Stanley L. Fordham, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
BARRE – Stanley Lynn Fordham, Jr., 79, of Pleasant Street passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 15, 2026, after months of poor health at Barre Gardens.
Born on January 14, 1947, in Montpelier, he was the son of Stanley L. and Edith (Sweeny) Fordham, Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He also worked in the...
Elise B. Riddel
Jan 12, 2026
BARRE TOWN - Elise Beck Riddel, 96, of Wildersburg Common died on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in the care of her family.
Born on September 15, 1929, in Barre, she was the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Brown) Beck. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School, class of 1948 and the Fay School of Boston, class of...
Corey A. Bernier
Jan 11, 2026
BARRE – Corey Alan Bernier, 55, of Spring Street passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on January 13, 1970, in Berlin, he was the son of Gary and Belinda (Parker) Bernier. He attended Twinfield elementary school and graduated from Twinfield High School in 1988. Following school, he...
Candace L. Stewart
Jan 9, 2026
EAST BARRE – Candace L. Stewart, 60, of Vermont Route 110, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Born on March 18, 1965, in Littleton, NH, she was the daughter of Richard and Mable Joyce (Farnham) Swift. She attended Barre Town Elementary School and Spaulding High School.
On November 23, 1984, she married Randall D. Stewart in Barre. Following their marriage,...
William E. Gilwee
Jan 6, 2026
BARRE - William Edward Gilwee, Jr., 86, whose lifelong passion for sports was shared with and cherished by his family, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Bill’s nickname was See See. He was born On June 29, 1939, in St. Albans, the son of William Edward and Constance Elizabeth Gilwee. At an early age, Bill’s passion for sports began. He graduated...
Elaine G. Spaulding
Dec 30, 2025
BARRE CITY – Elaine Grace Spaulding, 89, a lifelong Barre City resident passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born April 11, 1936, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Frank and Eda (Albinola) Calcagni. Elaine attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1954.
On June 14, 1958,...
Mary Caughey
Dec 28, 2025
EAST ORANGE – Mary Caughey, 90, of East Orange Road, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center. Mary passed on her terms, peacefully, with her family by her side.
Born on June 5, 1935, in Reading, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Wibur and Margaret (Reagan) Cail. She attended Highland Elementary School and graduated from...
Marjorie Couillard
Dec 27, 2025
WEBSTERVILLE – Marjorie Couillard, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on January 25, 1931, in Barre Town, she was the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Fuller) Payne. At the age of three, Marjorie’s family moved to Washington where she grew up.
She attended Washington Elementary School, Barre Town Elementary School, Spaulding High...
Donna D. Matthew
Dec 23, 2025
BARRE – Donna Darlene Matthew, 78, of Prospect Street passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on April 17, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was the daughter of Raymond Dale and Marjorie Lee (Abernathy) Fountain. She attended Round Point Graded School and graduated from Cardinal Community High School in 1965. After high school,...
Charles Otis
Dec 22, 2025
ORANGE - Charles Otis, of Orange, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Born on January 4, 1960, in Barre City, he was the son of Fernand and Dorothy (Bohannon) Otis. He attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1978. Following his graduation, he worked for a...
Molly O. McCarthy
Dec 20, 2025
Molly O. McCarthy
Williamstown - Molly Ora McCarthy of South Hill passed away on December 20, 2025, at her home with her loving husband by her side.
Born on November 20, 1945, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Ned and Evelyn (Bailey) Winters. She attended and graduated from Williamstown Schools. She married Leonard A. McCarthy on August 10, 1963. They...
Theodore J. Cochran
Dec 19, 2025
PLAINFIELD – Theodore James Cochran, “Tad”, 64, a longtime resident of Walker Lane, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Born on January 29, 1961, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, he was the son of Kenneth and Janice (McCarthy) Cochran. He attended elementary school in Orange and graduated from Spaulding High school in 1980.
Following...
Linda B. White
Dec 16, 2025
WEBSTERVILLE - Linda Berube White, 70, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite Home in Colchester. Born on July 20, 1955, in St Johnsbury, she was the daughter of Reginald and Beverly (Cameron) Berube, both deceased. She attended graded school there and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1974. In her early 20’s she moved...
Joan M. Gendron
Dec 15, 2025
MONTPELIER – It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our sister, Joan M. Gendron, 68, of Main Street, ended her life on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home.
Born on September 23, 1957, in the Barre City Hospital, she was the daughter of Leopold and Patricia (Smith) Gendron.
Joan attended Spaulding Graded School and graduated from Spaulding High School....
Karen A. Robbins
Dec 10, 2025
EAST BARRE – Karen Ann Robbins, 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with her family at her side.
Born on October 21,1958, in Barre City, she was the daughter of James and Ruth Robbins, Jr. She attended elementary school in Orange and graduated from Spaulding High School as part of the...
Edward C. Hutchins
Dec 9, 2025
WEBSTERVILLE – Edward Conrad Hutchins, 90, of Church Hill Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home peacefully.
Born on May 3, 1935, in East Barre, he was the son of Leon L. and Hattie (Moore) Hutchins. Eddie attended elementary school in East Barre and Spaulding High School.
On January 21, 1956, he married Janet Lawson in Graniteville. Following their...
Cynthia J. Rubalcaba
Dec 6, 2025
ESSEX JUNCTION - Cynthia J. Rubalcaba, 74, a long-time resident of Essex Junction passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
She was the daughter of Michael G. and Patricia B. Rubalcaba. Cindy attended schools in Websterville, VT and Spaulding High School, graduating SHS in 1969. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont in 1973....
Virginia E. Collins
Dec 5, 2025
ORANGE – Virginia Elizabeth Collins, 91, of Emery Road, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by family at her home.
Born on July 9, 1934, in Newton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Conway) Emery. As a child, her father moved their family from Massachusetts to Vermont to reopen closed churches, at...
Gary C. Brown
Dec 4, 2025
MORETOWN – Gary C. Brown, 71, of Brownsville Road passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the UVM Medical Center with his family at his side, from kidney disease.
Born on February 14, 1954, in Moretown, he was the son of Maurice and Nancy (Hawthorne) Brown. He attended Moretown Elementary School and graduated from Harwood Union High School.
On February 27,...
Joshua Robtoy
Dec 4, 2025
EAST CORINTH - Joshua Robtoy, 40, of East Corinth, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Joshua’s life was marked by courage, perseverance, and a deep love for his family and friends. He was born in Burlington, VT in 1984 to JoAnn Quintin and Lincoln Robtoy. He graduated from Randolph High School, where he met his...
