Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2021

BARRE – Betty Elizabeth Mortorff, 90, of Kinney Place passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with her daughters Rosalie and Bobby Jo at her side.

Born November 4, 1930, in Shippensburg, PA, she was the daughter of Herman F. and Margaret H. (Finkey) Mutterspaught.  She received her education in Pennsylvania....

Sep 13, 2021

CABOT– Dora E. Lovely, 90, of Lovely Road passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at her home.

Born February 18, 1931, in Barre, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (LaForest) Dodge.  Dora attended Barre City schools.

On August 13, 1947, she married Robert Lovely in Plainfield.  Following their marriage, they made...

Sep 11, 2021

MARSHFIELD - Thomas Merle Carter, 61, of Patty’s Crossing passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at his home.

Born January 6, 1960, in Connecticut, he was the son of Gary and Shirley (McDonald) Carter. He graduated from Twinfield Union School and went on to work at the family business, Carter Machine Inc. with his father...

Sep 8, 2021

BARRE – Gerard R. Roberts, 72, of Ladd Street passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Born June 23, 1949, in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Reynolds) Roberts.  He attended local schools and he moved to Vermont in the early 1990's.

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Sep 7, 2021

BARRE - Ron Couture went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Born on July 22, 1959, in Barre, he was the son of Armand and Janet (Gordon) Couture. He attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1978.

He started his career in the granite industry working...

Sep 7, 2021

BARRE – Bernard (Bernie) L. Thompson, 87 passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Gifford Hospital in Randolph with family by his side.

Born May 9, 1934, in Barre City, he was the son of James and Margaret (Neddo) Thompson.  He attended elementary school in South Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1953.

Sep 3, 2021

ORANGE – Mildred Batchelder, 95, of George Street passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on October 16, 1925, in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Eva Taylor.  She attended local elementary schools.

Mildred was employed as a cook at the Orange Center School for over...

Sep 2, 2021

BARRE – The family of Christine A. Litchfield sadly announces her passing on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

She was an accomplished pianist, organist, choral director and educator; widely known and loved throughout the Barre community.

Born on May 7, 1940, in Taunton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Harry and Gretta (McPherson) Litchfield, Jr.   Christine...

Aug 24, 2021

WILLIAMSTOWN – Claude H. Chaloux, “Pop” 88, of Therriault Hill Road passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, with his family at his bedside.

Born on July 12, 1933, in East Barre, he was the son of George and Dora (Elliot) Chaloux.  He completed local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1951.  In July...

Aug 22, 2021

EAST CALAIS, VT – James Edward Main, 82, of East Calais, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin, VT.

Born on April 4, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of James and Marcella (Famous) Main.  He attended the University of Akron and was a lifelong member...

Aug 20, 2021

BARRE TOWN - Elizabeth Lynn Lacillade Welch, “Betty”, 74, a longtime resident of Cutler Corner Road, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center, with family at her side.

Born on May 15, 1947, in Barre, she was the daughter of Harvey and Rebecca (McAllister) Lacillade of Williamstown.  She attended school...

Aug 19, 2021

BARRE TOWN – Roberta M. Chatot, 79, a longtime resident passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 16, 1942, in Barre, she was the daughter of Ethan and Maebell (Reed) Ladd.  She attended elementary school in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High School.

On June 8,...

Aug 17, 2021

GRANITEVILLE – Beverly F. Carmnati, 85, a longtime resident of Cogswell Street, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on February 15, 1936, in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Clyde and Florence (Gover) Parker.  She attended schools in both Brookfield and Williamstown.

She married Ted...

Aug 17, 2021

BARRE TOWN – Beth (Marie Taylor Archer) Smith, 90, of Osborne Road passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, with family by her bedside.

Born on March 10, 1931, in Chelsea, she was the daughter of George and Ina (Waldo) Taylor.  Beth graduated from Chelsea High School in 1949.

In 1951, she married Richard...

Aug 16, 2021

CHARLOTTE, NC – Eric Tyler Thompson, 30, of Hunters Glen Drive and a former resident of Barre passed away unexpectedly at his home in Charlotte, NC on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Born on November 7, 1990, in Berlin, VT, he was the son of Edmond Thompson and Wendy Giacherio Brown and Andrew Brown.  He attended Barre Town...

Aug 15, 2021

SOUTH BURLINGTON – Maurice Coffin Vercoe, 98, of Allen Road passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Born on July 14, 1923, in Barre City, he was the son of Philip Osborne and Velma (Coffin) Vercoe.  He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1941. He and a classmate created a newsletter which...

Aug 15, 2021

EAST BARRE – Luther B. “Wicked” Dexter, 59, of Washington Road passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on August 31, 1961, in Nashua, NH, he was the son of Arnold and Linda (Chaffee) Dexter.  He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Williamstown High School.  He made his...

Aug 6, 2021

SOUTH BARRE – Mario D. Lorenzini, 90, of South Barre Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. His battle with medical issues in recent months showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile.

Born on October 6, 1930, at his...

Aug 5, 2021

PLAINFIELD – Norman C. Dix, 87, of Hollister Hill Road passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Born on September 16, 1933, at home in Plainfield, he was the son of Leon and Madeline (Cassavoy) Dix.  Norman attended school in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1952.

On June 19, 1953, he married...

Aug 4, 2021

BARRE TOWN - Roderick Elmer Leach, also known as “Butch,” 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his home.

Born on April 1, 1936, in Winooski, he was the youngest child of Walter and Bessie (Wild) Leach.  Butch attended school and grew up in South Woodbury, Vermont.

On February 22, 1957, he married...