Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2019

SOUTH BARRE – Rose Lorenzini, 85, a loving wife, and mother of five passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her side.

Born on November 29, 1933, in Barre, she was the daughter of John D. and Rose P. Tomasi. Rose had seven brothers and...

Aug 7, 2019

BARRE - Raymond G. Papineau, 88, of Bolster Avenue, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Born on May 28, 1931 in Penacook, NH, he was the son of William and Mary Jane (Chase) Papineau. He attended schools in Hartford VT.

On March 26, 1960, Raymond married...

Aug 7, 2019

WILLIAMSTOWN – Janet M. Fielder, 88, a long-time resident passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside.

Born October 8, 1930 in Northampton, MA she was the daughter of Nickodem and Blanche (Kowalski) Matusezewski, the final child joining four brothers and four sisters.

Aug 7, 2019

BARRE - Marian Morris Hanchett ,91, of Barre, died peacefully at Barre Gardens, August 7, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Clayton and Dorothea (Stillwell) Morris of St. Johnsbury, VT. She attended elementary school in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1946. She attended Lyndon State College and began her teaching career...

Aug 5, 2019

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Ruth Gallant Buzzell, 91, died on Monday, August 5, 2019, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

She was born on September 20, 1927, in Websterville, to Ray Edward Gallant and Rena (McAllister) Gallant. Ruth had six siblings Hugh, Bruce, Shirley, Morris, Beverly, Robert, who are...

Jul 31, 2019

RANDOLPH – Roland “Roy” Maxfield, 92, a former long-time Barre resident passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Gifford Hospital Garden Room with his family at his bedside.

Born April 14, 1927 in Barre, he was the son of Harry and Leah (Thompson) Maxfield.   Roy attended elementary school in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High...

Jul 26, 2019

MONTPELIER – Jean Minkin, 93, of Heaton Street passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, July 26, 2019 surrounded by her family and with her beloved dog Obie by her side. She lived life to the fullest and died with no regrets. She enjoyed her family, her scientific career, travel and seeing the world on a bicycle....

Jul 23, 2019

NORTHFIELD – Fernande Cecille York, 87, a longtime Barre resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Mayo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northfield.

Born on August 2, 1931 in Washington, VT, she was the daughter of George and Mary Louise (Sylvain) Soucy. She attended the Catholic Convent School in Barre for her elementary...

Jul 23, 2019

WILLIAMSTOWN – Albert Gingras, 77, of Depot Street passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Born March 5, 1942 in Washington, he was the son of Alphonse J. and Lucienne M. (Mercier) Gingras. Albert attended local elementary schools and Spaulding High School. After his schooling, he enlisted...

Jul 21, 2019

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Norma Troup Sassorossi, 94, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT.

Born on June 24, 1925 in Barre, VT, she was the daughter of William Pratt and Margaret (Galli) Troup. Barre became her geographical anchor throughout her life.

Norma graduated from Spaulding High...

Jul 19, 2019

BARRE – Hunter “Bubbroni”, “bubby-boy”, “Hunter-Bunter” Wiltse, 4, of Railroad Street passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Born September 16, 2014 in Burlington, he was the son of Matthew R. Wiltse and Ami Perkins. Hunter attended Barre City Elementary School PreK and when not in school, he enjoyed riding his bike, going for walks and playing...

Jul 19, 2019

NORTHFIELD – Jeffrey S. Russell, Sr., 62, of Cole Avenue passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Four Seasons Community Care Home.

Born January 7, 1957 in Northfield, he was the son of Gerald and Caroline (Reed) Russell. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Northfield High School in 1976.

After high...

Jul 17, 2019

BARRE - Catherine Janet Mulligan, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after a long period of illness.  She realized her final wish of seeing each of her children and visiting with friends and family by phone and in person before peacefully passing away on her own terms under hospice care at the...

Jul 16, 2019

CORINTH – Jeffrey “Papa” I. Paronto, Sr., 61, of Cookeville Road passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home with his family beside him.

Born March 17, 1958 in Barre, he was the son of Irving and Janice (Lezier) Paronto. Jeff attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1976.

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Jul 15, 2019

RUTLAND – Martin P. Hayes, 62, of Chittenden Road passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center with his family at his bedside.

Born May 3, 1957 in Johnson City, NY he was the son of Lawrence and Ellen (Calvert) Hayes.   Martin graduated from Johnson City Schools in 1975 and from Johnson...

Jul 6, 2019

CABOT – Ruth Pearl Stuart LaPoint, 85 of Glinka Road passed quietly away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home with her beloved cat, Smudge, by her side.

She was cherished and will be missed dearly by her children Gordon LaPoint and significant other, Pauline; Sandy Ducharme and her husband, Richard; Sheila Michaud and her husband,...

Jul 5, 2019

WASHINGTON – Gary R. Villa, 78, of Woodchuck Hollow Road passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

Born May 6, 1941 in Barre, he was the son of Roger John and Arline Lillian (Conley) Villa. He attended Stratford Hollow Elementary and High School in New Hampshire. After high school,...

Jul 3, 2019

WILLIAMSTOWN – Marilyn A. Raper, 76, of Route 14 passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home.

Born December 31, 1942 in Barre, she was the daughter of Floyd Ray and Mary Jane (Bradley) Perry. Marilyn attended East Calais Elementary School in East Calais, Vermont before moving to Massachusetts where she attended high school in...

Jul 2, 2019

BARRE – Thomas V. Baldwin, Sr., 79, a long-time Barre resident passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his family at his bedside.

Born on November 11, 1939 in North Duxbury, he was the son of Dewey and Lucy (Venner) Baldwin. He was educated in Barre and attended...

Jun 30, 2019

BARRE TOWN – Kristin Lee Newton, 43, of Lajeunesse Lane passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside.

Born September 17, 1975 at Pease Air Force Base in Newington, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Richard Allen and Myrna (Dwyer) Newton.

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