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Michael Mastrianni

Michael Mastrianni

Apr 30, 2015

Michael (Mike) Mastrianni came to live in Barre in July of 2008. Mike grew up in Glens Falls, New York and spent much of his youth at Lake George, a place so special in his heart. For many years, Mike lived in Granville, N.Y. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University in Montreal and worked for...

Floy Albra Virge

Floy Albra Virge

Apr 29, 2015

Barre Town – Floy Albra (Newton) Gibbs Virge, 85, of Farwell Street, surrounded by her loving family and friends, left this world on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from her home, to be with her beloved husband, Bernarr Sr., in heaven. Born September 7, 1929, in Waitsfield, she was the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Norway) Newton. She graduated from...

Edward P. Compo

Edward P. Compo

Apr 26, 2015

GRANITEVILLE – Edward Payne Compo, 63, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Born on October 19, 1951 in Barre, he was the son of Clarence and Arlene (Payne) Compo. He attended local school and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre in 1969. He resided in Lower Graniteville for most of...

John Edgar Stickney

John Edgar Stickney

Apr 23, 2015

MORETOWN – John Edgar Stickney, 60, of Dickerson Road, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home. Born August 4, 1954, in Colchester, he was the son of Edgar and Mildred (Conner) Stickney. He was a long-time resident of Hill Street in Barre Town and for more than 20 years, he made his home with his caregivers, Roland and...

Mildred C. Wright

Mildred C. Wright

Apr 23, 2015

BARRE - Mildred C. Wright, 91, a longtime resident of Perrin St., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Maple Hill Assisted Living in Waterbury with her loving family at her side. Born on December 14, 1923, at the family home in Barre, she was the youngest daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Peer) Philip. Millie...

Dennis P. Brickey

Dennis P. Brickey

Apr 17, 2015

MARSHFIELD — Dennis P. Brickey, 65, of Route 2, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, in Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Born on April 25, 1949, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, he was the son of Guy and Catherine (Lyons) Brickey. He attended Saint Christopher School in Massachusetts. Dennis worked as a maintenance man for Rock of Ages, Cains in Massachusetts...

Stephen Paul Goulette

Stephen Paul Goulette

Apr 17, 2015

BARRE - Stephen Paul Goulette passed away at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1949 in Barre, Vermont to William and Margaret (Barnes) Goulette. Steve graduated from Spaulding High School in 1968 and lived in the Barre area all his life. He worked at...

Franklin A. Deforge

Franklin A. Deforge

Apr 16, 2015

GRANITEVILLE - Franklin A. DeForge, 82, of McHugh Road, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at his home with his family at his bedside. Born December 13, 1932 in Duxbury, he was the son of Frank and Rena (Pecor) DeForge. He attended school in Graniteville. In earlier years, Franklin worked in the granite industry on the planer. After retirement from...

Alyce Ann Robar

Alyce Ann Robar

Apr 14, 2015

WILLIAMSTOWN - Alyce (Kuszewski) Robar, resident of Williamstown, VT and formerly of Menomonee Falls WI, passed to Eternal Life, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, age 71 years. Devoted mother to Paul Robar of Round Lake Beach, IL. and his children Lance, Callie, Jade and Shawn and his daughter Kaylee. Devoted Step Mother to Danielle Robar of Searsport, ME and her...

Adrien B. Gagnon

Adrien B. Gagnon

Apr 12, 2015

WEBSTERVILLE - Adrien B. Gagnon took his final journey on April 12, 2015, which also happens to be the birthday of his wife, Solange whom he has now joined in heaven. He lost his hard fought battle with complications from COPD with his family by his side. The past year proved extremely trying for him with the presence of...

Joan S. Parnigoni

Joan S. Parnigoni

Apr 11, 2015

BARRE CITY – Joan Starr Parnigoni, 81, of Tremont Street, died unexpectedly Saturday night, April 11, 2015 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside. Born May 6, 1933 in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of Bernard F. and Florence (Canton) Starr, Sr. She grew up in Barre, attending Barre Schools and...

Arlene E. Lareau

Arlene E. Lareau

Apr 11, 2015

MARSHFIELD– Arlene Ella Lareau, 80, of Taylor Farm Road, passed in peace and love into the arms of the Lord in the early morning of the Sabbath on April 11, 2015 surrounded by her family at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She was born on May 25, 1934 in Brookdale, NY to Ambrose S. and Violet (Shaw) LaRow....

Mary E. Topping

Mary E. Topping

Apr 10, 2015

BARRE – Dr. Mary Elaine (Harvey) Topping died in her sleep on April 10 at the Rowan Court Nursing Home after a massive heart attack. Born on May 17, 1931 in the family home at 57 Harvey Hill Road in Plainfield, she was the 10th of the 12 children of Robert L. and M. Edith (Shorey) Harvey. Mary graduated...

Rev. Albert Porter Collins

Rev. Albert Porter Collins

Apr 8, 2015

ORANGE -­- Albert Porter Collins went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2015 following a brief illness as a result of a seven-­-year bout with cancer. He was born November 15, 1937 to Albert Porter Collins, Sr. and Nettie Jane (O’Brien) Collins in Randolph, Vermont. At the age of fourteen, he made a personal decision...

Shirley M. Giroux-Kreisz

Shirley M. Giroux-Kreisz

Apr 6, 2015

SOUTH BARRE – Shirley M. Giroux-Kreisz, 85, of Wilson Street, died Monday, April 6, 2015, with her family at her side in the Garden Room at the Gifford Healthcare in Randolph. Born in Barre on January 13, 1930, she was the daughter of Elmer and Ila (Abare) Beede. She graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre in 1947. After...

Rita Claire Keefe

Rita Claire Keefe

Apr 6, 2015

BURLINGTON – Rita Claire Keefe, 88, of Pearl St, formerly of Champlain, NY, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Born November 3, 1926 in Barre, she was the daughter of Edward Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Jordan) Keefe. Rita attended local schools, graduating from Spaulding High School in 1944 and the University of Vermont...

Cecile M. Corey

Cecile M. Corey

Apr 6, 2015

BARRE CITY – Cecile M. Corey, 95, a long-time resident of Prospect and West Streets, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin where she had been a patient for almost 5 years. Born November 21, 1919 in Caribou, Maine, she was the daughter of Amos and Celina (Ziter) Corey and had attended Barre Schools....

Mark I. Hunt

Mark I. Hunt

Apr 4, 2015

WOODBURY – Mark I. Hunt, 68, of South Camp Road, beloved husband of Janet (Martin) Hunt passed away April 4, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Barre City Hospital on April 16, 1946, the son of Orrin and Louise (Balentine) Hunt. Mark went to Plainfield Schools and then...

Carroll H. Duranleau

Carroll H. Duranleau

Apr 2, 2015

WASHINGTON - Carroll “Big D” H. Duranleau, 80, lifetime resident of Washington passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2015 in the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington on December 19, 1934 to the late Victor and Laura (Lajeunesse) Duranleau. Carroll graduated from Spaulding High School, after which he...

Michael L. Copeland

Michael L. Copeland

Mar 30, 2015

EAST BARRE – Michael L. Copeland, 57, of Waterman Street, passed away on March 30, 2015 at his home. Born August 17, 1957 in Barre, he was the son of George and Doris (Cheever) Copeland. He attended Barre Town Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1976. After graduation, Michael joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in...

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