Obituary Listing

Jan 2, 2025

EAST MONTPELIER - Donald J. Tosi, 86, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Throughout his brief illness he had a positive attitude and was more worried about his family and how they were coping.

Born on June 12, 1938, in Barre, VT to Giacomo and Gioconda Tosi, he was the...

Jan 1, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN – John W. Jamieson, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home.

Born on May 18, 1940, in Sunapee, NH, he was the son of Russell and Gretchen (Campbell) Jamieson. He attended Rice Mills Elementary School in Thetford and attended Thetford Academy. In 1957, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until...

Jan 1, 2025

MONTPELIER – Jeanette M. DeRosa, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Carlo and Mary DeRosa. She graduated from Johnston High School.

Over the course of her career, she provided administrative support at the Observer Newspaper, Amprex...

Dec 31, 2024

BARRE – Timothy R. Commeret, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on September 19, 1948, in Abington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the Reverend Raymond E. and Dorothy R. (Finlaw) Commeret. He attended Eastern Christian Elementary School and graduated from Eastern Christian High School in New...

Dec 30, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – Anne M. Brady, 81, a long-time resident of Williamstown passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at home.

Born on December 22, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Patrick and Mary Brady. She attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Brooklyn, New York.

Anne started her career...

Dec 26, 2024

BARRE – Eleanor (Jones) Lynch, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the home of her son, Evared after a short battle with bladder cancer. She had lived with him for 18 months after moving here from Florida.

Born on December 17, 1931, in Hyde Park, VT to Clayton and Grace (Earle) Jones.

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Dec 25, 2024

BARRE – Marla L. Hood, 60, of Paddock Street passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on August 28, 1964, in Barre, she was the daughter of John C. and Beverly E. (Jones) Hood, Sr.  She attended Barre Town Elementary School and received her G.E.D. from Spaulding High School....

Dec 22, 2024

WEST TOPSHAM – Benjamin  “Benji” Beavin, 18, a resident of West Topsham, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Born on December 5, 2006, he was the son of Tim and Sheila (Simonds) Beavin. He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Montpelier.  Last year he attended Central Vermont Career Center, Medical Professions, and this year...

Dec 22, 2024

BARRE TOWN – Eleanor MacAuley, 89, of Spruce Mountain View Drive passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Chestnut Place in Berlin.

Born on January 26, 1935, in East Montpelier, she was the daughter of James and Doris (Martel) Robbins, Sr.

Eleanor attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

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Dec 20, 2024

BARRE TOWN – Sherman C. “Sherm” Chaffee, 77, of Maplecrest Road passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home.

Born on October 31, 1947, in Barton, Vermont, he was the son of Lee and Irma (Butler) Chaffee.  He attended local elementary schools in Albany, VT  and graduated from Craftsbury Academy.

On September 2,...

Dec 20, 2024

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Elmo Alfred Sassorossi, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Gazebo Senior Living in South Burlington, Vermont.

Elmo was born on January 26, 1925, to Louis and Josephine (Columbo) Sassorossi in Barre which became his geographical anchor throughout his life.

He spoke only Italian when growing up in his...

Dec 18, 2024

BARRE – Glenda Giroux, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from Alzheimer’s.

Born on August 27, 1952, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Homer and Helen (Mann) Morehouse, she grew up in Barre, VT and she graduated from Spaulding High School in 1970 as salutatorian of her class. Following high school, she worked at...

Dec 15, 2024

BARRE — With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Michael M. Lastra, on December 15, 2024, after a brief illness.

Michael was born on October 24, 1929, in Barre, Vermont, to Miguel and Olga (Zampieri) Lastra. He enjoyed a happy childhood in Barre’s North End. Proud of his Italian...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...