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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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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....
Brian E. Coletti
May 1, 2021
NORTON, VERMONT- Our brother, son, and dear friend, Brian E. Coletti passed away at his home in Norton, on Saturday May 1, 2021. Brian was 55 years old.
Brian was born on March 6, 1966 to Aldo A. Coletti and Margaret Gehlbach Sample. He lived in Barre 2/3 of his life and attended Barre City Schools graduating...
Harold W. Taylor
Apr 30, 2021
EAST BARRE – Harold W. “Pat” Taylor, 73, of Hillside Avenue passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.
Born on April 14, 1948 on Hillside Avenue in East Barre, he was the son of Raymond and Barbara (Jones) Taylor. He attended elementary school in East Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1966....
Marilyn C. Murray
Apr 30, 2021
ESSEX JCT - Marilyn Cozzi Murray, 84, died peacefully after a long illness on Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home.
Born on July 23, 1936 in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Mildred (O’Connor) Cozzi. She spent her childhood in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1954. She then went on to...
Betty M. French
Apr 27, 2021
WILLIAMSTOWN – Betty May French, 90, of Vermont Route 14 passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH
Born July 11, 1930 in St. Johnsbury, she was the daughter of Henry Louis and Isabelle (Drew) Ash. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from St. Johnsbury High School.
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Gino O. Tosi
Apr 23, 2021
BARRE TOWN – Gino Ortiz Tosi, 76, a long-time resident of Birchwood Park passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Berlin Meadows (formerly Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center) in Berlin.
Born July 13, 1944 in Barre City, he was the son of Henry Camilo and Anita Claudia (Ortiz) Tosi. He attended local Barre elementary schools and...
John K. Mattson
Apr 19, 2021
BERLIN – John K. “Johnnie” Mattson, 95, of Cedar Drive passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home with his family at his bedside.
Born on September 11, 1925 in Barre, he was the son of Carl and Elsa (Armfelt) Mattson. John attended local elementary schools and graduated from Montpelier High School on June 11,...
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