Gordon Paterson
Nov 14, 2025
SOUTH BURLINGTON - Gordon Paterson, treasurer emeritus of The University of Vermont, passed away following a brief illness on Friday, November 14, 2025, after a long life well-lived.
Gordon was born on July 21,1928, the son of Scottish immigrants from Aberdeen, Scotland, Alexander and Bathia (Aiken) Paterson. He was very proud of his Scottish heritage. He married Hester Heath on June...
MaryClaire N. Bullis
Nov 1, 2025
EAST BARRE – MaryClaire N. Bullis, 91, a longtime East Barre Resident, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, and is now with her husband in heaven.
Born on December 24, 1933, in Graniteville, she was the second daughter of Arthur and Dolores (Groleau) Beaudion who had immigrated to the United States from Canada. The family later moved to Barre.
MaryClaire attended...
Kenneth M. Cochran
Oct 31, 2025
ORANGE – Kenneth M. Cochran, Sr., 90, a longtime resident of Cutler Corner Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home.
Born on December 14, 1934, in East Barre, he was the son of Raymond and Evelyn (Gilcris) Cochran. He attended local elementary school and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1954.
Following his schooling, Kenneth enlisted in...
Robert E. Beede
Oct 25, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN, VT - Robert E. Beede, 92 of Baptist Street passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with his family by his side in the comfort of his home. He faced declining health over the past few years where his body was failing but his mind was still sharp till his last breath. He was still driving and riding...
Harvey J. Stabene, Jr.
Oct 21, 2025
BARRE CITY – Harvey J. Stabene, Jr., 75 of Sunrise Avenue passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center.
Born on September 7, 1950, in Morgantown, West Virginia, he was the son of Harvey and Ruth (Cooley) Stabene, Sr. He attended Elementary School in Morgantown and graduated from Morgantown High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in...
Shirley C. Frigon
Oct 19, 2025
OCALA, FL – Shirley (Croteau) Frigon, 101, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Ocala, FL.
Born on March 21, 1924, in Williamstown, VT, she was the daughter of Hubert and Lena (Decoteau) Croteau. When she was three years old, her family moved to Plainfield, VT. Shirley attended Hollister Hill School for eight years and graduated...
Thomas L. Estes, Sr.
Oct 16, 2025
EAST BARRE – Thomas L. Estes, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully surrounded by family in his own home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1941, in Norwich, VT to Leonard and Evelyn Estes.
In 1959, Tom met the love of his life Sarah Balch. They married on July 11,...
Diane L. Conti
Oct 12, 2025
WEBSTERVILLE - Diane L. Conti, 69 of Websterville, Vermont, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The daughter of Rinaldo and Lorraine (Bouffard) Conti. Diane lived her whole life in Websterville, a community she deeply loved. She graduated from Barre Town Elementary School and Spaulding High School, Class of 1973. After graduating high...
Wesley E. "Wes" Crider, Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
MARSHFIELD – Wesley E. “Wes” Crider, Jr., 89 passed away at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Wes was born on November 14, 1935, in Hudson, Wisconsin, the son of Wesley E. and Clare (Johnson) Crider. He attended both elementary and high school in Hudson before enlisting in the United States Navy, where he proudly served...
Derek G. Bartlett
Oct 6, 2025
BARRE – Derek G. Bartlett, 79, a longtime Barre resident, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home.
Born on July 13, 1946, in Barre, he was the son of George and Irene (McLeod) Bartlett. He attended schools locally.
Throughout his life, Derek had many hobbies and interests. Some of those included hunting,...
Kim Randall Morrow
Oct 5, 2025
BARRE TOWN - Kim Randall Morrow passed away surrounded by his spouse and children in the comfort of his home on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Kim was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 3, 1954, the second of four sons to Robert and Lee (Bickell) Morrow. When he was a year old, his family moved to central...
Wayne E. Mugford
Oct 2, 2025
BARRE TOWN - Wayne Elmer Mugford, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Born in East Corinth on February 13, 1935, he spent most of his youth in East Montpelier, Vermont. He attended Spaulding High School, where he excelled at football. He graduated in 1953, and that same...
Erin M. Blosser Maccormack
Sep 28, 2025
BARRE - Erin Margaret Blosser MacCormack, 37, passed peacefully at her home in Barre, VT from Glioblastoma on September 28, 2025. She was surrounded by her devoted and loving husband, Lloyd, family and friends, who all admired the grace with which she carried her burden.
Erin was born to Karen Salvador Blosser and David L. Blosser on...
Alice B. Smith
Sep 25, 2025
ORANGE - Alice Ethel (Bruce) Smith (92) a long-time resident passed away at Woodridge Nursing Home on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born in Barre on July 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon and Marguerite (Cardi) Bruce. Alice attended Barre City Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1951. She worked for many...
Carol Nadeau
Sep 25, 2025
BARRE - Carol Penrod Nadeau passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Carol was born in Barre, Vermont in 1936, the daughter of Millard Penrod and Lucile Mudgett Penrod. She spent her life in the Barre area where she met and married Edsel Nadeau in 1962. She attended South Barre Elementary School, Spaulding High School, and became...
Joseph Taplin
Sep 13, 2025
BARRE - Joseph Taplin, 33, of Barre, passed away tragically in a car accident in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Joe was a vibrant soul with a deep love for life’s simple pleasures. He was an avid reader, and he could often be found lost in the pages of a good book. Music was...
Louise A. Longchamp
Sep 8, 2025
SOUTH BARRE – Louise Agnes Longchamp, 60, affectionately known as “Weezie”, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born on January 29, 1965, in Barre, she was the daughter of Clifford and A’Della (Ellis) Hebert. She attended Williamstown Elementary School and graduated from Williamstown High School, where she...
Bernice A. Beede
Sep 4, 2025
WASHINGTON – Bernice Anna Beede, 93, a longtime resident of Hart Hollow Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Woodridge nursing and rehabilitation center in Berlin.
Born on May 13, 1932, in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Edwin and Ella (McAllister) Preston. She graduated from South Royalton High School in 1950.
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Margaret E. Kiniry
Aug 31, 2025
Barre – Margaret E. Kiniry, 87, a longtime South Barre resident, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on May 7, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Scottish immigrants John and Isobel (Lawson) Reid. She attended elementary school in Worcester and graduated from South High School in 1956. Margaret was a champion highland...
Nancy A. Davenport
Aug 28, 2025
BARRE – Nancy Anne Davenport, 67, a longtime resident of Websterville Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday. August 28, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on April 2, 1958, in Barre, she was the daughter of Francis and Anne (Bacon) Davenport. She attended elementary school in Orange and graduated from Spaulding High School...
