MONKTON — Roger Wright Layn passed away at home in Monkton on Oct. 5, 2020, at the age of 100. Roger was born June 5, 1920, in Starksboro, Vt., to Wright and Anna (Duchane) Layn. He grew up and helped run the family dairy farm in East Monkton until he enlisted for military service in 1940. Roger served as First Lieutenant in the 91st Bomb Group of the 8th Army Air Force, as a B-17 pilot. He was awarded the Silver Star for his role in the safe return of a badly damaged airplane after a mission over Schweinfu … (read more)