Obituary Listing

Aug 26, 2024

PLAINFIELD – Kay Roberts Santamore, 71, of Bunker Hill Circle passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on October 18, 1952, in Barre, she was the daughter of Wesley and Lyle (Raymond) Willard. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

On August...

Aug 26, 2024

Doris “Lee” Jollota

BARRE - Doris “Lee” Jollota passed away very peacefully with family by her side on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Born on September 22, 1930, in Mexico, Maine she was the daughter of Joseph and Albena Waite. Doris attended St. Theresa Catholic school and graduated...

Aug 19, 2024

WEAVERVILLE, NC - Jim “JJ” Juknis formally of Barre passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 19, 2024.

Born on September 20, 1949, in Hartford CT, he was the eldest child of Stanley and Julia (Janson) Juknis.

Jim attended East Catholic High School in Manchester CT, graduating in 1967. He attended the University of Connecticut and...

Aug 16, 2024

BARRE – William H. Santin, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with his loving family by his side.

​Born on April 13, 1933, in Barre, he was the son of Enrico and Thelma (Miner) Santin. He attended elementary school at the old Lincoln School and...

Aug 11, 2024

David C. Duke

BARRE TOWN – The world lost an exceptional and precious human being, David C. Duke, 92, on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He joined the love of his life, Claire (Laferriere) Duke, in heaven only eight months after her passing. The depth of our sadness in losing him is outweighed by...

Jul 27, 2024

BARRE - On July 27, 2024, our beloved sister, Mary Lou Richardson, 73, passed away very unexpectedly. Leaving a void in the hearts of family and friends that can never be refilled. Mary Lou was born in Montpelier, VT then soon moved to Barre where she remained the rest of her life.

Graduating from Marion High School,...

Jul 21, 2024

Peggy A. Atkins

BARRE – Peggy Ann Atkins, 77, of Maple Avenue passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on June 1, 1947, in Barre, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Virginia (Rivers) Hebert. She attended Holy Ghost...

Jul 16, 2024

BARRE – Gordon Albert Blow, 90, of Websterville Road passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Born on October 14, 1933, in Barre, he was the son of Albert and Flora (Smith) Blow. He attended Websterville Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of 1951.

Jul 12, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER – Richard Sanborn, 91, of Sandy Pines Road passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on January 24, 1933, in Barre, he was the son of Leo and Amanda (Meeker) Sanborn. He attended local elementary schools.

On April 25, 1952, he married Ruth DuBois...

Jun 28, 2024

BARRE – Carter Ryan Welch, 19, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in a motor vehicle accident.

Born on October 1, 2004, in Berlin, he was the son of Kendell Welch III and Christina Singleton.

Carter led a life filled with many interests and talents including camping, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and bowling. He excelled...

Jun 27, 2024

BARRE - Donald Earl Bazluke, a longtime Barre resident died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the age of 92.  He was born on August 3, 1931, in Plainfield, VT, to Samuel and Martha (Smith)Bazluke.  He was the fourth of six children who grew up in Massachusetts and Vermont.

Don married Mary Teresa Mansfield on November 24,...

Jun 12, 2024

EAST CALAIS – It is with heavy hearts and immense sadness that the family of the much-loved Marlene C. Batchelder announces that this precious woman gained her well-deserved wings on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Born on April 5, 1935, in Barre, she was the daughter of William J. and Mary (Benedini) Corriveau. She attended schools in Barre...

Jun 7, 2024

BARRE – Barbara S. Pinardi, 98, a longtime resident of Newton Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home.

Born on May 13, 1926, in Barre, she was the daughter of Clifton and Irene (Lawrence) Shuttle.  She attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1944.

On...

Jun 6, 2024

SOUTH BARRE - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of the beloved Allan R. Heath announces his passing on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Born on April 6, 1938, he was the firstborn son of the late Eldon E. and Honorinda (Linda) Heath.   A sixth generation Vermonter, Allan lived in Barre his entire...

Jun 6, 2024

ROYALTON – David B. Reid, Jr., 68, died peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2024, with family and caregivers at his bedside. He had been ill with colon cancer.

For the past seven years, he lived at the home of Sadie and Len Tetrault, where Sadie – assisted by Len and household member Jay Cook – was his principal...

Jun 2, 2024

BARRE – Norma G. Setien, 94, of Thomas Street passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on June 2, 1930, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Carlo and Enes (Geffa)(Giostra) Quattropani. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of...

May 31, 2024

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT - Margaret Isabelle Batchelder Vercoe passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Born on July 1, 1924, in Barton, Vermont, she was the daughter of  Carl Jacob Batchelder and Hildred Lyster Batchelder. She spent her childhood in St. Johnsbury and Montpelier, Vermont, and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1941. Margaret went on to...

May 28, 2024

MONTPELIER - Susan Sanderson, 66, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in the company of some of her dearest friends.

Susan was the youngest of three children and was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on May 8, 1958, to George and Phyllis Sanderson. Following her father’s passing 3 years...

May 26, 2024

EAST MONTPELIER - Donna Mary Stacy, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.

Born on December 1, 1941, in Montpelier, she was raised by her mother, Alba Amelia Piccioli. She grew up in Barre, alongside her sisters, Helen and Muriel, where she attended Barre City Grade School and graduated...

May 26, 2024

BARRE – Priscilla Craig Maxfield, 76, of Cabot Street passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born on October 6, 1947, in Northfield, she was adopted at the age of six by Philip A. and Olivia (McKnight) Craig of Barre.

She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated...