Yvette Gagne Zampieri
Apr 19, 2026
BARRE – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Yvette (Gagne) Zampieri, 101, a longtime resident of Barre, on April 19, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Yvette was born on October 3, 1924, to Joseph Gagne and Rose Anna (Gingras) Gagne in Sainte-Agathe, Quebec, Canada.
On May 15, 1943, she married Tullio...
Mary F. Zagroba
Apr 16, 2026
BARRE - Mary F. Zagroba, 101, a longtime resident of Barre, Vermont, passed to life eternal on April 16, 2026, with her loving family at her bedside and nearby.
Born April 1, 1925, in West Rutland, Vermont, she was the daughter of Francis J. Fryzell and Katherine (Popiolek) Fryzell. She was a graduate of Saint Stanislaus Kosta Elementary School and of...
Martha MacLeod Macdonald
Apr 13, 2026
BURLINGTON - Martha MacLeod Macdonald, 88, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on November 13, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Graham) MacLeod. Martha graduated from Spaulding High School and went on to attend Becker Junior College.
She married Howard G. Macdonald in Barre on July 8, 1961. They...
Annette Blaisdell Skinner
Apr 12, 2026
ST. ALBANS-Annette (Blaisdell) Skinner, of Jericho and St. Albans, Vermont, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on April 12, 2026, in St. Albans, Vermont, at the age of 80.
Born on August 21, 1945, Annette was the daughter of Thad and Doris (Avery) Blaisdell and grew up in Williamstown. She graduated from Williamstown High School in 1963 and...
Chellis Lee Kimball
Apr 8, 2026
BARRE - Chellis Lee “Lee” Kimball, 58, of Barre, Vermont, passed away on April 8, 2026, at the VA Hospital in White River Junction after a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.
Born in California on April 25, 1968, Lee spent most of his childhood in Waitsfield, Vermont, where he graduated from Waitsfield High School. In 1986, he enlisted in the...
Brenda Gail Henderson
Apr 7, 2026
BARRE- Brenda G. Henderson (83) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Barre Gardens Nursing Home.
Born May 16, 1942, in Montreal, Canada, Brenda was the daughter of Alton and Stella (Hantow) Williams. She was fostered for many years by several families in Canada and the United States. She moved to the United States as a young woman, where she...
Eleanor "Ellie" Gail Garland
Mar 29, 2026
BERLIN - Eleanor “Ellie” Gail Garland, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.
Born on March 30, 1946, in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of Octave and Audrey (Hynes) James. She attended local schools in Massachusetts.
In June of 1967 Ellie married Robert Garland. Following their marriage, they lived in many places together including...
Raymond C. Jennett
Mar 27, 2026
BARRE- It is with profound sadness that the family of Raymond Jennett announces his passing on March 27, 2026.
Raymond was born on September 27, 1945, in Montpelier, VT to Charles and Gladys (Duprey) Jennett. Raymond was raised on King Street in Northfield, VT where he attended Northfield Elementary School and graduated from Northfield High School Class of 1964. Raymond is...
Barbara Elenor Smith Fantoni
Mar 26, 2026
EAST BARRE - Barbara Fantoni, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born November 27, 1928, on the family farm in Washington Heights, to Sadie (Wood) and Nelson Smith. She was the oldest child with a younger brother, Robert Smith. Barbara grew up in Washington and attended school there before...
Gertrude Yvette (Bibeau) Wills
Mar 25, 2026
BARRE – Gertrude Yvette (Bibeau) Wills, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Barre Gardens.
Born on November 7, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of George and Agathe (Gingras) Bibeau. She grew up in Graniteville and attended the St. Sylvester School and Spaulding High School in Barre.
Gertrude’s mother was tragically killed in a...
Jacqueline G. Beaudoin
Mar 25, 2026
ORANGE – Jacqueline “Jackie” Beaudoin, 94, of Cutler Corner Road passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home.
Born on December 23, 1931, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Nelson and Josephine (Poulin) Godbout. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Burlington High School.
On May 23, 1953, she married Aurelien Beaudoin. Following their marriage they first lived...
Grace Isobel Mekkelsen
Mar 20, 2026
EAST MONTPELIER - Grace Mekkelsen a longtime resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2026, the Equinox, one of her favorite days because the days get longer. She was surrounded by her family at Woodridge.
Born on September 26, 1923, in Graniteville, Vermont to Catherine Craib McPherson and Allan McPherson. Her parents and eldest brother emigrated from Aberdeen, Scotland and...
Cheryl Collins
Mar 19, 2026
BERLIN – Cheryl Collins, 69, of Vine Street passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026, at her home.
Born on March 30, 1956, in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of Vincent and Grace (Brooks) Shwab. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1974 and went on the attend Vermont College.
On May 26, 1985, she married Terry Collins at the family...
Dennis C. Searles
Mar 8, 2026
CABOT – Dennis C. Searles, 76, a longtime resident of South Walden Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March, 8, 2026, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 8, 1949, in St. Johnsbury, he was the son of Robert Searles and Marion (Nunn) Meigs. He attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High...
Robert A. Bayer
Mar 7, 2026
MONTPELIER – Robert A. Bayer, “Bob”, 74, a longtime resident of Summit Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born on August 2, 1951, in Yonkers, New York, he was the son of Clifton and Isabella (Fowler) Bayer. He completed his elementary and high school education in New York. He...
Bennie E. Lamica
Mar 1, 2026
BARRE - Bennie E. Lamica, 68, of East Barre, Vermont, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, with his devoted wife, Donna, and son, Brian, by his side, following a courageous 4½-year battle with cancer.
Born on June 29, 1957, in Tupper Lake, New York, he was the son of Alexander Lamica and Edith (Pulsifer) Nason. Bennie was the youngest of...
W. John MacAulay
Feb 25, 2026
KILLINGTON - It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of W. John MacAulay, 80, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. His loved ones were by his side as he passed. He was a loving and caring son, father, companion, brother, and a friend to everyone he met. He had a special skill...
Sandra Bardosi Collins
Feb 23, 2026
BARRE - Sandra Bardosi Collins, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Collins Care Home in Randolph, Vermont where she had been a resident for the past year.
Born on December 2, 1929, in Montpelier, Vermont, she was the daughter of Joseph Elvezio Bardosi and Olga Bertoli Bardosi. She graduated from Montpelier High School in...
John E. Hallihan
Feb 19, 2026
BARRE – John E. Hallihan, 84, of South Main Street passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on October 14, 1941, in Barre, he was the son of John F. and Gertrude (Bacon) Hallihan. He attended Barre Elementary Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1959.
John was part-owner of the Skyline...
Donald R. Dick
Feb 19, 2026
BARRE – Chef Donald Ray Dick, “Don,” 76, a longtime resident of Queen Street, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on August 20, 1949, in Carlisle, PA, he was the beloved son of Sarah Dick. He graduated from Carlisle High School in 1969 where he had faced doubters and discrimination....
