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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...
Loretta M. Coletti
Dec 5, 2019
ORMOND BEACH, FL – Loretta M. “Dede” Coletti, 71, of Memorial Medical Parkway passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast.
Born October 10, 1948 in Barre, she was the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Cooper) Coletti. Loretta attended St. Monica Elementary School, Marian High School where she...
Ann F. Bailey
Dec 4, 2019
BARRE – Ann F. Bailey, 78, of Merchant Street passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin with her family at her bedside.
Born September 30, 1941 in Tarkiln, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Rankin) Garneau. When Ann was a year old, the family relocated to...
Dawn Dodge
Nov 30, 2019
GRANITEVILLE – Dawn Dodge, 65, of Graniteville Road passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside.
Born January 26, 1954 in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Marjorie (Bilodeau) Hussey. Dawn attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in...
Donald A. Allen
Nov 29, 2019
BARRE – Donald “Don” Gray Allen, 88, of Camp Street passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at his home.
Born July 3, 1931 in Barre, he was the son of Sheldon C. and Helen (Cumming) Allen. Donald grew up on the family farm on Camp Street, where he has remained his entire lifetime. He attended local...
Richard G. Colby
Nov 28, 2019
BARRE TOWN – Richard Glen Colby, “Dick”, 89, a longtime resident of Middle Road, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born on October 10, 1930 in Topsham, he was the son of Glen and Marjorie (Miles) Colby. He attended elementary school in Topsham and graduated from Bradford...
Arthur A. Jones
Nov 26, 2019
WILLIAMSTOWN - Arthur A. Jones, 78, of Soucy Lane passed away peacefully at the UVM Medical Center surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
Born January 18, 1941 in Barre, he was the son of George and Pearl Jones. Raised by his parents in Barre, he developed a love for the outdoors and learned how...
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