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Paul G. Donahue

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Leroy M. Graham

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

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

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...

Evelyn A. Lamberti

Evelyn A. Lamberti

Jul 13, 2025

BARRE - Evelyn Ann Lamberti, 87, passed away this past Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Barre.

Born on December 13, 1937, in Hartford, CT to Hazen and Helen Moody. She spent her early years in Poughkeepsie, NY and graduated from Millerton High School. Following that she went on to New Paltz College and attended the teacher’s program....

Charles H. Perry, Iii

Charles H. Perry, Iii

Jul 13, 2025

BARRE – Charles H. “Chris” Perry, 80, of Green Mountain View Drive, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.

Born on December 16, 1944, in Barre City, he was the son of Dr. Charles H. and Dorothy (Thomas) Perry, Jr. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. He then graduated...

Paul A. Normandy, Jr.

Paul A. Normandy, Jr.

Jul 11, 2025

BARRE – Paul A. Normandy, Jr., 61, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home.

Born on February 1, 1964, in Burlington, VT he was the son of Paul Albert, Sr., and Doris Mae (Emmons) Normandy. He attended school in Colchester, VT.

On February 17, 2001, he married Sarella Warren in Barre where...

Gary Adamski

Gary Adamski

Jul 9, 2025

BARRE TOWN – Gary Adamski, 77, of Chestnut Place, Berlin, formerly of Woodland Drive joined his redeemer and his loving wife, Blanche on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Born on the Rainbow Bridge between Niagara Falls, NY and Niagara Falls, Canada on August 5, 1947, to Matthew and Anna Adamski, the second son.   He attended local schools and...

Margaret "Peggy" Emmons

Margaret "Peggy" Emmons

Jul 6, 2025

BARRE TOWN - Peggy Haas Emmons, 77, of Barre Town, died on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, after her second battle with cancer. She fought hard for several months thanks to the care from the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont.

Born September 9, 1947, in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of Otto and Marian (Wirthlin)...

Harold Kennedy

Harold Kennedy

Jul 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Harold L. Kennedy, 90, a longtime resident of Woodchuck Hollow Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on October 22, 1934, in Bemidji, Minnesota, he was the son of Harold and Bernice (Smith) Kennedy.  His family moved to Flint, Michigan when he was a child.  ...

Rose M. Dufresne

Rose M. Dufresne

Jun 29, 2025

BARRE – Rose McGrath Dufresne, 68, of Berlin Street passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on December 1, 1956, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Fred and Laura (Sherman) McGrath, Sr. She attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Williamstown High...

Danny A. Larochelle

Danny A. Larochelle

Jun 22, 2025

WASHINGTON – Danny A. LaRochelle, 77, a long-time resident passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on April 22, 1948, in Barre, he was the son of Marcel and Thelma (Bisson) LaRochelle, Sr.  He attended elementary schools in East Barre and Barre City before graduating from Spaulding High...

George A. Hutchins

George A. Hutchins

Jun 20, 2025

BARRE – George August Hutchins, 1st SGT US Army Retired, 88, a resident of Onward Street, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home.

In George’s 88 years he was many things to many people.  He was a son, a brother, a hero, a husband, a dad, a papa, an uncle, a friend and a...

Kenneth W. Farnham, Jr.

Kenneth W. Farnham, Jr.

Jun 16, 2025

ORANGE – Kenneth W. Farnham, Jr., 86, a former long-term resident of Barre, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with his family by his side.

Born on January 27, 1939, in Barre City, he was the son of Kenneth W. and Irene B. (Prescott) Farnham, Sr. He attended local elementary...

Jane Patch

Jane Patch

Jun 4, 2025

PITTSFORD – Jane Provost Patch, 67, a born and raised Barre resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home in Pittsford with her loving family at her bedside.

Born on November 23, 1957, in Barre, she was the daughter of Bertrand and Lucille (Chaloux) Provost.  She attended St. Monica Catholic Elementary School and...

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