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Robert A. Leach

Robert A. Leach

Jan 9, 2023

NORTHFIELD – Robert A. “Willie” Leach, 64, of Riverside Lane passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Born on September 20, 1958, in Barre, he was the son of Rodney and Barbara (Clough) Leach, Sr.  He attended Twinfield elementary and high school in Marshfield. In 1977, he enlisted...

Shirley B. Miller

Shirley B. Miller

Jan 7, 2023

BARRE – Shirley B. Miller, 87, of Washington Street passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on December 27, 1935, in Lower Graniteville, she was the daughter of Homer and Blanche (Harvey) Miller.

She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. After high school,...

Ondree N. Griggs

Ondree N. Griggs

Jan 7, 2023

PLAINFIELD - Ondree Neva Griggs, 100, of Fowler Road, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born on August 31, 1922, in Corinth, she was the daughter of Nathan and Carrie (Hunt) Smith.  She attended Cutler Corner School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1941.

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David E. Harrington

David E. Harrington

Jan 7, 2023

MONTPELIER – On January 7, 2023, David E. Harrington, 85, went home to his Lord and Savior.

Born on October 4, 1937, in Barre, he was the son of Lloyd and Doris (Allen) Harrington. He was a graduate of Spaulding High School in 1955 and subsequently joined the Naval Reserves.

David married the love of...

Doris G. Town

Doris G. Town

Jan 5, 2023

GRANITEVILLE – Doris Gail Town, 83, of Quarry Hill Apartments, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born on August 1, 1939, in Bladensburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of Edgar and Mary (Boucher) Pletzer. She attended elementary school in Woodsville, NH and Spaulding High School.

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Judith W. Farnham

Judith W. Farnham

Jan 5, 2023

PLAINFIELD – Judith W. “Judy” Farnham, 78, of the Middle Road, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, with her family at her bedside.

Born on October 27, 1944, in Haverhill, NH, she was the daughter of Joseph and Geraldine (Brown) Wheeler.  She lived in Newbury, VT as a young child, before her family moved to Plainfield...

Elizabeth L. Taylor

Elizabeth L. Taylor

Jan 3, 2023

BARRE TOWN – Elizabeth L. Taylor, 81, of Beckley Hill Road passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born on November 18, 1941, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alfred and Margaret (Brennon) Hicks.  She attended both elementary school and high school in Massachusetts.

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Dennis M. Riley

Dennis M. Riley

Jan 2, 2023

GRANITEVILLE – Dennis M. “Denny” Riley, 96, of Graniteville Road passed away on January 2, 2023, at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on January 15, 1926, in Washington, he was the son of Ernest M. and Abbie W. (Payne) Riley.  He attended elementary school in East Orange.

Dennis was a truck...

Marilyn M. Gagne

Marilyn M. Gagne

Jan 2, 2023

BARRE – Marilyn Mae Gagne, 79, of Hill Street passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Lincoln House with her family at her bedside.

Born on October 23, 1943, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Orin and Bertha (Hutchinson) Farnham.  She attended elementary school in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High School.

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Lena Fitzgerald

Lena Fitzgerald

Dec 31, 2022

MONTPELIER – Lena Fitzgerald, born February 5, 1919, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Heaton Woods in Montpelier, VT.

She leaves behind her two children William Fitzgerald, Jr. of Timnath, Colorado, and Colleen Connell of Lincoln, California.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held in the Spring at a...

Luther M. Vermette

Luther M. Vermette

Dec 31, 2022

WASHINGTON – Luther Mitchell Vermette, “Luke”, 78, a longtime resident of Washington, VT passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on May 13, 1944, in Barre, VT, he was the son of Paul and L. Olive (Blanchard) Vermette. He attended Washington Village School and Spaulding High School.

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J. Dearold Bresette

J. Dearold Bresette

Dec 29, 2022

Barre – J. Dearold Bressette, 85, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away on December 29, 2022, at Central Vermont Hospital.  He was surrounded by his family, including his canine companion, Thatcher.

A lifelong Vermonter, Dearold was born in Montgomery on January 25, 1937, to Joseph and Lena (Wright) Bressette.  He attended school...

Juanita V. Field

Juanita V. Field

Dec 26, 2022

MONTPELIER – Juanita V. Field, 95, of Spring Hollow Lane passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with her family at her bedside.

Her family will hold a Celebration of Life service in the summer of 2023 at a date and time to be announced.

Sarella M. Warren

Sarella M. Warren

Dec 26, 2022

PLAINFIELD – Sarella M. “Sue” Warren, 88, a former long-time resident, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side.

Born on March 29, 1934, in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Glen and Bessie Bell (Bosley) Haggett. She attended the Colby School in Middlesex and...

Carolyn A. Peake

Carolyn A. Peake

Dec 25, 2022

WILLIAMSTOWN – Carolyn Ann Peake, a long-time resident was called home to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 25, 2022, with her husband, Stanley, at her bedside.

Born on January 4, 1951in Barre City, she was the daughter of Carl and Flora Mary (Miller) Riddell.  She attended elementary school in...

Sharon F. Mack

Sharon F. Mack

Dec 21, 2022

WILLIAMSTOWN – Sharon F. Mack, 68, of Jamieson Road passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Born on July 11, 1954, in Barre, she was the daughter of Thad and Helen (Lapoint) Martin. She attended Williamstown Elementary School.

On July 30, 2005, she married Vernon M....

Donald O. White

Donald O. White

Dec 21, 2022

BARRE – Donald Owen White, 90, of Currier Street passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Barre Gardens.

Born on March 2, 1932, in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of Owen Joseph and Sara (Tackaberry) White.  Don soon returned to his family’s home in Norwich, Connecticut where he met his big sister, Barbara.  He...

Wanda J. Baril

Wanda J. Baril

Dec 20, 2022

BERLIN - Wanda J. Baril, 82, a former long-time resident passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Heaton Woods Nursing Home in Montpelier with her daughter by her side.

Born on February 15, 1940, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Finley and Winnie (Hayward) MacKenzie.  She attended Williamstown Elementary School and graduated from Williamstown High...

Bonnie Rossi

Bonnie Rossi

Dec 20, 2022

EAST ORANGE – Bonnie Rossi, 73, of Fish Pond Road passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, with her loved ones surrounding her.   God gained an angel.

Born on November 12, 1949, in Greensboro, she was the daughter of Herbert and Lorraine (Lanphere) Gomes.

Bonnie was married...

Patricia A. Lawson

Patricia A. Lawson

Dec 18, 2022

EAST BARRE - Patricia Ann “Patti” Lawson, 76, a lifetime resident, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, with her husband of 57 years by her side, following a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Born on August 29, 1946, in Barre, she was the daughter of Bernal and Alice (Cameron) Lord.

She attended East Barre...

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