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Thelma I. Larochelle

Thelma I. Larochelle

Feb 5, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Thelma I. LaRochelle, 97, formerly of The Gardens, and Downes Ave., Barre, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born December 7, 1922 in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Edmond and Lucy (DeCoteau) Bisson.   She attended graded schools in Williamstown and South Barre, graduating from Spaulding High School...

Dorothy A. Elliott

Dorothy A. Elliott

Feb 4, 2020

BARRE – Dorothy “Dot” Ann Elliott, 80, of North Barre Manor passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on May 24, 1939 in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eileen Lewis and Thomas Baker.   Dot attended local elementary schools and graduated from Bartlett High School in Webster,...

Kimberly K. Kuzmik

Kimberly K. Kuzmik

Jan 31, 2020

MANCHESTER, NH – Kimberly Kay Kuzmik (Kymba), 50, of Hayward Street, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester.

Born on May 7, 1969 in Torrington, CT, she was the daughter of John and Nancy (Cornish) Kuzmik. She was raised in Berlin, VT and attended Berlin Elementary School and graduated from U-32...

Karen Franco Juknis

Karen Franco Juknis

Jan 23, 2020

NORTH CAROLINA – Karen Franco Juknis, formerly of Barre, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 surrounded by family following a sudden stroke.

Born on April 29, 1951 in Barre, she was the daughter of John Lewis and Helen (Morrie) Franco, Sr.

Karen attended the Barre Town School system including Trow Hill School and Lower...

Stephanie N. Moshinskie-Metcalf

Stephanie N. Moshinskie-Metcalf

Jan 22, 2020

PLAINFIELD – On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 heaven gained another beautiful angel, Stephanie Nicole Moshinskie-Metcalf passed away.

Born on September 6, 1980 in Berlin, she was the daughter of Bob and Sheryl (Bickford) Moshinskie. Stephanie attended local elementary schools and graduated from Twinfield Union High School in 1998.

They say everything happens for a reason,...

Linda W. Thow

Linda W. Thow

Jan 21, 2020

BERLIN - Linda Wright Thow, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home.

Born on November 27, 1940 in Randolph, she was the daughter of Maynard L. and Marjorie (Ketchum) Wright. Linda grew up in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in the class of 1958.

On February 13, 1960, she...

Nina L. Lemieux

Nina L. Lemieux

Jan 18, 2020

BARRE – Nina L. LeMieux, 30, of Elm Street passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, January 18, 2020.

Born May 23, 1989 in Berlin, Vermont, she was the daughter of Timothy LeMieux and Lori Dutton.   She attended elementary schools in Tucson, Arizona and Lodi, California and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre in 2006.

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Paula A. Clement

Paula A. Clement

Jan 16, 2020

ORANGE – Paula A. Clement, 58, of Clement Road passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home.

Born October 4, 1961 in Barre, she was the daughter of Roland and Herma May (Richardson) Clement. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1979. After graduation, she attended Champlain College and graduated...

Fred Dupre

Fred Dupre

Jan 16, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN – Fred “Chris” Dupre, 59, of Rocky Road passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his family at his side.

Born December 22, 1960 in Rutland, he was the son of Charles and Emma (Harter) Dupre. His parents, Charles and Emma passed away when he was young,...

Phoebe Chapin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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