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Bernadette M. Calcagni

Bernadette M. Calcagni

May 14, 2017

PITTSFORD, NY - Bernadette (Miller) Calcagni, 79, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles O. Calcagni and parents, George and Anna Miller.

She was a loving, devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many and is survived by her children, Lisa the wife of Alan Brandt,...

Meghan E. Couture

Meghan E. Couture

May 12, 2017

BARRE TOWN - Meghan Elizabeth Couture, age 20, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born December 19, 1996 in Berlin, Meghan was the daughter of Tom Couture and Deb Caruso.

She was a graduate of Spaulding High School in 2015 and a student at Community...

Robert S. Davis

Robert S. Davis

May 12, 2017

PLAINFIELD, VT/NAPLES, FL - Robert Sprague Davis of Lower Road, died on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home in Naples, Florida.

Born on May 25, 1921 in Barre, he was the son of Ralph Earl and Edith Marie (Sprague) Davis.

An active man, Robert was blessed with good health through most of his long...

Fred E. Lord, Jr.

Fred E. Lord, Jr.

May 12, 2017

MATTHEWS, NC - A loving tribute to our father, Fred Ernest Lord, Jr. by his children Alison and Brad:

Dad was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, father -in-law, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to so many, passed away on May 12, 2017. He was born in Orange, Vermont on July 21, 1926 and grew up in Barre,...

Jean E. Codling

Jean E. Codling

May 10, 2017

MARSHFIELD – Jean E. Codling, 82, of Maple Hill Road passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born May 20, 1934 in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Grover) Thibault.

Jean attended elementary and high schools in Springfield, MA and was a member...

Betty E. Barnett

Betty E. Barnett

May 10, 2017

SOUTH BARRE – Betty E. Barnett, 85, of Snowbridge Road passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her loving family at her bedside.

Born on March 14, 1932 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Melvin O. and Ruth L. (Garvey) Emmons.  Betty attended Hinesburg Elementary and High...

Ernest E. Colgan

Ernest E. Colgan

May 9, 2017

BARRE TOWN – Ernest E. “Jake” Colgan, 89, of Wildersburg Common, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 with his family at his bedside at his home.

Born May 19, 1927 in Brookfield, VT, he was the son of Rufus and Minnie (Drown) Colgan. He attended elementary school in East Roxbury and graduated from Northfield High School in 1945....

Florence Marsha

Florence Marsha

May 1, 2017

WILLIAMSTOWN/PLAINFIELD – Florence L. Marsha, 88, of Harvey Hill Road passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Rowan Court in Barre after a long illness.

Born on September 29, 1928 in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Robert and Edith (Shorey) Harvey and one of twelve children.

Florence graduated from Plainfield High School with...

Roland G. Fournier

Roland G. Fournier

Apr 22, 2017

GRANITEVILLE – Roland Gilbert Fournier, 84, a lifelong citizen of the “Hill” peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin with his loving family gathered at his bedside.

He was born in Barre City on August 27, 1932, to the French and Scot families of Conrad “Buchie” Fournier and Jeannine Smith....

Leona N. Garback

Leona N. Garback

Apr 20, 2017

BARRE CITY - Leona N. Garback, 86, of Barre, VT, died April 20th with peace and grace at home with her loving family and caregivers by her side. Immediate family survivors include her loving husband, Rudolph Milan Garback of 65 years, two daughters, Sue Garback-Morton, of Barre, husband Robert Morton and their two sons, Jeff and Eric, and Gloria...

James A. Lawson

James A. Lawson

Apr 20, 2017

WEBSTERVILLE – James A. Lawson, 79, of Church Hill Road, a lifelong resident of Websterville and longtime owner of Lawson’s Store, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on April 25, 1937 in Barre, he was the son of Alfred George and Florence (Finnigan) Lawson.

Jim...

Nancy H. Beard

Nancy H. Beard

Apr 11, 2017

ORANGE – Nancy H. Beard, 86, of Beard Road passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.

Born September 18, 1930 in Iowa City, IA, she was the daughter of Andrew and Ruth E. (Brownson) Holt.

Nancy attended elementary school in Iowa City, before her family moved to Massachusetts...

Willard P. Couillard

Willard P. Couillard

Apr 6, 2017

WEBSTERVILLE – Willard Pierre “Goo” Couillard, 88 of Brook Street passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Woodridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. His loving family was with him at his bedside.

Born January 13, 1929 in Graniteville, he was the son of Avila and Maude (Jeanette) Couillard.

Goo attended elementary...

Ernest H. Bancroft, Jr.

Ernest H. Bancroft, Jr.

Apr 4, 2017

BARRE TOWN - Ernest H. “Ernie” Bancroft, Jr., of Smith Farm Road, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Central Vermont Medical Center. His family was at his bedside.

Ernie was born on December 24, 1928 in South Barre to Ernest H. Bancroft and Ida Mae Gordon. He was the sixth of seven children.

He attended...

Curtiss V. Noelk

Curtiss V. Noelk

Apr 2, 2017

WILLIAMSTOWN – Curtiss Victor “Curt” Noelk, 57, of Brockway Hill Road passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his home.

Born on May 11, 1959 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Victor Harvey and Helen Joan (Edwards) Noelk.

Curt attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School with...

Pearl A. Brooks

Pearl A. Brooks

Mar 28, 2017

BARRE – Pearl Audrey (Manning) Brooks, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield.

Born on November 23, 1932 in Duxbury, she was the daughter of Wilbert J. Manning and Avis P. Perry.

Pearl attended Spaulding High School and graduated in 1950. She then attended the Barre City Hospital School...

Alfred W. Atkins

Alfred W. Atkins

Mar 27, 2017

EAST BARRE – Alfred Walter “Buddy” Atkins, 80, of Phil Street died Monday, March 27, 2017, at his home with his family at his side.

Born April 23, 1936 in Websterville, he was the son of Elizabeth “Betty” Duncan Blake. He had attended elementary school in East Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre City....

Loraine F. Granai

Loraine F. Granai

Mar 27, 2017

NORTHFIELD FALLS - Loraine Friberg Granai died March 27 surrounded by family at the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Northfield Falls.

Loraine was born March 28, 1925 in Barre. She was the daughter of Anton and Emma (Svenson) Friberg, both immigrants from Sweden who met in Central Vermont. Loraine admired the courage it...

Natalino J. Galfetti

Natalino J. Galfetti

Mar 23, 2017

BARRE – The Service for Natalino J. “Nat” Galfetti, who died on March 23, 2017, in Ruskin, FL will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Inurnment will follow the service at Hope Cemetery in Barre.

Nat was born September 18, 1921 in Morrisville, the son...

Sandra K. Lanctot

Sandra K. Lanctot

Mar 21, 2017

WILLIAMSTOWN – Sandra K. Lanctot passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Sylvia's House Hospice of Marion County Florida surrounded by family.

She was born on July 22, 1938 to Herbert and Violet (Williamson) Ferno. She attended Spaulding High School and graduated in 1956. Sandra married Ronald (Joe) Lanctot on June 1, 1957 in Graniteville. They...

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