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Catherine M. Pelkey

Catherine M. Pelkey

Dec 14, 2024

BARRE TOWN — Catherine M. Pelkey, 96, a longtime Websterville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the presence of her loving family in Graniteville. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a special aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Born on March 1, 1928, in Orange, Vermont, she was...

Eugene C. Harvey, Iii

Eugene C. Harvey, Iii

Dec 11, 2024

BARRE TOWN – Eugene C. “Bill” Harvey, III, 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield with family by his side.

Born on March 4, 1931, in Duxbury, he was the son of Eugene C. and Eunice (Bettis) Harvey, Jr. He attended school in Waterbury and graduated from Waterbury High School...

John E. Tassie, Jr.

John E. Tassie, Jr.

Dec 10, 2024

BROOKFIELD – John E. Tassie, Jr., 88, rose to heaven on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. with his beloved family by his side. His oldest son John Tassie IV met him there with open arms for a long-awaited embrace.

Born on February 23, 1936, he was the son of John and Annie (Wheeler) Tassie, Sr....

Timothy M. Wilbur

Timothy M. Wilbur

Dec 5, 2024

ORANGE – Timothy M. Wilbur, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from a medical event.

Born in Barre, Tim was the eldest child of Esther (Smith) and Frank Wilbur. In 1978, he graduated from Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, South Carolina. After returning to Vermont, he furthered his education receiving a bachelor’s degree in...

Dorothy M. Otis

Dorothy M. Otis

Dec 5, 2024

BARRE – Dorothy Mae Otis, 84, a longtime Williamstown resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.  Her loving family was at her bedside.

Born on October 29, 1940, in Pineville, Louisiana, she was the daughter of John and Ida (Humpfries) Bohannon.  She attended school in Pineville,...

H. Theresa Gay

H. Theresa Gay

Dec 3, 2024

WEBSTERVILLE – H. Theresa Gay, 93, of Brook Street passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on September 27, 1931, she was the daughter of Morris and Cora (Peabody) Pelkey. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

In her younger years, she was a...

Ronny A. Westcott

Ronny A. Westcott

Nov 28, 2024

ORANGE – Ronny A. Westcott, 59, a resident of Orange for 20 years passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his daughter holding his hand.

Born on September 18, 1965, in Willimantic, Connecticut, he was the son of Jerrold and Susan Westcott.

He enjoyed his...

Amelia H. Lissor

Amelia H. Lissor

Nov 19, 2024

VENICE, FL – Amelia “Teenie” Helene Lissor, 93, a former long-time resident of Barre passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Barre.

Born on August 5, 1931, in Barre, she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Frazier) Angelico. She attended Ayers Street and Lincoln Elementary Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1949. Following...

Carl Lamberton

Carl Lamberton

Nov 18, 2024

EAST CALAIS – Carl “Cy” Lamberton, 86, of VT Route 14 passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with family by his side.

Born on August 10, 1938, in Marshfield, he was the son of Aimard and Freida (Brown) Lamberton. He attended Marshfield Elementary School and graduated from Marshfield...

Jeffrey Washburn

Jeffrey Washburn

Nov 16, 2024

EAST BARRE – Jeffrey Washburn, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH.

Born on April 23, 1958, in Barre, he was the son of William and Katherine (Reynolds) Washburn. He attended elementary schools in East Barre, and Barre Town and graduated from Spaulding High School.

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Thelma E. Carpenter

Thelma E. Carpenter

Nov 12, 2024

BARRE – Thelma E. Carpenter, 90, of Websterville Road passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born on May 1, 1934, in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Wendell J. and Gertrude P. (Lowery) Crawford. She attended Lower Websterville Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in...

Donna M. Lermond

Donna M. Lermond

Nov 5, 2024

BARRE – Donna Marie Lermond, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born on August 14, 1949, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Dante and Josephine (Gapit) Mori. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1967. After graduation, she attended the University of Vermont and...

Kay F. Erff

Kay F. Erff

Nov 5, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – Kay Frances (Sample) Erff, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home with her family at her bedside.

Born on January 6, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of William E. and Harriet M. (Emery) Sample.  She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1954.

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Richard Collins

Richard Collins

Nov 4, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – Richard “Dickie/Sid” Collins, 56, of Erskine Road passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home.

Born on December 12, 1967, in Barre, he was the son of Sidney and Caroline (Macey) Collins. He attended Williamstown Elementary and High School.

On July 28, 2001, he married Jane at Trot and Lori’s house...

Jo Ann Kindestin

Jo Ann Kindestin

Nov 3, 2024

BARRE - Jo Ann (Josie) Kindestin, 89, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the Central Vermont Medical Center on November 3, 2024.

Born on June 24, 1935, in Buffalo, NY to William and Philipa (Norman) Fish. She credits them for her belief of unconditional and never-failing love.

Josie grew up in Buffalo, New York...

A. Douglas Nadeau

A. Douglas Nadeau

Nov 2, 2024

GRANITEVILLE – A. Douglas “Doug” Nadeau, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, New Hampshire.

Born on June 29, 1940, in Graniteville, he was the son of Alexander and Winifred (McLaughlin) Nadeau. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1958. Following high school, he attended Vermont...

Joyce G. Copping

Joyce G. Copping

Oct 29, 2024

MONTPELIER - Joyce Glenna (Maxfield) Copping entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by love.

Born on January 30, 1935, in Plainfield, she was the only daughter of Harry Sr. & Leah (Thompson) Maxfield. She grew up on the family farm, attending grade school, and graduating from Plainfield High School in 1953. She...

Jeffrey A. Spaulding

Jeffrey A. Spaulding

Oct 28, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – It is with deep sorrow that the family of Jeffrey A. ‘Jeff” Spaulding announces his passing on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Born on July 19, 1960, to Raymond and Elaine (Calcagni) Spaulding, Jeff grew up in Barre City, attending local elementary schools and graduating from Spaulding High School in 1978.

After graduating from...

Sandra Elaine Morris Holt

Sandra Elaine Morris Holt

Oct 27, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER – Sandra E. “Sandy” Holt, 81, our beautiful, vibrant, strong mother, wife, sister, and friend, lost her courageous battle with one of the only diseases that claims its victims twice- robbing them of their personality and memory while alive and then finally taking them physically, but the irrepressible, independent Sandy didn’t go down without a fight. Sandy...

Charlene L. Kugl

Charlene L. Kugl

Oct 25, 2024

MARSHFIELD - Charlene Louise (Liberty) Kugl passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 82, after struggling with complications from heart disease.

Born on August 5, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Charles William Liberty of Morrisville, VT and Margeret Ruth Michaud of Walden, VT. Charlene grew up with...

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