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Susan R. Burke

Susan R. Burke

Apr 26, 2025

HARDWICK – Susan R. Burke, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT.

Born on February 16, 1951, in Morrisville, she was the daughter of Gideon and Geraldine (Silver) Burnham.  She was a lover of all things horses, enjoyed reading, knitting, playing cards, watching football and golf,...

Clifton H. Hough, Ii

Clifton H. Hough, Ii

Apr 18, 2025

BARRE – Clifton H. Hough, 63, of North Barre Manor, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on November 23, 1961, he was the son of Clifton H. and Polly M. (Loomis) Hough, Sr.

He enjoyed scrapping metal, cooking and watching CSI shows.

Survivors...

Kristen N. Christiansen

Kristen N. Christiansen

Apr 15, 2025

EAST MONTPELIER - Kristen Niels Christiansen, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the UVM Medical Center after a series of heart attacks.

Born on May 14, 1947, he was the son of Stanley Lee Christiansen and Joyce Rowland. Growing up on the family dairy farm, his lifelong job was caring for the calves and...

Carolyn Jeanette Young (Calcagni)

Carolyn Jeanette Young (Calcagni)

Apr 14, 2025

OAKLAND, CA - The family of Carolyn Jeanette Young, sadly relate her passing in Oakland, California on April 14, 2025.

Born on October 8, 1931, in Hartford Connecticut, Carolyn was the second daughter of Lincoln Ruckley and Sybil (Smith) Young of West Hartford, Connecticut and sister to Lincoln Young and Eleanor Lord.

Carolyn graduated High...

Mona Bailey

Mona Bailey

Apr 13, 2025

BERLIN – Mona Bailey beloved mother, wife, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home in Berlin.

Her parents were Arthur Thomas and Roberta Frances Parker. She grew up in Newport and graduated from Newport High School class of 1955.

After high school, Mona went into nurses training at Heaton...

Nora E. Watters

Nora E. Watters

Apr 7, 2025

Nora E. Watters

CHESTER, VT - Nora E. Watters, known as “Bonnie,” aged 85, of Chester, Vermont, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Born on December 7, 1939, in Franklin, New Jersey to Francis Patrick Edwards and Lorena Jennings Edwards. She was a wife, mother, and...

Sandra J. Hrabushi

Sandra J. Hrabushi

Apr 3, 2025

EAST BARRE - Sandra Jean Hrabushi, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 18, 1947, in Lincoln, Maine to Ralph and Lera McLaughlin.

She was known for her kindness, grace, and her incredible dancing at parties.  She was a baker at a local grocery store,...

Troy S. Kirkpatrick

Troy S. Kirkpatrick

Apr 1, 2025

Troy S. Kirkpatrick

NORTHFIELD – Troy Shane Kirkpatrick, 58, of North Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Born on September 29, 1966, in Montpelier, he was the son of Kerry D. and Gloria L. (Lawrence) Kirkpatrick. He attended elementary school in Northfield and graduated from...

Mary Jean Mancini

Mary Jean Mancini

Mar 30, 2025

BARRE TOWN – Mary Jean (Ainsworth) Mancini, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025,  at home with her family by her side after a lengthy illness and is now in the hands of the lord.

Born in Hardwick, VT on April 25, 1933,  to Paul and Arlene (Ross) Ainsworth of Woodbury, VT. In the early years...

Neil G. Sherman

Neil G. Sherman

Mar 21, 2025

BRAINTREE – Neil Gordon Sherman, 84, a long-time resident of Braintree Hill Road passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Central Vermont Medical Center after over a month in the ICU.

Born on January 14, 1941, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he was the son of Vernon C. and Evelyn N. (Hayward) Sherman. He attended Manomet Elementary School...

Elizabeth C. Fleming

Elizabeth C. Fleming

Mar 20, 2025

BERLIN - Elizabeth Catherine Fleming passed away on March 20, 2025, at the beautiful age of 98 years old at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Berlin VT.  She was surrounded by her family in love.

She was born on August 5, 1926, in Limavady, County Derry, Northern Ireland to Robert and Martha (O’Hara) O’Connor.  She attended elementary...

Hannelore M. Pittinaro

Hannelore M. Pittinaro

Mar 17, 2025

Hannelore M. Pittinaro

Hannelore Mary Pittinaro (Sulkowski) died peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of March 17, 2025.

Born on July 5, 1946, in Eberhach, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden Württemerg, Germany to Orest and Paula Sofie (Kappes) Sulkowski. They immigrated to Manhattan, NY on November 3, 1951.

Hannelore spent most of her life...

J.A. Norman Dion

J.A. Norman Dion

Mar 12, 2025

BARRE TOWN – Norman Dion, 92, passed away Wednesday March 12, 2025, at his home.

Born on September 25, 1932, in East Barre, he was the son of Armand J. Dion and Yvonne M. (LeClerc) Dion.  Norman was raised in a loving, French Canadien family.  He had many fond memories of growing up in East Barre -...

Chris Blake

Chris Blake

Mar 11, 2025

A Life of Kindness, Generosity, and Loyalty

It is with deep sorrow and respect that we announce the passing of Chris Blake, a lifelong resident of East Barre, Vermont. Chris departed from this world on March 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering loyalty. His life was a testament to the power of...

Paula Jean Blake

Paula Jean Blake

Mar 9, 2025

EAST BARRE – Paula Jean Blake, 79, of Church Street passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Annapolitan Assisted Living in Annapolis, Maryland.

Born on March 11, 1945, in Proctor, VT, she was the daughter of Cornelius and Josephine (DeCicco) Frappier. She attended elementary school in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1963. On...

Mark T. Graves

Mark T. Graves

Mar 8, 2025

BARRE – Mark Travers Graves, 64, of Cedar Street passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, with his wife and children by his side.

Born on April 27, 1960, in Red Bank, NJ, he was the son of Cecil A. and Jeraldine M. (Travers) Graves. Mark spent his early...

Mary J. Alger

Mary J. Alger

Mar 6, 2025

WHITE RIVER JCT. – Mary Jane Alger, 60, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home.

Born on January 19, 1965, in Woodsville, NH, she was the daughter of Kenneth J. and Adele Alger, Jr. Mary graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT in 1983. After high school she held numerous jobs until...

James P. Bernasconi

James P. Bernasconi

Mar 5, 2025

BARRE TOWN – It is with great sadness that we announce that James Patrick Bernasconi, “Jamie”, of Barre Town passed away March 5, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer.

Born on October 26, 1964, he was the son of Erman and Janice (Smith) Bernasconi.  He spent his adolescent life growing up in North Barre and graduated...

Earlwin "Earl" H. Kelty

Earlwin "Earl" H. Kelty

Feb 25, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN - Earlwin “Earl” Howard Kelty, 83, of Williamstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Central Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 2, 1941, in Randolph, Earl was the youngest son of Clarence Daniel Kelty and Lena Bell (Clough) Kelty.

Earl attended Websterville School and joined the...

Majel L. Davis

Majel L. Davis

Feb 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN – Majel L. Davis, 92, of The Gardens passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with her family at her bedside.

Born on June 19, 1932, in East Corinth, she was the daughter of Clifford A. and Geneva C. (Bowen) French. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Bradford...

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