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www.burlingtonfreepress.com The Burlington Free Press Mercy Peace Awards applications available Applications are being accepted for the 2009 Mercy Peace Awards. Up to $30,000 will be given to Vermont-based projects designed to promote peace and social justice. All proposals must involve the larger community, and programs that focus on youths will receive special consideration. Last year's recipients included the Burlington Peace and Justice Center, the American Friends Service Committee and Pax Christi Burlington, Kids for Peace Vermont, the Milton Family Community Center, and the Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community. This year's application process has two rounds: Initial application forms are due July 1, after which the Sisters of Mercy Peace Initiative Awards committee will select second- round candidates.

Complete application forms will be due Aug. 15. Awards will be announced Sept. 30, For an initial application form and more information, individuals and organizations should contact the Sisters of Mercy (Attention: Thao-Le, 100 Mansfield Burlington, VT 05401) or e-mail Laurie Gagne, committee chairwoman at The awards were established in January 2006 with some of the proceeds from the sale of Trinity College, which was owned and run by the Sisters of Mercy of Vermont until it closed in 2001. According to the mission statement, $30,000 in grants is to be distributed annually to "Vermont based individuals and organizations working to create a more peaceful society.

Death Notices and Funerals Held al donations may be made in Paul's name to the American Heart Association, Heart Gift Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220. For driving directions or to send the Studley family an online condolence, visit www.mchoulfuneral home.com. HOWARD WRIGHT SR. BRISTOL Howard A.

Wright 80, passed away Monday, May, 26, 2008, at his home in Bristol. He was born Feb. 29, 1928, in Hinesburg, the son of Alfred and Mary Pierce Wright. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Wolcott) Wright, in 1997. Howard is survived by his special friend of 11 years, Pamela Whittemore, of Bristol; four children, Betty and Frank Jeffersonville, Howard A.

Wright Jr. and Denise of Clarksville, Ella Johnson and fianc Randall Blair of Bristol, Mary Taylor of Sheldon; several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, stepgrandchildren and stepgreatgrandchildren; a sister, Scribner and Richard of Bakersfield. He was predeceased by a brother Charles Wright; two sonsin-law, Tom Taylor and Patrick Ryan Sr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes.

Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes. Friends may call at Brown McClay Funeral Home in on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to the hour of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bristol Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 227, Bristol, VT 05443.

MICHAEL G. BOYDEN JERICHO Michael G. Boyden of Jericho, formerly of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded on May 23, 2008, at the age of 52. Michael was born on Sept. 1, 1955, in Everett, and raised in Melrose.

Michael worked in the fire alarm and security system industry for the past 25 years. Over the past 10 years he has been working as a regional sales manager for Silent Knight, a division of Honeywell Fire Systems and Life Safety where he contracted national accounts to use Honeywell Fire Solutions. Michael attended elementary school at St. Mary's School in Melrose and high school at Malden Catholic in Malden. He attended college at Lowell University, now known as UMass Lowell.

Michael was married to his childhood sweetheart, Janet, for almost 30 years. He was a loving and caring husband and dad. He devoted his life to his three children and spent much of his time with Births Birth announcements may be submitted in writing by the hospital, parents or grandparents. For information call 865-0940 or 800-427-3124 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

BAKERSFIELD Blake, Shannon (Irwin) and Shawn William, had a son, Cooper Shawn, May 23 at NMC. BURLINGTON Burrows, Liza (Davis) and Jeremy, had a daughter, Raygen Lynn, May 7 at FAHC. Chayer, Sue, and Abbey Duke, had a daughter, Remy Frances Duke, May 12 at FAHC. Snyder, Karla, and Travis Waters, had a son, Brody Patrick Waters, May 13 at FAHC. CHARLOTTE Russell, Sarah (Rohde) and Barry, had a son, Le Levi James, April 24 at FAHC.

COLCHESTER Myers, Tracie, and Chris Rosenberger, had a daughter, Tyrnity May Myers, May 9 at FAHC. Perez, Jenise, had a son, Cayden Perez, May 27 at NMC. Rasher, Priscilla E. (Baber) his family, supporting all his children's activities and attending his daughter's soccer's games. In his spare time he enjoyed life to the fullest, especially warm sunny summer days by his pool and at Hampton Beach with his family and friends.

Michael was the beloved husband of Janet A. (Kelley) Boyden. Devoted son of Mary E. (Maloney) Boyden and the late William B. Boyden Jr.

Loving father of Michael, Stephen and Kelley Boyden of Jericho. Caring brother of William B. Boyden III and his wife Susan of North Carolina and brother and best friend of James C. Boyden and his wife Laura of Melrose. Sonin-law of Margaret Kelley.

Brother-in-law of Robert Kelley and his wife Linda of Florida, and Eileen Paquin and her husband William of Dracut, Mass. Special uncle of William Paquin of Dracut. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster Melrose, on Friday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in St.

Mary's Church, Herbert Street, Melrose, at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. There are no visiting hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements by the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael's name to "Saint Michael's College Women's Box 256, One Cynthia Winooski Park, Colchester, VT 05439. For directions, obituary, and to sign guest book visit www.gatelyfh.com. WAYNE M. CASSORT BARRE CITY Manford Cassort, 86, of Woodland Drive, died Monday, May 26, 2008, in the Berlin Health and Rehab Center. Born Oct.

21, 1921, in Barnes County, N.D., he was the son of Harry and Elizabeth (Ludwig) Cassort. After his parents death, he lived with his Grandmother Ludwig, Aunt Kate Olson and Uncle Albert Ludwig. Later he moved east to live with his grandmother Flora Haak in Canandaigua, N.Y., where he graduated from its academy in 1939. Shortly after his graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

In 1951 he graduated from the Alfred Agricultural Technology College in Alfred, N.Y. In June 1951, he began employment with Massey-Ferguson Farm Machinery Company, and was a sales representative in New York state and the New England area. He retired in 1981 as a result of a medical disability. On June 14, 1947, he married Edna Rogers in Bristol, N.Y. They made their home in Canandaigua, and since 1963, in Barre.

Wayne loved his family and enjoyed flowers, especially lilies, playing, cards, sports of all kinds and eating out, taking visitors to his favorite restaurant. As a young man he played on the Bristol, N.Y., baseball team. He loved life and never forgot his Western heritage. Besides his wife of 60 years, he is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Cassort, at home, Arlene Hanson and her husband, Douglas, of Montpelier, and Sharon Pratchett, who works in the National Park system; as well as many nieces, nephews and cous- Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and Edward had a daughter, Madison Olivia, May 15 at FAHC. Sheppard, Heather (LaPointe) and Peter, had a daughter, Lily June, May 11 at FAHC.

ESSEX JUNCTION Allen, Kathleen (Burgess) and Gerren, had a son, Timothy Francis, May 8 at FAHC. Boudreau, Heather (Cox) and Jim, had a daughter, Kayla Belle, May 15 at FAHC. Chayer-Randall, Marianne (Chayer), and James Randall, had a son, Griffin William, May 14 at FAHC. Versluys, Maura (Collins) and Michael, had a son, Beckett John, May 9 at FAHC. FAIRFAX Howard, Erica (Marcelino) and Trevor, had a daughter, Elizabeth Jayne, May 21 at NMC.

Soutiere, Allison, and Kyle Robert Ovitt, had a son, Nicholas Robert, May 23 at NMC. FRANKLIN Ledoux, Carisa (Whitcomb) and Gordon, had a son, Benjamin Gordon, May 23 at NMC. Sherman, Laura (Byers) and Adam, had a son, Eli Foster, May 19 at NMC. GRAND ISLE Lawrence, Jill, and Warren Meunier, had a son, Brandon ins. Friends may call Friday, May 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Barre. The celebration of his life will be held at the United Church of Christ st in Bristol, N.Y., on Sunday, June 1, at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barre American Legion Post 10, Attn: Commander Louis Graham, 320 North Main Barre, VT 05641, or the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. CAROL A. HEUSCHELE BURLINGTON A memorial Mass for Carol Anne Heuschele, who died March 30, 2008, will be celebrated Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m.

in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church in Burlington. STANLEY URSPRUNG WATERFORD, Conn. Stanley F.Ur. sprung, 82, passed away on May 27, 2008, after a brief illness. He was born July 20, 1925, in Waterford, to the late Clinton and Florence (Kinne) Ursprung.

Stan was drafted into the U.S. Army before his formal graduation from Chapman Technical High School and served as a radio operator in the 1st Reconnaissance Troop in the European theatre as part of Gen. Patton's 1st Division. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant. When he returned from service, he attended the University of Vermont where he was a member of the Gold Key Honorary Society, and president of both Boulder Honorary Society and Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

He was also an outstanding athlete, being a member of both the track and field team and the football team. Captain of the 1949 football team, he was an offensive and defensive star, and Paul, May 13 at FAHC. Stewart, Jennee (Vorel) and Douglas, had a son, Nathaniel David, May 13 at FAHC. HUNTINGTON Anthony, Stacey, and Scott Smith, had a daughter, Lillian Sophia, May 13 at FAHC. LINCOLN Shepard, Trish (Cook) and Benjamin, had a son, Cole Benjamin, May 3 at FAHC.

MILTON Baron, Zsuzsanna and Dennis, had a son, Dennis Jozsef, May 6 at FAHC. MONKTON Guilmette, Nan (Prichard), and Nathan, had a daughter, Louisa Mabel, May 18 at PMC. NORTH FERRISBURGH Meader, Ann, and Thomas Chasse, had a daughter, Jamie Lynn Chasse, May 14 at PMC. RICHMOND Francis, Heather, and Merton Boardman had a son, Noah James, May 9 at FAHC. ST.

ALBANS Badger, Heather, and John James Wagner, had a son, Caleb James Wagner, May 23 at NMC. Drake, Emerald (Lee) and William, had a daughter, Lucy AnnaLise, May 25 at NMC. earned the nickname "Automatic Toe" for his accuracy as a place kicker. He was named to the All New England College team and subsequently was invited to play professional football. In 1991 he was inducted to the University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame.

Stan married Elisabeth (Betty) Caskey in 1949, and they moved to Springfield, in 1955. Stan was a member of the first faculty at Longmeadow High School where he taught history for 32 years. He also coached football and track for more than 20 years and was inducted into the Massachusetts, High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He and his wife were members of Faith United Church in Springfield for 53 years. Stan's greatest pleasure was being together with his family.

In addition to his wife, Betty, Stan leaves two daughters, Diane Jette and her husband Al of South Burlington, and Nancy Ursprung and her husband Richard Dodson of Daphne, two sons, Jeffrey and his wife Maureen of Quincy, and Russell and his wife Debra of Groton, Mass. He also leaves two sisters, Mitchell, Elliemae (Draper) and Kevin, had a son, Jared Allen Lewis Mitchell, May 24 at NMC. Morgan, Kyla, had a son, Jaydn Lee Morgan, May 22 at NMC. SHELBURNE McLean, Emily (Olson) and Daniel, had a son, Henry Michael, May 11 at FAHC. SOUTH BURLINGTON Gallo, Valerie (Wiley) and Robert, had a daughter, Fiona Maren, May 8 at FAHC.

Hankes, Kara (Rozendaal) and Matthew, had a son, Wyatt William, May 12 at FAHC. VERGENNES DeFranceaux, Christina (Wright) and Carter, had a daughter, Severin Grace, May 8 at FAHC. WILLISTON Miller, Meghen (Danaher) and Dennis, had a son, Quinn William, May 13 at FAHC. WINOOSKI Lamos, Kelly (Puttick) and Shane, had a son, Bayler Puttick Lamos, May 8 at FAHC. Moore, Regina, and Adam Huntley, had a daughter, Alexis Joanne, May 8 at FAHC.

HOSPITALS: FAHC Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington; NMC Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans; PMC- Porter Medical Center, Middlebury; COP Copley Hospital, Morrisville; CVMC Central Vermont, Berlin; GM Gifford Medical Center, Randolph; DHMC Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Paid Notices Mabel Nadig of Vancouver, and Lucille Evans of Groton, Conn. He will be fondly remembered by 10 grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Thursday, May 29, from 5 to 8 p.m.

at Dickinson-Streeter Funeral Home, 305 State Street, Springfield, Mass. Interment will be Friday, May 30, at 9:30 a.m. in Hillcrest Park. Cemetery, Springfield, followed by a memorial service at Faith United Church, 52 Sumner Springfield. Donations may be made in Stan's memory to Faith United Church or to the American Stroke Association PAUL STUDLEY HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y.

Paul Richard Studley, 44, a Dutchess County, resident for 19 years, formerly of New Milford, and Essex Junction, died unexpectedly on May 26, 2008, in Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was currently employed as Operations Manager for Entergy in Buchanan, where he had worked for the last 18 years. Paul's hobbies included ice hockey and golf. Born in Pittsfield, on Jan. 8, 1964, he was the son of Richard Studley and the late Jean Spaulding Studley, who predeceased him on May 17, 2002.

After graduating from Essex High School, Class of 1982, Paul enlisted in the U.S. While serving, he studied at the Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando, and proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Philadelphia S.S.N. 690 and was twice nominated and selected as Sailor of the Quarter. On July 25, 1987, he married Laura Pelton in the First Congregational Church in New Milford.

Laura survives at home along with their two children, Eric and Kaitlyn. Other survivors include his father, Richard Studley and his wife, June of Essex Junction, his maternal grandmother, Doris Spaulding of Lenox, his sister, Jo-Ann Moore of Arcata, his brother, Kevin Studley of South Burlington, his mother-in-law Elizabeth Pelton of New Milford; his brot Steven Pelton and his companion, Keri Wheeler of New Milford; his niece, Lorelei Moore of Vermont; his nephew, Zeke Moore of California; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the McHoul Funeral Home 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m.

on Friday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held in July in St. James Episcopal Church in Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, memori- "Sold my tires the first day." -Tim H. from Richmond Classifieds Work! 658-3321 www.strokeassociation.org.

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