Obituary Listing

Jan 27, 2022

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Richard E. Russell, 86, a former long-time Barre resident passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Ashville, NC.

Born on September 8, 1935, in New London, NH, he was the son of Robert and Lucille (Dodge) Russell. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Simonds High School in Warner, NH.

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Jan 24, 2022

BARRE – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Douglas P. “Doug” Rossi, on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Born on January 9, 1955, at the Barre City Hospital, he was the son of Pierino P. and Isabella “Tishy” (Campbell) Rossi.

Growing up in...

Jan 14, 2022

WILLIAMSTOWN – Leneta M. Niquette, a long-time Rood Pond resident passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.

She was the daughter of John Russel and Hilda Mary (Jerry) Covey. Leneta was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Roger Niquette, who passed away on April 30, 2019.  Per her wishes, services will be held at the convenience...

Jan 14, 2022

BARRE TOWN – Douglas Wayne Newton, 74, of South Barre Road passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington with his loving family by his side. Doug’s smile could light up a room. We will miss him always and love him forever.

Born November 1, 1947, in Barre, Vermont to Wayne...

Jan 11, 2022

WILLIAMSTOWN - Frederic Leon Lewis, 89, of Hebert Road, passed away peacefully in his sleep, (surrounded by his nurses and staff), early Tuesday morning January 11, 2022, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, where he had been staying for the last three months.

Born on Dec. 12, 1932, in Williamstown, he was the son of Robert Clarence...

Jan 11, 2022

WASHINGTON – Josephine M. Farnham, 93, a former long-time resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her daughter, Linda’s house in Chelsea, surrounded by her family.

Born on November 30, 1928, in Washington, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Margaret (Tucker) Davis. She attended Washington Village School and later moved to Massachusetts and...

Jan 9, 2022

BARRE CITY — Donald Ian Murray, 83, passed away on Sunday evening, January 9, 2022, after experiencing a medical emergency in Clearwater, Florida.

Born on March 25, 1938, in Randolph, he was the only son of John "Jock" and Avis (Rice) Murray. He attended elementary and high school in Randolph, where his father was the school principal...

Jan 7, 2022

BERLIN - Marian E. Walker, formally of The Gardens of Williamstown and a long-time resident of Berlin, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation, where she had been a resident for the last 2.5 years.

A lifelong Vermonter, Marian was born in Montpelier, the daughter of George C.  and Anne (MacDonald) Walker, Sr.  She...

Jan 7, 2022

BARRE - Zackery Alexander Rillo, 30, passed away the morning of January 7, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center with his parents and brother by his side after blood clots from a stroke brought on by a MRSA infection caused his brain to swell uncontrollably.

Born on June 9, 1991, in Berlin, he was the son of...

Jan 4, 2022

PENFIELD, NY – Joyce Nichols Morale, 89, formerly a long-time Barre resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with her family surrounding her.

Born on July 7, 1932, in Santa Monica, CA, she was the daughter of Ira Jay and Elizabeth Marion (Bates) Nichols of Essex, Vermont. Joyce attended school in California.  She later moved...

Jan 4, 2022

EAST BARRE - Albert W. DuBois, 84, a former long-term resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA with his family at his bedside.

Born on June 4, 1937, in Northfield, he was the son of Lillian Duprey. He attended local elementary and high schools.

In 1962, he...

Jan 1, 2022

MARSHFIELD – Lorraine Newton, 91, a Barre City resident, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside.

Born on November 19, 1930, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Aimee and Angela (Archambault) Beaudoin Jr. Due to the...

Dec 31, 2021

EAST MONTPELIER – Paul A. Mascitti, 78, of Vermont Route 14 passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home.

Born on August 21, 1943, in Barre City, he was the son of Paul Ideale and Blanche Flora (Phillips) Mascitti. He attended St. Monica Catholic School and graduated from Marion High School in 1961. Following graduation,...

Dec 30, 2021

Shawn P. Dutil

Marshfield – Shawn Patrick Dutil, 43, of Bunker Hill Circle, passed away Thursday Morning, December 30, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his sister-in-law at his side.

Born on May 5, 1978 in Berlin, he was the son of Marcel and Elaine (Brown) Dutil. ...

Dec 29, 2021

WEBSTERVILLE - It is with great sorrow that we announce that Annie M Chase passed away peacefully in the comfort of her family on December 29, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester after complications of a recent procedure.

Annie was born on August 26, 1937, in Barre to Malcolm and Minnie MacRitchie. She was...

Dec 27, 2021

BARRE – Wilma Bowling, 89, formerly of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and a local resident for the past three years, died on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Lincoln House with her family by her side.

Survivors include her son Larry Bowling and his spouse Joseph Shadroui of Barre, VT and her brother David Johnson of Prairie Grove, AR...

Dec 14, 2021

EAST BARRE - George Francis Shirlock, 97, a long-time resident passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, following a period of declining health.

Born on July 6, 1924, in West Lebanon, NH, he was the son of George Francis and Lena (Muzzy) Shirlock. He lived his entire life in Vermont and in East Barre since 1954.

Dec 13, 2021

PLAINFIELD – Stephen John Tredeau, 74, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on January 6, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, Steve was the son of David and Marion (Naves) Tredeau. He grew up in Milford, Massachusetts.  After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until...

Dec 10, 2021

WILLIAMSTOWN – Jane M. Currier, 84, of Baptist Street passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born December 16, 1936 in Barre, she was the daughter of Raymond and Anita (McCormack) McTaggart.  She attended Orange Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1954.

On...

Dec 10, 2021

BARRE – It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Richard R. Paquet, in his 90 th year on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Born in Barre, he was the son of Rosario and Ethel (Perry) Paquet. Richard attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School...