Elizabeth M. Putney
Elizabeth M. Putney, 81, of Glover Interment will take place in the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Putney's memory may be made to the Glover Community Church, in care of Roland P. Willard, P.O. Box 156, Glover, Vermont 05839; or to the Glover Historical Society, P.O. Box 208, Glover, Vermont 05839. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Harold J. Haynes
Harold J. Haynes, 87, of North Troy died December 20, 1997. Mr. Haynes was born in Poultney on October 31, 1918, a son of Harold E. and Lydia (Wiesner) Haynes. On August 11, 1940, he married Dorothy Toof, who predeceased him in 1997. He was a 1939 graduate of the University of Vermont. He owned and operated Haynes Real Estate in North Troy since 1954. He held memberships with the Orleans County Board of Realtors, the Vermont Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. He and his wife owned and operated Dot's Shop in North Troy. He held many offices for the town of North Troy, and his contributions to the community were endless. With the Kiwanis Club in Troy, he was one of the founding fathers and the first president of Jay Peak Resort and was honored last year at the fiftieth anniversary of the mountain. He was a current member of the North Troy Planning Commission, a member of the First Congregational Church of North Troy since he moved there, and a member of the North Troy Masonic Lodge for 65 years. He held offices with the Vermont State Chapter of Future Farmers of America and taught vocational agriculture at North Troy High School and Newport Center schools from 1939 to 1967. He then taught horticulture and vocational agriculture at North Country Union High School and taught vocational skills such as welding, woodworking, and public speaking to area students. With the agricultural department, he created the land lab on the Quarry Road, where he helped to acquire the land and plant the trees for students to study and sell as Christmas trees. He was the founder of the North Troy tennis program. He formed the Tri-town Natural Resource Committee and created the North Troy walking trail along the Missisquoi River. He was active in Tranquil Gardens, in which he was instrumental in acquiring the land and getting it started. He oversaw the beautification of the village of North Troy. He was a big help to his granddaughter at theB&D Grocery Store in North Troy for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early days and trapping. Four titles could be used to describe him: advisor to everyone, a naturalist, a creator, and an optimist. His motto was 'appreciate life and live it to the fullest.' He is survived by his daughter Karleen Haynes Denton and her husband, Roland, of North Troy; by his grandchildren CrisChoquette and her husband, Randy, of North Troy and Terri Medley and her husband, Doug, of North Troy; by his great-grandchildren: Monica and Bryan Choquette and Aaron, Andrew and Derek Medley; by his brother Richard Haynes and his wife, Florence, of Poultney; and by his sister Evelyn Monroe and her husband, Charles, of Poultney. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Ruth Marie Haynes; and by a sister-in-law, Barbara Haynes. Funeral services were held April 24 the First Congregational Church in North Troy with Richard O'Hara and Pastor Rick Shover officiating. Interment followed at the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Haynes' memory may be made to the North Troy Cemetery Association, in care of Georgette Lalime, North Troy, Vermont 05859; or to the First Congregational Church of North Troy, in care of Edna Cushing, P.O. Box, North Troy, Vermont 05859. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Russell R. Decker
Russell R. Decker, 93, of Barre, formerly of Craftsbury, Interment followed in the Albany Village Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Decker's memory may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vermont 05641; or to a charity of one's choice. The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Glendon A. Anderson Sr.
Glendon A. Anderson Sr., 93, a former resident of Craftsbury, died in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from July 1942 to October 1945. He received training at the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics in Newark, New Jersey. He was assigned to the air base in Karachi, India, as part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater campaign and in the Persian Gulf as an airplane and engine mechanic. He returned to Vermont where he farmed and worked as a handyman. He later restored wood furniture, specializing in antique oak. He enjoyed trout fishing on the Branch and Lamoille rivers and playing the fiddle. He leaves three sons: Glendon Anderson Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Del Rio, Texas, David Anderson and his wife, Gertrude, of Dayton, Minnesota, and Thomas Anderson and his wife, Anna Mary, of Craftsbury; four daughters: Betty Treadwell and her husband, Clarence, of Alstead, New Hampshire, Laura Phillips and her husband, Mike, of Northfield, Luanne Laird and her husband, Thomas, of Roxbury, and Linda Hough and her husband, Clifford, of Barre; one brother, Earl Anderson, of Pike, New Hampshire; four sisters: Hazel Wendelburg of Florida, Grace Morey of Florida, Bernice Rowell of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Rebecca Cram of Florida; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Rose Thompson; by a son, Edward Anderson; and by a brother, Paul Anderson. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common. Contributions in Mr. Anderson's memory may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association, 312 Marlboro Street, Keene, New Hampshire 03431. The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Veda Mae Ryan
Veda Mae Ryan, 86, of Derby Line Interment followed in St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Ryan's memory may be made to Mother Angelica, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Hazel L. Davis
Hazel L. Davis, 75, of Westfield died peacefully at home on May 11, 2006. Mrs. Gardner was born in Island Pond June 26, 1931, a daughter of Avis (Rivers) and OrvaleRiggie. She attended St. Mary's Academy for eight years and went on to Brighton High School where she furthered her education. She later married Russell W. Gardner. She resided in Enfield, New Hampshire, for 40 years and moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, in 1992. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 2571 of White River Junction. Most will remember her from opinions in local newspapers. Her interests were her family, friends, writing, and cooking. She is survived by two children, Bruce A. Gardner of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, and Susan L. Fortunati of Corinth; by one sister, Ethelwyn 'Inky' Wilkie, of Connecticut; by four grandchildren: Russell A. Gardner of Enfield, Jody O. Larabee of Enfield, Tracy L. Green of Bradford, and Kendra L. Gardner of Hinsdale; by astepgranddaughter, KristieMacElman, of Bennington; by five great-grandchildren: Dylan Green, Kyle and Brandon Gardner, HunterLarabee, and Parker Cavanna; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters: Alice Masterbone of New Britain, Connecticut, and Hazel Moultroup and Arlene Walker, both of Island Pond; and by an infant daughter, Nancy Dee Gardner. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon. Services will be held at St. Helena's Parish in Enfield on Saturday, May 20, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be held in Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield following the service. Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Loretta A. Rabida
Loretta A. Rabida, 88, of Island Pond Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire contributions in Mrs. Rabida's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vermont 05601. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Dale Gibney Sr.
Dale Gibney Sr., 79, of Newport Interment will follow at the Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Derrick Thomas McMichael
Derrick Thomas McMichael, 51, of Newport Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. McMichael's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School, 47 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Francis Holden Colegrove Jr.
Francis Holden Colegrove Jr., 65, of Wisconsin, a longtime summer resident of Barton, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 21, 2006. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and foster father. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and all those whose lives he touched. He was a proud 38-year employee of Harley-Davidson and loved to ride his Harley. He enjoyed his time spent in his Lake Willoughby cottage with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 43 years, Judy; by his children: Todd Colegrove and his wife, Wendy, MatthewColegrove and his wife, Wendy, Tracy Vetta and her husband, John, and Jonathan Colegrove; by six grandchildren: Joel, Joshua, Madeline, and Rachel Colegrove and Christopher and Caitlin Vetta; and by other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held May 24 at the Brookfield Congregational United Church of Christ in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Ritter-Larsen Brothers.