Obituary Listing

Oct 10, 2023

ORANGE – Susan Barnes, 59, of US Route 302 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Born on June 18, 1964, in Montpelier, she was the daughter of John and Lillian (Clough) Coffrin.  She attended Calais Elementary School and graduated from U-32 High School in 1982.

Early in life, Susan met John Barnes. They...

Oct 8, 2023

ORANGE – Dennis Jenkins, 82, of Vermont Route 302, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on October 26, 1940, in Graniteville.  He was the son of Alfred and Hester (Whipple) Jenkins.  He attended elementary school in Graniteville and graduated from Williamstown High School.  After graduation, he...

Oct 5, 2023

Andrew T. Tibbitts

MARSHFIELD – Andrew “Andy” Tuck Tibbitts, 67, a longtime resident of Taylor Farm Road, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Born on August 7, 1956, in Brattleboro, he was the son of Arnold...

Oct 3, 2023

BARRE - Constance E. “Connie” Fondry, 95, a lifelong resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her home.

Born on March 25, 1928, in Barre, she was the daughter of Russel and Elsie (Bryant) Eastman. She attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1946.

In 1947 she married John Clifford...

Oct 1, 2023

EAST BARRE - Richard V. Cecchini, 86, a former long-time Barre resident, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 1, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with his family at his bedside.

Born on June 15, 1937, in Barre, he was the son of Victor and Alice (Friberg) Cecchini.  He grew up in the...

Sep 26, 2023

BERLIN – Janet B. Foster, 86, of Berlin Mall Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, with her family at her bedside.

Born on September 15, 1937, in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Clayton L. and Doris E. (Austin) Bartlett. She attended elementary school in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High School.

On...

Sep 25, 2023

BARRE - Doris E. Marsha, 95, a long-time resident was gently placed into the arms of the angels while surrounded by family on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Born on January 16, 1928, in Marshfield, she was the daughter of Merton and Pearl (Cotton) Potter.  Doris grew up on a farm on Maple Hill in Plainfield and attended...

Sep 24, 2023

BARRE TOWN – Michael B. Lunt, 66, of Miller Road passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital with his family at his bedside.

Born on September 8, 1957, in Barre, he was the son of Claude and Celia (Taft) Lunt, Sr.  He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.

Sep 21, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN – Patricia M. “Pat” Osterberg, 93, of Pirie Road passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on September 2, 1930, in Barre, she was the daughter of Gustave and Hildagard (Pallas) Osterberg, Sr. She attended Graniteville Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1949. She lived her...

Sep 20, 2023

BARRE TOWN - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cheryl S. Ryan, a beloved mother and caretaker. Cheryl went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Born on July 10, 1958, Cheryl was the daughter of Lucille (Hood) Ryan and the late Dean Perry of East Barre, VT. She was the...

Sep 17, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN – Margaret M. “Peg” Ducey, 90, of Pleasant Street passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, peacefully at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born on December 30, 1932, at Barre City Hospital, Barre, Vermont. She was the daughter of George and Margaret M. Sawyer. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding...

Sep 10, 2023

BARRE TOWN – John M. Rogers, Jr., 87, a long-time resident of Curtis Road passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.

Born on July 29, 1936, in Barre, he was the son of John and Dorothy Rogers, Sr.  He attended Trow Hill Elementary School and Spaulding High School....

Sep 10, 2023

BARRE TOWN - Mary Margaret Ayer, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 10, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born on August 6, 1954, she was the daughter of Margaret (O’Hagan) and Carroll Ayer. After graduating from Montpelier High School in 1973, Mary went on to study fashion merchandising at Bay State College...

Sep 3, 2023

BARRE - Esther A. Lavin, 94, a longtime resident of Crescent Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born on March 31, 1929, in Barre, she was the daughter of Antonio and Luigia (Conti) Somaini.  She attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High...

Sep 2, 2023

ORANGE – Kenneth E. “Bub” Morris, Sr., 83, of Senecal Road passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on August 18, 1940, in Newfane, he was the son of Henry and Marjorie (Walker) Morris.  He attended local elementary schools before moving to Barre.

On November...

Sep 2, 2023

PLAINFIELD – Raymond Wayne Santamore, 74, a longtime resident of East Hill Road passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the McLure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

Born on July 11, 1949, in Barre, he was the son of Joseph and Harriet (Morse) Santamore. He attended school in Orange.

Following his schooling, Raymond...

Sep 1, 2023

CABOT - Andre T. LaPrade, 75, loving husband and father passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, after a battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his family.

The youngest of seven children, Andre was born to Xavier and Madeline (Beaudin) LaPrade.  He attended St. Monica School, Marion High School and Spaulding High School. At the age...

Aug 26, 2023

BARRE – Ellie Martha (Henkel) Boisvert was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She left this world suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the age of 86.

Born on November 1, 1936, in Barre, she was the daughter of Hardy L. and Lucy (Giacomina Buzzi) Henkel.  Ellie attended Brook Street and Mathewson elementary schools...

Aug 17, 2023

MONTPELIER – Theresa “Terry” Vasseur, 92, of Weston Street passed away on Thursday,  August 17, 2023, at her home.

Born on August 26, 1930, in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Stephen and Delia (Hagarty) Mayhew.  She attended elementary and high school in Massachusetts before moving to Vermont where she graduated from college.

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Aug 14, 2023

BARRE – Teresa Marie Modica, 66, of Hill Street passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, at her home.

Born on July 28, 1957, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Harry and Pearl (Raymond) Modica.  Teresa attended Lincoln Elementary School and made her home in the Central Vermont area.

She enjoyed bingo,...