Obituary Listing

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,...

Aug 8, 2023

UTAH - Rose Marie F. Cusson, 64, a former Barre resident passed away on Tuesday, August. 8, 2023, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 5, 1959, in Barre, she was the daughter of George and Irene Cusson who were beloved members of the Barre community.

Rosie attended...

Aug 6, 2023

ESSEX JCT – Gregory A. Hood, 68, of Railroad Avenue passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.

Born on January 29, 1955, in Barre, he was the son of John C. and Beverly (Jones) Hood, Sr. He attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.  After...

Aug 6, 2023

BRADENTON, FL - Bernard F. “Bernie” Lajeunesse, 60, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home.

Born on August 28, 1962, in Barre, he was the youngest child of the late Fernand “Red” Lajeunesse and Lisette (Scalabrini) Brassard. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1980, and shortly thereafter, opened a granite business, Brookside...

Aug 3, 2023

BARRE TOWN – Victoria Ann Conti, 72, of Spring Hollow Lane, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester after a brave battle with cancer.

Vicki was born on April 14, 1951, in Barre City, as the eldest child of Nicholas Conti and Florence (Cerasoli) Conti. She graduated from Marian...

Aug 1, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN - Herman M. Spencer Jr., 71, a long-time resident passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on March 19, 1952, in South Barre, he was the son of Herman M. Sr. and Lucille (Johnson) Spencer. Herman grew up in Williamstown, attending Quarry School...

Jul 22, 2023

BARRE TOWN – James D. Paterson, 86, of Wildersburg Common passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on November 4, 1936, in Barre, he was the son of John and Helen (Lord) Paterson. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in the Class...

Jul 19, 2023

BARRE – William F. Erno, Sr 94, of Jorgensen Lane passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on August 2, 1928, in South Strafford, he was the son of Richard and Ethel (Erno) Leavenworth. He attended local schools, before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving for...

Jul 18, 2023

BARRE – Loris A. Rollins, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Edson and Dora Hutchinson (Edson) (Shuttle).

Loris worked for the State of Vermont, Office of the Secretary of State for over 30 years and...

Jul 16, 2023

BARRE TOWN - Maurice L. “Moe” Fortier, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at home with his family by his side after a brief illness.

Born on October 9, 1931, in Barre, he was the son of Philomon and Marie Anna Fortier.  He attended St. Monica School and graduated from Spaulding High School,...

Jul 11, 2023

BARRE - Mark S. Lawliss, 67, of Maplewood Avenue passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home.

Born on January 30, 1956, he was the son of Wayne F. and Phyllis J. (Leclair) Lawliss. He attended St. Monica Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1974, before attending college in Berlin, New Hampshire....

Jul 9, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN – Kirk Paul Knapp, 62, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of July 9, 2023, after his courageous year and a half battle with cancer.

Born on October 24, 1960, Kirk grew up with his parents, Luke and Doris Knapp and seven siblings in Northfield and Barre.

He started his...