Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 19, 2024

VENICE, FL – Amelia “Teenie” Helene Lissor, 93, a former long-time resident of Barre passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Barre.

Born on August 5, 1931, in Barre, she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Frazier) Angelico. She attended Ayers Street and Lincoln Elementary Schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1949. Following...

Nov 18, 2024

EAST CALAIS – Carl “Cy” Lamberton, 86, of VT Route 14 passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with family by his side.

Born on August 10, 1938, in Marshfield, he was the son of Aimard and Freida (Brown) Lamberton. He attended Marshfield Elementary School and graduated from Marshfield...

Nov 16, 2024

EAST BARRE – Jeffrey Washburn, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH.

Born on April 23, 1958, in Barre, he was the son of William and Katherine (Reynolds) Washburn. He attended elementary schools in East Barre, and Barre Town and graduated from Spaulding High School.

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Nov 12, 2024

BARRE – Thelma E. Carpenter, 90, of Websterville Road passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her home with her family at her bedside.

Born on May 1, 1934, in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Wendell J. and Gertrude P. (Lowery) Crawford. She attended Lower Websterville Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in...

Nov 5, 2024

BARRE – Donna Marie Lermond, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born on August 14, 1949, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Dante and Josephine (Gapit) Mori. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1967. After graduation, she attended the University of Vermont and...

Nov 5, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – Kay Frances (Sample) Erff, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home with her family at her bedside.

Born on January 6, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of William E. and Harriet M. (Emery) Sample.  She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1954.

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Nov 4, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN – Richard “Dickie/Sid” Collins, 56, of Erskine Road passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home.

Born on December 12, 1967, in Barre, he was the son of Sidney and Caroline (Macey) Collins. He attended Williamstown Elementary and High School.

On July 28, 2001, he married Jane at Trot and Lori’s house...

Nov 3, 2024

BARRE - Jo Ann (Josie) Kindestin, 89, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the Central Vermont Medical Center on November 3, 2024.

Born on June 24, 1935, in Buffalo, NY to William and Philipa (Norman) Fish. She credits them for her belief of unconditional and never-failing love.

Josie grew up in Buffalo, New York...