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Robert J. Richardson

Robert J. Richardson

Jun 23, 2021

BARRE – Robert J. Richardson, 77, of Cheney Road passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on August 3, 1943, in Barre, he was the son of Gerald Richardson.  Robert attended local elementary schools and worked for Montgomery Wards as a mechanic.   He made his home in Barre for...

Richard M. Bowen

Richard M. Bowen

Jun 18, 2021

ORANGE – Richard “Dick” M. Bowen, 89, of Reservoir Road passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born December 6, 1931, in Barre City, he was the son of Roy Montgomery and Dorothy (Bewsee) Bowen.  He attended Washington Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.  After graduation, he...

Henry A. Lague, Jr.

Henry A. Lague, Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

BERLIN – Henry A. LaGue, Jr., 89, a long-time resident, business owner, and developer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

At an early age, Henry learned the work ethic that would lead to his success in later life.  After his honorable service in Korea, Henry returned to Central Vermont.

Henry began his house...

Daniel J. Wells

Daniel J. Wells

Jun 11, 2021

WILLIAMSTOWN – Daniel J. Wells, 57, of Meadow Street passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home.

Born on June 24, 1963, in Montpelier, he was the son of Robert and Marion (Orcutt) Wells.  He attended Rumney Elementary School in Middlesex and graduated from U32 High School.  After high school, he attended Champlain College.

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Thomas V. Martin, Jr.

Thomas V. Martin, Jr.

Jun 11, 2021

BARRE - Thomas Victor “Tiny” Martin Jr., 52, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, from an unexpected heart attack.  Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community.

Born on June 10, 1969, in Garland, Texas, he was the son of...

Timothy J. Bartlett

Timothy J. Bartlett

Jun 9, 2021

GRANITEVILLE – Timothy James Bartlett, 55, of Crest Street passed away after a short courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born February 12, 1966, in Barre, he was the son of James Robert and Alice (Wiggin) Bartlett.  He attended Ayer Street School and Barre Town Elementary...

Mary E. Crowe

Mary E. Crowe

Jun 9, 2021

SHELBURNE – Mary Eloise Crowe, 75, of Eagles Rest Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home with loving family and friends by her side.

Born March 11, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of John and Eloise Wilemina (McLeod) Lamb.  When she was a young child, her family moved to...

David A. Lavigne

David A. Lavigne

Jun 9, 2021

BERLIN – David A. Lavigne, 61, of Crosstown Road passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home.

Born on February 16, 1960, in Barre City, he was the son of Ernest and Jeannette M. (Grenier) Lavigne. He attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1979.

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David B. Arthur

David B. Arthur

Jun 8, 2021

GRANITEVILLE – David B. Arthur, 66, of Meadow Wood Drive passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born November 9, 1954, in Northampton, Massachusetts, he was the son of Charles and Eunice (Beaupre) Arthur.

He attended Birdseye Elementary in Stratford, Connecticut and attended Naugatuck High School also...

Edith M. Gomez

Edith M. Gomez

May 31, 2021

BARRE – Edith M. Gomez, 93, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Born on March 26, 1928 in Barre, she was the daughter of Victor and Anna (Giacomuzzi) Fontana.  Edith or “Edie” was the eldest of six and spent her early years helping and caring for her dear...

Elsie F. Beard

Elsie F. Beard

May 29, 2021

ORANGE- Elsie Flora Beard, 86, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

The Story begins on October 13, 1934, when Elsie Flora Beard was born in Orange to Frank and Bernice (Flanders) Beard.  Elsie loved ponies, kitties, pink flowers, bright red Christmas bows, her...

William L. Rossi

William L. Rossi

May 26, 2021

CABOT – William Lawrence “Billy” Rossi, 76, of West Shore Road, Joe’s Pond,  passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at The Residence at Shelburne Bay.

Born on July 9. 1944 in Barre, he was the son of Theodore N. and Alba B. (Benedini) Rossi.  He attended Berlin Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in...

Gail M. Parent

Gail M. Parent

May 25, 2021

NORTHFIELD – Gail M. Parent, 60, of Byam Hill passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  She was affectionately recognized as a kind, generous and giving person; focused on helping others in any way she could.

Born on August 21, 1960, in Hudson, NY she was the daughter...

Ronald F. Henkel

Ronald F. Henkel

May 23, 2021

BARRE – Ronald Francis Henkel, 87, of Washington Apartments passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.

Born on August 29, 1933 in Barre, he was the son of Hardy L. and Lucy (Giacomina Buzzi) Henkel.  Ronald attended local schools and graduated from Spaulding High...

Evelyn Perry

Evelyn Perry

May 23, 2021

BARRE – Evelyn Perry, 93, of Platinum Plain passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home.

Born on February 17, 1928 in Barre, she was the daughter of William and Annie Mackie (Lillie) Imlach and a lifelong resident of Barre.  She was raised, surrounded by her close-knit Scottish family.  As a child of the depression...

Raymond K. Johnson, Sr.

Raymond K. Johnson, Sr.

May 22, 2021

BARRE TOWN - Raymond Keith Johnson Sr, 82, Osborne Road passed away peacefully at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT with his loving wife of 48 years, Donna; son, Raymond Jr; daughter, Louise; and granddaughter, Gianna at his side, maintaining a constant vigil of love, care, kindness, and comfort...

Robert N. Cross

Robert N. Cross

May 19, 2021

DANVILLE – Robert N. “Bob” Cross, 88, of Peacham Road passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury.

Born on July 6, 1932 in Barnet, he was the son of Maurice and Florence (Henderson) Cross, Sr.  Bob attended Danville Elementary School and graduated from Danville High School.

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Linda M. Sweeney

Linda M. Sweeney

May 12, 2021

BARRE – Linda Mae Lupien-Sweeney, 71, of Berlin Street passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2021 in the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born on April 30, 1950 in Berlin, she was the daughter of Joel and Mabel (Hedding) Carpenter.  Linda attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

On May 16,...

Joseph E. Violette

Joseph E. Violette

May 11, 2021

WILLIAMSTOWN - Joseph Earl Violette, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Berlin.

Born on November 12, 1927 in Websterville, he was the eldest son of William Earl and Margaret (Murphy) Violette

Joe attended Holy Ghost School in Graniteville.  He enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines at the...

Nicanor Aja, Jr.

Nicanor Aja, Jr.

May 7, 2021

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Nicanor Aja, Jr., 93, formerly of Wildersburg Common, and East Barre, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at South Harbor in South Burlington.  His family was at his bedside.

Nicanor was born in Barre in June of 1927, the son of Nicanor and Carlotta (Sassi) Aja.  He attended East Barre schools and Spaulding High School....

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