Rose M. Kidder
May 25, 2024
ORANGE – Rose M. Kidder, 65, of George Street, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center with her family by her side.
Born on September 23, 1958, in Barre, she was the daughter of Phoebe and Albert Dupont of Middlesex. After graduating from High School at U-32; she went directly into...
Pauline Shepard
May 19, 2024
EAST MONTPELIER - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline (“Polly”) Shepard on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 86. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family gathered.
Born on October 25, 1937, in Highgate, VT to Elise and Leonie Begnoche, Polly spent most of her growing...
Dan Hooker
May 18, 2024
Dan Hooker passed away peacefully in Brooklyn, Connecticut on May 18. Born in Barre, Vermont on June 23, 1936, Dan and his family resided in multiple Eastern states in the course of his working career.
Dan was predeceased by his wife, Betty Ann Hooker, and by his parents, Neale and Cleora Hooker. He is survived by his...
Eugene A. Wilmott
May 17, 2024
WASHINGTON – Eugene A. Wilmott, 74, of West Corinth Road, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center from unknown causes.
Born on July 17, 1949, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, he was the son of Lenwood Ronald and Viola Belle (LaFlore) Wilmott.
He attended Washington Village School and Spaulding High...
Peter H. Jungkunst
May 16, 2024
BARRE – Peter Heinrich Jungkunst, 94, a longtime resident of Gold Spur Lane, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home.
Born on February 11, 1930, in Basel, Switzerland, he was the son of Heinrich and Elisabeth (Brehm) Jungkunst. He attended elementary and secondary school in Basel, before earning his degree in business management....
Sara Goodell
May 12, 2024
BARRE – Sara J. Allinson Goodell, 58, of Merchant Street passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home due to long-term complications from diabetes.
Born on February 10, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Eric and Anne Marie (Hayes) Allinson. Sara grew up in Barre, attending St. Monica elementary school and graduating...
Roger W. Oberman
May 9, 2024
BARRE – Roger W. Oberman, 84, a former long-time Barre resident passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Birchwood Terrace Health Care in Burlington.
Born on August 1, 1939, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of William F. and Marea (Gallas) Oberman. He attended local schools in Pennsylvania.
In 1956 he enlisted in...
David W. Bailey
May 8, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN – David W. Bailey, 78, of Bailey Road passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.
Born on July 17, 1945, in Barre City, he was the son of J. Frank and Hazel (Williams) Bailey.
On June 27, 1971, he married Rebecca Morrison in Williamstown. Together they operated a dairy farm and...
Karen L. Houghton
May 7, 2024
BARRE - Karen Lynn Houghton, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT with her family by her side.
Born on September 20, 1961, in Hardwick, VT, she was the daughter of Raymond L. Houghton and Olive Searles Houghton Wilson. Karen joined her sister, Crystal and brother, Wayne...
Melvin W. Chase
May 6, 2024
PLAINFIELD – Melvin Willis Chase, 93, a longtime resident of Barre Hill Road, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born on April 16, 1931, in Plainfield, he was the son of Everett and Lucie (Stoddard) Chase. He attended elementary school in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High School...
Eva Beede
May 2, 2024
WASHINGTON - Eva (Tremblay) Beede, 89, passed away just shy of her 90th birthday on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Barre Gardens where she had become a recent resident.
Born on May 27, 1934, in Barre City, the oldest child of Ulric, Sr. and Louisa (Vermette) Tremblay. She graduated from Spaulding High School in 1952.
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Lois Ann Milne
May 2, 2024
BARRE TOWN – Lois Ann Milne, 85, of Sugarwoods, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side.
Born on February 25, 1939, in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Gordon and Marion (Keniston) Batten. She attended East Calais Elementary School and graduated from Montpelier High School, class of 1957....
Charles A. Smith
May 1, 2024
BARRE – Charlie A. Smith, 95, left us in the early morning hour to be reunited with his wife, family and friends on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Born on April 17, 1929, in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of Sidney and Augusta (Zurfluh) Smith.
Charlie graduated from Marshfield High School in 1947. In...
Harriet E. Leclair
Apr 28, 2024
BARRE - Harriett Emily (Sample) LeClair, 98, died peacefully on April 28, 2024, at the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, VT. In her final days she was surrounded by her loving family and was comforted by the angels sent to guide her along the way. Fittingly, it was a sunny Sunday bluebird day.
Born March...
Frank W. Demell
Apr 28, 2024
BARRE – Frank Wayne Demell, 88, of East Cobble Hill Road passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on June 6, 1935, in Barre, he was the son of Albert and Ida (Broggini) Demell. He attended Ward 5 and North Barre Elementary Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School...
Donald J. Touchette
Apr 27, 2024
MONTPELIER – Donald J. Touchette, 82, of Montpelier and formerly of Nebraska Valley in Moscow, VT and Barre, VT passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center with his family at his side.
Born on November 1, 1941, he was the son of Joseph and Marion (Wiltshire) Touchette.
He attended...
Hope A. Loso
Apr 27, 2024
RANDOLPH CENTER - Hope A. (Arnholm) Loso, 98, a lifelong resident of Barre, died peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Menig Nursing Home, where she had resided for the past year.
Born on September 9, 1925, in Barre, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Merena (Fisher) Arnholm. She attended...
G. John Lawson
Apr 24, 2024
BARRE - G. John Lawson, 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, due to complications from a recent surgery.
Born on February 4, 1949, John was the cherished son of Thomas J. and Lorena McGoff. Growing up in Graniteville, Vermont, he found a love for the area and continued...
Vilma E. Pinchetti
Apr 14, 2024
BARRE – Vilma Elizabeth Pinchetti, 98, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born on May 30, 1925, in Barre, she was the elder child of Guido and Elisa (Benvenuti) Bettini. She was a first generation of her immigrant parents who came from Italy to Vermont.
Vilma attended Barre City...
James C. O'Riordan
Apr 10, 2024
CALAIS – James Cornelius O’Riordan, 60, loving husband and devoted father of two, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on May 7, 1963, in Oakland, California, he was the son of John and Kathleen Reardon. James (Jim or...
