Ronald "Joe" Lanctot
May 4, 2025
WILLIAMSTOWN - Ronald (Joe) Lanctot, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Advent Health in Ocala, Florida after a short illness joining his beloved wife Sandra in Heaven.
Born on October 27, 1937, he was the son of Denis and Veronica (Cote) Lanctot. He attended St. Sylvester's School.
Pamela J. Smith
Apr 28, 2025
BARRE - Pamela Jennie Smith, 56, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Born on August 4, 1968, in Bristol, Connecticut, Pamela was the daughter of the late Bernard and Julia Carpenter.
She was raised in Marshfield, Vermont, and graduated from Twinfield High School in 1987.Pamela was a devoted mother, grandmother,...
Susan R. Burke
Apr 26, 2025
HARDWICK – Susan R. Burke, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT.
Born on February 16, 1951, in Morrisville, she was the daughter of Gideon and Geraldine (Silver) Burnham. She was a lover of all things horses, enjoyed reading, knitting, playing cards, watching football and golf,...
Clifton H. Hough, Ii
Apr 18, 2025
BARRE – Clifton H. Hough, 63, of North Barre Manor, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on November 23, 1961, he was the son of Clifton H. and Polly M. (Loomis) Hough, Sr.
He enjoyed scrapping metal, cooking and watching CSI shows.
Survivors...
Kristen N. Christiansen
Apr 15, 2025
EAST MONTPELIER - Kristen Niels Christiansen, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the UVM Medical Center after a series of heart attacks.
Born on May 14, 1947, he was the son of Stanley Lee Christiansen and Joyce Rowland. Growing up on the family dairy farm, his lifelong job was caring for the calves and...
Carolyn Jeanette Young (Calcagni)
Apr 14, 2025
OAKLAND, CA - The family of Carolyn Jeanette Young, sadly relate her passing in Oakland, California on April 14, 2025.
Born on October 8, 1931, in Hartford Connecticut, Carolyn was the second daughter of Lincoln Ruckley and Sybil (Smith) Young of West Hartford, Connecticut and sister to Lincoln Young and Eleanor Lord.
Carolyn graduated High...
Mona Bailey
Apr 13, 2025
BERLIN – Mona Bailey beloved mother, wife, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home in Berlin.
Her parents were Arthur Thomas and Roberta Frances Parker. She grew up in Newport and graduated from Newport High School class of 1955.
After high school, Mona went into nurses training at Heaton...
Nora E. Watters
Apr 7, 2025
Nora E. Watters
CHESTER, VT - Nora E. Watters, known as “Bonnie,” aged 85, of Chester, Vermont, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Born on December 7, 1939, in Franklin, New Jersey to Francis Patrick Edwards and Lorena Jennings Edwards. She was a wife, mother, and...
Sandra J. Hrabushi
Apr 3, 2025
EAST BARRE - Sandra Jean Hrabushi, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 18, 1947, in Lincoln, Maine to Ralph and Lera McLaughlin.
She was known for her kindness, grace, and her incredible dancing at parties. She was a baker at a local grocery store,...
Troy S. Kirkpatrick
Apr 1, 2025
Troy S. Kirkpatrick
NORTHFIELD – Troy Shane Kirkpatrick, 58, of North Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Born on September 29, 1966, in Montpelier, he was the son of Kerry D. and Gloria L. (Lawrence) Kirkpatrick. He attended elementary school in Northfield and graduated from...
Mary Jean Mancini
Mar 30, 2025
BARRE TOWN – Mary Jean (Ainsworth) Mancini, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at home with her family by her side after a lengthy illness and is now in the hands of the lord.
Born in Hardwick, VT on April 25, 1933, to Paul and Arlene (Ross) Ainsworth of Woodbury, VT. In the early years...
Neil G. Sherman
Mar 21, 2025
BRAINTREE – Neil Gordon Sherman, 84, a long-time resident of Braintree Hill Road passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Central Vermont Medical Center after over a month in the ICU.
Born on January 14, 1941, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he was the son of Vernon C. and Evelyn N. (Hayward) Sherman. He attended Manomet Elementary School...
Elizabeth C. Fleming
Mar 20, 2025
BERLIN - Elizabeth Catherine Fleming passed away on March 20, 2025, at the beautiful age of 98 years old at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Berlin VT. She was surrounded by her family in love.
She was born on August 5, 1926, in Limavady, County Derry, Northern Ireland to Robert and Martha (O’Hara) O’Connor. She attended elementary...
Hannelore M. Pittinaro
Mar 17, 2025
Hannelore M. Pittinaro
Hannelore Mary Pittinaro (Sulkowski) died peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of March 17, 2025.
Born on July 5, 1946, in Eberhach, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden Württemerg, Germany to Orest and Paula Sofie (Kappes) Sulkowski. They immigrated to Manhattan, NY on November 3, 1951.
Hannelore spent most of her life...
J.A. Norman Dion
Mar 12, 2025
BARRE TOWN – Norman Dion, 92, passed away Wednesday March 12, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 25, 1932, in East Barre, he was the son of Armand J. Dion and Yvonne M. (LeClerc) Dion. Norman was raised in a loving, French Canadien family. He had many fond memories of growing up in East Barre -...
Chris Blake
Mar 11, 2025
A Life of Kindness, Generosity, and Loyalty
It is with deep sorrow and respect that we announce the passing of Chris Blake, a lifelong resident of East Barre, Vermont. Chris departed from this world on March 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering loyalty. His life was a testament to the power of...
Paula Jean Blake
Mar 9, 2025
EAST BARRE – Paula Jean Blake, 79, of Church Street passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Annapolitan Assisted Living in Annapolis, Maryland.
Born on March 11, 1945, in Proctor, VT, she was the daughter of Cornelius and Josephine (DeCicco) Frappier. She attended elementary school in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1963. On...
Mark T. Graves
Mar 8, 2025
BARRE – Mark Travers Graves, 64, of Cedar Street passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, with his wife and children by his side.
Born on April 27, 1960, in Red Bank, NJ, he was the son of Cecil A. and Jeraldine M. (Travers) Graves. Mark spent his early...
Mary J. Alger
Mar 6, 2025
WHITE RIVER JCT. – Mary Jane Alger, 60, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home.
Born on January 19, 1965, in Woodsville, NH, she was the daughter of Kenneth J. and Adele Alger, Jr. Mary graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT in 1983. After high school she held numerous jobs until...
James P. Bernasconi
Mar 5, 2025
BARRE TOWN – It is with great sadness that we announce that James Patrick Bernasconi, “Jamie”, of Barre Town passed away March 5, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer.
Born on October 26, 1964, he was the son of Erman and Janice (Smith) Bernasconi. He spent his adolescent life growing up in North Barre and graduated...
