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Marilyn J. French

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

Ronald K. Sanguinetti

Nov 1, 2023

Ronald K. Sanguinetti

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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....

Susan Barnes

Susan Barnes

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...

Dennis Jenkins

Dennis Jenkins

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...

Andrew T. Tibbitts

Andrew T. Tibbitts

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...

Constance E. Fondry

Constance E. Fondry

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...

Richard V. Cecchini

Richard V. Cecchini

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...

Janet B. Foster

Janet B. Foster

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...

Doris E. Marsha

Doris E. Marsha

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...

Michael B. Lunt

Michael B. Lunt

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.

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