Obituary Listing

Feb 19, 2025

BARRE- Theresa (Terry) Tyler, 93, a longtime resident of Barre passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on July 29, 1931, in Upper Graniteville, she was the only child of Aime (Slim) and Clara (LaPoint) LaFaille. She attended Holy Ghost School in Graniteville and graduated from Spaulding High School...

Feb 16, 2025

EAST BARRE – Carole S. Couture, 86, a longtime resident of Donahue Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Gary Residence in Montpelier.

Born on December 24, 1938, in Barre, she was the daughter of Clark E. and Irene (Hill) Stimson. She attended Ward 5 Elementary School, Spaulding Graded School and graduated from...

Feb 12, 2025

BARRE - James “Jamie” Joseph Brown, 43, of Barre passed away after a courageous battle with illnesses secondary to type 1 diabetes. He was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with his beloved parents and son by his side.

Born on May 16, 1981, to James “Jim” and Patricia “Patti” Brown. Jamie was...

Feb 9, 2025

WASHINGTON - Ann Sylvia Randall, 77, a long-time resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. She was surrounded by her three devoted sons Keith, Dan, and Jay Randall. Ann had battled dementia for many years, and her family extends their deepest gratitude to the dedicated practitioners and nursing team at...

Feb 7, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN – Jerome Vaughan, 91, of The Gardens passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on June 12, 1933, in Norwich, he was the son of George and Beatrice (Emerson) Vaughan. He attended Union Village, Boston, and Thetford Hill elementary schools and graduated from Thetford Academy in 1951....

Feb 5, 2025

BARRE - Matthew (Matt) Allen Cota, 56, of Barre passed away on his terms on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the UVM Medical Center.  Matt suffered through years of congestive heart failure and fought his final battle with his family by his side.

Born on July 6, 1968, in Middlebury, he was the son of Lary Miles...

Feb 4, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN – Clifford Midas Hebert, 89, a lifelong resident of Williamstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center.

Born on November 4, 1935, in Williamstown, he was the son of Midas and Agnes (LaValley) Hebert.  He attended school in Williamstown.  Following his schooling, Clifford enlisted in the Army National Guard where...

Jan 30, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN - Richard Edward Sample left this world on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Richard was born on March 17, 1934, in Graniteville but the family moved to Williamstown, and he grew up on the family farm on Baptist Street. A graduate of Williamstown High School, in his later years he became...

Jan 29, 2025

ORANGE – Antonio “Big Tonz” Espinoza, 38, of Clement Road passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on July 3, 1986, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was the son of Juan and Donna (Kenney) Espinoza. He attended Union Elementary School in Montpelier and graduated from U-32 High School in...

Jan 24, 2025

Janet “Jae” Elaine (Baker) Twichell spread her wings to heaven on Friday, January 24, 2025, after a long, hard journey with Dementia.  Janet was born on August 3, 1941, daughter of Arnold and Gertrude (Roque) Baker of Burlington, Vermont.

Jae will be remembered as a strong, brave woman that didn’t always play by everyone else’s rules.  She...

Jan 22, 2025

BERLIN - Alba B. Rossi, 108, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Woodridge Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born on October 17, 1916, in South Ryegate, she was the daughter of Ezio and Aurora Benedini. She moved to Barre in 1920 and resided at 489 North Main Street with her two sisters Mary and Dora, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...