Doris L. Fournier
Nov 28, 2023
GRANITEVILLE – Doris L. Fournier, 87, of McLeod Hill Road passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Born on November 23, 1936, in Barre, she was the daughter of Romeo and Rose (Ruel) Goulet. She attended Holy Ghost Convent in Graniteville and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Newport, VT.
On June 22, 1957,...
Sandra Fowler
Nov 28, 2023
BERLIN – Sandra “Sandy” (Holt) Fowler, 84, of Walker Road passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born on July 18, 1939, in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Morton) Holt. She attended Spaulding Graded School and graduated from Spaulding High School.
On June...
Florence L. Abare
Nov 17, 2023
BARRE – Florence L. Abare, “Molly”, 90, a longtime Barre Town Resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare in Burlington.
Born on February 1, 1933, in Newport, VT she was the daughter of Wilfred and Evelyn (Laraway) Langevin. Having lived in Barre all her life until 2018, she was...
Douglas A. Abare
Nov 14, 2023
BARRE – Douglas A. Abare, 58, a longtime Barre resident, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Born on April 7, 1965 he was the son of Richard and Florence (Langevin) Abare. He attended Barre Town Elementary and Spaulding High schools in Barre.
During high school, Doug began working in the...
Ana A. Cumming
Nov 12, 2023
BARRE – Ana Amelia (Amor) Cumming, 97, of Waterman Street passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on March 12, 1926, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Abilio and Maria Luisa (Bedia) Amor, Sr. Ana attended Brook Street Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1944....
Edward Andress
Nov 11, 2023
PLAINFIELD – Edward “Ed” Andress, 59, a lifetime resident of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on March 30, 1964, in Barre, he was the son of Romaine and DeEtte (Batchelder) Andress. He was raised on his family farm on East Hill and attended Twinfield elementary...
Margaret Grenier
Nov 7, 2023
Margaret Jean Florucci Grenier, 86, of Central Vermont peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in a warm, comfortable environment in the Hospice Unit at Central Vermont Medical Center.
Margaret “Madge” was the fourth of nine children born to the late Elisio and Minerva Florucci in Barre, Vermont on January 24, 1937.
She spent...
Richard D. Packert
Nov 6, 2023
BARRE - Richard D. Packert, 86, of Mansfield Lane passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home. His loving wife, Joy Lee, was by his side. The last words Richard heard were ‘I will love you forever.”
He joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18, serving in Morocco as an airplane mechanic...
Marilyn J. French
Nov 2, 2023
GRANITEVILLE – Marilyn Joyce French, 82, a long-time resident passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on June 12, 1941, in Barre, she was the daughter of Lawrence Edward and Grace (Mary) Peters. She attended local elementary and high schools.
Marilyn was a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)...
Ronald K. Sanguinetti
Nov 1, 2023
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BERLIN – Ronald K. Sanguinetti, 94, of Ledge Road, Moretown passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at CVMC.
Born on May 5, 1929, in Barre, he was the son of Joseph and Ruth (Kelton) Sanguinetti. He attended schools in Barre, graduating from Spaulding in 1947. He was...
John E. Mekkelsen, Sr.
Oct 31, 2023
EAST MONTPELIER - John E. Mekkelsen, Sr., 100, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. His wife, Grace, of 73 years, and his children were at his side. Both John and Grace turned 100 this fall. Their family held a Celebration of their 100 years of life at the home of their son Bruce in East Montpelier in September....
Ida H. Sanborn
Oct 26, 2023
NORTHFIELD – Ida Heath Sanborn, 86, of Cabot, Barre Town, and finally Northfield, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Mayo Residential Care in Northfield.
Born on June 1, 1937, in Saint Johnsbury, she was the first of three children of Herbert Bernard and Marion Mabel (Hatch) Heath.
Ida was a life-long Vermonter. She...
Kimberly S. Dexter
Oct 26, 2023
BARRE - Kimberly Sue Dexter, 54, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home with her sisters, son, and dedicated friends by her side. Kim’s bravery and tenacity were unmatched as she courageously fought cancer in the last years of her life; never backing down from the next challenge before finally finding much deserved peace and rest....
Blanche E. Adamski
Oct 25, 2023
BARRE – Blanche Elaine Adamski, 73, went to meet her savior on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
She was born in Niagara Falls, New York, the third child of four to Helen and Anthony Viavada. Blanche attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She attended Fredonia State College (NY) and received a degree in education. ...
Irene E. Walbridge
Oct 21, 2023
BARRE TOWN – Irene E. Walbridge, 81, a long-time resident passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on April 18, 1942, in Barre City, she was the daughter of J. Lawrence and Lila (Briggs) Walbridge. She attended Edwards School in Williamstown and graduated valedictorian from Williamstown High School...
Joseph Corriveau
Oct 17, 2023
WILLIAMSTOWN, VT – Joseph “Raymond” Corriveau, 84, of Village View Heights passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, with his family at his bedside.
Born on May 8, 1939, in Graniteville, he was the son of Joseph and Mary Anna (Perreault) Corriveau. He attended St. Sylvester Elementary School in Graniteville and graduated from St. Michael’s High School...
Nancy C. Monroe
Oct 17, 2023
BARRE – Nancy C. Monroe, 73, of Highgate Drive passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on July 22, 1950, in Windsor, she was the daughter of Augusta and Loretta (Monette) Monroe. She attended Duxbury Corner Elementary School and graduated from Harwood Union High School in 1969. After...
Robert A. Lamphear, Sr.
Oct 13, 2023
WILLIAMSTOWN - Robert A. “Bob” Lamphear, Sr., 84, of Baptist Street passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Born on May 17, 1939, in Cabot, he was the son of Harold and Mable (Barnett) Lamphear. Robert attended Cabot Schools.
On August 30, 1958, he married Ina Hanna in Barre. Following...
Brody R. Burke, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
CHELSEA – Brody R. “Brodster” Burke, Jr., 38, of Edwards Road passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Born on February 10, 1985, in Berlin, he was the son of Sam Burke and Lisa Seaman. At 3 years old Brody gained another father in his life in Christopher Wright, who raised him as his own. He attended...
Emma L. Gingras
Oct 11, 2023
WASHINGTON - Emma L. Gingras, 91, a long-time resident passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Williamstown.
Born on April 6, 1932, in Orange, she was the daughter of Roswell and Linnie (Curtis) Farnham, she was the youngest of fifteen children. Emma married Lee Bishop and they had five children....
