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Nelson D. Craige
Mar 13, 2020
ORANGE – Nelson Douglas Craige, 61 passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Maidstone, Vermont from a snowmobile accident, doing what he loved best.
Nelson, Nellie, The Fox was born October 6, 1958 in Barre, the son of Kelman D. and Sylvia Sue (Sanderson) Craige, Sr.
He attended Barre Town Schools and graduated from...
Thomas A. Morrill
Mar 12, 2020
EAST MONTPELIER – Thomas A. Morrill, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 after a long illness.
Born November 29, 1935 in Morrisville, he was the son of Chester and Thelma (Story) Morrill. He grew up on the family farm in Stowe. Tom’s dad, Chester passed away in 1946. Thelma remarried Lucien Boisvert in 1947 moving...
Vena M. Martin
Mar 12, 2020
MARSHFIELD – Vena Mae (Croteau) Martin of Marshfield passed peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born February 20, 1929, she was the daughter of Hubert and Lena (DeCoteau) Croteau. Her family is well known for their dances at the Barn on Hollister Hill in Marshfield.
On June...
Norma D. Cassani
Mar 5, 2020
Norma D. Cassani
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BARRE - Norma D. Cassani, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin after a brief illness.
Born on April 23, 1924 in Barre, she was the daughter of Amilcare and Angelina Gobbi. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...
Herbert C. Watson, Jr.
Mar 3, 2020
BARRE – Herbert C. Watson, Jr., 84, of Cardinal Circle passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Barre Gardens Nursing Home in Barre.
Born February 11, 1936 in Barre, he was the son of Herbert C. and Marion (Howard) Watson, Sr. Herbert attended South Barre Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1954....
Virginia R. Grant
Mar 2, 2020
BARRE – Virginia “Ginnie” Rose Grant, 84, of Meadowcrest Lane passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born May 28, 1935 in Calais, she was the daughter of Willis and Emma (Philbin) Hart. Ginnie attended East Calais Elementary Schools.
Following school, she lived in New York...
Bryan L. Merrill
Feb 27, 2020
BARRE – It is with great sadness that the family of Bryan Lee Merrill announces his passing on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his family at his side.
Born on April 19, 1948 in Barre City, he was the son of Dorian and Doreen (Ladd) Merrill. Because of an...
Elizabeth M. Durand
Feb 27, 2020
MORETOWN – Elizabeth M. “Betty” Durand, 55, of Witham Road passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home with her family at her bedside.
Born May 31, 1964 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Howard and Mickey (Barron) Durand, Sr. Betty attended many local central Vermont elementary schools and graduated from Harwood Union High...
Mary R. Newton
Feb 16, 2020
GRANITEVILLE – Mary Rose Newton, 73, of Cogswell Street passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born August 5, 1946 in Barre, she was the daughter of Francis and Annette (Conti) Putney. She attended St. Monica Elementary School.
On July 3, 1966 she married Robert Ernest Newton in...
James V. Goodall
Feb 15, 2020
BARRE – James Victor Goodall, 89, of Mount Vernon Place, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home. His loving family was with him at his bedside.
Born on February 17, 1930 in East Montpelier, he was the son of J. Harold and Olive (Morse) Goodall. He attended elementary school in East Montpelier and...
Jean Ella Griggs
Feb 13, 2020
ORANGE – Jean Ella Griggs, 88, of Griggs Road, while in her home and surrounded by family, quietly and peacefully went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Born June 21, 1931 in Lancaster, NH, she was the daughter of Fred Anson and Clara Isabele (Brown) Wesson. Jean attended Danville Elementary School and graduated...
Josephine E. Lauth
Feb 12, 2020
BARRE – Josephine Estelle Lauth, 97, of Academy Street, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her beloved cat Sasha.
Born on January 5, 1923 in Vinalhaven, ME, she was the daughter of Florence (Tripp) Lauth and Gary Young. She attended elementary...
Robert E. Smith
Feb 12, 2020
EAST MONTPELIER - Robert E. Smith, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin with his family at his side.
Born on December 17, 1932 on their hilltop farm in Washington, he was the son of Nelson and Sarah “Sadie” (Wood) Smith. Bob was valedictorian of his 8 th...
Alan G. Clark, Sr.
Feb 10, 2020
EAST BARRE – Alan G. Clark, Sr., 75, of Garden Street passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his winter home in Clearwater, Florida. He was surrounded by his family.
Born October 24, 1944 in Bradford, he was the son of Harry and Thelma (Thurston) Clark. He attended West Topsham Elementary School and Bradford Academy.
...J. Stanley Moran
Feb 8, 2020
BARRE – J. Stanley “Stan” Moran, 94, of Cedar Cliff passed from life on Earth on Saturday, February 8, 2020, joining his wife of 73 years.
Born March 6, 1925 in Washington, he was the son of James and Una (Bohonnon) Moran and the oldest of four. Stan attended local Barre schools, a brilliant student, he also...
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
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
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
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
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,...
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