Thursday, February 26, 2009 Michael J. Phoenix Obituary Michael J. Phoenix passed away on Feb. 22, 2009, at his home in Marshfield after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Judy, his wife of 31 years, was at his side. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Edna Lowell Leonard Obituary Edna Lowell Leonard, age 85, a West Burke native and most recently of 122 Main St., Lyndonville, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, following a brief stay at The Pines. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Raymond R. Macey Obituary Raymond R. Macey, 72, of Littleton, N.H., passed away Feb. 22, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, N.H. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Evelyn May McLeod Obituary Evelyn May McLeod, 84, of Powder Spring Road, Groton, died Feb. 24, 2009, at The Pines in Lyndonville. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Thomas Shea Obituary Thomas James Michael Shea, 61, of Lyndon, and formerly of East Corinth, died suddenly early Tuesday morning Feb. 24, 2009 at his home. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Shirley Cobis Obituary Shirley Cobis, daughter of William and Evelyn (Burton) Shorter, was born in Cambridge, Md., on Nov. 26, 1929, and died on Feb. 23, 2009, in the Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Fla. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Susanne S. Follett Obituary Susanne S. Follett passed away peacefully at her Kerrville, Texas, home on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, after losing her battle with lung cancer. Monday, February 23, 2009 Minnie Olson Obituary Minnie E. (Lund) Olson, of East Haven, died Sunday morning Feb. 22, 2009, at her home, with her family by her side, at the age of 77. Friday, February 20, 2009 Raymond McBlain obituary Raymond McBlain, age 26, a resident of Altus, Okla. since 1995, and formerly of Danville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. Thursday, February 19, 2009 Paul Aiken Jr. obituary Paul Minor Aiken Jr., 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Detroit, Mich., after a courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer on Feb. 2, 2009. Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Jennifer Anne Kline, Obituary Jennifer Anne Kline, beloved daughter of Steve Kline of St. Johnsbury, and Johanna Stanko of Winsted, Conn., sister of Suzanne Kline and Merrick's special Aunt, passed away at her Mom's house, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at the age of 27. Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Robert L. Gooden, Obituary Robert Larry Gooden, 77, a lifetime resident of Carroll (Twin Mt.), N.H., died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in the presence of his children and several family members. Monday, February 16, 2009 Lucy Furman Obituary Lucy Furman, 84, a longtime resident of Cassville in Bradford, Vt., died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Blue Spruce Home for the Retired in Bradford, Vt., surrounded by her family. Saturday, February 14, 2009 John M. Pearl Obituary John Morrison Pearl, age 53, of North Danville, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, of heart failure, in his proudly restored 1967 White log truck. Friday, February 13, 2009 Aaron C. Jones Obituary Aaron C. Jones, of Peacham and Lyndonville, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2009, at the age of 29. He had suffered a stroke a week before. Thursday, February 12, 2009 Sherwood Bunnell Obituary Sherwood R. Bunnell, 73, of McIndoe Falls, Vt., died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. Thursday, February 12, 2009 Elgie Brown Obituary Elgie V. Brown, 78, of St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2009, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. Thursday, February 12, 2009 Kevin Michael Auclair Obituary Kevin Michael Auclair of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away Monday, Feb. 9. 2009, at DHMC in Lebanon, N.H., at the age of 54. Thursday, February 12, 2009 Joseph Wagner-Ruch Obituary Joseph Matthew Wagner-Ruch, beloved son of Leslie J. Ruch and Karl L. Ruch, and brother of Patrick J. Wagner-Ruch and Carrie D. Ruch; passed away on Feb. 9, 2009, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 John E. Goodney Obituary John E. Goodney, 56, of Twin Mountain, N.H., died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 9, after a valiant battle with cancer. His wife was at his side. He was born in Worcester, Mass. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Robert L. Walker Obituary Robert Lewis Walker passed Feb. 8, 2009, with his family close by, in the home he built in Underhill. He left this earth in the hands of his wife, Connie, who loves him without end. He is reunited with his mother, Arlene (Riggie) Walker, who passed in 1976. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Diane Bollinger Obituary Diane Delores Heidger Bollinger, 79, of Bedford, Va., slipped quietly away into an everlasting sleep Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, after a prolonged illness. She was born on Thursday, March 28, 1929, a daughter of the late John McClay Heidger and Nina Lumsden Heidger of Craftsbury, Vt. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Heidger. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Diane Bollinger Obituary Diane Delores Heidger Bollinger, 79, of Bedford, Va., slipped quietly away into an everlasting sleep Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, after a prolonged illness. She was born on Thursday, March 28, 1929, a daughter of the late John McClay Heidger and Nina Lumsden Heidger of Craftsbury, Vt. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Heidger. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Bernard Allard Obituary Bernard C. Allard, 77, of Newark, died Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 2009, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Elgie Brown Obituary Elgie V. Brown, 78, of St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2009, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Charles E. Miller Obituary Charles E. Miller, of Littleton, N.H., died Sunday Feb. 8, 2009, at Lafayette Center after a long illness. Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Jeanette A. Lewis Obituary Jeanette A. Lewis, 82, of South Lunenburg Road, Lunenburg, died Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Saturday, February 07, 2009 Jack Neary obituary Jack Neary, 63, of Groton, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Jan. 26, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife, Deborah Orelup, survives at home. Saturday, February 07, 2009 Pauline A. Mosher Obituary Pauline A. Mosher of St. Johnsbury passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. Saturday, February 07, 2009 Janet Wyckoff Klark Obituary Janet Wyckoff Klark, 53, Newbury, died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H., from complications of injuries received from an auto accident that occurred on Nov. 30, 2008. Friday, February 06, 2009 Deborah U. Sweet Obituary Deborah (Underhill) Sweet, 59, Littleton, N.H., died Feb. 4, 2009, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a brief illness. Thursday, February 05, 2009 Viola M. Pollard Obituary Viola Mae Pollard, 84, a long time resident of Newport, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab. Center, in St. Johnsbury. Thursday, February 05, 2009 John A. Clarke Obituary John A. Clarke, age 82, of Littleton, N.H., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2009, at the Morrison Nursing home after a long illness. Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Richard D. Collins Obituary After a long courageous battle with cancer, Richard D. Collins went home to be with our lord on Jan. 20, 2009. Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Clarissa Perkins Obituary Clarissa "Crick" Perkins, 90, formerly of St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at The Pines in Lyndon where she had resided for the past six years. She was the widow of Gil Perkins who passed away Oct. 3, 1995. Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Edna Arlene Blood Obituary Edna Arlene Blood, 98, East Ryegate, died Feb. 2, 2009, at the Canterbury Inn, St. Johnsbury, where she has resided since 2001. Tuesday, February 03, 2009 Addie Darling Obituary Addie Mae (Carpenter) Darling, 88, South Ryegate, died Feb. 1, 2009, at Cottage Hospital Woodsville, N.H., after a brief illness. Tuesday, February 03, 2009 Abbie Masten Obituary Abbie M. Masten, 90, formerly of Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, died unexpectedly Sunday evening Feb. 1, 2009, in Burlington, where she has resided since last June. Monday, February 02, 2009 Beverly Barrett Obituary Ruth Beverly Barrett, 81, formerly of Concord and Miles Pond, passed away at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. Monday, February 02, 2009 Keith Aaron Badger Obituary Keith Aaron Badger, 48 of Conover, N.C., passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Monday, February 02, 2009 Mrs. Pearl M. Chapman Obituary Mrs. Pearl M. (Savard) Chapman, 75, of 66 Evans St., Gorham, N.H., passed away on Friday evening Jan. 30, 2009, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Monday, February 02, 2009 Dalton Joseph Fenn Obituary Dalton Joseph Fenn, 14, of Bow, N.H., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Saturday, January 31, 2009 Vida Nina Fitchett Obituary Vida Nina Fitchett died at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab on Jan. 30, 2009, after failing health. Vida was born in Lower Waterford, April 5, 1917, to Nina (Quimby) and Irving Watson. Saturday, January 31, 2009 Sherry K. Muller Obituary Sherry K. Muller, 76, of Sheffield, died peacefully Jan. 29, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Saturday, January 31, 2009 James A. Newton, Jr. Obituary James A. Newton, Jr., age 72, of Dalton, N.H., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, N.H. Saturday, January 31, 2009 Anna Hood Obituary Anna V. Hood, 85, of Lyndonville, died Thursday evening Jan. 29, 2009, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center where she has resided since December 2008. Friday, January 30, 2009 Leah Virginia Shores Austin Obituary Leah Virginia Shores Austin, 93, of Main Street, Concord, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Friday, January 30, 2009 Doris Stymest Whitcomb Obituary Doris Stymest Whitcomb, a lifelong resident of Bath, N.H., died peacefully at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H., on Jan. 28, 2009, departing a well-lived life that spanned more than a century. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Kenneth Jay Proctor Obituary Kenneth Jay Proctor, 84, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H., after a very long period of failing health. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Robert D. Ross Obituary Robert D. Ross, 85, formerly of Woodsville, N.H., died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Katherine Raymond Obituary Katherine Raymond, 80, died Jan. 24, 2009, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 David A. Murray Obituary David A. Murray, probation officer with the Vermont Department of Corrections, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at his home in Danville at the age of 54. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Mrs. Phebe Goodwin Obituary Phebe (Quimby) Goodwin, 95, longtime Postmaster of the East St. Johnsbury Post Office, passed away Sunday morning, Jan 25, 2009, in Barnet at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Leigh Larocque. She had resided there for the past nine years. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Ruby Ingalls O'Conner Obituary Ruby Ingalls O'Conner, age 86, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at he Pines Health & Rehab. Center. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Katherine Raymond Obituary Katherine Raymond, 80, died Jan. 24, 2009, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Monday, January 26, 2009 Maurice W. Young Obituary Maurice W. Young, 80, of East Haven, passed away at home Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, after a period of failing health. Monday, January 26, 2009 John William White Obituary John William White, 78, of Bog Road, North Stratford, N.H., died suddenly at his home on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Monday, January 26, 2009 Alexander John Kopp Obituary Alexander John Kopp, 88, of Whitefield, N.H., died suddenly at home Saturday evening Jan. 24, 2009. Monday, January 26, 2009 Matthew (Matt) R. Hampton Obituary Matthew (Matt) R. Hampton, 29, of Manchester, N.H., passed away suddenly on Jan. 19, 2009 Monday, January 26, 2009 James Heriot Carlton Obituary James Heriot Carlton, 81, of St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, at Concord Hospice House in Concord, N.H., on Jan. 24, 2009. Saturday, January 24, 2009 Sara P. Topping Obituary Sara P. (Sally) Topping, 78, of Pompano Beach, Fla., and formerly of Lyndonville, Vt., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She was born on Dec. 17, 1930, in East Hampton, N.Y., to E. Vivian and Julia Evelyn Gosman Parsons. She attended Amagansett Grade School and graduated from East Hampton High School. She later attended and graduated from Cornell University-NY School of Nursing in 1953 as a registered nurse, but chose to delay her nursing career until after establishing her family. Saturday, January 24, 2009 Joyce Potter Lynch Obituary Joyce Potter Lynch, 84, of Hill Street, Lyndonville, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends, Jan. 22, 2009, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Friday, January 23, 2009 Thelma Richardson Obituary Thelma Patricia (Prinn) Richardson, 88, of Harrisburg, Pa., formerly of Vermont and New Hampshire, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. She was born June 27, 1920, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada to the late William Victor and Dorothy M. (Cox) Prinn. Friday, January 23, 2009 Eleanor R. Courteau obituary Mrs. Eleanor Rattigan Courteau, the widow of Arthur J. Courteau and formerly of Emerson Street in St. Johnsbury, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at Uihlein Mercy Center, Lake Placid, N.Y. She had resided for the past year and a half with her daughter, Kathleen Conlon, in Lake Placid. Friday, January 23, 2009 Doris Blodgett Obituary Doris Blodgett, 59, of 96 Hill St., Danville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from lung cancer. She was born in Concord, April 4, 1949, Daughter of Paul and Lorraine Begin. She was a volunteer for RCT, local area food shelves and other notable causes. She was well loved and touched many hearts and minds, and was considered by many as a part of their "adopted" families. Friday, January 23, 2009 Joyce Lynch Obituary Joyce Lynch, age 84, of Lyndonville, passed away on Jan. 22, 2009, at the Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. A Celebration of Joyce's Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville. Thursday, January 22, 2009 Sally (Taylor) Ryan Obituary Sally (Taylor) Ryan, 83, of West Street, Groveton, N.H., died suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at Week's Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, N.H. Thursday, January 22, 2009 Joan Marie Brunelle Dawley Obituary Joan Marie Brunelle Dawley, 76, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born May 25, 1932, in Montpelier, the daughter of Edward Brunelle and Dorothy (Dunton) Brunelle. Thursday, January 22, 2009 Dean A. Sweeney Obituary Dean A. Sweeney, 74, of French Road, Dalton, N.H., died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with his family by his side. Mr. Sweeney was born in West Stewartstown, N.H., on Aug. 15, 1934, a son of Edwin and Cora (Colby) Sweeney. Thursday, January 22, 2009 Roland Andrew Meredith Obituary Roland Andrew Meredith, 93, of Island Pond, died peacefully Jan. 20, 2009, in Newport. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Robert J. Cote Obituary Robert Joseph Cote, 89, of Congress Street in Claremont, N.H., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Sullivan County Healthcare in Unity following a period of failing health. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Thomas W. Heinemann Obituary Thomas W. Heinemann, a resident of Bethlehem, N.H., died after a brief illness at Littleton Regional Hospital, Sunday, Jan. 18, at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Timothy R. Clark Obituary After a long and courageous battle of 15 years with a rare brain tumor, Tim Clark went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2009. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Shirley Kocis Obituary Shirley Irene Scott Bone Kocis, of Island Pond, died unexpectedly on Jan. 14, 2009, at the of age 77. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 James "Jamie" Balivet Obituary James Merrick "Jamie" Balivet, 64, of Danville, died at his home with Jim and Evelyn Hastings in Greenbanks Hollow in Danville, on Jan. 18, 2009, ending a life-long struggle with schizophrenia, out of which sometimes emerged glimpses of the bright, sweet person he was as a child. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Phyllis Rogers Obituary Phyllis Elaine (Stevens) Rogers, age 76, of Franconia, N.H., passed away on Jan. 19, 2009, after a period of declining health, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia. Monday, January 19, 2009 Thelma Simpson Obituary Thelma M. Simpson, 82, of Burke, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 18, 2009, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon, surrounded by her family. Monday, January 19, 2009 Walter H. Whitcomb Obituary Walter Whitcomb passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center at the age of 69. Monday, January 19, 2009 Vern Wesley Gadwah Obituary Vern Wesley Gadwah, 79, of Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center, Lancaster, N.H., died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Monday, January 19, 2009 Carolyn Moore Brock Obituary Carolyn Moore Brock, 66, of Wells River, Vt., died following her courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family. Saturday, January 17, 2009 Carolyn Brock Obituary Carolyn Brock, 66, Wells River, died on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 at her residence. A full obituary will be printed in The Caledonian-Record on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville is in charge of arrangements. Saturday, January 17, 2009 Arlene A. Brooks Obituary Arlene A. Brooks, 95, of Barton passed away on Jan. 13, 2009, in Glover. Thursday, January 15, 2009 Barbara Jean Chaffee Barbara Jean Chaffee, age 66, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, after an extended illness in the Hamrick Home. Born Jan. 1, 1943, in St. Johnsbury, she had been a resident of Okeechobee for the past 15 years. She served in the Peace Corps and taught at both Osceola Middle School and the Yearling Middle School. Thursday, January 15, 2009 Ernest King Obituary Ernest W. King, 81, born Jan. 16, 1927, passed away Jan. 12, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind. Ernest was the son of Charles and Beatrice (Fellows) King. Thursday, January 15, 2009 Avis H. Houston Obituary Avis H. Houston, 91, of Craftsbury, died at North Country Hospital in Newport following a brief illness. Avis was born Feb. 21, 1917, the daughter of William and Lillian Ethel (King) Harvey. She attended Hardwick Academy and on May 29, 1935, married Hugh Houston. She and Hugh owned and operated a dairy farm in Walden and in Craftsbury. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 William Oliver Heater Obituary William Oliver Heater, 76, died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at his residence on Plains Road in Monroe, N.H. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Stephanie Keitel Obituary Stephanie Keitel passed away at her home in Montpelier on Thursday, Jan. 8. A full obituary will follow including memorial service information. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Catherine "Sis" (Vasko) Engelmann, 87, of Windsor, Conn., beloved wife of the late Carl A. Engelmann, Jr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Olive M. Streeter Taylor Obituary Olive M. Streeter Taylor of Attica, N.Y., at the age of 83, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw, N.Y. Monday, January 12, 2009 Donald Davis Obituary Donald N. Davis, 51, of Peacham, died accidentally Sunday morning Jan. 11, 2009, at his farm in South Peacham. Monday, January 12, 2009 Rita M. Holmes Obituary Rita M. Holmes, age 81, of North Haverhill, N.H., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Monday, January 12, 2009 Frederick John Stiles Obituary Frederick John Stiles, 76, of Acworth, Ga., passed away on Jan. 6, 2009 after a long illness. Monday, January 12, 2009 Gordon Woods Obituary Gordon Woods, 90, of Williston, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Fletcher Allen Health Care after a brief stay. Monday, January 12, 2009 Mary Jean Strong Obituary Mary Jean Strong, 84, of Walden, went home to her beloved Lord on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, following a very long, courageous battle with cancer. Monday, January 12, 2009 Sherry Walter Belknap Obituary Mr. Sherry Walter Belknap, 52, a life-long Bloomfield, Vt. resident, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 8, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family, following an extended battle with cancer. Monday, January 12, 2009 Henry A. Hanson Obituary Henry A. Hanson, 88, of Highland St., Whitefield, N.H., died Saturday morning Jan. 10, 2008, at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H. Monday, January 12, 2009 Kay Sherman Obituary Catherine "Kay" Sherman, of St. Johnsbury, died Saturday afternoon Jan. 10, 2009, at her home, with her family by her side. She was 81. Friday, January 09, 2009 Mildred Catherine Doyle King Obituary Mildred Catherine Doyle King, of Lyme, N.H., died at home on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. Friday, January 09, 2009 Marie Sleeper Obituary Marie M. Sleeper, of St. Johnsbury, died Thursday evening Jan. 8, 2009, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, at the age of 85. Friday, January 09, 2009 Rev. James Paul Wilson Obituary Rev. James Paul Wilson joyfully departed to the side of his beloved wife Margaret in the arms of his Savior in the early hours of Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, from the Reformed Presbyterian Home in Pittsburgh, Pa. The former pastor of the Barnet, Vt., Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) Church was 186 days shy of his 100th birthday.