Obituary Listing

Jun 20, 2023

EAST BARRE – Jay L. Kennett, Jr., 86, of Bianchi Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin with his family at his bedside.

Born on June 15, 1937, in Starksboro, Vermont, he was the son of Jay L. and Nathalie (Allen) Kennett, Sr.   He attended school in New Hampshire....

Jun 16, 2023

BARRE – Anna M. Nelson, 72, of North Barre Manor passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside.

Born on November 22, 1950, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Darwin and Eleanor (Palmer) Woods.  She attended Marlboro Elementary School and graduated from...

Jun 12, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN – C. Scott Helman, 73, of Gilbert Road passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with his family at his bedside.

Born on February 19, 1950, in Greensburg, PA, he was the son of Charles and Helen (Komisak) Helman. He attended Grapeville Elementary School and graduated from...

Jun 2, 2023

BARRE – Robert E. Cross, 73, of Academy Street passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born in 1950, he was the son of Robert and Mildred Cross.  He attended Chelsea schools and joined the U.S. Navy, serving until he was honorably discharged.

Per his wishes, a...

May 31, 2023

SOUTH BARRE – Richard R. “Rich” “Richie” Brien, 66, of the South Barre Road passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with his family by his side.

Born on June 7, 1956, in Munich, Germany, he was the son of Ralph and Lucie (Novak) Brien. When he was...

May 28, 2023

PLAINFIELD – Allan Farnham, 80, of Upper Road passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin surrounded by his family.

Born on August 14, 1942, he was the son of Donald and Sylvia (Page) Farnham.  He attended Plainfield School, which he left in the 8th grade to attend the “school...

May 28, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN -  Cecelia Lamson-Miller passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023, at her home with her husband, Milan, by her side and surrounded by family.

Born on January 15, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, but married Leslie Lamson of Brookfield, Vermont and following their marriage, they made their home in Williamstown, Vermont.   Cecelia loved her jobs at Lyons...

May 18, 2023

WOODBURY - JoAnne “Nana” Plante, 82, formerly of Barre, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at Central Vermont Medical Center Palliative Care on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 2:40pm.

Born on August 9, 1940, in Barre, she was the second of three daughters born to Wilbert August and Elizabeth Caroline (Ellis) Knutson. She attended and graduated...

May 15, 2023

WASHINGTON – Karen A. Spooner, 61, of MacDonald Road passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Jack Byrnes Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH with her family at her bedside.

Born on February 24, 1962, she was the daughter of John and Nancy (Cornish) Kuzmik.    Karen attended and graduated from U 32...

May 11, 2023

BARRE TOWN – Leanne Martin, 76, of Sierra Lavin Road, known to many as Emma, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Born on September 14, 1946, in Barre, she was the daughter of Leroy and Zelda (Graham) Bishop....

May 5, 2023

BARRE – Roger H. Bergeron, 94, of George Street passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Chestnut Place in Berlin with his family at his bedside.

Born on October 4, 1928, in Montpelier, he was the son of Charles Henri and Berthe...

May 4, 2023

BERLIN - Jasen Paul Leonard, 52, a long-time resident of Third Street passed away at his home on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was the son of the l ate Amy Leonard and stepfather Kenneth Randall.

He was born on May 4, 1971,...

May 4, 2023

EAST MONTPELIER - Clayton Roger “Tinker” Copping, 91, a former long-time resident of East Montpelier and most recently of Barre entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Born on May 22, 1931, in Barre City, he was the son of Edward and...

May 4, 2023

BARRE – Barbara Leach, 84, of North Main Street, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home with family at her bedside.

Born on June 3, 1938, in Hardwick, she was the daughter of George and Ruth (Hastings) Clough. She attended...

May 1, 2023

BARRE – Alfreda M. “Freda” Fortier, 91, of North Main Street passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, with her family at her bedside.

Born on February 5, 1932, in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Frignon) Duclos....

May 1, 2023

BARRE TOWN – Waldo J. Mugford, 83, of Maplewood Avenue passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.

Born on August 25, 1939, in Montpelier, he was the son of Elmer and Pearl (Williamson) Mugford. He attended East...

Apr 23, 2023

GRANITEVILLE – Carolyn Schnitger, 95, of Baptist Street passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on February 2, 1928, in Rockville Center, New York, she was the daughter of Floyd and Jesse (Robertson) Brower....

Apr 17, 2023

BARRE - Bernice “Bea” LaHue Tenney, after waiting for 24 years, has crossed over the bridge into the waiting arms of her loving husband Walter on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 88.

Bea was born prematurely on December 30, 1934, in Waterbury, VT to Donald LaHue and his wife Hazel (Gibson). She enjoyed telling...

Apr 17, 2023

SOUTH BARRE – Jeffrey A. Gregoire, 59, of the South Barre Road passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.

Born on May 21, 1963, in Barre City, he was the son of Richard and Evelyn (Shatney) Gregoire. He attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from...

Apr 17, 2023

WILLIAMSTOWN - Edward E. Wood, 89, of The Gardens, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with his family by his bedside.

Born on April 3, 1934, in Rutland City, he was the son of Lyman M....