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Richard F. "Doc" Parnigoni

Richard F. "Doc" Parnigoni

Dec 27, 2020

BARRE – Richard F. “Doc” Parnigoni passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in the home that he and his wife, Joanie, shared for 54 years. He was surrounded by his family and his memories.

The remarkable life of Richard F. Parnigoni began as “Dickie Parnigoni” living at 7 Humbert Street in the Barre North End....

Donald M. Czok, Sr.

Donald M. Czok, Sr.

Dec 25, 2020

Donald M. Czok, Sr.

BARRE - Don Czok, Sr., 95, of Barre passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Woodridge Health and Rehabilitation in Berlin.

Born on October 7, 1925 in Keasbey, NJ, he was the only child of Michael and Elona (Howard) Czok, immigrants from Hungary. He attended Sayerville...

Leland O. Bolles

Leland O. Bolles

Dec 24, 2020

EAST BARRE – Leland O. Bolles, 84, of Garden Street passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Barre.

Born October 30, 1936 in Barre Town, he was the son of Earl and Eleanor (Meaker) Bolles. He attended school at Trow Hill Elementary in Barre Town.

On December 10,...

Hilda P. Williams

Hilda P. Williams

Dec 23, 2020

WEST TOPSHAM – Hilda P. Williams, 96, of Batten Road passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on July 24, 1924 in West Topsham, she was the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Magoon) Smith. She attended school in West Topsham.

On April 6, 1941 she married Harold...

Robert Louis Boutin

Robert Louis Boutin

Dec 22, 2020

BARRE TOWN – Robert Louis “Bob” Boutin, of Daniels Drive passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the home of his son, surrounded by the love of his four children holding his hands and praying over him.

Born on April 11, 1936 in Barre City, he was the son of Louis and Jean (Therrien) Boutin. He...

Barbara Donovan

Barbara Donovan

Dec 20, 2020

BARRE - Barbara Donovan passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home after a long fight with breast cancer.

Born on December 2, 1953 in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of James and Genevieve (Gerry) Carr Donovan.  Barb attended the Infant of Prague grammar school and graduated high school from Sacred Heart Academy in...

Philip J. Reed

Philip J. Reed

Dec 19, 2020

BARRE TOWN – Philip J. Reed, 92, of Windy Wood Road passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on July 8, 1928 in Graniteville, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of Roy Marvin and Gladys Lily (Bullock) Reed. He graduated from Derby Academy in 1948. After graduation, he became a...

Lawrence Hugh Reilly

Lawrence Hugh Reilly

Dec 19, 2020

BARRE TOWN - Lawrence Hugh Reilly 92, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Reilly was born on August 22, 1928 in Alburgh, VT during the great depression. His mother, Florence Flynn Reilly was a community leader. His father, Lawrence Leo Reilly, was a respected Rutland Railroad engineer. Larry’s...

Lucille R. Grearson

Lucille R. Grearson

Dec 19, 2020

BARRE – Lucille R. Grearson, 87, of North Barre Manor passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on January 29, 1933 in Barre City, she was the daughter of Matteo and Irene (Corti) Beltrami. Lucille grew up in the old North end, Italian section, of Barre. She attended...

Paul G. Hill

Paul G. Hill

Dec 14, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Paul G. Hill, 70, of Martin Road passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

Born January 3, 1950 in Barre City, he was the son of Glenn I. and Dorothy (Fahner) Hill, Sr. Paul attended Barre Town Schools and Spaulding High School.

On June 22,...

Nancy Boulanger Chapin

Nancy Boulanger Chapin

Dec 12, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Nancy (Boulanger) Chapin, 73, a longtime resident of Railroad Street, gained her wings after a short illness while holding her daughter’s hand on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Born on January 15, 1947 in Barre City, she was the daughter of Foster and Ruby (Freeman) Rodger. She attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding...

Shirley Jean Flint

Shirley Jean Flint

Dec 11, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Shirley Jean Flint, 79, of VT Route 14 passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center after a year of declining health.

Born on March 19, 1941 at home, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Gertrude (Williams) Flint. She attended Williamstown schools after her mother died...

Dennis N. White

Dennis N. White

Dec 11, 2020

EAST MONTPELIER - Dennis N. White, 78, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Arbors in Shelburne.

Dennis was born and raised in Swampscott, MA. In his youth, he spent summers at camp in Wakefield, NH where he met Bonnie Duncan of Burlington, MA when he was fifteen and she...

Philip H. Gibbs

Philip H. Gibbs

Dec 9, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Philip Hazen Gibbs, 89, of Pallas Road passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on October 7, 1931 in Rochester, he was the son of Maurice Wells and Nina (Courtney) Gibbs, Sr. He attended local elementary schools.

He enlisted in the U. S....

Shana A. Butler

Shana A. Butler

Dec 9, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Shana Ann Butler, 49, of South Hill Road passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born March 22, 1971 in Barre, she was the daughter of Elwin and Gloria (Foster) Griffith. Shana attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1989.

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Donald R. Denko

Donald R. Denko

Dec 3, 2020

GRANITEVILLE – Donald R. Denko, 84, of Baptist Street, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born December 21, 1935 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of Andrew and Marie (Marsh) Denko, Sr.   In his early years, his family moved to Brookfield, VT and he attended local...

Deborah A. Deforge

Deborah A. Deforge

Nov 27, 2020

GRANITEVILLE - Deborah A. DeForge, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 due to COPD related complications in the Jack Byrne Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Born on January 20, 1960 in Barre, she was the daughter of Louis and Marion Duprey (Hardaker).

On August 13, 1978 she married...

Howard Magnant

Howard Magnant

Nov 24, 2020

ALBANS – Howard Magnant, 81, of Victoria Lane, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Barre.

Born on May 8, 1939 in Franklin, he was the son of Ralph and Ethel (Merrill) Magnant. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Franklin High School in June of 1957. After...

Anthony G. Chaloux

Anthony G. Chaloux

Nov 19, 2020

SOUTH BARRE – Anthony Gerard Chaloux, 65, was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Born on January 14, 1955, he was the son of Gerard and Laura (Cadorette) Chaloux of West Topsham, Vermont. Tony was a man of many talents and hobbies. His formative years were spent...

Clifford Earl Dickinson

Clifford Earl Dickinson

Nov 9, 2020

BARRE - Clifford Earl Dickinson, 88, passed away peacefully with his daughters Debra Ann Skoda and Linda Dickinson Liese holding his hands, on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Born on May 26, 1932, he was the son of Earl William and Zilpha Eleanor (Winton) Dickinson. A lifelong resident of Barre, his high school education was interrupted when he...

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