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Ronald A. Wilkin
Jan 26, 2017
SOUTH BARRE – Ronald A. “Chic” Wilkin, 86, of Howard Street passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home.
Born November 6, 1930 in Barre Town, he was the son of John Arthur and Edith (Burton) Wilkin. Ronald attended South Barre Elementary School and Spaulding High School. In 1952, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps...
Laura A. Tomat
Jan 25, 2017
BARRE - Laura A. Tomat, nee Hendrickson, 94, recently of Westview Meadows in Montpelier, but a life-long resident of Barre and Ft. Myers, FL, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday night, January 25, 2017.
The daughter of Carl and Anna Hendrickson, she had one sister, Ruth Macy of Barre and three brothers: Arthur who lives with his...
Winston C. Bresett
Jan 22, 2017
BARRE TOWN – Winston Clive Bresett, 91, of Cardinal Circle, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2017.
Born on March 10, 1925 one of eight children to Leo and Rose (Lesperance) on 3 Grant Avenue in Barre. Win attended Ward 5 and Spaulding High School until his father was taken ill and he went...
Bernard G. Brassard
Jan 17, 2017
BARRE – Bernard G. Brassard, 92, a long-time resident of Lincoln House, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Berlin.
Born April 6, 1924 in Brookfield, he was the son of Alfred and Clara (Belanger) Brassard. Bernard attended schools in Northfield and Montpelier. He served proudly in the Marine...
Douglas A. Lawson
Jan 17, 2017
ESSEX JUNCTION – Douglas Alan Lawson, 75, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at The McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester, embraced by the warmth of his loving family after a lengthy battle with cardiac amyloidosis.
Doug was born on January 23, 1941 in Barre, the son of Kendall Eugene and Eleanor Stott Lawson. His earliest...
Carol D. Richards
Jan 15, 2017
BARRE TOWN – Carol Denton Richards, 71, of Sierra Lavin Road passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the UVM Medical Center after a short but courageous battle with leukemia.
Born on June 3, 1945 in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of Harry and Veronica (Markert) Denton. She grew...
Leona M. Day
Jan 11, 2017
BARRE TOWN – Leona Mae Day, 83, of Bianchi Street, peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Her loving family was with her at her bedside.
Born on June 30, 1933 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Earle and Alnora (Woodruff) Cleveland. She attended elementary school in Worcester and was...
Kenneth Allan Adams
Jan 7, 2017
BERLIN – Kenneth Allan Adams, 82, of Upper Hill Street Ext., passed away surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Rowan Court Health and Rehabilitation Center in Barre. He battled numerous health conditions over the past several years, including 4 years of dialysis. His sister Sandra Clark also remained close by his...
Melanie Ann Staake
Jan 6, 2017
WILLIAMSTOWN - Melanie Ann Corriveau Staake, 54, passed away at her home in Williamstown on Jan. 6, 2017. She was beloved by her children, family and friends for her kind nature, generous spirit, gentle wit and positive outlook on life.
Melanie was a senior accountant at Vermont State Employees Credit Union and a volunteer at the Vermont...
Norman "Pete" Dunn
Jan 4, 2017
WEST TOPSHAM – Norman Maurice “Pete” Dunn, 79, of US Route 302, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction.
Born on October 14, 1937 in Hancock, he was the son of Herman and Jennie (Andrews) Dunn. He attended school in Hancock.
In 1957, Pete enlisted in...
Alfred (Al) Monty
Jan 2, 2017
BARRE TOWN - Alfred R. (Al) Monty passed peacefully into the loving hands of God on Monday, January 2, 2017 surrounded by his devoted wife and children.
Al was born in Northfield, VT, June 29, 1934 to Charles and Valeda (Bedard) Monty. He grew up in Washington, VT. He graduated Class of 1952 from Spaulding High School...
Jane W. Bickford
Jan 1, 2017
MARSHFIELD – Jane W. Bickford, 83, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the home of Timothy and Raylene Codling in Berlin where she had been lovingly taken care of the last years of her life.
Jane was born on May 12, 1933 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of John D. and Neva (Amidon) Welch. She...
Bernard E. Clark
Dec 31, 2016
BARRE – Bernard “Bernie” E. Clark, 81, of Barre, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at his home.
Bernard was born on May 10, 1935 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, the son of Irving G. and Ruth (Maxham) Clark.
He lived in the Shady Rill section of Middlesex until he was nine years old...
Paul C. Allen
Dec 26, 2016
BARRE TOWN - Paul C. Allen, 62, of Camp Street, died peacefully at his home on December 26, 2016, with his loving wife and children at his bedside. If anyone witnessed the breathtaking sunrise that morning, it was Paul’s way of telling his family he had arrived safely in God’s hands.
Born April 4, 1954 in Barre...
Sarah I. Hathaway
Dec 22, 2016
BARRE – Sarah Ives Hathaway, 47, of Hill Street passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at her home with her Hill Street family and her loving brother, Dave at her bedside.
Born March 14, 1969 in Berlin, she was the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Hohwald) Hathaway. Sarah attended local schools as well as many programs...
Daniel James Burke
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...
Catherine Theresa Lash
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...
Bradley Alfred Peterson
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...
Dwight M. Hayward
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...
Bonnie L. Murray
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...
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