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Carol Nadeau
Sep 25, 2025
BARRE - Carol Penrod Nadeau passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Carol was born in Barre, Vermont in 1936, the daughter of Millard Penrod and Lucile Mudgett Penrod. She spent her life in the Barre area where she met and married Edsel Nadeau in 1962. She attended South Barre Elementary School, Spaulding High School, and became...
Joseph Taplin
Sep 13, 2025
BARRE - Joseph Taplin, 33, of Barre, passed away tragically in a car accident in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Joe was a vibrant soul with a deep love for life’s simple pleasures. He was an avid reader, and he could often be found lost in the pages of a good book. Music was...
Louise A. Longchamp
Sep 8, 2025
SOUTH BARRE – Louise Agnes Longchamp, 60, affectionately known as “Weezie”, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born on January 29, 1965, in Barre, she was the daughter of Clifford and A’Della (Ellis) Hebert. She attended Williamstown Elementary School and graduated from Williamstown High School, where she...
Bernice A. Beede
Sep 4, 2025
WASHINGTON – Bernice Anna Beede, 93, a longtime resident of Hart Hollow Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Woodridge nursing and rehabilitation center in Berlin.
Born on May 13, 1932, in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Edwin and Ella (McAllister) Preston. She graduated from South Royalton High School in 1950.
...Margaret E. Kiniry
Aug 31, 2025
Barre – Margaret E. Kiniry, 87, a longtime South Barre resident, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on May 7, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Scottish immigrants John and Isobel (Lawson) Reid. She attended elementary school in Worcester and graduated from South High School in 1956. Margaret was a champion highland...
Nancy A. Davenport
Aug 28, 2025
BARRE – Nancy Anne Davenport, 67, a longtime resident of Websterville Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday. August 28, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on April 2, 1958, in Barre, she was the daughter of Francis and Anne (Bacon) Davenport. She attended elementary school in Orange and graduated from Spaulding High School...
Robert E. Carlyle
Aug 26, 2025
Williamstown, Vermont – It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Bobby Carlyle, 66, on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his devoted and loving family.
He was the son of Kenneth J. Carlyle and Helen (Cooney) Carlyle, born on October 7, 1958, at Montpelier Hospital. He grew up in Moretown and attended Moretown elementary school...
Douglas C. Franks, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
GILFORD, NH - Douglas C. Franks, Jr., passed away on August 22, 2025, with family at his side.
Born on May 8, 1943, he was the son of Douglas C. Franks Sr., and Ruth A. Holt Franks and grew up on Maple Hill in Plainfield, VT with his seven siblings. Doug graduated from Marsh–Plain High School in...
Robert M. Chase
Aug 20, 2025
RANDOLPH – Robert Melvin Chase, 59, of Randolph Avenue passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
Born on October 30, 1965, in Dover, New Hampshire, he was the son of Melvin W. and Marilyn M. (Martin) Chase. He attended Randolph Grade School and graduated from Randolph Union High...
Robert A. Bridges
Aug 18, 2025
PLAINFIELD – Robert A. “Rob” Bridges went on to his next great adventure on August 18, 2025, with all of his children by his bedside.
Born on August 21, 1951, he was the son of Homer and Florence Bridges, he had a wonderful childhood with his siblings in Morrisville, where he graduated from Peoples Academy and went...
Christopher J. Noury
Aug 18, 2025
EAST BARRE – Christopher J. Noury, 35, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born on August 2, 1990, in Berlin, he was the son of James and Shelly (Gagne) Noury.
He attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.
He was employed as a Plumber and HVAC technician for...
Paul G. Donahue
Aug 10, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN – Paul Gregory Donahue, 79, of Quarry View Road passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home.
Born on August 14, 1945, in Barre, he was the son of William and Glennis (Aldrich) Donahue. He attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army,...
Michael R. Pierce
Aug 9, 2025
Williamstown – Michael Pierce, 70, of Williamstown passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 9, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of Robert and Arlene (Allen) Pierce. He graduated from Williamstown High School in 1972.
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Paul H. Brassard
Aug 9, 2025
P aul H. Brassard
EAST BARRE — Paul H. Brassard, 73, of East Barre, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 9, 2025, in the comfort of his own home.
Paul was born on August 29, 1951, in Hartford, CT, to Bernard and Doris (Bolduc) Brassard. His family later moved to Vermont,...
Diana C. Henderson
Aug 2, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN – Diana C. Henderson, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center after a short illness with her loving family at her side.
Born on August 31, 1943, in Lower Graniteville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Arlene (Payne) Compo. She graduated from Spaulding High School in 1961....
Elaine J. Bassett
Jul 22, 2025
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Elaine J. Bassett, 87, of Shunpike Road, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home with her family at her side.
Born on February 14, 1938, she was the daughter of Vernard and Delores (Forrest) Weir. She attended elementary school in Websterville and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1956. Elaine...
Peter R. Hill
Jul 19, 2025
EAST MONTPELIER – Peter R. Hill, 79, of Snow Hill Road passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home.
Born on June 11, 1946, in Barre, he was the son of Herbert W. and Maria M. (Arcilagos) Hill. He attended Four Corners School in East Montpelier and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1965.
...Leroy M. Graham
Jul 16, 2025
BARRE – Leroy Malcolm Graham, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT.
Born on August 20, 1944, in Calais, he was the son of Malcolm and Emma (James) Graham. He attended Groton Village School and went on to graduate from Groton High School in 1962. ...
Steven G. Maxfield
Jul 15, 2025
BARRE - Steven G. Maxfield, 68, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at CVMC surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 8, 1956, in Barre, Vermont, to George and Roxane (Wheeler) Maxfield. After the death of his parents, he and his sister Bonnie were adopted by his maternal grandparents, Leroy and Rose Wheeler, and...
Rina L. Watson
Jul 14, 2025
BARRE – Rina L. Watson, 94, a long-time resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Wilbraham, Massachusetts surrounded by family.
Born on September 1, 1930, in Barre she was the daughter of Albert and Eleanora (Bianchi) Gherardi. She attended local elementary schools and high school and graduated from the Barre City School of Nursing...
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