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Julia A. Schafer

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Jody R. Grandbois

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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