Mary E. Woodruff
May 9, 2026
ESSEX JCT- Mary E. Woodruff, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living.
Born on January 10, 1952, to Dr. Frank and Evelyn (MacDonald) Woodruff in Barre. She graduated from Marian High School in 1969 and went on to attend the University of Vermont where she graduated with a B.S. in education in 1973. She...
Donna M. Scalabrini
May 6, 2026
BARRE – Donna Scalabrini, Forever 88, of Barre City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, while surrounded by family. Donna was born in Barre, VT on September 16, 1937, to Brandon Charles and Edna Edith Dudley. Donna married the love of her life, Henry Scalabrini, on September 19, 1958. They resided in Barre where they chose to raise...
Janice Cochran
May 6, 2026
Janice M. Cochran
ORANGE – Janice M. Cochran, 90, a longtime resident of Orange, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Barre Gardens nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on April 7, 1936, in Pittsfield, Maine, she was the daughter of Francis and Eunice (Chandler) McCarthy. She attended elementary school in St. Johnsbury, VT and graduated from Stevens High School...
Julie M. Dalton
May 2, 2026
BARRE-Julie Town Dalton, 68, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on November 9, 1957, at Barre City Hospital to George and Betty Town. She grew up in Websterville alongside her brother, Scot. Julie often spoke fondly of her childhood sharing stories of youth camp at Websterville Baptist, bike rides, tree climbing adventures,...
Elisabeth Bolt
Apr 27, 2026
PLAINFIELD – Elisabeth “Betsey” Bolt, 75, of Gonyeau Road, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH, with her loving son Matthew by her side.
Born March 1, 1951, in North Adams, MA, she was the daughter of William Bolt Sr. and Alice (Bradford) Bolt. She attended Mark Hopkins Elementary School and Drury High...
Yvette Gagne Zampieri
Apr 19, 2026
BARRE – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Yvette (Gagne) Zampieri, 101, a longtime resident of Barre, on April 19, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Yvette was born on October 3, 1924, to Joseph Gagne and Rose Anna (Gingras) Gagne in Sainte-Agathe, Quebec, Canada.
On May 15, 1943, she married Tullio...
Mary F. Zagroba
Apr 16, 2026
BARRE - Mary F. Zagroba, 101, a longtime resident of Barre, Vermont, passed to life eternal on April 16, 2026, with her loving family at her bedside and nearby.
Born April 1, 1925, in West Rutland, Vermont, she was the daughter of Francis J. Fryzell and Katherine (Popiolek) Fryzell. She was a graduate of Saint Stanislaus Kosta Elementary School and of...
Marc A. Weissman
Apr 13, 2026
BARRE - Marc Weissman, 81 years young, left us on April 13, 2026, after a long and happy life. Following Marc’s wishes, there were no ceremonies. The family did have the opportunity to grieve with Marc’s widow, Jill, for several days.
Marc was known for his wisdom and pinpoint advice. He listened carefully and only offered suggestions when asked. You could...
Martha MacLeod Macdonald
Apr 13, 2026
BURLINGTON - Martha MacLeod Macdonald, 88, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on November 13, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Graham) MacLeod. Martha graduated from Spaulding High School and went on to attend Becker Junior College.
She married Howard G. Macdonald in Barre on July 8, 1961. They...
Annette Blaisdell Skinner
Apr 12, 2026
ST. ALBANS-Annette (Blaisdell) Skinner, of Jericho and St. Albans, Vermont, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on April 12, 2026, in St. Albans, Vermont, at the age of 80.
Born on August 21, 1945, Annette was the daughter of Thad and Doris (Avery) Blaisdell and grew up in Williamstown. She graduated from Williamstown High School in 1963 and...
Muriel Hudson
Apr 11, 2026
MONTPELIER - Muriel S. Hudson (94) passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Gary Residence in Montpelier.
Born on March 30, 1932, in Woodbury, she was the daughter of Ray and Ivis (Hart) Shatney. She grew up in Woodbury where she attended elementary school and later graduated from Plainfield High School in 1950.
On September 29, 1950, she married James...
Chellis Lee Kimball
Apr 8, 2026
BARRE - Chellis Lee “Lee” Kimball, 58, of Barre, Vermont, passed away on April 8, 2026, at the VA Hospital in White River Junction after a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.
Born in California on April 25, 1968, Lee spent most of his childhood in Waitsfield, Vermont, where he graduated from Waitsfield High School. In 1986, he enlisted in the...
Brenda Gail Henderson
Apr 7, 2026
BARRE- Brenda G. Henderson (83) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Barre Gardens Nursing Home.
Born May 16, 1942, in Montreal, Canada, Brenda was the daughter of Alton and Stella (Hantow) Williams. She was fostered for many years by several families in Canada and the United States. She moved to the United States as a young woman, where she...
Eleanor "Ellie" Gail Garland
Mar 29, 2026
BERLIN - Eleanor “Ellie” Gail Garland, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.
Born on March 30, 1946, in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of Octave and Audrey (Hynes) James. She attended local schools in Massachusetts.
In June of 1967 Ellie married Robert Garland. Following their marriage, they lived in many places together including...
Raymond C. Jennett
Mar 27, 2026
BARRE- It is with profound sadness that the family of Raymond Jennett announces his passing on March 27, 2026.
Raymond was born on September 27, 1945, in Montpelier, VT to Charles and Gladys (Duprey) Jennett. Raymond was raised on King Street in Northfield, VT where he attended Northfield Elementary School and graduated from Northfield High School Class of 1964. Raymond is...
Barbara Elenor Smith Fantoni
Mar 26, 2026
EAST BARRE - Barbara Fantoni, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born November 27, 1928, on the family farm in Washington Heights, to Sadie (Wood) and Nelson Smith. She was the oldest child with a younger brother, Robert Smith. Barbara grew up in Washington and attended school there before...
Gertrude Yvette (Bibeau) Wills
Mar 25, 2026
BARRE – Gertrude Yvette (Bibeau) Wills, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Barre Gardens.
Born on November 7, 1937, in Barre, she was the daughter of George and Agathe (Gingras) Bibeau. She grew up in Graniteville and attended the St. Sylvester School and Spaulding High School in Barre.
Gertrude’s mother was tragically killed in a...
Jacqueline G. Beaudoin
Mar 25, 2026
ORANGE – Jacqueline “Jackie” Beaudoin, 94, of Cutler Corner Road passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home.
Born on December 23, 1931, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Nelson and Josephine (Poulin) Godbout. She attended local elementary schools and graduated from Burlington High School.
On May 23, 1953, she married Aurelien Beaudoin. Following their marriage they first lived...
Grace Isobel Mekkelsen
Mar 20, 2026
EAST MONTPELIER - Grace Mekkelsen a longtime resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2026, the Equinox, one of her favorite days because the days get longer. She was surrounded by her family at Woodridge.
Born on September 26, 1923, in Graniteville, Vermont to Catherine Craib McPherson and Allan McPherson. Her parents and eldest brother emigrated from Aberdeen, Scotland and...
Cheryl Collins
Mar 19, 2026
BERLIN – Cheryl Collins, 69, of Vine Street passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026, at her home.
Born on March 30, 1956, in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of Vincent and Grace (Brooks) Shwab. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1974 and went on the attend Vermont College.
On May 26, 1985, she married Terry Collins at the family...
