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Bernard L. Thompson

Bernard L. Thompson

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.

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Mildred Batchelder

Mildred Batchelder

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...

Christine A. Litchfield

Christine A. Litchfield

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...

Claude H. Chaloux

Claude H. Chaloux

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...

James Main

James Main

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...

Elizabeth L. Welch

Elizabeth L. Welch

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...

Roberta M. Chatot

Roberta M. Chatot

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,...

Beverly F. Carminati

Beverly F. Carminati

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...

Beth M. Smith

Beth M. Smith

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...

Eric T. Thompson

Eric T. Thompson

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...

Maurice C. Vercoe

Maurice C. Vercoe

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...

Luther B. Dexter

Luther B. Dexter

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...

Mario D. Lorenzini

Mario D. Lorenzini

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...

Norman C. Dix

Norman C. Dix

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...

Roderick E. Leach

Roderick E. Leach

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...

Angelo L. Ambrosini

Angelo L. Ambrosini

Aug 4, 2021

BARRE – Angelo Lincoln Ambrosini, 96, of White Street passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center.

Born on June 14, 1925 in Barre, he was the son of Angelo P. and Maria (Gargantini) Ambrosini.  Angelo attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1943.  On July 1, 1943,...

Penny J. Miller

Penny J. Miller

Jul 28, 2021

BARRE TOWN – Penny Jo Miller, 60, of South Barre Road passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Born January 11, 1961, in Barre, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Teddi (Johnson) Lemieux.  She attended local elementary schools before the family moved to Lyndonville where she graduated...

Thomas P. Jarvis

Thomas P. Jarvis

Jul 27, 2021

WILLIAMSTOWN – Thomas Paul Jarvis, 71, of Erskine Road passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home.

Born July 22, 1950, in Montpelier, he was the son of Sidney and Claire (Hebert) Jarvis.  His early years were in Northfield where he started school. His family moved to Williamstown where Thomas continued his education and graduated...

Bruce W. Judd

Bruce W. Judd

Jul 26, 2021

BARRE CITY – Bruce Whitcomb Judd, 88, of Academy Street, died on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Berlin.

Born November 14, 1932, in East Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of Dr. Wilbur M. Judd, M.D. and Madeline (Whitcomb) Judd Cook.  Prior to moving to East Barre in the spring of...

Norman G. Newton

Norman G. Newton

Jul 19, 2021

BETHEL – Norman G. Newton, 61, of Factory Hill Road passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.

Born on November 15, 1959, in Barre, he was the son of Wayne and Gloria (Tew) Newton.  Norman attended Berlin elementary school and graduated from U32 High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the...

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