JOHN L. BRISSETTE - Woonsocket 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 JOHN L. BRISSETTE, 66, of Morin Heights Boulevard, a Consolidated Thermal Plastic retiree, died Sunday in Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Lillian (Barry) Brissette. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Louis and Violet (Reeves) Brissette. Mr. Brissette had worked for the former Consolidated Thermal Plastic, in the Nasonville section of Burrillville, for 15 years before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the St. Agatha Cenacle and the American French Genealogical Society. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, John S. Brissette of Woonsocket and Thomas M. Brissette of Juliet, Tenn.; four daughters, Tammy K. and Amy L. Brissette, Suzanne M. Yarush and Pamela S. Segee, and a sister, Valerie Jacques, all of Woonsocket; and 13 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Gerald Brissette. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1583 Diamond Hill Rd., with a Mass at 10:30 in St. Joseph Church, Mendon Road. Burial will be in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham, Mass.

OSCAR J. ROUSSEAU - Pawtucket 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 OSCAR J. ROUSSEAU, 85, of Ballston Avenue, a former store owner, died yesterday at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence. He was the husband of Grace H. (McLean) Rousseau; they had been married for 53 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Laporte) Rousseau, he was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket. He had wintered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for more than 25 years. He had been the proprietor of the former Rousseau's Market, on Broadway, for many years before retiring, and also had owned thoroughbred horses. Mr. Rousseau was a communicant of St. Cecilia Church. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a former member of Le Foyer. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Karen L. Wims of Attleboro and Janice L. Bouvier of East Providence; a son, David J. Rousseau of Pawtucket; two sisters, Rita Gilkenson of Pawtucket and Eva Merrifield of East Providence; seven grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the brother of the late Ernest Rousseau. The funeral service and burial will be private.

HENRY E. JUTRAS - North Providence 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 HENRY E. JUTRAS, 81, of 1155 Douglas Ave., former owner of Clean Sweep Floor Service, died Wednesday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Olivette (Roberge) Jutras. Born in Providence, a son of the late Henry and Anna (Kelly) Jutras, he had lived in Florida for 10 years before moving to North Providence 1 1/2 years ago. Mr. Jutras had been the owner and operator of the former Clean Sweep Floor Service, in Providence, for 25 years before retiring. He previously had worked at the A&P warehouse. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Sheila Ricci of North Providence, Janet Silva of Scituate and Donna Lincourt of Pawtucket; two sons, Thomas Jutras of Johnston and Edward Jutras of North Providence; a brother, William Jutras in Florida; two sisters, Margaret Chatel of Warwick and Lillian Oakley in Florida; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial will be private.

ALBERT RIVARD - Lincoln 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 ALBERT RIVARD, 92, formerly of Providence Pike, North Smithfield, an Edward Parkinson Mfg. Co. retiree, and a former variety store owner, died Friday at The Holiday Retirement Home. He was the husband of Diana (Metivier) Rivard; they had been married for 73 years. Born in Quebec, Canada, on Dec. 10, 1911, a son of the late Vital and Marie (Charrette) Rivard, he had lived in North Smithfield for more than 50 years before moving to Lincoln. He had built his home in North Smithfield. Mr. Rivard and his wife had owned and operated the former Rivard's Variety Store, in North Smithfield, for 14 years. He had worked at Edward Parkinson Mfg. Co. for 25 years, until retiring in 1979. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers of Rhode Island, Lodge 47. He was an honorary fire chief and former volunteer with the former Primrose Fire Station, which he had helped to build. Mr. Rivard was a communicant of St. John Church, in North Smithfield, and a member of the North Smithfield Senior Citizens Center. He enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage and the harmonica. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Gertrude Lancelotti of Lincoln; a brother, Conrad Rivard in Florida; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Albert E. Rivard, and a brother of the late Raymond Rivard, Ozlina Desmarais and Lillian Bergeron. The funeral service and burial were private.

CHARLES J. GODDARD - Lincoln 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 CHARLES J. GODDARD, 77, of Lower River Road, a retired welder, died Sunday at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center of Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, in Providence. He was the husband of Cecilia A. (Wojtkun) Goddard; they had been married for 53 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles and Marie (Altobello) Goddard, he had lived in Lincoln for 53 years. Mr. Goddard had been employed as a welder for the Owens Corning Fiberglass Co. for more than 20 years, and also had worked for Atom Mfg. He was Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Joyce G. Adair in Texas; a sister, Gloria Michaud, and a brother, Frederick Goddard, both of North Attleboro; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several niece and nephews. The funeral service and burial will be private. An online guest book has been posted at www.legacy.com

Joseph Nadeau SOMERSWORTH - Joseph P. Nadeau, 67, of 26 Cystal Springs Trailer Park died Wednesday, Nov, 10, 2004, at his residence. He was born in South Berwick, Maine, May 27, 1937, the son of Theresa Nadeau and the stepson of Ed (Charlie) Vigneault. He was educated in Somersworth Schools. He served in the U.S. Army. He had worked at Mayberry Shoe Co. and later at Gasses' Service Station in Dover until it closed. Survivors include two aunts, Ida Nadeau of Dover and Estelle Delano of Somersworth; two uncles, Jean Robert Nadeau of Dover and Leopold Nadeau of Rochester; three stepbrothers, Armand Vigneault of Sun City, Ariz., Gerard Vigneault of Asheville, N.C., and Roger Vigneault of Dover.

Ann V. Twigg TWIGG, Ann V. Ann V. Twigg, 68, of Bridgeport. Beloved wife of the late Charles Twigg, died Monday, (November 15, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Almore and Jennie (Martone) LaLiberte. A life long Bridgeport resident, she was a former 911 emergency operator for the City of Bridgeport and had been the president of the NAGE Union for the City of Bridgeport for over 10 years before retiring. She had also worked for Price Rite of Bridgeport. Survivors include her devoted children and their spouses, Richard Cappello and his wife Diane, Mark Cappello and wife Liz, all of Milford, Susan Tallerday and husband Gary of East Hartford, Angelina Alix and husband Ernest of Bridgeport, Virginia Twigg of Milford, a sister Raffie Twigg of Bridgeport, a sister-in-law Jacqueline LaLiberte of West Haven, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, predeceased by sisters Barbara Carpenter and Jacqueline Alfanso and a brother Almore LaLiberte. Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday, 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Internment at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Calling hours on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main St., Bridgeport (on the Trumbull line). Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/16/2004. Guest Book . Flowers . Gift Shop

Loretta M. Disney DISNEY, Loretta M. Loretta M. (Poulson) Disney, 63, of Unionville, wife of Loren A. Disney, died Friday, (November 12, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. She was born December 5, 1940 in Hartford, daughter of the late William and Loretta (Manning) Poulson and had lived in Riverton prior to moving to Unionville 42 years ago. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Avon, the quilting guilds, BBT of Bristol, and the Heartside of Harwinton. Loretta enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid camper and she loved sewing and quilting. Besides her husband of 43 years, she is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda M. Disney of Unionville; Laura D. and Dennis France and their son Ryan, grandson and apple of Loretta's eye, all of Bristol; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Ellen Disney of Maine; and a brother, Axel Poulson of Orlando, FL. She was predeceased by a brother, William Poulson, Jr. Friends are invited to call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Wednesday, November 17, 1-2 p.m. (New time added). A memorial funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor James Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, Fund Development, P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102-5037. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/16/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Lilli (Ebert) Bighinatti BIGHINATTI, Lilli (Ebert) Lilli (Ebert) Bighinatti, 80, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, (November 14, 2004). She was the wife of Victor Bighinatti and daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Althoff) Ebert. Lilli was employed by CT General Life Insurance, until her retirement in 1983. During World War II she was a volunteer in the U.S.O., she was also a member of St. Jerome Church. Besides her husband she leaves behind three daughters, Pamela Brown and her husband James, of Bristol, Karen Rose and her husband William of Augusta, GA, Jane long and her husband Harold, of Virginia Beach, VI; a sister, Irene Vezmar and her husband Stevo, of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren, Craig Brown of Minnesota, Keith Brown of MA, William Rose Jr., of GA, Serena Rose of GA; a Great grandson Brett Coster of Minnesota; several nieces and nephews and her beloved canine companion Brunhilda. The funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday November 17, at the New Britain Memorial/Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Jerome Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the funeral home TODAY 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: American Diabetes Assoc., 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. Directions: Rt. 84, exit 37 right turn at end of ramp 1 1/2 miles on right hand side. Please visit www.mem.com to send an online tribute Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/16/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Douglas Paul Bernier Sr. BERNIER, Douglas Paul, Sr. Douglas Paul Bernier, Sr., 44, of North St., Bristol, beloved husband of Rachel (Begin) Bernier, died Sunday, (November 14, 2004) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford. He was born December 2, 1959, in Fort Kent, ME, son of Harold and Joan (Chasse) Bernier of Bristol. A resident of Bristol for the past 40 years, Doug was a graduate of Bristol Central High School and a member of St. Matthew Church. He was employed as a correctional officer for the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections for 20 years. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by a son, Douglas Paul Bernier, Jr., of Bristol; a daughter, Kristin Bernier of Bristol; two brothers, Gregory Bernier of West Hartford and Mark Bernier of Bristol; a sister, Susan Fazzuoli of Bristol; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 9 a.m. from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville, to St. Matthew Church, Forestville, for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/16/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Constance A. Wynott 1932 - 2004 LEWISTON - Constance A. Wynott, 72, a resident of 4-1 Lafayette Park, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 14, at her residence, with her family by her side, after brief illness. Born in Auburn, Oct. 26, 1932, the daughter of Edouard and Yvonne (Lemay) Reny, she grew up in "Little Canada" and was a faithful member of St. Mary's Church until its closing. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include her two former husbands, Romey Roy and John Wynott; two sons, Richard J. Roy and his fiancée, Susan Howes, of Auburn and Charles N. Wynott, of Portland; three daughters, Rita Ciempa and her husband, Michael, of North Adams, Mass., Denise Gove and her husband, William, of Auburn and Sonia Grant and her husband, Scott, also of Auburn; two sisters-in-law, Beulah Reny and Monique Reny; and one uncle, Albert Reny; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her favorite pet dog, Minnie. Click here to send flowers Click here for today's Funeral Notices

Janet M. Waluck 1923 - 2004 MAYNARD, Mass. - Janet Marie (Poulson) Waluck, 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov 10, at the home of her daughter with her family at her side. She was the wife of Chester S. Waluck who died March 1990. They were married for 47 years. Born June 26, 1923, in Fitchburg Mass., she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Booth) and Paul Poulson and lived in Maynard until moving to Rochester, NH, in 1987. She recently returned to Maynard to be with her daughter and family. She was a 1941 graduate of Maynard High School and continued her education in Boston at The Fannie Farmer Cooking School and the Wilson Cake Decorating School. She worked at the family business, Paul's Food Shoppe in Maynard as a talented cake decorator, delighting her customers with beautiful birthday and wedding cakes until retiring in 1985. She moved with her husband to Rochester, NH, in 1987, to enjoy their retirement years. She was an active member of the Board of Directors of the Homemakers of Strafford County and auxiliary for several years. She spent summers at Dummer's Beach campground in Weld, for the past 49 years and was a member of the Webb Lake Association and the Historical Society. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her circle of friends. She leaves her daughter, Brigit Anne Sokolowski and her husband, Ed, and granddaughter, Nichole Sokolowski, all of Maynard; her brother, Albert Poulson, of Stow, Mass.; a sister, Betty Campbell, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren on the west coast. She was the mother of the late C. Douglas Waluck, who died in 1984 while serving in the U.S. Navy. Click here to send flowers Click here for today's Funeral Notices

MICHELINE VILLENEUVE (1963-2004) DENIS GARNEAU (Michel + Anne-Marie Villeneuve) Source: Salons Lépine & Cloutier Villeneuve Micheline À l'Hôpital St-Sacrement du CHA, le 12 novembre 2004, à l'âge de 63 ans, est décédée Madame Micheline Villeneuve. Elle était la fille de feu Michel Villeneuve et de feu Anne-Marie Villeneuve et la conjointe de Denis Garneau. Elle demeurait à Sainte-Foy. Elle a été confiée au PARC COMMÉMORATIF LA SOUVENANCE. Elle laisse dans le deuil, outre son conjoint, ses frères, ses sœurs, beaux-frères et belles- sœurs: Juliette (Hughes Reilly), Jean-Baptiste (Pierrette Ferland), Marcel (Yolande Girard), Alice (Jean Ducharme); le fils de son conjoint Éric (Sophie Laberge), Marc Garneau (Micheline Richard), Lise Garneau (Clément Vézina), Yves Garneau (Lucette Blanchette) ainsi que plusieurs neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines et amis (es). La famille tient à remercier le Dr. Louise Provencher et son équipe de l'hôpital St- Sacrement pour les bons soins prodigués. Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don Société canadienne du cancer (1040, Belvédère, bur. 214, Sillery QC G1S 3G3, tél. 418- 683-8666). Pour renseignements : (418) 871-2372 Télécopieur : (418) 871-6965 Les visites auront lieu au complexe funéraire : Lépine-Cloutier La Souvenance 301, rang Sainte-Anne, Sainte-Foy Heures de visites Mercredi 13:30 à 14:30 Les funérailles auront lieu le 17 novembre 2004 à 14 : 30 en la Chapelle du PARC COMMÉMORATIF LA SOUVENANCE 301, rang Ste-Anne (coin route de l'Aéroport), Quartier Laurentien, Ste-Foy

Mary Giroux November 16, 2004 RANDOLPH - Mary Giroux, 67, died Nov. 13, 2004, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. She was born Sept. 21, 1937, in Rutland, the daughter of John and Kathryn (Ryan) Foley. She graduated from high school in Fair Haven in 1955 and nurse's training at Gifford Memorial Hospital in Randolph in 1958. She married Norman Giroux on June 30, 1962, in Fair Haven. He predeceased her. Mrs. Giroux was a registered nurse at Gifford Medical Center for 40 years, retiring as charge nurse in 2001. She was a member of Sts. Donatian and Rogatian Catholic Church in Randolph, and past member of the Catholic Daughters and the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, cooking and reading. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Giroux of Randolph; three sons, Edward Giroux, James Giroux and David Giroux; two brothers, James Foley and John Foley of South Burlington; and four grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Sts. Donatian and Rogatian Catholic Church in Randolph. The Rev. John Milanese will officiate. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Randolph. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund to be established at the Sts. Donatian and Rogatian Catholic Church, South Pleasant Street, Randolph, 05060. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.

Obituaries Kenneth A. Blanchard November 16, 2004 STOCKBRIDGE - Kenneth A. Blanchard, 94, died Nov. 15, 2004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born Feb. 13, 1910, in Stockbridge, the son of Bert and Ida (Adams) Blanchard. He attended Stony Brook School. He married Amie Purinton on Oct. 21, 1939, in Bethel. She died in 1998. Mr. Blanchard was a farmer, log truck driver and carpenter. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses in Royalton. He enjoyed beekeeping, fishing and reading. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Blanchard of Umatilla, Fla.; two daughters, Alice Whitney of Stockbridge and Rose Vanderhoof of Umatilla, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by three brothers, Fred, George and Hector; and two sisters, Hester and Clara. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Royalton. A private burial will take place in Ranney Cemetery in Stockbridge. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.

Jacqueline M. Hoyt November 16, 2004 BENNINGTON - Jacqueline M. Hoyt, 69, died Nov. 15, 2004, at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation. She was born July 9, 1935, in Bennington, the daughter of Hector and Exilda (Stone) Belanger. She graduated from Bennington High School in 1953. She married James Hoyt on July 1, 1961, in Cambridge, N.Y. Mrs. Hoyt worked with her husband in his position as regional sales manager for the John Deere Company. She was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 69 in Arlington and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332 Auxiliary in Bennington. Survivors include her husband of Bennington; three daughters, Cathleen Picarel of Syracuse, N.Y., Karen Crawford of North Adams, Mass., and Susan Campbell of Salem, N.Y.; two sons, Michael Hoyt of Rochester, N.Y., and Robert Hoyt of New York City; a sister, Theresa Harrington; a brother, Vernon Belanger; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Bennington Area Home Health Hospice, through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.

Edna Clifford, Concord - Co-owner, operator of Edna's Luncheonette November 16. 2004 8:06AM E dna Clifford, 94, of Christian Avenue in Concord, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at Havenwood-Heritage Heights in Concord. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Paul'sChurch in Franklin. Burial will be held in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery in Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. For more information, visit http://www.neunfuneralhomes.com. ~~~ She was born in Franklin on Sept. 25, 1910, the daughter of Edouard and Lumina (Marceau) LaCoursiere. Mrs. Clifford was raised in Alberta, Canada, and Franklin, where she attended local schools. Mrs. Clifford resided in Burlington, Vt., and Ossipee for several years before moving to Concord in 1990. Prior to World War II, she worked at the former Franklin Cleaners. During the war, she and her husband owned and operated the former Edna's Luncheonette across from Franklin City Hall. While residing in Franklin, she worked at Bero's Jewelry Store in Burlington and also volunteered at Vermont Medical Center. She also volunteered as a "Gray Lady" in Winooski, Vt. She was a former communicant of St. Joseph Church in Ossipee, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Concord and St. Paul Church in Franklin. Mrs. Clifford was the widow of Kermit F. Clifford, who died in 1996. Family members include a brother, George LaCoursiere of Franklin; three sisters, Lucille Gauthier of Manchester, Claire Ruotolo of Chesire, Conn., and Ellen McLane of Concord; and nieces and nephews.

Published: 11/16/04 Richard A. St. Germaine Plattsburgh - Richard A. St. Germaine, 62, of the Goodspeed Road, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 27, 1941, son of the late George H. and Louise (Arnold) St. Germaine. Richard served in the U.S. Navy. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Sandra Crossley; three sons, Richard St. Germaine and his companion Holly Speer of Peru, Travis St. Germaine and his wife Angie of Plattsburgh and Chad St. Germaine of Plattsburgh; four brothers, Robert St. Germaine and his wife Gloria of California, James St. Germaine and his wife Joyce of Plattsburgh, George St. Germaine of Cadyville and John St. Germaine and his wife Maryann of Cadyville; three sisters, Mary Welhouse and her husband Jim of Wisconsin, Kathleen Williams and her husband Jack of Plattsburgh and Patricia St. Germaine of Florida; two grandchildren, Abigail May St. Germaine and Richard William St. Germaine; several nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Mabel Crossley of Plattsburgh. He is predeceased by a brother, Barney St. Germaine. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, from 10 to noon at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will follow at noon in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the St. Augustine's Cemetery in Peru. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

MAYERS: Tami J. (Socquet), 43 Monday November 15, 2004 MAYERS: Tami J. (Socquet), 43, of 121 Finney Drive, Lyndonville, Vt., died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 2, 1961, in Montague, Mass., the daughter of Paul and Maryann (Gaudry) Socquet Sr. She attended local schools in Turner Falls and was a graduate of TFHS, Class of 1979. Mrs. Mayers started as a part-time employee at JCPenney store in Greenfield in 1977. She continued her career as a trainee at JCPenney in Greenfield until 1985; then became merchandise manager in Bennington, Vt., from 1985-1991; in Sturbridge, Mass., from 1991-1995; and in Latham, N.Y., from 1995-1996. From 1996-1998 she was the operations and personnel manager in Johnson City, N.Y.; from 1998-1999, she was the district operations and personnel manager in Clifton Park, N.Y. In 1999, she became store manager in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where she worked until present. She led this store to Chairman's Awards in 2001, 2002 and 2003. She was presented the Women of Achievement Award for the Professional Business Women's Organization. She was a volunteer for the United Way of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and was active in the Girl Scouts of America, Upward Bound, Hand to Hand, Warm the Children and the Lyndonville Fire Department. She was a member of the St. Johnsbury Rotary Club and was Rotarian of the Year in 2001. Besides her parents, Paul J. Socquet Sr. of Montague, Mass., and Maryanne Socquet of Greenfield, Mass., she leaves her husband of 19 years, Robert A. Mayers of Lyndonville, Vt.; the loves of her life, her two cats, Phillip and Grace; one brother, Paul J. Socquet Jr. of Turners Falls, Mass.; one sister, Gail E. Pearson of Turners Falls, Mass.; and several aunts and uncles and many nieces, nephews and one great-nephew. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 18, at 9:15 a.m., from Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square in Turners Falls, Mass., followed by a liturgy of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with the Rev. Stanley J. Aksamit officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, in care of Oncology Department, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756; or the the Lyndonville Fire Department. A memorial service will be held in Lyndonville, Vt., at a date and location to be announced. Kostanski Funeral Home in Turners Falls is in charge of arrangements.

PAYETTE: Viola F., 102 Monday November 15, 2004 PAYETTE: Viola F., 102, of North Haverhill, N.H., passed away at the Grafton County Nursing Home, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. Viola was born a daughter to Francis and Rosalee Herteau, Sept. 12, 1902, in Lebanon, N.H. Surviving family members include a daughter-in-law, Lucille Payette of Florida; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Albani Payette; one son, James A. Payette; one brother, and two sisters, predeceased her. A celebration of her life was held Nov. 13 at the Pillsbury Funeral Home in Littleton with the Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon, N.H. Arrangements and care were entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.