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Norma G. Setien

Norma G. Setien

Jun 2, 2024

BARRE – Norma G. Setien, 94, of Thomas Street passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on June 2, 1930, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Carlo and Enes (Geffa)(Giostra) Quattropani. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of...

Margaret Vercoe

Margaret Vercoe

May 31, 2024

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT - Margaret Isabelle Batchelder Vercoe passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Born on July 1, 1924, in Barton, Vermont, she was the daughter of  Carl Jacob Batchelder and Hildred Lyster Batchelder. She spent her childhood in St. Johnsbury and Montpelier, Vermont, and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1941. Margaret went on to...

Susan Sanderson

Susan Sanderson

May 28, 2024

MONTPELIER - Susan Sanderson, 66, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in the company of some of her dearest friends.

Susan was the youngest of three children and was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on May 8, 1958, to George and Phyllis Sanderson. Following her father’s passing 3 years...

Donna Mary Stacy

Donna Mary Stacy

May 26, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER - Donna Mary Stacy, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.

Born on December 1, 1941, in Montpelier, she was raised by her mother, Alba Amelia Piccioli. She grew up in Barre, alongside her sisters, Helen and Muriel, where she attended Barre City Grade School and graduated...

Priscilla C. Maxfield

Priscilla C. Maxfield

May 26, 2024

BARRE – Priscilla Craig Maxfield, 76, of Cabot Street passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born on October 6, 1947, in Northfield, she was adopted at the age of six by Philip A. and Olivia (McKnight) Craig of Barre.

She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated...

Rose M. Kidder

Rose M. Kidder

May 25, 2024

ORANGE – Rose M. Kidder, 65, of George Street, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born on September 23, 1958, in Barre, she was the daughter of Phoebe and Albert Dupont of Middlesex. After graduating from High School at U-32; she went directly into...

Pauline Shepard

Pauline Shepard

May 19, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline (“Polly”) Shepard on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 86. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family gathered.

Born on October 25, 1937, in Highgate, VT to Elise and Leonie Begnoche, Polly spent most of her growing...

Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker

May 18, 2024

Dan Hooker passed away peacefully in Brooklyn, Connecticut on May 18. Born in Barre, Vermont on June 23, 1936, Dan and his family resided in multiple Eastern states in the course of his working career.

Dan was predeceased by his wife, Betty Ann Hooker, and by his parents, Neale and Cleora Hooker. He is survived by his...

Eugene A. Wilmott

Eugene A. Wilmott

May 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Eugene A. Wilmott, 74, of West Corinth Road, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center from unknown causes.

Born on July 17, 1949, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, he was the son of Lenwood Ronald and Viola Belle (LaFlore) Wilmott.

He attended Washington Village School and Spaulding High...

Peter H. Jungkunst

Peter H. Jungkunst

May 16, 2024

BARRE – Peter Heinrich Jungkunst, 94, a longtime resident of Gold Spur Lane, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home.

Born on February 11, 1930, in Basel, Switzerland, he was the son of Heinrich and Elisabeth (Brehm) Jungkunst.  He attended elementary and secondary school in Basel, before earning his degree in business management....

Sara Goodell

Sara Goodell

May 12, 2024

BARRE – Sara J. Allinson Goodell, 58, of Merchant Street passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home due to long-term complications from diabetes.

Born on February 10, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eric and Anne Marie (Hayes) Allinson. Sara grew up in Barre, attending St. Monica elementary school and graduating...

Roger W. Oberman

Roger W. Oberman

May 9, 2024

BARRE – Roger W. Oberman, 84, a former long-time Barre resident passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Birchwood Terrace Health Care in Burlington.

Born on August 1, 1939, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of William F. and Marea (Gallas) Oberman. He attended local schools in Pennsylvania.

In 1956 he enlisted in...

David W. Bailey

David W. Bailey

May 8, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – David W. Bailey, 78, of Bailey Road passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.

Born on July 17, 1945, in Barre City, he was the son of J. Frank and Hazel (Williams) Bailey.

On June 27, 1971, he married Rebecca Morrison in Williamstown. Together they operated a dairy farm and...

Karen L. Houghton

Karen L. Houghton

May 7, 2024

BARRE - Karen Lynn Houghton, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT with her family by her side.

Born on September 20, 1961, in Hardwick, VT, she was the daughter of Raymond L. Houghton and Olive Searles Houghton Wilson. Karen joined her sister, Crystal and brother, Wayne...

Melvin W. Chase

Melvin W. Chase

May 6, 2024

PLAINFIELD – Melvin Willis Chase, 93, a longtime resident of Barre Hill Road, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on April 16, 1931, in Plainfield, he was the son of Everett and Lucie (Stoddard) Chase.  He attended elementary school in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High School...

Eva Beede

Eva Beede

May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON - Eva (Tremblay) Beede, 89, passed away just shy of her 90th birthday on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Barre Gardens where she had become a recent resident.

Born on May 27, 1934, in Barre City, the oldest child of Ulric, Sr. and Louisa (Vermette) Tremblay. She graduated from Spaulding High School in 1952.

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Lois Ann Milne

Lois Ann Milne

May 2, 2024

BARRE TOWN – Lois Ann Milne, 85, of Sugarwoods, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side.

Born on February 25, 1939, in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Gordon and Marion (Keniston) Batten. She attended East Calais Elementary School and graduated from Montpelier High School, class of 1957....

Charles A. Smith

Charles A. Smith

May 1, 2024

BARRE – Charlie A. Smith, 95, left us in the early morning hour to be reunited with his wife, family and friends on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Born on April 17, 1929, in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of Sidney and Augusta (Zurfluh) Smith.

Charlie graduated from Marshfield High School in 1947. In...

Harriet E. Leclair

Harriet E. Leclair

Apr 28, 2024

BARRE - Harriett Emily (Sample) LeClair, 98, died peacefully on April 28, 2024, at the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, VT. In her final days she was surrounded by her loving family and was comforted by the angels sent to guide her along the way. Fittingly, it was a sunny Sunday bluebird day.

Born March...

Frank W. Demell

Frank W. Demell

Apr 28, 2024

BARRE – Frank Wayne Demell, 88, of East Cobble Hill Road passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on June 6, 1935, in Barre, he was the son of Albert and Ida (Broggini) Demell. He attended Ward 5 and North Barre Elementary Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School...

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