Obituary Listing

Apr 27, 2024

MONTPELIER – Donald J. Touchette, 82, of Montpelier and formerly of Nebraska Valley in Moscow, VT and Barre, VT passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center with his family at his side.

Born on November 1, 1941, he was the son of Joseph and Marion (Wiltshire) Touchette.

He attended...

Apr 27, 2024

RANDOLPH CENTER - Hope A. (Arnholm) Loso, 98, a lifelong resident of Barre, died peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Menig Nursing Home, where  she had resided for the past year.

Born on September 9, 1925, in Barre, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Merena (Fisher) Arnholm. She attended...

Apr 24, 2024

BARRE - G. John Lawson, 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, due to complications from a recent surgery.

Born on February 4, 1949, John was the cherished son of Thomas J. and Lorena McGoff. Growing up in Graniteville, Vermont, he found a love for the area and continued...

Apr 14, 2024

BARRE – Vilma Elizabeth Pinchetti, 98, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born on May 30, 1925, in Barre, she was the elder child of Guido and Elisa (Benvenuti) Bettini.  She was a first generation of her immigrant parents who came from Italy to Vermont.

Vilma attended Barre City...

Apr 10, 2024

CALAIS – James Cornelius O’Riordan, 60, loving husband and devoted father of two, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on May 7, 1963, in Oakland, California, he was the son of John and Kathleen Reardon. James (Jim or...

Apr 7, 2024

NORTHFIELD – Muriel Ann Grenon, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield.

Born on December 3, 1950, in Barre, she was the daughter of Rosario and Emma (Cram) Grenon. She completed local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

She made her home in Waterbury for many...

Apr 5, 2024

ORANGE - Carroll Beard, 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, April 5, 2024, while surrounded by family.

Born on July 21, 1932, to Frank and Bernice (Flanders) Beard, Carroll grew up on the family farm in Orange. His sister Elsie was born two years after him and they were the best of friends...

Apr 4, 2024

KENNEBUNK, ME – Joyce M. McGlynn, 85, of 14 Rachel Drive, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.

Born on February 18, 1939, in Barre, Vermont, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Annette (Boutin) Moran. She attended South Barre School graduating in 1952, and Spaulding High School...

Mar 31, 2024

BARRE - It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice James McDermott, Jr. “Monty” announces his passing on March 31, 2024, at the age of 90.  Monty died unexpectedly at the UVM Medical Center surrounded by his beloved daughters.

Born on February 26, 1934, in Montpelier, he was the son of  Maurice James  and Annette...

Mar 31, 2024

BARRE TOWN – Gary Brault, 62, of Barre, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home.

Born on September 9, 1961, in Barre City, he was the son of Roger and Patricia (Osborne) Brault. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School before attending Lyndon State College, where he received an associate...

Mar 28, 2024

Pauli passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving, devoted son, Kyle, and daughter-in-law Starr on the evening of Maundy Thursday, at the tender age of 97. Born in Montpelier, Vermont in 1926 to Willard and Grace Tacey, she was the youngest of six children.  Pauli grew up in Barre playing sports with her five older brothers. After...

Mar 25, 2024

BARRE TOWN, VT – Lynda Newcombe Gilwee, 82, the matriarch of a large and loving family, died March 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Lynda was born December 22, 1941, in Montpelier, VT to Douglas H. and Phoebe (Lewis) Newcombe. She spent her early years in Morrisville, then moved to St. Albans in the seventh grade....

Mar 25, 2024

BURLINGTON – Maurice F. “Brownie,” “Moe,” Brown, 88, a longtime resident of East Montpelier, passed away peacefully with his son, daughter, and son-in-law by his side, on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Birchwood Terrace Nursing Home in Burlington.

Born on July 9, 1935, in Burlington, he was the son of Frederick B. and Eula P. (Fifield)...

Mar 25, 2024

BARRE – Ruth W. Rand, 89, of Sunset Road passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berlin surrounded by her family.

Born on May 13, 1934, in West Lebanon, NH, she was the daughter of Orris and Esther (Bond) Wheeler. She attended East Montpelier Village School and graduated from...

Mar 24, 2024

MORETOWN – Ella Lou Sanguinetti, 92, of Ledge Road, passed away quietly on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin following a short illness.

Born on February 15, 1932, in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Wesley and Myrtle (Jones) Ayer. She attended schools in Montpelier, graduating from Montpelier High School in...

Mar 23, 2024

MILTON – Laura L. Biggs, 94, a former long-time resident of Barre, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

Born on February 15, 1930, in Barre, she was the daughter of Avenire and Lillie (Cocchi) Fracassi. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1948....

Mar 19, 2024

ORANGE – Jean M. Peatman Constantine Theobald, 94, a longtime resident of Reservoir Road, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her home.

Born on December 29, 1929, in Waterbury, she was the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Eszlari) Peatman. Jean attended elementary schools in Waterbury, Fayston, Stowe and Montpelier. She then went on to graduate...

Mar 13, 2024

NORTHFIELD – Marlene Velander, 90, a former resident of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield.

Born on February 12, 1934, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Carl and Mildred (Tracy) Johnson. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Northfield High School in 1952. Later in life she...

Mar 12, 2024

ORANGE - Ronald C. Elmer, 80, of Orange, Vermont quietly passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Barre Gardens Nursing Home in Barre, VT.

Born on April 26, 1943, Ronald was the son of Clyde and Fayra (Clement) Elmer also of Orange, VT. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1961 and married the one...

Mar 10, 2024

BARRE – William J. “Bill” McDiarmid, 75, left this world unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2024, at his home.

Born on January 22, 1949, in Worcester, MA, he was the son of George F. and Rita (Petty)McDiarmid. Bill was an adventurous loving child, the oldest of five siblings.

He attended Cathedral High School and...