Johan F. Naess
Jun 21, 2026
ST. JOHNSBURY — Johan F. Naess, 88, of Barnet, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Northern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Born on January 27, 1938, to Olaf and Marian (Stoddard) Naess in Rutland, Vermont, he graduated from Black River High School, Ottawa University, and earned a Master’s degree from Boston College. He also proudly served in the Army National Guard.
On...
Kelly Anderson
Jun 17, 2026
JOHNSON- Kelly Anderson, 47, known for her spirited independence, resilience in the face of adversity, and her unwavering tendency to let her heart lead the way with a side of sass, was unable to overcome a severe autoimmune attack that none of us saw coming.
Kelly fiercely loved her family and those lucky enough to call her a true friend. She...
Carol P. Day
Jun 11, 2026
Carol P. Day
BARRE - Carol P. Day passed away surrounded by family after a brief illness on Thursday, June 11, 2026, just before her 90th birthday.
Carol Ann Parker was born on June 22, 1936, in Melrose, MA, the firstborn daughter of Carl M. Parker and Ethel Margeson Parker. Carl owned a Boston wholesale butter, egg and poultry business in Faneuil...
Journi Ann Parker LeClair
Jun 11, 2026
Journi Ann Parker LeClair
WILLIAMSTOWN — Journi Ann Parker LeClair, 26, of Williamstown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Berlin, Vermont.
Born on July 25, 1999, in Berlin, Vermont, Journi was the daughter of Edgar S. Magoon III and Jami LeClair. She attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Williamstown High School. Following high school, she attended Green...
Randall "Randy" Sweet
Jun 9, 2026
WILLIAMSTOWN- Randall "Randy" Sweet, 60, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on June 9, 2026. He was born to Donald Sweet and Gloria (Jarvis) Caton on September 14, 1965, in Barre, VT. Randy was a longtime resident of Williamstown and graduated from Spaulding High School. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather whose greatest...
Marcel J. Dutil
Jun 6, 2026
MARSHFIELD-Marcel J. Dutil, 84, a longtime resident of Bunker Hill Circle, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
The son of Antonio and Paula (Charpentier) Dutil, Marcel was born at his family home in East Montpelier on November 5, 1941. He attended grammar school at St. Monica’s Catholic School in Barre.
Even after moving from...
Peter W. Aylward
Jun 5, 2026
BARRE- Peter "Pete" W. Aylward, 79, of Barre, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.
Born on October 13, 1946, he was the son of Milton Aylward and Evelyn (Griffith) Fields. Pete grew up in Waterbury, where he attended local schools and graduated from Waterbury High School in 1964. Following high school,...
Georgette Rosa Belisle
May 29, 2026
On a cool spring afternoon in Vermont, Georgette Rosa Belisle, age 96, left this earth as independently as she lived her life. Never quite sure how she managed to live so long, questioning if she had been awfully good or awfully bad as to why she was still here on earth, she may now have her answer.
Born on August 7,...
Gary R. Crowningshield
May 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved Gary Crowningshield, who passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2026. There are no words to express the heartbreak and sadness felt by many or how much he will be missed.
Gary was born in Middlebury, Vermont on June 22, 1969, to Sheridan and Sandra Crowningshield. He attended Barre...
Leo Victor Stacy
May 26, 2026
EAST BARRE – Leo Victor Stacy, 85, of Washington Road passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with family at his side.
Born October 1, 1940, to Henry and Gabriel (Huard) Stacy in Berlin. He attended Berlin Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School. Leo went on to work for himself maintaining pools and spas for over...
Frank John Malnati Jr
May 20, 2026
GRANITEVILLE — Frank John Malnati Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 17, 1948, in Barre, Vermont, Frank was the son of Frank John Sr. and Lillian (Cross) Malnati. He attended local schools and graduated from Spaulding High School before proudly serving his country in the...
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...
Edward Bell
May 5, 2026
BARRE – Edward (Ed) Bell, 69, of Highgate Drive passed away at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on May 5, 2026.
Born August 28, 1956 to Lawrence and Maybelle (Ditchem) Bell in Barre. Edward attended Barre City Schools. He went on to work in construction and painting.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors and fishing.
Ed leaves behind his partner...
William Bernard Hayden
May 2, 2026
MONTPELIER — William (Bill) Bernard Hayden, a longtime resident of Pearl Street, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the home of his daughter in Bethel.
Born in Bennington, Vermont, on December 23, 1942, Bill was the first of six children born to Harry and Nellie (Robertson) Hayden. He attended grammar school in Sunderland, Vermont, and graduated from Arlington High...
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...
Jacqueline Audet Colombo
Apr 23, 2026
BARRE- Jacqueline (Jackie) Audet Colombo, born on November 12, 1938, in Washington, Vermont, and formerly of Barre, Vermont, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, at the age of 87. She initially retired to South Carolina before later settling in Etowah, North Carolina.
Jackie led a distinguished life marked by her dedication and hard work as co-owner...
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...
