South Ryegate, VT Candis (Achilles) Doe, 90, passed away on October 15, 2008, following a long illness. She was born in Dunkin, Quebec, January 8, 1918, daughter of Ernest Lee and Vida Mae (Courser) Achilles. She moved with her family to East Cabot, VT at the age of 2. She was married to Bernard E. Doe of South Ryegate, VT on February 5, 1938. Candis and Bernard operated dairy farms in South Ryegate, VT and Woodsville, NH. They operated Redbern s Restaurant in Woodsville for several years. Candis was an assistant teacher at the Blue Mountain Union School in Wells River for many years. She was an Elder of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church and also sang in the church choir for several years. She served as chairperson of the Caledonia County Democratic Committee and was a former Justice of the Peace. She earned an Associate Degree from the Community College of Vermont. Candis possessed a strong sense of community service and was happiest when reaching out to friends and people in need. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard E. Doe on May 25, 1988. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Sharon S. Doe on November 14, 2004, two sisters, Zerella Shute and Zylpha Houghton, and two brothers, Norman and Carlton Achilles. Survivors include a daughter, Carmen D. Jordan of Wells River; a son, Lt. Col. (U.S. Army Retired) Bernard Wayne Doe and wife Tokiko of Burke, VA; two granddaughters, Jody L. Jordan of Montpelier, VT and Regan J. Dougall and husband, Mark of Franklin, TN; two grandsons, Stephen B. Doe of Clifton, VA and Matthew W. Doe of Burke, VA; two great grandchildren Ryleigh and Destin Dougall; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on Monday, October 20th, at 1 PM at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Catherine Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, C/O Mrs. Gloria Welch, Trust Officer, 419 Stone Road, South Ryegate, VT, 05069.