Obituary Listing

Dec 21, 2016

NORTH MONTPELIER - Daniel James Burke, 44 years old, took his life on December 21, 2016. He loved his family, in particular his children, his friends, his dogs and the Vermont woods and mountains. Dan lived life intensely with an energy that translated into super powers for all.

Born on January 27, 1972 in Boston, MA, he...

Dec 12, 2016

BARRE - Catherine Theresa Lash, 55, finally found peace Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

​​            Born June 2, 1961 in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Constance (Dykeman) LeClair. Raised in Barre, Cathy graduated from Spaulding High School in 1979 and was proudly employed by Central Vermont...

Dec 12, 2016

WILLIAMSTOWN - Brad Peterson of Steller Road, died on Monday, December 12, 2016, with his beloved wife, Suzanne Murphy, comforting him.

He was born in Vernon, VT, on August 2, 1941, the son of Alfred and Irene Peterson, and grew up on a farm in Conway, MA. Brad was an organic farmer, raising glorious gladiolas and every...

Dec 10, 2016

CHELMSFORD, MA - Dwight M. Hayward, 76, a resident of Chelmsford for nearly 50 years, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 10, 2016 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Wheaton) Hayward for over 53 years.

Dwight was born in Montpelier, VT on July 20, 1940, the son of the late...

Dec 7, 2016

WILLISTON – Bonnie Lee Murray, 70, of Eagle Crest passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with her loving family at her bedside.

Born August 11, 1946 in Barre, she was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Buswell) Morris, Sr.  Bonnie attended elementary school in Orange and Spaulding...

Dec 7, 2016

BARRE – Frederick Anthony Fischer, 76, of North Main Street, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born July 4, 1940 in Jamaica, NY, he was the son of George H. and Mae (Powers) Fischer.

Frederick attended public schools in New York City, NY. Following his schooling...

Dec 5, 2016

BARTON - Paul Stuart Denton, 70, former long-time Barre resident died unexpectedly on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, after a sudden illness, surrounded by his family.

Born October 31, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the eldest son of the late Paul Joseph and Kathleen Agnes (Duggan) Denton of Rye, NY....

Dec 5, 2016

BARRE – Rachel Priscilla Christie, 96, of Highland Avenue passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Vermont Respite House in Colchester.

Born on January 21, 1920 in Barre, she was the daughter of Rueben and Mildred (Hollister) Hudson. She attended Barre City Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1937.

On August...

Nov 30, 2016

EAST MONTPELIER – Linda Smith Phillips, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Her loving family was at her bedside.

Born on June 17, 1947 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Erma (Smith) Washburn. She attended elementary school in Montpelier and was a graduate of Montpelier High School in...

Nov 24, 2016

BARRE TOWN – Robert F. (Bob) Svarfvar, 75, of Cutler Corner Road, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at his home with his loving family at his bedside after a long period of failing health. Born on August 10, 1941 in Barre, he was the son of Robert A. and Luna A. (Eastman) Svarfvar. He attended Chelsea Elementary School...

Nov 23, 2016

GRANITEVILLE – John Francis O’Hara, 59, of the Graniteville Road, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his home. Born on June 20, 1957 in Barre, he was the son of Francis and Margaret (Fontana) O’Hara. He attended the Holy Ghost Convent and Williamstown Schools and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1975. He went on to attend Champlain...

Nov 13, 2016

BARRE - Marie Burke Perrigo, 91, of Lincoln House died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Marie was born on May 14, 1925 in Barre to Alden and Mae (Paul) Burke. She was a lifelong resident of Barre, spending most of her life living at...

Nov 9, 2016

EAST BARRE – Douglas Walter Spaulding, 75, of Phil Street passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, with his loving family at his bedside. Born August 16, 1941 in Barre, he was the son of Wayne and Carrie (Payne) Spaulding. He attended elementary school in East Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School. After high school, Doug served in...

Nov 8, 2016

TUNBRIDGE – Philip Funk, Sr., 86, of Dairy Hill Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Born on October 1, 1930 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of William A. and Mary (Moore) Funk, Sr. Philip graduated from Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, NJ and then joined...

Nov 8, 2016

EAST BARRE – James Edgar Mathieu, 59, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at his residence and the home of his caregivers, Mark Forgette and Sherla Melendy of Phil Street. Born on February 18, 1957 in Burlington, he was the son of Arlene Edith (Germaine) Mathieu. James was disabled since birth, but never lacked in love and affection. James attended...

Nov 8, 2016

BARRE – Mary S. O’Dell, 73, of South Main Street, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at her residence. She was born on February 23, 1943 in Bennington and attended local schools. Mary had never been married and she formerly lived at the Avery Apartments in East Barre before moving to the Tilden House. In earlier years, she had been...

Nov 5, 2016

BARRE – Ruth R. Smith, 91, of Camp Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at home with her family at her bedside. Born on December 27, 1924 in Northampton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Ernest and Maria W. Reynolds. Ruth graduated from Northampton High School in Northampton, MA with the class of...

Oct 30, 2016

BARRE TOWN – Mark David Ekins, 50 of South Barre, died Sunday, October 30, 2016, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 29, 1965 in St. Petersburg, FL, he was the son of Richard and Patricia Ann (Carney) Ekins. Mark graduated from high school in Florida and later attended the University of Vermont. Mark most recently...

Oct 30, 2016

BARRE - Randall “Randy” Scott Goodall, 54, of Barre, Vermont passed away peacefully Sunday, October 30, 2016 at home with his dog by his side. Randy was born on July 6, 1962 to James and Janetlee Goodall. He graduated from U-32 High School as an all American basketball player. On June 11, 1988, he married Sloan Thompson in Montpelier...

Oct 29, 2016

BARRE TOWN - Frederick W. Van Buskirk, 77, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Central Vermont Hospital of natural causes. Born in Pennsylvania to Dr. Frederick and Margaret (Moffitt) Van Buskirk, Fred moved to Vermont at a young age and spent his childhood and adolescence growing up on Burlington’s “Fraternity Row.” He graduated from the University of...