ALFRED E. BOLLENGIER JR. - Warwick 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 ALFRED E. BOLLENGIER JR., 82, of Commonwealth Avenue, a retired lawyer, died yesterday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Gertrude (Taillon) Bollengier; they had been married for 58 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Alfred E. Bollengier Sr. and Cora E. (Maynard) Bollengier, he had lived in Warwick since 1951. He was a graduate of the former Rhode Island State College, now the University of Rhode Island, Northeastern University, in Boston, and Boston College, where he received his law degree. Mr. Bollengier had practiced law out of his office on Post Road for 34 years before retiring in 1994. An Army veteran of World War II, he served as a technical sergeant in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, participating in the campaigns of Normandy, the Ardennes, Central Europe, the Rhineland and Northern France. His honors included a Silver Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, five Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts, for wounds received in Germany and France. Mr. Bollengier performed his first sky jump at the age of 79. A member for 25 years of the East Greenwich Power Squadron, and a member of the East Greenwich Yacht Club, he held a maritime captain's license. He was an avid fisherman and boatman. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Robert E. Bollengier of West Greenwich, Richard L. Bollengier of Warwick and Ronald A. Bollengier of Boston; and two grandchildren. He was the father of the late Mary Bollengier. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave. (Route 5), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

GERTRUDE C. BOUDREAU - Woonsocket 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 GERTRUDE C. BOUDREAU, 89, formerly of Main Street, Albion, in Lincoln, a retired textile worker, died yesterday at the Ballou Home for the Aged. Born on Nov. 25, 1914, in the Albion section of Lincoln, a daughter of the late Napoleon and Alice (Perrier) Boudreau, she had lived in Albion for many years before moving to Woonsocket 10 years ago. Ms. Boudreau had worked in the card room at the former Berkshire-Hathaway Mills for 42 years, until retiring in 1977. She was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church. Ms. Boudreau was a member of the former Manville-Albion Golden Agers, in Lincoln. She leaves 17 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was a sister of the late Elmer and Aldor Boudreau, Lydia Robin, Laura Costigan, Lillian Parker, Josephine Goudreau and Orina Crete. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Menard's Funeral Home, 71 Central St., Manville, Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ambrose Church, Main Street, Albion. Burial will be in Precious Blood Cemetery, Woonsocket.

VIOLET (ARMSTRONG) DUMAS SOLTYS - Fall River 01:00 AM EST on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 VIOLET (ARMSTRONG) DUMAS SOLTYS, 96, of 100 Amity St., and formerly of Tiverton, a retired seamstress, died yesterday at the Southpointe Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Roland Dumas Sr., and of the late Jan "John" Soltys. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Adam and Eva (Dufresne) Armstrong, she had lived in Woonsocket, in North Dartmouth, Mass., for 10 years, in North Smithfield for 6 years, in Fall River for 4 years, and in Tiverton for most of her life. Mrs. Soltys had been a seamstress for the former Cherry and Webb Co. for many years before retiring. She was a former member of the Colonial Village Senior Citizens Club, in North Smithfield. She leaves two daughters, Claudette Mathews of North Dartmouth and Pauline Dumas of Honomu, Hawaii; a brother, Roger Armstrong in Oregon; two sisters, Bella Bacon of North Smithfield and Lucille Vanasse of North Smithfield; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Roland Dumas Jr. and Richard Dumas, and the sister of the late Adam, Walter, Raymond and Stella Armstrong. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St., with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Anne's Church, South Main Street. Cremation will follow.

Gordon Bishop Gordon Bishop HILLSBORO, NH - Gordon L. Bishop, 76, of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, died Nov. 1, 2004 at his home. He was born in Springfield, MA, lived in Bennington, NH for 10 years, before moving to Hillsboro 30 years ago. The son of the late Melvin M. and Catherine (Fleury) Bishop. He was a Chief Engineer for Monadnock Paper Mill in Bennington, NH for 25 years before his retirement. Graduate of North Eastern College with a Mechanical Engineer Degree. Member of St. Mary's Church, Hillsboro, NH, Angus Lee Golf Course in Hillsboro, NH. Survived by his wife, Mary E. (Hall) Bishop of Hillsboro, NH; 3 daughters, Laura J. & Todd Goodwin of Fitchburg, MA, Julia A. Bishop of Cambridge, MA, Barbara E. Bishop of Hillsboro, NH; 1 sister, Jean Izzo of Springfield, MA; 1 brother, David M. Bishop of W. Springfield, MA; 4 grandsons, Adam Goodwin of Fitchburg, MA, Imami Bishop of Cambridge, MA, Andrew Goodwin & Ethan Bishop, both of Hillsboro, NH; 1 granddaughter, Caitlin Timpson of Hillsboro, NH; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Thursday Nov. 4, 2004 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. in the Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 32 School St., Hillsboro, NH. Memorial services will be held Friday Nov. 5, 2004 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Hillsboro, NH. The Rev. Andre M. Thibodeau will officiate. Burial will follow in Harvey Memorial Cemetery, Hillsboro, NH. Donations may be made in his memory to the Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council, 1 Commerce Dr., Bedford, NH 03110 or Hillsboro Rescue Squad, PO Box 350, Hillsboro, NH 03244. Published in The Republican on 11/2/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts . Charities

Bernadette Daigle BARRINGTON -Bernadette M. L. Daigle, 66, of Emerald Acres, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, N.H. She was born on June 1, 1938, in Lawrence, Mass., the daughter of Adelard and Jean (Cloutier) Berube. She was a homemaker, loved knitting, bird-watching and she had an Angel collection. She is survived by her husband, Joseph D. Daigle of Barrington; her sons, Daniel Daigle and his wife, Michelle, of Nashua, and Donald Allen Daigle and his wife, Brenda, of Dover; her daughter, Dawn Marie Barry and Troy Caron of Salisbury, Mass; a brother, Lucien Berube of California; two sisters, Jeannette Swift of Dracut, Mass., and Elaine Deshane of Idaho; and eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Louise Lamontagne. ---- No services are scheduled at this time, arrangements are under the direction of Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Lee. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Heart Gift Dept., P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY, 11220. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com.

Lorena A. (Lassen) Millette MILLETTE, Lorena A. (Lassen) Lorena A. (Lassen) Millette, 70, of Patricia La., Cromwell, wife of the late Wilfred P. Millette, died Sunday, (October 31, 2004) at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Born in Glastonbury, she was the daughter of the late Carl M. and Catherine (Olesen) Lassen. Mrs. Millette was raised in Rocky Hill and had lived in Cromwell most of her life. She was employed by Bond Press Inc., as office manager, and was a volunteer at the Cromwell Senior Center. She is survived by a son, Dane P. Millette and his wife Cindy of Cromwell; two sisters, Catherine Meigs and her husband Judson of Berlin, and Laura St. Paul and her husband John of Cromwell; and a grandchild, Jillian; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Carl Lassen. Graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Thursday morning at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell, Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those who prefer may make contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, 06450. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/2/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts

Mary L. (Barnard) LeShane LeSHANE, Mary L. (Barnard) Mary L. (Barnard) LeShane, 79, of Rocky Hill, widow of Albert A. LeShane, Jr., passed away Friday (October 29, 2004) at home after a brief illness. She was born in Elgin, IL to the late Alfred and Mary (Gay) Barnard. She is survived by two sons, John LeShane of Portland, Jeffrey and Carolyn LeShane of North Eastham, MA; a daughter, Kathleen Martell and her husband, Gene of Wallingford, PA; a sister, Dorothy O'Neill of Foxborough, MA; a cousin, Gay Holderreid; and three grandchildren. She also leaves the loving families of Doris McHowell and Carol Jeurgens. Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. A memorial service is planned for early spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CT Cabaret Theater, LLC, 31-33 Webster Mills Plaza, Berlin, CT 06037. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/2/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts

Joseph L. "Paul" LaFlamme LaFLAMME, Joseph L. "Paul" Joseph L. "Paul" LaFlamme, 76, of Hartford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, (October 30, 2004) at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family. Paul was the beloved husband of Mary (Boblett) LaFlamme for 49 years. He loved his daughters and their spouses, Theresa and her husband, Joseph Wojtanowski of Windsor; Elizabeth Bonnie and her husband, Keith Sullivan of Hartford. Paul leaves his cherished grandchildren, Jonathan Wojtanowski and his fiancee, Joy Hancock of Enfield, Christina Wojtanowski and her fiance, Matt Curtiss of Hartford; as well as his loyal pets; his dog, Nina; his cat, Whiskers and his parakeets, Petey and Weety who brought much joy and comfort to his life. Paul is also survived by his two sisters, Beatrice LaFlamme and Annette Harrington both of West Hartford; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S Army Corps of Engineers in the Korean Conflict. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, Paul helped save many lives during the Great Flood of 1955, during which time he worked for the Mohawk Rug Company in Unionville as a spinner. Through the years, Paul worked at various jobs; as a foreman at the Olivetti Underwood Typewriter Company, a groundsman at WRCH Radio station, Farmington and as the groundskeeper for Connecticut Mutual from which he retired in 1986. Paul had a love for the land. He will be remembered for his immaculately landscaped yard, his gardens of plenty and rows of beautiful flowers. He had won 2nd place in the City Gardens Contest in Hartford sponsored by the Knox Parks Foundation for his garden-like yard. Paul was a self-taught man, having no formal education, yet able to repair anything mechanical and electrical, replicate any wooden structure and fix just about anything that needed to be fixed. It was not unusual for him to be helping out family or neighbors because he never thought of himself. He loved to sing and listen to music of all sorts. His artwork and sewing are found in many a household. Paul often spoke his mind, but his words of wisdom always rang true. He was a kind, generous soul who lived on his terms and truly was happier in his giving than receiving. His family and friends will live with the wonderful memories of his great sense of humor, his care and concern for others and that effervescent smile that could light up a room and cause his eyes to twinkle like the stars. He will be missed by all who knew him. Friends are invited to a 10 a.m. Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 3, at the Sheehan Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. His burial is private. Paul's family would like to thank the staff at the Trinity Hill Nursing Home for their attentiveness, patience and care during his lengthy stay. They would also like to thank the staff at Hartford Hospital who were very comforting and caring during Paul's last hours of life. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/2/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers & gifts

Harry J. Charette CHARETTE, Harry J. Harry J. Charette, 79, of Manchester, beloved husband of Carmen F. (Richard) Charette, passed away Sunday, (October 31, 2004) at Rockville General Hospital. He was born May 25, 1925 in Northampton, MA, son of the late Albert and Rose (Rogers) Charette and had been a resident of Manchester since 1955. He was a World War II Veteran serving with the U.S. Army Air Corp. Prior to his retirement in 1987 he was Chief of Design Engineering with the U.T.C. Research Laboratory. He was a specialist in High temperature Alloy's and authored "Compendium of High Temperature Materials" as well as many other reports. Mr. Charette was also involved with numerous engineering Associations and Societies. He was a longtime member of St. Bridget Church in Manchester. He had his pilots license and enjoyed flying as well as being and avid fisherman and horse racing enthusiast. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Stephen H. Charette and his wife Lisa of Southington, his daughter Cathy C. Cooney of Manchester, two granddaughters, Erin Cooney and Michelle Cooney both of Manchester, two sisters-in-law Norma Nau of Walnut Creek, CA, Annette Daviau of Guilford and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester. Entombment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum in East Hartford. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rockville General Hospital Hospice Unit, c/o ECHN 70 Haynes St., Manchester, CT 06040. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/2/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers & gifts

George E. Bergeron 1928 - 2004 LISBON - George E. Bergeron of Lisbon, died on Oct. 28, following a short illness. Born in Lewiston, July 29, 1928, he was the son of late Edward and Antoinette. He is survived by two daughters, Diane Goulet and her husband, Gerry, of Kamuela, Hawaii, and Lisa Chasse and her husband, Michael, of Lisbon; four grandchildren, Robert Laviolette and his wife, Nikki, of Lisbon and their son, Aidan (great-grandchild), Amber Bonefant and her husband, Christopher, of Lewiston and Michelle and Matthew Chasse, of Lisbon; one sister, Irene Chouinard and her husband, Bob, of Lady Lake, Fla.; and one close nephew, John Bermudez and his wife, Susan, of Auburn. He was predeceased by his son, George Jr., one brother, Larry, and two sisters, Carmen and Patricia. Click here to send flowers Click here to today's Funeral Notices

John Joseph Gravel WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- John Joseph Gravel, 64, of White Oaks Road, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at his home. Death followed a long illness. He was born in North Adams on Feb. 21, 1940, a son of the late John H. Gravel and Rose H. (Jeffers) Gravel. He attended schools in Williamstown and graduated from the former Williamstown High School with the class of 1958, where he was a three-star athlete with the football, basketball and baseball teams. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Franklin Roosevelt as a first class seaman in the Mediterranean Sea and with the Seabees from 1958 to 1964. Following his military career, he was employed at the Excelsior Printing Co. in North Adams for 11 years. He then joined the family business, Williamstown Roofing Co., where he served as president until 1986. He returned to Excelsior Printing Co., where he was a printer and layout specialist until his retirement in 2002. He was a longtime member of the Richard Reuther Post No. 152 American Legion in Williamstown. He was a member for several years at the Greylock Community Club in North Adams. He was an avid New England Patriots fan and enjoyed bird watching and loved the beauty of open oceans, lakes and rivers. Survivors include his former wife Prudence Gravel; one daughter, Robin Bleezarde and her husband Eric of Mt. Arlington, N.J.; two sons, John J. Gravel Jr. of Clarksburg and Brian C. Gravel and his wife Claire of Williamstown; and 10 grandchildren, Amanda Bleezarde, Matthew Bleezarde, Ryan Bleezarde, Benjamin Bleezarde, Rachel Bleezarde, Johanna Bleezarde, Sarah Bleezarde, Lee H. Gravel, Celeste Gravel and Olivia Gravel. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Gravel, who died in infancy. Funeral services to celebrate the life of John Joseph Gravel will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, with the Rev. Peter Daniels, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Williamstown, officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown. At Mr. Gravel's request, there are no calling hours. Memorial donations are suggested for the American Heart Association through the funeral home. Published in the Bennington Banner on 11/2/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers & gifts . Charities

Gordon L. Bishop, HILLSBORO - Chief engineer at a paper mill for 25 years November 02. 2004 8:16AM H ILLSBORO -- Gordon L. Bishop, 76, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at home. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School St., Hillsboro. Memorial services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Hillsboro. The Rev. Andre Thibodeau will officiate. Burial will follow at Harvey Memorial Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Swift Water Girl Scout Council, 1 Commerce Drive, Bedford 03110; or to the Hillsboro Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 350, Hillsboro 03244. ~~~ He was born in Springfield, Mass., and lived in Bennington for 10 years before moving to Hillsboro 30 years ago. He was the son of the late Melvin M. and Catherine (Fleury) Bishop. He was a chief engineer for Monadnock Paper Mill in Bennington for 25 years before his retirement. He was a graduate of North Eastern College with a mechanical engineering degree. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Hillsboro and the Angus Lee Golf Course in Hillsboro. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Hall) Bishop of Hillsboro; three daughters, Laura J. and Todd Goodwin of Fitchburg, Mass., Julia A. Bishop of Cambridge, Mass., and Barbara E. Bishop of Hillsboro; a sister, Jean Izzo of Springfield, Mass.; a brother, David M. Bishop of West Springfield, Mass.; four grandsons, Adam Goodwin of Fitchburg, Mass., Imami Bishop of Cambridge, Mass., and Andrew Goodwin and Ethan Bishop, both of Hillsboro; a granddaughter, Caitlin Timpson of Hillsboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Theresa Hebert Bossard, 90, of Our Lady of Hope Residence, Lathan, N.Y., and formerly of Cohoes, died Oct. 30, 2004, at her residence, with her family at her side. She was born in Rouses Point, the daughter of the late Domina and Regina (Bourgeois) Hebert. Calling hours were held at Our Lady of Hope Residence, 2 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, on Monday, where a funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes. Arrangements are with the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Cohoes, NY 12047.

Flora M. Hammond, 72, of Monty Street, Plattsburgh, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1932, the daughter of Hector and Florence (Blanchard) Bouvia. Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

Donald V. Fountain, 74, of Hill Street, Keeseville, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh following several lengthy illnesses. He was born in Plattsburgh, Dec. 15, 1929, the son of Henry Sr. and Lillian (LaFountain) Fountain. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at 1 p.m. at St. John's Cemetery in Keeseville with Monsignor Leeward J. Poissant, parish pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

Leona Doris Edwards Erwin, Tenn. - Leona Doris Edwards, 61, 1104 Shiloh Road, Erwin, Tenn., died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a Plattsburgh, N.Y., native and was a daughter of the late Arthur A. and Delia Mary (Daniels) Provost. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a sweet lady with always a good word about people, always offering a hug and a people person that loved her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Edwards; one daughter, Lisa Edwards and fiancé Robert Collins of Erwin; two sisters, Jeannie Desrocher and husband Victor of Johnson City, Tenn., and Virginia Daniels of Plattsburgh; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Lena Edwards of Erwin; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews who called her Mom. A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Earl Ragland will officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Kim Faulkner, Louise Pate, Verline Lewis and Bonnie Simmerman. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fishery Community Church. Pallbearers will be William Higgins, Maurice Higgins, Roger Higgins, Charles Edwards, Dennis Peters, Tony Slemmons and Shannon Toney. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Edwards, Coy Faulkner, Carl Arrowood and Terry Edwards. Those attending the graveside service will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Lena Edwards Memorial Fund, c/o Pentecostal Holiness Church, 313 Sam Rogers Rd., Erwin, TN 37650. On-line condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Leona Doris Edwards through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin. (423) 743-9187.

Deaths Back BARRETT: Paul, 77 Monday November 1, 2004 BARRETT: Paul, of Concord, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center at the age of 77. He was born in St. Johnsbury on April 10, 1927, the son of Philemon and Antoinette (Toussaint) Barrett. Mr. Barrett served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He had worked at Fairbanks Scales for over 40 years as an engineer. Paul had many interests including the Vermont National Guard, Vermont State Guard and Civil Air Patrol; deputy sheriff for both Essex and Caledonia counties, and a member of the Concord FAST Squad (EMT). Other activities included the Knights of Columbus, scuba diving, amateur radio and flying as a former pilot. He loved hunting and most of all spending time with family and friends at camp on Miles Pond. On Sept. 25, 1949, he married Bev (Lillicrap) who survives him currently at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. Other survivors include a son, Maj. Thomas Jay Barrett of Hampton, Va.; a daughter, Lynn (Barrett) and her husband Greg Jenne of Woodbury, N.J.; four grandchildren, Christopher, Laura, Matthew and Sarah; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers; two sisters; and a grandson, Benjamin Jenne. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family at the funeral home Monday from 6-8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163, or the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center Activities Fund, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, is in charge of arrangements.

SOUCY: Leo L., 74 Tuesday November 2, 2004 SOUCY: Leo L., 74, of Camp Road, East Burke, Vt., died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at home. He was the husband of Noella (LaMontagne) Soucy. They celebrated their 50th anniversary Oct. 16. Born in Lincoln, R.I., a son of the late Laurent and Marie (Matthew) Soucy, he had lived in Lincoln and Cumberland, R.I., most of his life. Twenty years ago, he and his wife built a hunting camp in East Burke and over the years have transformed it to their present home. It became their full-time residence in 2001. Mr. Soucy was employed for 37 years as a toolmaker for Northrup Corporation. He retired in 1994. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and a former member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors, including his wife, are three sons, Ronald Soucy of Vermont, Raymond Soucy of California, and Robert Soucy of Vermont; four daughters, Donna Sidla of Cumberland, Denise Field of Franklin, Mass., Diane McMahon of Lincoln, and Debra Dunbar of Vermont; four brothers, Gerard Soucy of Pawtucket, R.I., Lawrence Soucy of Pawtucket, Robert Soucy of Pawtucket, and Alcide Soucy of Lincoln; four sisters, Theresa Daigle of New York, Irene Soucy of Providence, R.I., Rita Dube of Providence, and Doris Pullano of Cumberland; and 12 grandchildren. His funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 8:15 a.m., at the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln, R.I. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Matthew Church, Dexter Street, Central Falls, R.I. Burial will take place in Saint Elizabeth Cemetery, Lyndonville, Vt., Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo's memory to Upper Valley Hostel, 17 East South St., Hanover, NH 03755, or the Lyndon Area Food Shelf, in care of Father Steve Nichols, 642 Hill St., Lyndonvillle, VT 05851.

CARON: Virginia E. (Cantin), 86 Tuesday November 2, 2004 CARON: Virginia E. (Cantin), 86, of Agawam, Mass., died Sunday evening, Oct. 31, 2004, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Caron was born the oldest of nine children in Guildhall, Vt., Nov. 10, 1917, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hardy) Cantin. Virginia was raised in Guildhall where she attended local schools and was a graduate of Lancaster Academy. She married a mechanic/heavy equipment operator and had five children. From early morning until late night she worked as a registered nurse at Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Mass., to help feed, clothe and care for her brood. For a time she was also employed at the Kent Nursing home in Lancaster, N.H. She endured plenty of life's ups and downs and witnessed so many of the big events of modern history that she became a living, breathing historian for her family and friends. Nowhere was there a sweeter, kinder matriarch. She always acknowledged a birthday or event with a card or a call, and kept track of births and weddings as the family grew to hundreds. She was a communicant of All Saints Church, Lancaster, and St. John the Evangelist, Agawam. Family members include three sons, George H. Caron of Tannersville, Pa., Donald F. Caron of Monroe, N.H., and Douglas E. Caron of West Springfield, Mass.; two daughters, Janet A. Seymour of Springfield, Mass., and Luanne M. Caron of Agawam, Mass.; three brothers, Harland Cantin of Guildhall, Vt., Leonard Cantin of East Haven, Vt., and Wallace Baker of Lancaster; a sister, Josephine Ball of Gilman, Vt.; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph W. Caron; and three brothers, William Cantin, Philip Cantin and Arnold Cantin; and a sister, Madeline Rosebrook. Visiting hours will be held Thursday afternoon and evening, Nov. 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.

11/02/2004THEODORE E. HEMOND WEST SWANTON - Mr. Theodore E. "Ted" Hemond, 65, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, in Fletcher Allen Health Center. Ted was born in St. Albans, May 3, 1939, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Underwood) Hemond. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans and was married to Joyce Mott on Jan. 28, 1961. Most of his working career was in warehouse control at the Fonda Container Corporation, retiring in 2001. He was a lifelong communicant of Holy Angels Church and a longstanding member of the Sportsman Club of Franklin County. Ted was an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife Joyce of over 43 years, he is survived by their son, John Hemond of Swanton; sisters Phyllis Parker of Brattleboro and Eleanor Austin of St. Albans; brother Thomas and his wife Paula Hemond of Highgate; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Roger on Feb. 12, 1982, and Wayne on Aug. 27, 2004. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in the Hemond family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences and sympathy messages may be sent to the family by the Brady & Levesque web site: www.bnlfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.