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Gustave Osterberg

Gustave Osterberg

Sep 11, 2024

Gustave Osterberg

WILLIAMSTOWN – Gustave Osterberg, 87, of Pirie Road passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

Born on January 31, 1937, in Williamstown, he was the son of Gustave and Hildegard (Pallas) Osterberg, Sr.  Gus attended Foxville Elementary School and graduated...

Inabelle Peake

Inabelle Peake

Sep 6, 2024

BARRE - Inabelle Peake, 102, a longtime Barre resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born on February 10, 1922, in Websterville, she was the daughter of John and Inabelle (Wallace) McPike. She attended school in the Barre Area.

On Tuesday, January 18, 1949,...

Pamela J. Pickel

Pamela J. Pickel

Aug 31, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER – Pamela Jane Pickel, 70, of Clark Road passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on August 5, 1954, in Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Daniels) Mitchell.

She attended elementary and high school in Virginia.

On...

Doris E. Portalupi

Doris E. Portalupi

Aug 30, 2024

BARRE TOWN – Doris Elaine Portalupi, 90, of Barre, Vermont passed away at the home of her son and his family on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Born on December 27, 1933, in Barre City, Doris was the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Murray) MacAulay. She attended school in Williamstown, Vermont, graduating from Williamstown High School in 1951....

Steven E. Foster

Steven E. Foster

Aug 27, 2024

Steven E. Foster

Barre – Steven E. Foster, 76, a longtime East Barre resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on February 26, 1948, in Barre, he was the son of Harold and Marion (Smedy)...

Kay Roberts Santamore

Kay Roberts Santamore

Aug 26, 2024

PLAINFIELD – Kay Roberts Santamore, 71, of Bunker Hill Circle passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on October 18, 1952, in Barre, she was the daughter of Wesley and Lyle (Raymond) Willard. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

On August...

Doris "Lee" Jollota

Doris "Lee" Jollota

Aug 26, 2024

Doris “Lee” Jollota

BARRE - Doris “Lee” Jollota passed away very peacefully with family by her side on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Born on September 22, 1930, in Mexico, Maine she was the daughter of Joseph and Albena Waite. Doris attended St. Theresa Catholic school and graduated...

James A. Juknis

James A. Juknis

Aug 19, 2024

WEAVERVILLE, NC - Jim “JJ” Juknis formally of Barre passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 19, 2024.

Born on September 20, 1949, in Hartford CT, he was the eldest child of Stanley and Julia (Janson) Juknis.

Jim attended East Catholic High School in Manchester CT, graduating in 1967. He attended the University of Connecticut and...

William H. Santin, Sr.

William H. Santin, Sr.

Aug 16, 2024

BARRE – William H. Santin, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with his loving family by his side.

​Born on April 13, 1933, in Barre, he was the son of Enrico and Thelma (Miner) Santin. He attended elementary school at the old Lincoln School and...

David C. Duke

David C. Duke

Aug 11, 2024

David C. Duke

BARRE TOWN – The world lost an exceptional and precious human being, David C. Duke, 92, on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He joined the love of his life, Claire (Laferriere) Duke, in heaven only eight months after her passing. The depth of our sadness in losing him is outweighed by...

Mary Lou Richardson

Mary Lou Richardson

Jul 27, 2024

BARRE - On July 27, 2024, our beloved sister, Mary Lou Richardson, 73, passed away very unexpectedly. Leaving a void in the hearts of family and friends that can never be refilled. Mary Lou was born in Montpelier, VT then soon moved to Barre where she remained the rest of her life.

Graduating from Marion High School,...

Peggy A. Atkins

Peggy A. Atkins

Jul 21, 2024

Peggy A. Atkins

BARRE – Peggy Ann Atkins, 77, of Maple Avenue passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on June 1, 1947, in Barre, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Virginia (Rivers) Hebert. She attended Holy Ghost...

Gordon A. Blow

Gordon A. Blow

Jul 16, 2024

BARRE – Gordon Albert Blow, 90, of Websterville Road passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Born on October 14, 1933, in Barre, he was the son of Albert and Flora (Smith) Blow. He attended Websterville Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of 1951.

...

Richard Sanborn

Richard Sanborn

Jul 12, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER – Richard Sanborn, 91, of Sandy Pines Road passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on January 24, 1933, in Barre, he was the son of Leo and Amanda (Meeker) Sanborn. He attended local elementary schools.

On April 25, 1952, he married Ruth DuBois...

Carter R. Welch

Carter R. Welch

Jun 28, 2024

BARRE – Carter Ryan Welch, 19, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in a motor vehicle accident.

Born on October 1, 2004, in Berlin, he was the son of Kendell Welch III and Christina Singleton.

Carter led a life filled with many interests and talents including camping, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and bowling. He excelled...

Donald E. Bazluke

Donald E. Bazluke

Jun 27, 2024

BARRE - Donald Earl Bazluke, a longtime Barre resident died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the age of 92.  He was born on August 3, 1931, in Plainfield, VT, to Samuel and Martha (Smith)Bazluke.  He was the fourth of six children who grew up in Massachusetts and Vermont.

Don married Mary Teresa Mansfield on November 24,...

Marlene C. Batchelder

Marlene C. Batchelder

Jun 12, 2024

EAST CALAIS – It is with heavy hearts and immense sadness that the family of the much-loved Marlene C. Batchelder announces that this precious woman gained her well-deserved wings on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Born on April 5, 1935, in Barre, she was the daughter of William J. and Mary (Benedini) Corriveau. She attended schools in Barre...

Barbara S. Pinardi

Barbara S. Pinardi

Jun 7, 2024

BARRE – Barbara S. Pinardi, 98, a longtime resident of Newton Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home.

Born on May 13, 1926, in Barre, she was the daughter of Clifton and Irene (Lawrence) Shuttle.  She attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1944.

On...

Allan R. Heath

Allan R. Heath

Jun 6, 2024

SOUTH BARRE - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of the beloved Allan R. Heath announces his passing on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Born on April 6, 1938, he was the firstborn son of the late Eldon E. and Honorinda (Linda) Heath.   A sixth generation Vermonter, Allan lived in Barre his entire...

David B. Reid, Jr.

David B. Reid, Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

ROYALTON – David B. Reid, Jr., 68, died peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2024, with family and caregivers at his bedside. He had been ill with colon cancer.

For the past seven years, he lived at the home of Sadie and Len Tetrault, where Sadie – assisted by Len and household member Jay Cook – was his principal...

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