Phoebe Chapin
Jan 15, 2020
BARRE - Phoebe Walcott Chapin, 81, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Walcott and Margaret (Kanaly) Chapin. Phoebe spent her childhood in Barrington where she was active in training her bull terriers until contracting polio at age 15. She was brilliant and...
Jean I. Booth
Jan 15, 2020
BARRE - Jean I. Booth, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in her warm, welcoming room at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. During the last days of her life, she was surrounded by her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, and the thoughtful, caring staff at Woodridge.
Born in 1932 in Websterville, she was the...
Eugene Plante
Jan 14, 2020
WOODBURY – Eugene “Papa” Plante, 82, formerly of Barre, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
Born on April 13, 1937 in Barre, he was the son of Alfred and Bernadette (Frappier) Plante.
Eugene graduated from Spaulding High School in the class of...
Gerard Badeau
Jan 13, 2020
BARRE – Gerard “Oscar” Badeau, 60, of Orchard Street passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center with his family at his bedside.
Born June 1, 1959 in Barre City, he was the son of Philorum and Delvina Badeau. He attended St. Monica Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1977....
James C. Emery
Jan 13, 2020
BARRE - James Carl Emery, 59, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, with his brother Elwin by his side at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on July 9, 1960 in Stuttgart, Germany, James later moved to the United States and graduated from South Burlington High School in 1978. After graduation he settled in...
Albert H. Whitcomb
Jan 12, 2020
MARSHFIELD - Al “Whit” Whitcomb, 93, of Holt Road, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
Born on February 15, 1926 in Plainfield, he was the son of Harmon A. and Lizzie E. (Potter) Whitcomb. Raised on a hill farm he was educated in Plainfield schools and by the...
Julia A. Schafer
Jan 4, 2020
SOUTH WOODBURY - Julia Ann Schafer of East Hill Road passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Born May 7, 1936 in South Washington, she was the daughter of Chester Arthur and Lila Eva (Morse) Kezer. Julie attended schools in South Washington, East Barre, Barre City, and joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1955.
She...
Timothy Copeland
Jan 2, 2020
BARRE - Timothy "Squid" Copeland, 67, of Allen Street, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born November 7, 1952 in Barre City, he was the son of Walter and Judy (Davis) Copeland. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of 1970....
Lisa P. Donahue
Jan 1, 2020
SOUTH BARRE – Lisa P. Donahue, 46, of Cheney Road passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at her home.
Born on July 23, 1973 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Robert P. and Carmen A. (Raymond) Pariseau. Lisa attended South Burlington and then Essex Junction Middle School and graduated from Essex Junction High School...
Beth Sabens
Dec 24, 2019
BARRE – Beth Sabens, 91, of Sheridan Street passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.
Born on June 10, 1928 in South Hero, in the now historical home known as the Lewis and Laura Mott House on the shore of Lake Champlain, she was the daughter of Tellis...
Oland F. Paton
Dec 21, 2019
EAST BARRE - Oland F. Paton, 89, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 21, 2019 with his family at his bedside.
Born on February 17, 1930 in Washington, he was the son of Walter and Laura (Lezer) Paton. As a youth, he worked on the family farm and helped cut lumber to...
Joseph J. Pignone, Sr.
Dec 20, 2019
BURLINGTON – Joseph J. Pignone, Sr., 95, of Ethan Allen Residence and a former Beckley Hill Road resident, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
Born June 25, 1924 in East Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Anthony and Angela (Marrotta) Pignone.
Joseph attended local elementary...
Richard A. Williams
Dec 15, 2019
ORANGE – Richard A. Williams, 63, of George Street passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home with his family at his bedside.
Born February 2, 1956 in Barre, he was the son of John and Isabelle (Dow) Williams. He attended Orange Center Elementary School and Spaulding High School. In 1979, he enlisted in the...
Marshall J. Stone
Dec 13, 2019
BARRE – Marshall J. Stone passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 18, 1929 at the Barre City Hospital, he was the son of Dewey and Ella (Wilson) Stone. He attended North Barre and Brook Street Schools and was a graduate...
Jacqueline B. Lamphere
Dec 10, 2019
BARRE CITY – Jaqueline B. Lamphere, 77, a longtime Cliff Street resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Her family was with her at her bedside.
Born on November 12, 1942 in New Britain, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Charles and Helen (Huntington) Frenette. She attended elementary schools in Connecticut and...
Ila M. Perry
Dec 10, 2019
VALDOSTA, GA – Ila M. Perry, 94, of Stratford Circle and a former long-time Graniteville resident passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
Born March 1, 1925 in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Wilman E. and Mildred (Thompson) Holden.
Ila attended elementary school in Plainfield and...
Bernard Badeau
Dec 7, 2019
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL - Bernard “Bernie” Badeau, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Born in Barre, he was the son of Philorum and Delvina Badeau and one of 16 children. Bernie grew up in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1968. He then joined the Vermont Army National Guard. After a car...
Thelma M. Wark
Dec 6, 2019
BARRE - Thelma M. Wark, 89, passed away at home surrounded by her children on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Born in Barre on April 16, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Elisa (Benvenuti) Bettini. Thelma graduated from Spaulding High School in 1948, and later from Sheldon Academy School of Cosmetology in Burlington.
...
Jody R. Grandbois
Dec 5, 2019
WASHINGTON – Jody Real Grandbois, 60, a longtime resident of West Corinth Road, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born July 28, 1959 in Barre City, he was the son of Laurent and Estelle (Poulin) Grandbois. He attended elementary school at the Washington Village School and graduated from...
Wendel N. Gauthier, Sr.
Dec 5, 2019
BARRE – Wendell N. Gauthier, Sr., 83, of Beech Street passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born December 13, 1935 in Montpelier, he was the son of Lucien and Dorothy (Bissel) Gauthier. He attended elementary schools in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School.
Following...
