Collins and his wife, Mary Lou, of St. Albans; three grandchildren, Mark, Adam and Evan Collins; two step-grandchildren, Steven and Laura Hall; two sisters, Margaret Terry of Swansea, Mass. and Claudette Bissonnette and her husband, Donald, of Georgia,; a sister-in-law, Simonne Gratton of Colchester, and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Albert Gratton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at 1 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In keeping with Jackie's wishes, there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, N.Y. 10305-1946. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski, Vt

BARBARA C. (VANCORE) WALKER

WINOOSKI — Barbara C. Walker, 51, a longtime resident of Winooski, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. (Barbara was at the home of Karl & Jody Mossey when stricken with the heart attack and brought to NWMC by the Fairfax Rescue) Barbara was born in Burlington on Feb. 21, 1951, daughter of Gladys (Germaine) Vancore and the late Babe Vancore. She was a graduate of Winooski High School. Barbara was a loving mom and a wonderful and caring Nana. Her grandchildren were her life. She is survived by her inseparable partner, Bob Hall, and their children, Jody Mossey and her husband, Karl, of Fairfax and Sherry Herbert and her husband, Gary, of Essex. She was predeceased by a son, Bobby Walker, on Dec. 2, 1996. She is also survived by her mother, Gladys Vancore of Winooski; three grandchildren, Megan Mossey, Kaylee Hebert and Jordan Hebert; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Pamela and Mert Huntley of Winooski, Debbie and Randy Morgan of Burlington, Sharon and Norm Barber of Essex, Diane and Bugsy Beauregard of St. Albans, Nancy Menard of Colchester and Buzzy and Jackie Vancore of Florida; two special nephews, Tyson Huntley and Adam Huntley; nieces and nephews, and Jaime Palmer of Essex, who was like a daughter to Barbara. She was also predeceased by a brother-in-law, Gary Menard. Visiting hours will be Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service celebrating Barbara's life beginning at 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

ALLISON ANN BARKYOUMB

MILTON — Allison Ann Barkyoumb, 15, of Lake Road died Friday, Sept. 14, 2002, due to complications following surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Allison was born Feb. 9. 1987, in Burlington, the daughter of Chris Robert and Deborah Ann Black Barkyoumb. Allison was in her sophomore year at Milton High School, where she excelled both academically and socially. She was very proud of the national award she won in science for her Save the Whales project. She was a member of Milton Stage Band, with which she enjoyed playing the saxophone. She was instrumental in organizing and promoting the Milton High School Dance Club and danced in many productions of the drama department. Very talented in both dance and choreography, Allison performed in two productions of the Nutcracker ballet with the Albany Berkshire Ballet Company. She competed with the Electric Youth Dance Competition Group in Montreal and more recently, this past May, at Disney World in Florida. She taught dance locally in Donna LaRose's Dance Group. She was a member of the Sparkettes Dance team that danced for the Vermont Voltage soccer team before and during soccer matches. A young lady who was full of life and had a passion for fun, Allison was a born leader who lived life to its fullest. An avid risk taker, she was not afraid of trying anything, be it snowboarding or wild rides at the fair. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Allison leaves her mother, Deborah Smith, and her stepfather, Steven, of Milton; her father, Chris Barkyoumb, and her stepmother, Kimberly, of Swanton; her sister, Danielle, and her brother, Ethan, both of Milton; her three stepbrothers, Michael Weber, and Tyler and Riley Wetmore of Swanton; her grandparents, William and Marilyn Black of Milton, and Reginald and Joyce Barkyoumb of Fairfax; her great-grandparents, Paul and Augusta Towne of Milton; her uncles and aunts, Darryl and Betsy Black, Gary Barkyoumb, and Ann and Tom Besaw; several cousins; and many members of her extended family. Allison also leaves her very best friend, Kayla Gennrich of Milton, as well as her very many special friends she had made in her life. She was predeceased by a brother, Derek Lee Smith, on Dec. 6, 1993. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in the United Church of Milton with the Rev. Jeffrey Cornwell officiating. Burial will follow in Milton Village Cemetery. A fund is being established in Allison's memory to create a dance foundation that will be used to promote the art of dance that Allison loved so much. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in care of Julie Gennrich, 31 Checkerberry Square, Milton, Vt. 05468, or the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., P.O. Box 130, Shelburne, Vt. 05482. Visiting hours will be held Monday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7, Milton.

HAROLD G. "MOE" LeMAY

ST. ALBANS TOWN -- Harold G. "Moe" LeMay, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at his home on Samson's Point in St. Albans. He was born in Georgia, Vermont Nov. 16, 1924, the son of the late Ephram and Olive (Clark) LeMay. In 1975, he married May Ann Fregeau in St. Albans. Moe was a retired trainman for the Central Vermont Railway where he worked for 39 years. At age 17, he left high school to join the Army during World War II. He received his high school diploma from Bellows Free Academy this year. He was a communicant of Holy Angels Church. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the Bakersfield Country Club and the Cypress Point Country Club in Florida. He was a member and past commander of Robert E. Glidden Post 758, VFW, and a member of Green Mountain Post 1, American Legion, Green Mountain State 2, Disabled American Veterans, and the Central Vermont Railway Veterans Association. Moe is survived by his wife of over 27 years, May; a son, Donald Pierre LeMay of St. Albans; five daughters, Pamela and Larry Rocheleau of St. Albans Bay, Penny and Bob Duhamel of Swanton, Joyce and Wayne Burnor of St. Albans, JoAnn and Joe Cobb of Georgia, and Bonnie LeMay of Arkansas. He also leaves a brother, Richard, and his wife, Ginnie LeMay of Johnson; 13 grandchildren, Chad, Shawn and Erica Rocheleau, Kristy and Stacey Duhamel, Rusty and his wife, Mary Kay Burnor, Shawna Burnor, Erin and Maurice LeMay, Ashley Messier, Erin Cobb, Gail and Travis Bonnett, and JoAnn Cobb; and seven great-grandchildren, Devin LeMay, Hailey Freeman, Chelsea Paradis, Brandon Paradis, Tucker Burnor, Alex and Kaela Bonnett. He will be missed by his special nieces and nephews, Nancy and Pat Doherty of Ohio, and John and Sandy DeMarinis; sisters-in-law, Bernadette DeMarinis of St. Albans and Merilyn LeMay of Ohio; and brother-in-law, Bob Luman of Fairfax, as well as special friends, Rae Catlin of St. Albans, Christy Hamel of St. Albans Bay, Joan Secord of Florida, Harry and Sherry Newell of Florida, Rosemary and Jim O'Neil, John and Betty Finn, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles LeMay; a sister, Bernice Luman; and a stepson, David Rocheleau. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home. Interment, with full military honors, will be in the family lot in St. Luke's Cemetery in Fairfax. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hospice Program of Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Arrangements are by the Heald Funeral Home, 87 So. Main St., St. Albans.

MARCO S. “HOOP“ HOOPER

CAMBRIDGE — Marco Stratton “Hoop“ Hooper, 90, of Cambridge passed away Sunday, July 21, 2002, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville after a short illness. He was born in Fairfield on June 25, 1912, the son of the late Joel and Dorothy (Stratton) Hooper. Hoop graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1931. A U.S. Army Air Force veteran, he served his country well during World War II, when he enlisted as a glider pilot and flight officer serving dangerous missions over France during the invasion of Normandy. Returning from the service, Hoop was employed over the years as an electrician and as a talented and renowned musician playing the violin, piano and clarinet. He also offered his talents as a piano tuner. He built, owned and operated Marc's Service Station in Cambridge, retiring after 12 years of dedicated service to his customers. In his retirement years, he was lovingly committed to the home care of his elderly parents. He also hand-made custom furniture and was extremely talented in the art of caning chairs and other types of furniture. He lived his final years with the Gary and Patti Fosse family in Cambridge, becoming an intricate part of their everyday lives and enjoying every precious moment spent with his “adopted“ family, especially the treasured time shared with the Fosse children. He will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known and loved him. He is survived by his nephew, John Kirk of Black River, N.Y.; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Della Kirk. Funeral services will be held in the Cambridge United Church on Thursday, July 25, at 11a.m. with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in Binghamville Cemetery in Fletcher. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, July 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Marco's memory to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St, Fairfax.

CAROL A. (O'NEIL) HAYES

FAIRFAX — Carol A. O. Hayes, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her residence July 18, 2002. She was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Rochester, N.H., the daughter of Berthe (LaBranche) O'Neil and the late Francis P. O'Neil. Carol married Lucien J. Hayes in Durham, N.H. on June 14, 1975. Carol was a 1967 graduate of Holy Rosary High School in Rochester, a 1972 graduate of the Potomac Horse Center, Dressage School in Gaithersburg, Md. as an equestrian, and attended Trinity College in Burlington and the Community College of Vermont. She was a licensed Vermont Funeral Director and co-owned and operated, with her husband, the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home in Fairfax for 25 years. In addition, she was a Vermont licensed Realtor, a member of Unity Chapter 17, Order of Eastern Star, and a charter member of the Fairfax Community Theater. She had a great love for her children and family and enjoyed cooking, quilting, singing and gardening. Besides her mother, Berthe of Rochester; and husband, Lucien of Fairfax, she is survived by her three children; Justin and his wife, Emily, Jessica, and Jordan, all of Fairfax; two sisters; Michelle Kincaid and her husband, Jerry, of Strafford, N.H., and Dr. Kathleen O'Neil and her husband, John Norton, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers; Michael O'Neil and his wife, Kelley, of Ossipee, N.H., and U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Kelly O'Neil and his wife, Sharon, of Newport News, Va.; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her first grandchild is expected this winter. She was predeceased by her father on March 6, 1997. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 So. Main St., St. Albans. A graveside funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Fairfax Plains Cemetery. For those planning an expression of sympathy, please consider the Vermont Cancer Society, “Relay for Life“, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602. On-line condolences may be sent through www.healdfuneralhome.com.

KRISTINA J. "TINA" LUMAN

FAIRFAX -- In the late evening of Sunday, July 14, 2002, the world lost a princess but the Lord gained an angel. Kristina Jan "Tina" Luman, age 20, passed away unexpectedly at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Kristina blessed the lives of her parents Donald C. and Lynn (Lumbra) Luman when she was born in Burlington on Sept. 22, 1981. She graduated BFA Fairfax Class of 1999 and had worked as a tool technician with I.B.M. Tina's heart went out to all the animals especially her cat "Tigger" and dog "Frances." She enjoyed spending time navigating the internet and was a great "net customer" of E-Bay. She loved just "hanging out" with her brother Rob and their friends and always looked forward to the Vermont Summer days with her family playing miniature golf and riding the go-carts and bumper boats. But most of all she lived for her son, Joshua, whom she unconditionally loved and adored as the most precious gift of her lifetime. Kristina was a wonderful and loving mother, daughter and sister. Her loss will be tremendous to all who were touched by her presence in their lives. Tina is survived by her four-year-old son and love of her life, Joshua Lawrence Vanbenthuysen of Fairfax; Joshua's father, Aron Vanbenthuysen of Colchester; her loving parents Donald and Lynn Luman of Fairfax; her brother and best friend Robert Luman and "sister-in-law" Mary Mauger of Fairfax; her maternal grandmother Janet Lumbra of Fairfax; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents Frank and Lila Luman. Funeral services will be held at the Northside Baptist Church 1321 Fairfax Road, St. Albans on Friday, July 19, 2002, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Albans. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 19, 2002, at the Northside Baptist Church from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service. A memorial fund is being established for Joshua in his mom's memory and memorial contributions may be made to: c/o Donald C. Luman, 248 Buck Hollow road, Fairfax, Vt. 05454. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

MARY ELLEN (SHAW) REYNOLDS

CAMBRIDGE — Mary Ellen (Shaw) Reynolds, 80, a longtime resident of Cambridge, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 4, 2002. She was born in Derby on June 24, 1922, daughter of the late George and Susie (Streeter) Shaw. Mary was an avid reader, always looking forward to the quiet times spent at the family's camp built by her husband, overlooking Metcalf Pond's tranquil shores. She loved to fish, teach and play cribbage with her family and never missed her daily crossword puzzles. She was a great handyman and always available to share her home carpentry skills with her family. Mary was the self-appointed protector of the delicate and elegant lady-slipper flower, which naturally adorned their camp lawn. She was a traditional Vermonter, independent and private in her life but her heart was always unconditionally extended to her family and grandchildren she so loved. She was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all of those who had the distinct pleasure to know and love her. She is survived by, her daughter, Sharon Crepeau and her husband, Joseph “Dan“, of Cambridge; her grandchildren, Donald Crepeau and his daughter, Shannon, Matthew Crepeau and his wife, Susan; many nieces and nephews; and her most faithful companion, “Penny.“ She was predeceased by her loving husband, Donald L. Reynolds, in 1970; a brother, Fred Shaw; three sisters, Jane McNall Ibey, Ellah Richards and Marion Jennison. Visiting hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Sunday, July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8, at 1 pm. in the Binghamville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

RICHARD F. NEWTON SR.

FAIRFAX/CHARLESTOWN, R.I. -- Richard F. Newton Sr., age 92 of Fairfax, previously of Charlestown, R.I., passed away late Tuesday evening, July 2, 2002, at Holiday House Nursing Home in St. Albans. He was born in Holyoke, Mass. Jan. 12, 1910, son of the late James B. and Roberta F. (Cowan) Newton. He retired as a credit manager from the J. Russell & Company of Holyoke, Mass. He was a member of the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in St. Albans and a past member of the Bishop's Committee and treasurer of the Rhode Island Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown, R.I. He was a member of the National Association of Credit Managers and also had been very active with the Shady Harbor Community over the years. Richard is survived by two sons, Richard F. Newton Jr. and his wife, Marjorie, of Westford, Mass. and David L. Newton and his wife, Sheila R., of Fairfax; a sister, Elena T. Wiley and her husband, William, of Arizona; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his wife Florence Fay (Merrick) Newton in April of 1986; two brothers, Bertram H. Newton and James F. Newton; and a sister, Hildegarde Newton. There will be no visiting hours or funeral services. Burial will be in the family lot in Forestdale Cemetery, Holyoke, Mass., at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard's memory to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 8 Bishop St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.

LOUISA (HEMINGWAY) GAUDETTE NOEL

ST. ALBANS -- Mrs. Louisa Gaudette Noel, age 90, died Wednesday morning, June 26, 2002, in the Fletcher Allen Health Care following a brief illness. She was born in St. Albans, April 12, 1911, daughter of the late George and Rose (Gokey) Hemingway. She was employed at the St. Albans Hospital as a kitchen cook and later for the sewing department. She was first married to Norris Gaudette and after his death married Victor Noel, who also predeceased her. Loisa leaves 305 direct descendants. Her survivors include her children and their spouses Lucille and Larry Scually of Whitehall, N.Y., Norris and Lena Gaudette of Milton, Georgianna Demar of St. Albans, Gene and Sue Holbrook of Gaisvoort, N.Y.; 42 grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren; 116 great-grandchildren; 111 great-great grandchildren; two great-great-great grandchildren; her step-children and their spouses Rita and Robert Lamarche, Roger and Bonnie Noel, Diane and Arthur Davis, Ronald and Nelson Noel, all of Highgate, Theresa Newton, David and Barbara Noel all of Swanton; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, both of her husbands, daughters Esther Richard and Gertrude Demar Goodroe, sons-in-law Gordon Richard, Sr., Henry Demar, Sr., Isreal Goodroe and great-granddaughter Honey Lee Perretta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in the Gaudette/Noel family lot in St. Luke's Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

REV. ROGER WARREN FITZGERALD

PALM HARBOR, Fla. - The Rev. Roger Warren FitzGerald of Palm Harbor, Fla., died Monday, June 24, 2002, in St. Mark Health Care Center. He was a minister in Vermont from 1929 to 1977. A memorial service will be held Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. in the United Church of Fairfax.

No Obituary other than the above appeared in the Burlington Free Press or the St. Albans Messenger. Below is the information I have on Rev. Fitzgerald in my computer, which comes from the marriage information of his son John Wesley Fitzgerald. Any additional information anyone might have would be appreciated:

Rev. Roger Warren FITZGERALD was born in Boston, Massachusetts and married Villa MCPHERSON Fitzgerald before 1928. Villa was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Rev. Roger Warren FITZGERALD resided in Fairfax, Vt. before 1948. Rev. Roger Warren FITZGERALD and Villa MCPHERSON Fitzgerald had the following child:

John Wesley FITZGERALD was born in Boston, Massachusetts circa 1928. John died 02 Jan 1996 at approximately 67 years of age. John married Jane Ruth MANLEY Fitzgerald 22 Aug 1948 in Milton, Vermont, at approximately 20 years of age. Jane was born circa 1929 in Milton, Vermont. She is the daughter of James L. MANLEY and Gertrude MEARS Manley.

HARRY RODDY

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla./ENOSBURG FALLS - Harry Roddy, 89, died Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Hernando/Pasco Hospice Care Center in Dade City, Fla. after a long illness. He was born in Enosburg Falls, Vt., son of the late Terrance and Alice Roddy of Enosburg Falls. Harry worked as a farmer and drove a truck for 40 years. He retired to Florida 25 years ago and moved to Zephyrhills 13 years ago from Deltona, Fla. Harry is survived by two sons Fenwick Roddy of East Canaan, Conn. and Larry Roddy of Lady Lake, Fla. and one daughter, Virginia Kilmer of Torrington, Conn; one brother, Terrance Roddy of Enosburg Falls, Vt.; and one sister Imogene Collins of Fairfax, Vt. Nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 17 nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Edna Columb, of Franklin, Vt. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills. A wake service was held on Monday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. A Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father George Rozycki on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with entombment following at Chapel Hill Gardens Mausoleum in Dade City, Fla.

DAVID WAYNE DECKER

EVERGREEN, Colo. -- David Wayne Decker, 62, a resident of Evergreen, Colo. passed away on June 4, 2002. He was born in Colchester, Vt. on Feb. 5, 1940, and was the son of Dewell and Ruth Decker. David graduated from Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax in 1958. He was also a graduate of Southwestern Texas State University.He served his country in the United States Navy and was a plank owner on the U.S.S. Enterprise. David served in the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Blockade. David married Louise Hubbert, formerly of Fairfax, in August of 1966. They had two children, Nathan and Natalie. He and his family lived in Texas, New Mexico and, for the last 20 years, in Evergreen, Colo. David worked for the U.S. Department of Labor for 26 years. David enjoyed his work and his family. At the time of his death he was completing his graduate studies in history at the University of Colorado at Denver where he was an outstanding student. He was writing a book about a frontier journalist named Hal Borland, who had lived in Flagler, Colo. and had recently obtained a grant to ensure the publication of his book. David loved history and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was also a member of Phi Alpha Theta honor society. He was kind, compassionate, generous and honest. He will be missed tremendously by all of his family and friends. David is survived by his wife, Louise, of Evergreen, Colo.; son Nathan and his wife Angie, and grandson Blake of Omaha, Neb.; daughter Natalie and her husband Darrel Guadnola and granddaughter Abigail of Denver, Colo.; brother Winston Decker of Happy Jack, Ariz.; sister Betty Benedict and her husband, Ben of Port Charlotte, Fla.; sister Patricia Shaar of Jacksonville, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. David attended Conference Baptist Church in Evergreen where funeral services were held. Interment with the U. S. Naval Color Guard was at Evergreen Memorial Park. David loved his family and he will be missed as a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Contributions can be made in memory of David Decker to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Pkwy., Colorado Springs, CO 80997.

JAMES EDWARD BOOZAN

ESSEX JUNCTION — James Edward Boozan, 52, died at home Sunday, June 9, 2002. He was born in Colchester on May 1, 1950, the son of Roger J. and Mary (Provost) Boozan. James graduated from high school in Essex Junction in 1969. He served in the Vermont National Guard for six years and had been employed by Burlington Drug for over 30 years. His two greatest joys in life were his two granddaughters and deer hunting. He is survived by a son, Michael Boozan of Essex Junction; a daughter, Sonia and her husband, Patrick Conner of Peru, N.Y. two grandchildren, Kelsie and Kaitlyn Connor of Peru; his parents, Roger J. and Mary (Provost) Boozan of Essex Junction; two brothers, William Boozan of Essex Junction, and Ronald and his wife, Julie, Boozan of Bolton; his ex-wife, Sharron Boozan of Colchester; a nephew, Robert Boozan; a niece, Nicole Boozan; motherin-law, Catherine Thomas and her family; and many close friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13,in Holy Family Church in Essex Junction with burial following in Binghamville Cemetery in Fletcher. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burlington Humane Society, Queen City Park Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403.

CHARLES R. HAZEN II

WINOOSKI — Charles R. Hazen II, 55, a longtime resident of Winooski, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at his home. He was born in Springfield, March 8, 1947, the son of Dorothy (Johnson) Hazen and the late Stephen Hazen Sr. Charlie graduated from Chester High School in 1965, Castleton State College in 1969, where he lettered in both lacrosse and soccer, and received his master's degree from the University of Vermont. He was married in Georgetown, Conn., on Jan. 19, 1974, to Catherine (Gow) Hazen. Charlie was athletic director, soccer and baseball coach and taught school for 12 years at Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax. He was a car salesman for 20 years in Chittenden County, most recently as sales manager with Heritage Used Cars. Charlie was Winooski School Board chairman from 1986 to 1992. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his trips to Chester. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Katie Hazen; three children, Charlie Hazen III, Josie Hazen and Beth Hazen, all of Winooski; his mother, Dorothy Hazen of Colchester; his brother, Stephen Hazen Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Milton; his sister, Sandra Bodine and her husband, Charles, of Charlotte, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Ruth Gow of West Hartford, Conn.; three sisters-in-law and their husbands, Jackie and Jim Bachinski of Colchester, Gerry and Joe Yankura of Babylon, N.Y., and Marlyn and Ray Bame of West Hartford, Conn.; and by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m. in North Street Cemetery in Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be Thursday, May 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

ANTHONY DANIEL “BUSTER“ PAFUNDI

MILTON — Anthony Daniel “Buster,“ 77, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston following a long illness. Buster was born Oct. 22, 1924, in Troy, N.H., the son of Daniel and Albia (Marrotte) Pafundi. He was married to Beulah Ellen Sheriff on Nov. 3, 1945, in the United Church in Fairfax. They were married for more than 56 years, with the last 37 years in Milton. Buster was known by most as the owner of the A.P. Garage in Milton, where he was known for his excellent auto body and mechanic work. He had also included state inspections since 1966. In addition to his wife, Beulah, Buster is survived by his children, Mary Mayo and her husband, Robert, of Venice, Fla., Betty Pafundi, Tony Pafundi, and Kathy Gordon and her husband, Norman, all of Milton; his grandchildren, Michael and Vicki Mayo, Dan and Tammy Mayo, Angela Silver, Eric LaFromboise, and Jason Gordon; five great-grandchildren; his brother, Louis Pafundi of Fairfield; his sisters, Anna Desmarais of Leominster, Mass., and Lucia Pelkey and her husband, Frank, of Malletts Bay, Colchester; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Buster was predeceased by his stepfather, Edgar Ells-worth, to whom he was very close and whom he respected greatly. Contributions in Mr. Pafundi's memory may be made to Milton Rescue, P.O. Box 15, Milton, Vt. 05468. There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 9, at 2 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, 237 Route 7 South, Milton.

DOROTHY MAE “BOVAT“ KING

FAIRFAX — Dorothy M. King, 95, formerly of Maple Street, Fairfax, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Mrs. King was born Jan. 4, 1907, in Georgia, the daughter of Louis and Nettie Root Bovat. She was a graduate of Brigham, Academy in Bakersfield with the Class of 1925. She then attended and graduated from Johnson Normal School (now Johnson State College) in Johnson. June 17, 1942, she married Howard S. “Babe“ King in St. Patrick Church in Fairfield. Mr. King predeceased her July 6, 1978. She taught school for 47 years in three different towns. The last 19 teaching years were at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, retiring in 1972. While at B.F.A., she served as chairman for the B.F.A. Elementary Design for Education, as required by the state of Vermont. She served two years as secretary of the local Franklin-Chittenden West District Association until it disbanded and each formed its own association. She was a life member of the Vermont Retired Teachers Association and an active member in the FranklinLamoille Retired Teachers Association. Always active in organizing, she helped form, and later became vice president of, the Franklin County Youth Organization during World War II. However, this was short-lived due to gas rationing requirements used as conservation measures during the war. A charter member of Chester A. Arthur Grange (now devolved), she served as secretary and lecturer and later held the office of Pomona in state Grange. Dorothy was a 4-H leader for eight years and served three years as councilor for Girls State in Montpelier. As a member of St. Luke parish in Fairfax, she taught Catechism for many years. She served her community by participating on the six-person Fairfax Bicentennial Committee that published the Fairfax town history book. She served on the Educational Advisory Board at the Northwest State Correctional Center in St. Albans and was a retired member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1. She was also a former member of the Catholic Golden Age Club and past president of the Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens Group in Fairfax. Dorothy also belonged to the Arrowhead Senior Citizens in Milton as well as the Chaplain Valley Agency on Aging, Milton Community Meals program. Mrs. King is survived by her son, Dean King and his wife, Susan, of Milton; and her granddaughters, Jessica and Amanda King. She was predeceased by her sisters, Myrtle Longe, Gertrude Corey and Irene Demming, and brothers Richard, Wilfred, Earl, Leo and Donald Bovat. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in St. Luke Catholic Church in Fairfax with burial following in St. Luke Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Milton Community Meals Program, P.O. Box 158, Winooski, Vt. 05404-9958, or the Fairfax Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens Group, c/o Ed Bessette, Treasurer, 2339 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454. Visiting hours will be Sunday, May 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home Route 7, Milton.

ROBERT A. TURNER

MILTON — Robert A. Turner, 78, died Monday morning, April 29, 2002, at his home, with his family by his side. Bob was born in Milton on April 13, 1924, the son of Ray and Carrie (Carroll) Turner. He attended schools in Milton before entering the U.S. Army. He received an honorable discharge from the 34th “Red Bull“ division. He was a veteran of four campaigns in Italy. During this time he served as an infantryman, rifleman, driver, messenger, and linesman. He was entitled to wear the EAME Ribbon with four battle stars. He also received the Purple Heart, distinguished unit Citation Award, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and Victory Medal. Oct. 17, 1942, he was married to Leda Nellie Irish in Fairfax, by the Rev. Roger Fitzgerald. Together they made their home in Milton. Leda predeceased him on Dec. 22, 2001. Robert was self-employed as a carpenter and floor finisher for most of his life. Upon retiring, Bob was always tinkering with things. He was always there to help his friends and neighbors fix anything that needed fixing. He is survived by his children, Roberta Johnson and her husband, Richard, of Belvidere, Randall Turner and his companion, Donna Chaplin, of Milton, Allen Turner and his companion, Lorraine Zak, of Milton, and Bruce Turner and his wife, Calinda, of Georgia; 10 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; his sister, Ethel Morgan of Milton; his sister-inlaw, Doris Turner of Milton; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, James and Joyce Irish of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Phyllis Maxfield of Fairfax. At Robert's request, there will be no funeral service or visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the Westford Plains Cemetery at the convenience of family. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

MARION (RATTE) VALLIERE

SOUTH BURLINGTON — Marion W. Valliere, 75, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2002. She was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Fairfax, the daughter of Joseph and Lumina (Cassavant) Ratte. Marion attended Fairfax schools. She married Homer J. Valliere in 1956. He predeceased her in 1976. She was employed as a housekeeper for various area families, and sold Avon and Fuller Brush products. In more recent years, Marion spent many a happy hour involved with the grandparents program through RSVP in the Multigenerational Center in Burlington. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who, locally, include Stephen Ratte, Jeanette Adams, Edward Ratte, Loretta Devino, Theresa Bergeron, Patricia LaGrand, Lawrence Fisher, Joseph, Charles and Richard Eade and Joyce Heath; many grand- and greatgrand-nieces; grand- and greatgrand-nephews; cousins; and her special companion, David Shequin. Along with her husband and parents, Marion was predeceased by her brothers, Maurice and Germain Ratte; and her sisters, Yvonne Forsell, Evalina Avery, and Rita Eade. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, with interment following in St. Luke's Cemetery in Fairfax. Visiting hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave., Burlington. Those wishing may send memorial contributions to the V.N.A., 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, 05446, or UVM Rescue, c/o UVM, East Ave., Burlington, 05401.

SAMUEL C. HARRIS

ST.ALBANS/FAIRFAX — Samuel Clifford Harris, 72, died Sunday, April 21, 2002, in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, with his loving family by his side. Sam was born in Winooski on June 19, 1929, the son of Samuel E. and Bertha M. (Parent) Harris. He was a graduate of the Winooski High School, Class of 1948, and attended St. Michael's College in Colchester. Sam proudly served with the U.S. Army Signal Corp., from 1946 to 1948 and with the National Guard from 1951 to 1953. Mr. Harris was a sergeant with the Burlington Police Department from 1953 to 1965. Dec. 9, 1950, he married Joyce Anna Sousie in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Burlington. Sam joined IBM in 1965, where he spent over 27 years. He retired from IBM in 1991, as the security manager. Following retirement, he was an instructor for AARP “55 Alive“ for several years. He attended St. Luke Catholic Church in Fairfax and was the chairman of the parish council. He enjoyed watching sports and playing with his favorite buddy, Sheba. He and Joyce had made their home in St. Albans for the past 7 years, moving from Fairfax. In addition to his wife of over 51 years, Joyce, he is survived by his children, Kathleen Benoit and her husband, Gary, of St. Albans, Samuel W. Harris and his wife, Elizabeth, of Fremont, N.H., and Mark Harris and his wife, Kathleen, of Bethel, Conn.; by his grandchildren, Thomas and Krista Cota, Eric, Mysty, Tristan and Christopher Harris; and by his greatgrandchildren, Kelly, Austin, Dominack, and Marissa; his sister, Blanche Zeno of Essex Center; by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nolia Harris, Ann and Frank Fagga, Robert and Carol Sousie, Lorette Sousie, and Edmond Gamlin; and by several nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Walter Harris; his sisters, Lorraine Brisson and Eleanor Gamlin; and his brothers-inlaw, Richard and Clifton Sousie and James Zeno. A Mass of Christian Burial will be co-celebrated by the Rev. Joseph Sullivan and the Rev. Frank Conners on Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m. in St. Luke Catholic Church in Fairfax. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Winooski at the convenience of the family. For those who wish, contributions in Sam's memory may be made to the St. Luke's Building Fund, P.O. Box 7, Fairfax, Vt. 05454. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, April 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, located at 237 Route 7 South in Milton.

ARTHUR F. HORR

FAIRFAX - Arthur F. Horr, 85, passed away April 17, 2002, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, from complications during heart surgery. He was born in Woodhaven, N.Y., on Nov. 9, 1916, the son of William and Adeline Horr. He graduated with honors from Chester, N.Y., High School at the age of 15, and went on to study electrical engineering at New York University. He graduated in 1936 with a B.S. He was noted at NYU for holding offices in numerous honorary societies, councils and committees, including election to Tau Beta Pi his junior year, and serving as president his senior year. Throughout his professional career, Arthur worked as an electro-mechanical engineer, retiring in January 1978 from Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J., where he was chief of utilities. While in New Jersey, he served on the vestry of St. Luke Episcopal Church, as president of the local school board and Kiwanis Club and as chairman of the planning board. After moving to Vermont, he was a lister in Fairfax and served on the vestry for St. Luke Episcopal Church in St. Albans. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed nature and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn M. Horr; four children, Robert A. Horr and his wife, Sharon, of Fairfax, William A. Horr and his wife, Mary, of Tulsa, Okla., Adele E. Hayes and her husband, James, of Warnerville, N.Y., and Andrew F. Horr of Fairfax; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Downing of Brandenton, Fla. A memorial service will be celebrated April 27 at 2 p.m. in St. Luke Episcopal Church, Fairfield Street, St. Albans, with a private family gathering after the service. There will be no viewing or visiting hours. His ashes will be cared for by the family. Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Luke Episcopal Church in St. Albans or to Bellows Free Academy Fairfax for a memorial scholarship in his name. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially by his family.

FREDERICK G. BELLOWS

FAIRFAX - Frederick Giddings Bellows, 79, a lifelong resident of Fairfax, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, April 17, 2002. He was born in Fairfax on Jan. 7, 1923, son of the late Herbert C. and Elizabeth (Giddings) Bellows. He was a graduate of BFA Fairfax, Class of 1941. He served his country well as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a decorated veteran of World War II. He married the love of his life, the former Bette Brewster, on June 7, 1947, in Cambridge. Fred was a retired dairy farmer working part time over the years as a substitute Rural Route U.S. mail carrier and staff member of the then A.W. Rich Funeral Home. He was a member of The United Church of Fairfax and a dedicated volunteer, always giving back to the town he loved so much as a past member of the BFA-Fairfax School Board and 50-Plus Year member of the Lamoille Lodge 6, F&AM. He was a kind, patient and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Fred always put others before him and was a loving, compassionate and committed caregiver for his wife, Bette Bellows, until her passing on Sept. 10, 2001. He was a true gentleman possessing a wonderful Vermont sense of humor. As a real native Vermonter he remained extremely modest about his wealth of wisdom and many talents so often shared with those friends and family in need. His passing will be a tremendous loss to the Fairfax community and all of those who had the true privilege to know and love him. He is survived by two sons, Dale Bellows of Fairfax and James Bellows and his wife, Leslie, of Dorado, Puerto Rico; his daughter, Patti Smith and her husband, Michael, of Fairfax; two brothers, Charles Bellows and his wife, Barbara, of Windsor and Robert Bellows and his wife, Margaret, of Colonial Heights, Va.; two sisters, Joyce McCuin of Fairfax and T. Louise Counos and her husband, William, of St. Albans; a son-in-law, James Ellsworth of Fairfax; his loving seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren who affectionately called him "Bump", Kelley, Kimberly, Kathi, Lauri, Nathan, Jessica, Alison, Jared, Mara; and several nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by a daughter, Cheryl Leigh Ellsworth in July of 1992. Visiting hours will be held in the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the United Church Of Fairfax on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will follow with full military honors in the family lot in Binghamville Cemetery in Fletcher. Memorial contributions may be made in Fred's memory to the United Church of Fairfax, c/o Sally Sweet-Treasurer, 44 Sweet Slattery Road, East Fairfield, Vt. 05448. Arrangements are by The Hayes-Rich Funeral Home 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

JOYCE (MARTIN) LANOUE

ST. ALBANS Joyce Lanoue, 55, died Friday, March 29, in Fletcher Allen Health Care after a brief illness.
She was born a daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth (King) Martin on March 23, 1947. She was a line worker for Union Carbide, Bertek and the Venetian Blind Company of America, retiring in 1995. She will be remembered as a very loving and caring mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Lanoue of Johnson; two daughters, Angela Duhame and her husband, William, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melissa Lanoue of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Phyllis Kelley and her husband, Wilbur, of St. Albans, Dorothy Page of Liberty Hill, Texas, Donna Lesage and her husband, Richard, of Colchester, and Patricia Whitehead of Burlington; one brother, Norman Martin and his wife, Bernice, of Woodsville, N.H., and a half-brother, Raymond "Frank" Wagner of Fairfield; two aunts, Katherine Winters of Barre and Edna Phillips of Elsworth, Maine; and several nieces nephews and cousins. She will be missed by three special friends, Diane Bergman, Carol Lafar and Donny Constantine. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church with internment in Sanderson Corner Cemetery in Fairfax to follow. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral, 86 South Main St., from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Hearth Association, Box 485, Williston, Vt. 05495. Arrangements are entrusted to Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

WILMER E. CASTLE

FAIRFIELD - Wilmer Castle, 79, a lifelong resident of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at the Northwestern Medical Center on Saturday, March 23, 2002. Wilmer was a lifelong farmer and was born in Fletcher on Nov. 11, 1922, the son of the late Claude and Angeline (Mayo) Castle. He is survived by one brother, Leon Castle and his wife Agnes of St. Albans; one sister, Betty Marshall and her husband Norman of Highgate; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, Pliney, Clayton and Gembert, and one sister, Ruth Meyer. The family wishes to give special thanks to Kaye Beaudry, Robert Flynn and Paul Gregoire for the personal care shown during his illness. Personal thanks to Mary Bostwick and the nursing staff from Home Health, also Suzette Hudson in Northwestern Medical Center Intensive Care Unit. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. from the Church of the Rock in St. Albans. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home on Thursday morning from 10 to 12. Interment will follow in the Castle family lot in Bradley Cemetery in Fairfield.

RUTH CASTLE MEYER

BRISTOL, Conn./ST. ALBANS -- Mrs. Ruth Castle Meyer went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, March 18, 2002 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. She was born in Fletcher, Sept. 9, 1915, the daughter of the late Claude and Angeline (Mayo) Castle. She was predeceased by her husband, Darold; a daughter-in-law Doreen Meyer; three brothers Pliney, Clayton and Gembert. She is survived by her son, Arlan, and a granddaughter, Dawn Meyer of Bristol, Conn.; two brothers, Wilmer of Fairfield, Leon of St. Albans; and one sister, Betty Marshall of Highgate; a brother and sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 23, 2002, at 11 a.m. from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Fairfield Street, St. Albans. The pastor, Father Leonidas B. Laroche will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Albans. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, Friday evening, March 22, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. Following the services on Saturday there will be a luncheon at the Castle Homestead on Vermont Route 36 in Fairfield.

MYRTLE LEONA (WARREN) COTA LaFONTAINE

FAIRFAX — Myrtle Leona (Warren) LaFontaine, 81, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002, in Roncalli Health Care in St. Albans. She was born in Fairfax on July 27, 1920, the daughter of the late Wayne R. and Leona M. (Chates) Warren, She married Perley E. Cota on May 18, 1937. He predeceased her in September 1990. She then married Lloyd E. LaFontaine, who survives her. Besides her husband, Lloyd, she is survived by five children, Pearl Cota, Cynthia (Cota) Day, Wayne Cota, Linda (Cota) Dumas, and Carol (Cota) LaCross; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax

CHRISTOPHER NILS NILSSON

UNDERHILL - Christopher Nils Nilsson died of melanoma Feb. 27, 2002, at his home in Underhill within sight of his beloved Mount Mansfield. His wife, Pat, and daughter, Nancy, were at his side. He will be dearly missed by his sailing companion and partner of 39 years, Pat; his devoted daughter and swimming and sailing buddy, Nancy Noel, and her husband, Anthony George Cardinal, of Fletcher. His idolizing grandsons, Brandon James and Mason Christopher, will miss their "Dad Dad." his Lewis Carroll poems and magic tricks. Chris was born in New York City on Sept. 17, 1939, the son of Oscar Lorenz Nils Niilsson and Gertrude Lyons Nilsson. He is survived by his brother, Andrew Nilsson and sisterini-law, Barbara Presson-Nilsson, of Willimantic, Conn. Relatives in the area include cousins, Dr. Richard Lyons and his wife, Ginnie, of Williston, Bob and Bea Heisinger of Tobyhanna, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. As a teen-ager in the 1950s in Granite, Md., Chris enjoyed rebuilding his 1937 Chevy and constructing a computer long before they were commonplace. In his 1958 Park School (Baltimore, Md.) yearbook, Chris was remembered by his friends for his car breakdowns and repairs and also for his ability to patiently explain "how things worked." Under his class photo was written, "A good man and just." During several summers in the 1950s, Chris was a camp counselor at Hawkeye Trail Camps on Silver Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. He often wondered how anyone could possibly drown, as he felt he could swim all day. He hiked Mount Joe, Mount Marcy and Whiteface. One of Chris' exciting experiences was surviving Hurricane Hazel while on an overnight hike. Chris attended Union College on a Lacrosse scholarship. He was the first recipient of a master's degree in computer science from the University of Vermont. Later, he worked on his Ph.D. at McGill University in Montreal. Throughout his life, Chris found dyslexia both a challenge and a gift. The challenge was in putting words on paper. Fortunately, his mother was acquainted with Margaret Rawson and the Orton Society. They recognized his needs and developed a strategy to showcase Chris' abilities. Dyslexia was a gift in that it provided Chris with unique abilities in solving mathematical and spatial problems. He was a gifted designer. In 1987, Chris was honored at a Gala in Boston given by the New England Branch of the Orton Dyslexia Society for being one of New England's successful dyslexics. He was presented this award by Raymond Flynn, Mayor of Boston, and Congressman Joseph Kennedy, who remarked to Chris that he wished he could have used dyslexia to explain his own scholastic record. Christopher worked at IBM in Essex Junction from 19651990, except for a three-year position at headquarters in Franklin Lakes, N.J. He was a systems analyst and loved everything about computers. He received a Division Award for a Tool UtilizationProgram and attended IBM's Systems Research Institute in New York City. Always mindful of his dyslexic academic struggles in school, Chris worked in IBM's Partners in Education program and went into area schools, including Mount Mansfield and Cabot, to tutor students in mathematics and computer science. In 1975, IBM selected Chris to serve as an adjunct professor of mathematics at Delaware State College. Chris served as a U.S. Coast Guard Corpsman Reservist. While living in Fletcher, he served as a justice of the peace, town treasurer for the Democratic Party, and Explorer Scout leader, and town agent for Franklin County Home Health. Chris began hiking the Green Mountains in 1965 after he moved to Vermont. To celebrate his 46th birthday, he took a month to hike the Long Trail from Massachusetts to Canada. As a lifelong camper, Chris' philosophy was to leave the world better than he found it and have fun along the way. In the last year of his life, Chris and his 5-year-old grandson, Brandon, started a Nilsson family tradition - a September hike on their "special" mountain. Chris took early retirement from IBM to return to the classroom. (He had taught fifth grade for two years at Glenmount School in Baltimore, Md., in the early 1960s). Back in the classroom, he taught computer science at Winooski High School and then physics and physical science at Enosburg High School. He was proud of his Enosburg physics students who won numerous honors at the University of Vermont Technology and Design competitions. In 1996, Chris was nominated to the "Who's Who of America's Teachers." In 1998, with Y2K looming, Chris left teaching to have fun as a computer consultant. He traveled to California, Indiana, Boston, Buffalo, and back to Vermont. Pat joined him as often as possible. His love of solving problems helped take his mind off the horrific medical procedures that characterized his battle with melanoma. Another of Chris' endeavors, a web site for locating newpapers, N-Net.com, won an award for being one of the top 100 newspaper sites on the web. Chris embraced life wholeheartedly. Each day was an opportunity for him to explore, contemplate, and solve problems in a unique way. Curious about how things worked, from mechanical devices to the mysteries of the universe, he would quote Einstein or M.C. Escher as if they were personal friends. Chris was an avid crosscountry skier and served on the Bolton Valley Ski Patrol. A favorite outing was to ski from Underhill to Stowe, where he would meet Pat for lunch. The weekend following his death, his friend, Carvel Bevans, skied the trail as a memorial to Chris. As much as Chris loved skiing and hiking, his true passion was sailing Even his nursery school records stated that he often pretended to be in a boat surrounded by water. The most memorable family moments were aboard his sailboard, "Breezy," in Maine. Grandson birthday parties on the sloop were the highlights of the summer. Always loving a challenge, Chris took his family through pea-soup fog in Maine, 25-foot swells at Martha's Vineyard, and hurricane-force winds on Long Island Sound with a look of joy on his face, a compass before him, and faith in his dead reckoning. The family expresses sincere gratitude to their many friends in the community and at BFA Fairfax, neighbors, doctors, and the tireless staff of the VNA for supporting a peaceful end to Christopher's life. A memorial service celebrating Chris' life will be held March 16 at 2 p.m. in the Mozart Room at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. Donations in Chris' memory may be made to the Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, Vt. 05677.

CAROL ROSEMARY (COOLUM) FRANCIS

JOHNSON - Carol Rosemary Francis, 51, passed away peacefully at home (March 2, 2002 ???) with her loving family by her side, after her long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Jeffersonville on April 19, 1950, the daughter of Edwin and Philamine Coolum, who predeceased her. Carol graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax in 1969. Carol was employed by Copley Hospital for 31 years, starting out as a food service worker, progressing to head cook, and continued her education to become a dietary technician. During her time at Copley, she met and became friends with many wonderful people. People who knew her loved and admired her and thought of her as an exceptionally strong, compassionate, caring, loving and giving woman. When she was sick, she would call others not as sick as she was to ask if there was anything she could do to help them, anything at all. She was so strong that she helped with all her arrangements, including some parts of this obituary. She enjoyed the outdoors and was a very active person. Carol loved her cats and working in her flower garden. She was a wonderful loving and giving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She leaves many wonderful memories to all who loved her. Those include her daughter, Christa Mae Francis and her fiance, Tim Russell; three sisters, Linda Ainsworth, Lisa Kuhns, and Lynn Gould; four brothers, Wayne, Jim, Hector, and Peter Coolum; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Cross Church in Morrisville with interment following in Binghamville Cemetery in Fletcher. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the WhiteFiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carol's memory would be appreciated to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vt. 05657.

BETTY ANN JANE ROIG

FAIRFAX — Betty Ann Jane Roig, 61, a lifelong resident of Fairfax, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at her home on Carrol Hill Road. She was born May 7, 1940, in Fairfax, the daughter of the late Simon and Bertha (Pooler) Roig. She was predeceased by her lifelong companion of 31 years, Arthur North, in 1996. Betty worked as an accountant and bookkeeper for many years at both Hicks Commission Sales in Morrisville and Richards Auction Gallery in Stowe. She also worked for Fournier's Auction in Swanton for many years. Betty's love of animals made her a special kind of person in the community. She took in stray animals and kept them as her family and loved them as such. Her donkeys were an important part of the Nativity scene in Taylor Park in St. Albans for many years. Betty leaves many friends and neighbors who were like family to her: Ernest and Louise Covi and family, Maurice and Judy Reynolds, Maryanne Mason and Carolyn Boomhower, all of Fairfield; Michael and Elaine Williamson and family, Sally and Phil Gilmore, Cyndi Boucher, Roland Webb, Colleen Edson, all of St. Albans; Michael Boucher, Norman and Jackie Benoit, Stephen and Elenor Belansky, Marcia Courtois, Bruce and Sharon Patterson, all of Fairfax; and James and Gloria Warden of Shelburne; two sisters, Peggy Devarney and her husband, Ernest, and their daughter, Connie, and Bessie Mossey and her husband, Larry, and their son, Robbie. Visiting hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home Monday, March 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Northside Baptist Church, 1321 Fairfax Road, St. Albans, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, with Pastor Bruce Patterson and Pastor Joe Zorn co-officiating. Burial will follow in Jeffersonville Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

AMY LYNN BOISSONNEAULT

ST.ALBANS/FAIRFAX — Amy Lynn Boissonneault, 35, of St. Albans, formerly of Fairfax, died peacefully of breast cancer Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at her home in St. Albans in the presence of her family and friends. Amy was born July 18, 1966 , in St. Albans, the daughter of Giles and Carol Gaboury Boissonneault. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax in 1984. She then went on to study at Quinnipiac College in New Haven, Conn., graduating with a degree in legal studies. In 1990 Amy joined with dozens of others in trying to rescue babies from abortion in Vermont. For this effort she spent three months in jail. This experience solidified her devotion to the unborn and she spent the rest of her life working for the protection of mothers and babies. She rescued, sidewalk-counseled, picketed and prayed. In 1996 she moved to New Jersey, where she worked for Good Counsel Homes, a network of crisis pregnancy centers, and for Thomas Faranda and Associates in Financial Planning. While there she was also active in a young singles Catholic group in New York City. Amy was an avid traveler and made many trips and pilgrimages across North America and Europe to include Italy, France and Ireland. She also enjoyed art, poetry, writing letters, summer sunsets at the lake, snowstorms, gardening, Jane Austen movies and New York City. Amy will be remembered for the things she treasured most. Her strong faith in Jesus Christ, her love of the church and its saints and her family and friends. She enriched the lives of so many with her inner beauty and contagious smile. Her love of life and dedication to others were an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her parents, Giles and Carol Boissonneault of St. Albans, her sister, Lori Brunelle and her husband, Michael of Burlington; her two brothers, Jay Boissonneault and his wife, Cathy, of Swanton, and Eric Boissonneault and his wife, Colleen, of Jeffersonville; her nephews, Brendon, Bryant and Brent Boissonneault, all of Swanton; and her very special friends, Tom Marsich of the Bronx, N.Y. and Laurie Hurley of Morrisville. She also leaves her aunts and uncles, Pauline Cray of St. Albans, Robert and Jean Gaboury of Fairfax, Maurice and Marie Boissonneault of Johnson, Pauline and Stephen Ratte of Fairfax, Rene and Priscilla Boissoneault of Fairfax, and George and Mary Boissoneault of St. Albans Bay. She is also survived by several cousins and numerous friends. Visiting hours will be held at the home of Amy's aunt, Pauline Cray, at 68/70 Fairfield St. in St. Albans on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 22 , at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church on Lake Street in St. Albans by the Rev. Maurice Roy. Burial will be in the Boissonneault family lot in St. Luke's Cemetery in Fairfax in the spring. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Amy's memory to Good Counsel, P.O. Box 6068, Hoboken, N.J. 07030, or to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, c/o the Rev. Benedict Groeschel, Box 55, Larchmont, N.Y. 10538. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton

ROBERT RICHARD STURGEON

MILTON / FAIRFAX — Robert Richard Sturgeon, 74, of Fairfax, formerly of Milton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with his loving family by his side. He was born in Charlotte on Oct. 12, 1927, the son of the late Frank L. and Edith (Poirier) Sturgeon. He was a cook at St. Michael's College in Colchester for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Peters) Sturgeon of Fairfax; a son, Michael Sturgeon and his wife, Linda, of Franklin; two daughters, Sharon Maskell of Georgia and Patricia Stone and her husband, Larry, of Florida; four sisters, Rena Dragon of Burlington, Anna Place of Burlington, Laura Bora of Brandon, and Doris Yandow and her husband, Raymond, of Essex Junction; six grandchildren, Shawn Sturgeon and his wife, Mary, April Stone, Stacey Demore, Curtis Demore, David Sturgeon, and Melissa Sturgeon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, George and Walter Sturgeon, and two sisters, Katherine Fahey and Helen Palmer. There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax

ALICE (GOODRICH) BLAISDELL

MORRISVILLE — Alice Lucy (Goodrich) Blaisdell, 89, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in Genesis Elder Care in Morrisville. She was born in Westford on Nov. 24, 1912, the daughter of the late Forris and Bernice (King) Goodrich. She was married to Lyndon R. Blaisdell on Sept. 19, 1932, who predeceased her Sept. 14, 1984. Alice graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, Class of 1930, and attended the School of Nursing in Elizabethtown, N.J. She was employed as a nurse's assistant at Copley Hospital in Morrisville for several years. She always looked forward to the precious times shared with her loving family and enjoyed her quiet times reading. She took great pleasure working in her large garden over the years, often surrounded by the flock of hens she tended to. She loved to travel during her retirement years but always remained available to help care for her family, friends and neighbors. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by a son, Francis W. Blaisdell and his wife, Gloria, of Liverpool, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bernice) Thayer of Hyde Park, Mrs. Standish (Mary) Sherman of Corte Madera, Calif., and Mrs. William (Kathy) Hays of Spofford, N.H.; a brother, Francis Goodrich and his wife, Madaline, of Southington, Conn.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including a special nephew, Robert Blaisdell and his wife, Connie, of Londonderry; and a sister-in-law, Doris Blaisdell of San Bernadino, Calif. She was also predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Lauris Blaisdell. There will be no visiting hours or funeral service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Binghamville Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

MARY IRENE (NICHOLS) LEACH

FAIRFAX - Mary Irene Leach, 69, of Leach Road died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Mary was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Bakersfield, the daughter of the late Reginald and Freda Miller Nichols. April 24, 1954, she married Larry Leach in Fairfax. She was an avid gardener; she also loved to sew and was an accomplished seamstress who made many beautiful garments. Mary and Larry loved to dance and were members of the Green Mountain Steppers Square Dance Club for several years. They also belonged to Al's Advanced 60s Club. A loving wife, mother and grandmother who always had a kind word for everyone, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mary is survived by her husband of almost 49 years, Larry Leach; their children, D. Jay Leach and his wife, Kathy, and Duane Leach and his wife, Marnita, all of Fairfax; her grandchildren, Jay Leach and his wife, Laura, of Fairfax, Kevin Leach of Fairfax and his friend, Mindy Boudreau, of Essex, and Steven Leach of Fairfax; her sisters and brothers, Dorothy Woodward and her husband, Almon, of Fairfax, John and Wanda Nichols of Clarksville, Ga., Jane Wimble and her partner, Cornelius Reed Jr., of Essex Junction, and Eric Nichols and his partner, William Avery, of Burlington; her stepbrothers and stepsisters, Alfred and Betty McLane of Milton, Win and Joyce McLane of New Hampshire, Norman Spiller of Westford, and Elaine and Roger Lavallee, also of Westford; her brothers-in-law, William Webb and his wife, Marion, and Ralph Ellsworth, both of Fairfax. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. in Fairfax Plains Cemetery, located on McNall Road in Fairfax, with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. A reception will be held following the burial, in Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax elementary school gym, where the family will greet friends. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to either The United Church of Fairfax, c/o Sally Sweet, treasurer, 44 Sweet/Slatterly Road, East Fairfield, Vt. 05448, or The American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., 12 Hurricane Lane, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vt. 05495. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home, Milton.

PAUL S. HUNTLEY

CASTLETON — Paul S. Huntley died peacefully Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. His loving family was at his bedside. Paul was born July 29, 1927, in Westford, the son of Herbert E. and Jennie Tatro Huntley. He grew up on a farm and graduated with honors from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax in 1944. Paul began his lifetime of service to his country and the state of Vermont when at the early age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Pacific Theater and was aboard the first mine sweeper that entered Tokyo Bay at the close of World War II. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy, with the rank of chief petty officer. He entered the Vermont State Police Training Academy in 1952 and after successful completion was promoted to trooper second class and assigned to the Derby (Vt.) Barracks. During his career with the Vermont State Police, he was assigned to several duty stations including Middlesex, Rutland, St. Johnsbury, Brattleboro, Vermont State Police Headquarters in Montpelier, and the Police Training Academy in Pittsford, where he instructed police public relations and drug identification. His final duty station was in Rockingham, where he was troop commander for Rockingham and Bethel districts. While with the state police, he continued his criminal justice education at Castleton State College, Babson College and Northeastern University. In 1956, he was the recipient of the Commissioner of Public Safety Commendation for the apprehension of an armed robber. In 1977, he was the recipient of the Vermont Chief of Police Association Distinguished Service Award for highway safety, for his creation of “Monty,“ the talking state police car, a restored 1947 Ford State Police cruiser equipped to “talk“ and teach highway safety to people of all ages. “Monty“ is still in use today for this purpose. Paul retired from the Vermont State Police in August 1982 with the rank of captain. The “joys of retirement“ were very short-lived for this energetic public servant, so, in 1983, he began his second career by joining the Rutland County Sheriff's Department, where he served for seven years, retiring in 1990 with the rank of lieutenant. He then entered his third career of public service when he was elected to his first term as assistant judge in Rutland County and was re-elected to his second four-year term in 1994 and, as a result of statemandated age restrictions, reluctantly retired from the bench in 1999. Paul was a member of American Legion Post 31, Loyal Order of Moose 1122, Cairo Temple Shrine of North America, the Vermont State Police Retired Troopers Association, the National Assistance Judges Association and a former member and captain of the Cairo Temple Motorcycle Corps. He greatly enjoyed riding his “big Harley.“ and boating and fishing at his summer cottage on Lake Champlain in South Hero. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ellen Ladabouche Huntley; three children: his beloved daughter, Sheri Rainville and her husband, Mark, of Fairfax; son Scott and his wife, Betty, of St. Albans; and son Herb and his wife, Vicki, of Valrico, Fla.; two “brothers,“ Mark F. Ladabouche and his wife, Joanne, of Rutland, and Hale H. Ladabouche and his wife, Becky, of Pittsford; a beloved nephew, Christopher G. Ladabouche of Charlestown, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; several cousins; and his loving German shepherd, “Keisha.“ He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Jennie Huntley, and his stepmother, Dorene W. Parris. In keeping with Paul's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association, P.O. Box 787, Rutland, Vt. 05702, or to Castleton First Response, c/o Regional Ambulance Service, 275 Stratton Road, Rutland, Vt. 05701. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clififord Funeral Home Rutland.

FLOYD F. "BUD" GONYEAU

FAIRFAX -- Mr. Floyd Frank "Bud" Gonyeau, age 86, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at the Northwestern Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1925, son of the late Frank and Kate (Greenia) Gonyeau. He married Glenna Bachand, Oct. 12, 1939, and she predeceased him Sept. 8, 2001. Floyd spent most of his life as a farmer and mechanic on their family farm in Fairfield from which he retired in 1996. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps working on many projects through out the state of Vermont. He is survived by a sister, Louise Woods and her husband John of Port Charlotte, Fla; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Ivan Gonyeau; and three sisters-in-law, Leola Gonyeau, Beatrice Bushey, and Zita McNeil. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church in Fairfield. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 So. Main St., from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday. Interment will be in the Gonyeau family lot in St. Patrick's Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

PAUL CLARENCE TAYLOR

FAIRFAX -- Paul C. Taylor, age 74, died Jan. 31, 2002, in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Dorchester, Mass. on Sept. 13, 1927, the son of the late Katherine (Kelly) and Clarence Taylor. He attended the Milton, Mass. schools before entering the U.S. Coast Guard, serving in the Asiatic/Pacific area at the end of World War II. After graduating from Franklin Technical institute in Boston until 1965. He then joined the U.S. Army Reserve, serving in several units before his retirement in 1987. Among the many medals he earned over the 38 years in the military are the Asiatic/Pacific Campaign medal, American Defense medal, World War II Victory medal, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal, Humanitarian Service medal and the NCO Professional Development ribbons, plus several others. He continued on after his military retirement to be a corrections officer with the Vermont Corrections Department serving the St. Albans Facility for many years. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #758 of St. Albans, and a charter member of the National WWII Memorial. He was also a member of the Association of the United States Army. He was married to Doris J. (Garceau-Young) Taylor on April 24, 1987. After his retirement from the military, they moved to Fairfax. His survivors include his wife Doris; a son Gary and his wife Carol of Quincy, Mass.; seven step-children, Charles Young and his wife Donna of Lakeville, Mass., Carol Nash and her husband Kenneth of Weymouth, Mass., Marlene LeGrice and her fiance Joseph H. Quinton of Fairhaven, Mass., Susan Barnes of New Bedford, Mass., John Young of Montgomery, Anne Marie Doeherty and her husband James of Carver, Mass., Mark Young and his fiancee Sharyn Kenny of Taunton, Mass.;a sister Ruth Brennan and her husband Lawrence of Pocasset, Mass.; a brother Donald Taylor and his wife Laura Lee of Watertown, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irma (Babbitt)Taylor; a brother Wilton; an adopted daughter Mary Ann Parkey; and a step-granddaughter Holly Ann Barnes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Interment will follow in the Young Family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

MARGARET (DRISCOLL) PROVOST

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Margaret D. Provost, 97, a resident of Horicon Avenue and a former resident of Burlington, Vt., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness. Born on Feb. 8, 1904, in Fairfax, Vt., she was the daughter of John and Letitia (Adams) Driscoll. Mrs. Provost had been a member of Christ the King Church in Burlington and a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Queensbury. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, A . Edward Provost, in 1992, and her son, Paul Provost. Survivors include her two sons, Gerald F. Provost of Bennington, Vt., and Dr. Douglas Provost of Glens Falls; a daughter, Mary L. Ceynar of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Aviation Road, Queensbury, with the Rev. Joseph Anselment officiating. Burial will be in the spring in St. Joseph Cemetery in Burlington. Family and friends are invited and may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury.

EUNICE DORIS (GAUDETTE) RIVERS RAYMOND

MILTON -- Eunice Doris Raymond, 71, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, 2002, at the Roncalli Health Center in St. Albans, surrounded by her loving family. Eunice was born in Fairfax on Sept. 25, 1930, the daughter of Elias and Mary (Murray) Gaudette. She enjoyed listening to country music and was an avid Jeff Gordon fan. Eunice is survived by her children Arnold Rivers and his wife DiAnne of Georgia, Pauline Barton of Milton, Donna Wagner and her husband Bruce of Colchester, and Michael Rivers and his fiancé Becky Bass of Franklin, N.H. She was predeceased by her daughter Kim Marie at birth and the father of her children, Arnold F. Rivers in 1981. She is also survived by her grandchildren Sherry, Jeanne, Becky, Aaron, Renae, Donna, Patrick, Lindsey, Kyle and Zachery; by her little angels, her great-grandchildren Tyler, Jordan, Morgan, Austin, Dylan, Emily and Robert; her brothers and sisters James Gaudette, Dorothy Metivier, Katherine Beaudin, Raymond Gaudette and Eleanor Foy; and over 50 nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her sisters Mary Metivier and Elsene Gaudette; her brothers Paul, Ralph, Kenneth, Louis, Robert, Roy and Vernon Gaudette. Eunice loved life and lived it to its fullest and will be sad

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"Your memory is a keepsake,
It's like a thread of gold
Never will it tarnish,
Or grow the least bit old.

To some, you may be forgotten,
To others, a part of the past,
But to us who dearly loved you,
Your memory will always last."
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