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Richard L. Stevens
Feb 14, 2024
CALAIS – Richard L. Stevens, 53, a long-time resident of Calais and most recently of Manama, Bahrain, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Manama, Bahrain.
Born on April 14, 1970, in Berlin, he was the son of Mac and Sandra (Brown) Stevens. He attended Calais Elementary School and graduated from U32 High School. Rick grew...
David E. Gibson
Feb 14, 2024
MONTPELIER - David Earl Gibson, 82, of Elm Street passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on May 24, 1941, in Barre city, he was the son of the late Earl Richard and Natalina (Tomasini) Gibson. David grew up in Ossola Place, in the city of Barre where he...
Beatrice E. Sainz
Feb 8, 2024
EAST BARRE – Beatrice E. Sainz, 96, a very long resident of Mill Street passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home with her family at her side.
As a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she lived an extraordinary and active life, making examples of working hard, volunteering in her community and developing loving relationships with...
Jeremy R. Farnham
Feb 7, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN – It is with great sorrow that the Farnham family announces the passing of their beloved son, brother, husband, and father, Jeremy “Jerf” Farnham, 40, tragically lost his life in a snowmobile accident on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Born on April 21, 1983, he was the son of Robert “Boomer” and Charlene (Duff) Farnham. Jeremy was...
Erik H. Lunde
Feb 3, 2024
CHESTER - Erik Lunde, 51, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Born on November 8, 1972, in Rutland, VT to Henry B. and Sandra Z. Lunde, currently of South Burlington, VT.
Erik was a special child with special needs for care, which he received in abundance from the wonderful staff and caregivers at Lincoln...
Mary P. Ramon
Jan 27, 2024
BURLINGTON – Mary Patricia Ramon of Burlington, Vermont passed peacefully on January 27, 2024.
Born on March 2, 1942, in Barre, Vermont, Mary Pat was the daughter of the late Kathleen Skerry Ramon and Edward A. Ramon. She was a member of the Marian High School Class of 1960 and graduated with honors from Trinity College.
...William J. Barry
Jan 26, 2024
BARRE – William J. Barry, 89, of Batchelder Street passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home.
Born on June 1, 1934, to William and Dorothy (Whelan) Barry. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for many years. He then began his formal education and graduated from Boston University...
Mathew Owen Safford
Jan 22, 2024
BARRE TOWN - Mathew “Matt” Safford received his angel wings on Monday, January 22, 2024, with his girls by his side at the Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.
Born on September 10, 1945, in Barre, he was the son of Hollis Elton and Marion Ruth (McKnight) Safford. He attended South Barre School and was a 1964 graduate...
Yvonne C. Tremblay
Jan 19, 2024
EAST BARRE - Yvonne C. Tremblay, 81, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, after a wonderful day spent with family and friends and the blessing and final rights of Father Michael Carter.
Yvonne Cecile (Weydener) Tremblay was born on September 23, 1942, in Plattsburg, New York. She was the daughter of Bernard and Annette (Lavigne) Weydener and...
David P. Widmer
Jan 18, 2024
BARRE – David P. Widmer, 78, a loving father, grandfather and retired granite industry salesman, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, with his daughters by his side.
Born on July 24, 1945, in Woodstock, he was the son of Paul and Grace Widmer. During his childhood, David’s family moved from Woodstock to Washington. ...
Fedora M. Somaini
Jan 15, 2024
BARRE – Fedora Maria “Fay” Somaini, 100, of Tamarack Lane passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home with her family at her bedside.
Born on November 2, 1923, in Barre, she was the daughter of Gino and Armeda (Bettini) Tosi. She attended Barre City Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School, class of...
Rachel Robar
Jan 14, 2024
BARRE – Rachel Robar, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation.
Born on March 13, 1935, in Morrisville, she was the daughter of Ely and Eva (Baker) Defrain. She attended elementary school in Gaysville, VT and Randolph Union High School.
Rachel was employed by Sprague Electric in Barre for...
Kelman D. Craige, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
EAST BARRE - Kelman Douglas (K.C.) Craige, Jr., passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center after a several month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Born on February 10, 1956, in the Barre City Hospital, he was the son of Kelman Douglas and Sylvia Sue (Sanderson) Craige, Sr. K.C. was the first boy...
Lori J. Constantine
Jan 11, 2024
Lori J. Constantine
SOUTH RYEGATE - Lori Joy LeLacheur Constantine, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 11, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She courageously fought a long battle with cancer, determined to beat it with the loving support of her family.
Born September 22, 1961, in Lowell, MA, she...
Beverly Wilmott
Jan 4, 2024
BARRE TOWN – Beverly “Bev” Wilmott, 99, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, with her family at her side. She passed away with style, dignity, and on her own terms.
Born on September 9, 1924, in Barre, she was the daughter of George and Martha (Reid) Fowlie. She attended Mathewson School...
Rinaldo N. Conti
Jan 3, 2024
WEBSTERVILLE - Rinaldo N. Conti, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Born on November 8, 1928, to Orazio and Maria (Conte) Conti, Rinaldo (Rayno) was a lifelong resident of Websterville, attending schools in both Websterville and Barre.
In 1946, Rayno enlisted in the U.S. Army serving two...
Lloyd D. Hutchins, Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
EAST BARRE – Lloyd D. Hutchins, Jr., 86, of East Barre passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center.
Born on September 18, 1937, in West Topsham, he was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Claire (Elmer) Hutchins, Sr. At the family homestead, Lloyd’s father kept a small farm while...
Miles Rogers
Jan 3, 2024
BARRE - Miles Rogers, 67, of Delmont Avenue, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 20, 1956, in Bennington, he was the son of Donald and Helen (Wetherby) Rogers. He attended Pownal Elementary School and graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School with the class of 1974. After...
Ronald J. Mori
Jan 2, 2024
BARRE - With very heavy hearts, the family of Ronald James Mori wishes to inform you that our beloved father passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Born on September 28, 1939, in Barre, VT, he was the son of Virgilio and Eleanor Mori. Ronald attended Brook Street School and graduated from Spaulding High School in the...
Stephen J. Lightholder, Jr.
Dec 30, 2023
BARRE – Stephen J. Lightholder, Jr., 82, of Beacon Street passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home.
Born on October 5, 1941, in North Adams, Massachusetts, he was the son of Stephen J. and Helen M. (Spencer) Lightholder, Sr. He attended Drury High School in North Adams, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of...
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