Hester Paterson
Jan 21, 2025
SOUTH BURLINGTON – Hester Paterson, 101, former Registrar and Assistant to the Dean of the Vermont Junior College, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
Born on April 9, 1923, she was the daughter of Leroy and Alice (Lovett) Heath. After graduation from Spaulding High School and the University...
Linda Davis
Jan 20, 2025
BARRE – Linda Faye Williamson Davis, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Linda was born at home in Jeffersonville, VT, on September 19, 1941. She was the second of eight children born to Stanley “Joe” and Mary Williamson. Growing up on a dairy farm, Linda was no...
Françoise Grenier
Jan 19, 2025
BARRE - Françoise Grenier, aged 82 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home in Barre surrounded by her loving family. She died as she lived, with love and gratitude in her heart.
She was born on May 3, 1942, to Francois and Jeannette Coulombe in Piopolis, Quebec. Her family immigrated to the...
Gregory S. Wilson
Jan 16, 2025
MARSHFIELD - Gregory Scott Wilson, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with his family at his side.
Born on September 23, 1959, in Montpelier, he was the son of George Henry Wilson, III and Evelyn Doney Wilson. He graduated from Twinfield High School in 1977.
Greg was a kind, loving, and compassionate person...
William F. Shepard
Jan 13, 2025
BERLIN – William F. Shepard, Jr., 92, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Woodbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born on February 18, 1932, in Rochester, Vermont, he was the son of William and Charlotte (Degrass) Shepard, Sr. He attended local elementary schools in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School. After graduation, he...
Jane M. Burns Kelly
Jan 8, 2025
BARRE - Jane Margaret Burns Kelly, 101, of Woodland Drive, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by family at home.
Born on her family farm on April 20, 1923, in Pinckney, NY, Jane was the daughter of George and Grace (McCormick) Burns (not to be confused with the vaudeville and television husband and wife comedy...
Eleanor A. Fraser
Jan 3, 2025
BARRE – Eleanor A. Fraser, 94, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at her home at Lincoln House in Barre. She had been a long-time resident of Brook Street.
Born on December 12, 1930, in Barre, she was the daughter of Peter and Marion (Bartlett) Fraser. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High...
Donald J. Tosi
Jan 2, 2025
EAST MONTPELIER - Donald J. Tosi, 86, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Throughout his brief illness he had a positive attitude and was more worried about his family and how they were coping.
Born on June 12, 1938, in Barre, VT to Giacomo and Gioconda Tosi, he was the...
John W. Jamieson
Jan 1, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN – John W. Jamieson, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home.
Born on May 18, 1940, in Sunapee, NH, he was the son of Russell and Gretchen (Campbell) Jamieson. He attended Rice Mills Elementary School in Thetford and attended Thetford Academy. In 1957, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until...
Jeanette M. Derosa
Jan 1, 2025
MONTPELIER – Jeanette M. DeRosa, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Carlo and Mary DeRosa. She graduated from Johnston High School.
Over the course of her career, she provided administrative support at the Observer Newspaper, Amprex...
Timothy R. Commeret
Dec 31, 2024
BARRE – Timothy R. Commeret, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on September 19, 1948, in Abington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the Reverend Raymond E. and Dorothy R. (Finlaw) Commeret. He attended Eastern Christian Elementary School and graduated from Eastern Christian High School in New...
Anne M. Brady
Dec 30, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN – Anne M. Brady, 81, a long-time resident of Williamstown passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at home.
Born on December 22, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Patrick and Mary Brady. She attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Brooklyn, New York.
Anne started her career...
Eleanor Lynch
Dec 26, 2024
BARRE – Eleanor (Jones) Lynch, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the home of her son, Evared after a short battle with bladder cancer. She had lived with him for 18 months after moving here from Florida.
Born on December 17, 1931, in Hyde Park, VT to Clayton and Grace (Earle) Jones.
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Marla L. Hood
Dec 25, 2024
BARRE – Marla L. Hood, 60, of Paddock Street passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.
Born on August 28, 1964, in Barre, she was the daughter of John C. and Beverly E. (Jones) Hood, Sr. She attended Barre Town Elementary School and received her G.E.D. from Spaulding High School....
Benjamin Beavin
Dec 22, 2024
WEST TOPSHAM – Benjamin “Benji” Beavin, 18, a resident of West Topsham, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Born on December 5, 2006, he was the son of Tim and Sheila (Simonds) Beavin. He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Montpelier. Last year he attended Central Vermont Career Center, Medical Professions, and this year...
Eleanor Macauley
Dec 22, 2024
BARRE TOWN – Eleanor MacAuley, 89, of Spruce Mountain View Drive passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Chestnut Place in Berlin.
Born on January 26, 1935, in East Montpelier, she was the daughter of James and Doris (Martel) Robbins, Sr.
Eleanor attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.
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Sherman C. Chaffee
Dec 20, 2024
BARRE TOWN – Sherman C. “Sherm” Chaffee, 77, of Maplecrest Road passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home.
Born on October 31, 1947, in Barton, Vermont, he was the son of Lee and Irma (Butler) Chaffee. He attended local elementary schools in Albany, VT and graduated from Craftsbury Academy.
On September 2,...
Elmo A. Sassorossi
Dec 20, 2024
SOUTH BURLINGTON - Elmo Alfred Sassorossi, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Gazebo Senior Living in South Burlington, Vermont.
Elmo was born on January 26, 1925, to Louis and Josephine (Columbo) Sassorossi in Barre which became his geographical anchor throughout his life.
He spoke only Italian when growing up in his...
Glenda Giroux
Dec 18, 2024
BARRE – Glenda Giroux, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from Alzheimer’s.
Born on August 27, 1952, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Homer and Helen (Mann) Morehouse, she grew up in Barre, VT and she graduated from Spaulding High School in 1970 as salutatorian of her class. Following high school, she worked at...
Michael M. Lastra
Dec 15, 2024
BARRE — With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Michael M. Lastra, on December 15, 2024, after a brief illness.
Michael was born on October 24, 1929, in Barre, Vermont, to Miguel and Olga (Zampieri) Lastra. He enjoyed a happy childhood in Barre’s North End. Proud of his Italian...
