Ann Marie Towslee
Jul 31, 2026
Ann Marie Towslee, formerly of Harbour Road in Woodford, VT. passed away August 1. 2026 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Ann formerly lived on Convent Ave. in Bennington. She went to North Bennington School for 7th & 8th grade and graduated from Bennington High School where she was captain of the cheerleaders. Ann retired from Union Carbide after...
Patricia C. Morris
Jul 30, 2026
Patricia Marie (Crawford) Morris, 92, a cherished resident of Wilmington, Vermont, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 8, 1934, in Wilmington, VT, to Andrew and Kathleen Crawford, Patricia grew up in the town she would forever call home. After graduating from Wilmington High School in 1952, she...
Valerie Takvorian
Jul 25, 2026
Valerie Ann Takvorian passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life devoted to learning, creativity, and kindness. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late George Takvorian and Agnes Tajarian. Valerie spent the majority of her life in Clifton, New Jersey, where she built a career...
Douglas S. Zecher
Jul 19, 2026
Douglas Stanford Zecher passed away at his home in East Dorset suddenly July 19, 2026.
Doug received his Bachelor degree from the University of Vermont in agriculture plant and soil science.
Most everyone knew Doug for his active role in the Bromley ski patrol as past director and contributing member for 50 plus years. He had the honor of patrol 5.
Doug's passion...
Yvette Forrett
Jul 19, 2026
Yvette Marie Forrett (Bishop), aged 58, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in Bennington, Vermont. Born on July 9, 1968, in Bennington, Vermont, Yvette spent her life surrounded by the love of family. Yvette was a devoted mother to her three children: Jennifer Forrett, Samantha Forrett, and Timothy Forrett. She was also a proud grandmother to her beloved grandchildren:...
Charles Gary Grabarz
Jul 17, 2026
Charles Gary Grabarz, 74, of Manchester Center, passed away on July 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, he attended Greenwich High School and passionately studied history at Ohio University, Class of 1975 where he met his best friend, wife and life partner. Gary is survived by his wife, Mary, with whom he was...
Barbara F. McDonough
Jul 17, 2026
Barbara Frances McDonough, lovingly known as "Bubbe," passed away on July 17, 2026, at Rutland Regional Medical Center at the age of 86.
Barbara was born on December 3, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Walter and Victoria Grabowski. She grew up in Jersey City and graduated from St. Michael's High School.
On June 9, 1962, Barbara married John...
Adele R. Eichel
Jul 16, 2026
Adele R.Eichel, of Mount Tabor, VT passed away on July 16, 2026.
Surrounded by those she loved, a gentle summer rain fell outside. Then, it was as if nature itself paused to say goodbye. The clouds parted, sunlight poured into her home through every open door and a cardinal began to sing. With a peaceful smile, Adele slipped away. It was...
Robert Savard
Jul 10, 2026
Bob’s battle with glioblastoma ended on July 10, 2026. Robert Francis Savard, Jr. was born on October 16, 1949, in Albany, NY, to Robert F. Savard, Sr. and Helen Buckley Savard. Raised primarily in Wethersfield, CT, Bob graduated from Wethersfield High School, then attended St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH, graduating with a degree in history in 1971. Bob began...
Scott C. Stannard
Jul 9, 2026
Scott Stannard Senior born September 6, 1974 passed away July 9, 2026 after a long illness. Scott was a graduate of Burr and Burton Seminary class of 1993. Scott loved the outdoors, hunting, bowling, and playing horseshoes. Scott loved spending time with his daughter fishing. He also had a love for racing with his son. As long as there were...
Margaret "Peggy" Jones
Jul 9, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Jones, born March 25, 1938, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026 in Bennington, Vermont, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of the staff at Rivers Edge..
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Norman Jones, her sister Jane O’Donnell, her father Festus Michael O’Donnell, and her mother Margaret Ruth Amirault.
She is survived...
Robert James Robinson
Jul 7, 2026
Robert James Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington on July 7, 2026, following a long battle with cancer.
Born on November 17, 1943, to Harry ("Tip") and Francine Robinson, Robert grew up in West Wardsboro and graduated from Leland & Gray in 1961, where he was a standout multi-sport athlete. After a short period working at Mount...
Stella A. Stevens
Jul 7, 2026
Stella A. Stevens died July 7, 2026 surrounded by her family in the home in which she was born at the age of 89. Stella was born June 14, 1937 to Myron and Wilhelmina (Ahrens) Allen of Jacksonville, Vermont.
Stella attended Whitingham High School where she was active in the 4-H and graduated in 1954. She met Norman Stevens and they...
Olivia Slade
Jul 2, 2026
Olivia Rose Slade, born December 10, 1979, peacefully passed away in her sleep on July 2, 2026. Olivia was often referred to as a beautiful girl with a smile that could light up a room. She found happiness in the world around her whether it be sparkling vampires, birds out the window, mobiles spinning in the breeze, or family and...
Christena Ann Woodcock
Jul 1, 2026
Christena Woodcock, 84, a resident of W Sandgate Road, passed away July 1, 2026 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Christena was born in Concord, Massachusetts on November 9, 1941 the daughter of the late James and Marian (Whitman) Stroffoleno, attended Arlington schools, graduating from Arlington Memorial High School. Christine worked at the Vermont Country Store, MACRON, Price Chopper and other...
Robin Jones
Jun 28, 2026
Robin Jones, 76 of Arlington, VT, passed away at her home in Arlington on June 28, 2026. Robin was born in Stamford, CT on June 28, 1950, the daughter of William and Clara Henry. She was raised and attended schools in Norwalk, CT. For many years Robin was a single mom raising two children while also working full time. After...
Jeffrey John Rice
Jun 17, 2026
Jeffrey J. Rice, 70, a resident of Arington, VT, passed away June 17, 2026 at his home. Jeffrey was born in Bennington, VT on November 27, 1955 the son of the late Clarence and Janice (Secoy) Rice and attended local schools. Jeffrey worked at the Hewlett-Packard Company and Mack Molding as an industrial painter for many years. Jeffrey loved hunting...
Auora Belardo
Jun 16, 2026
Auora Belardo Myers tragically passed away Tuesday June 16th, 2026. She was the only child between Billie Myers and Roberto Belardo Carambot. She was born in Bennington Vermont on January 10th, 2015. She is survived by both her parents along with a large extended family.
Auora had a love of nature and animals, but the ocean and water were where she...
Carson C. Holden
Jun 10, 2026
Carson C. Holden, 49, of East Dorset, Vermont, passed away at his home on June 10, 2026. He was born in Springfield, Vermont, and spent most of his life in East Dorset, the community he called home.
Carson was a hard worker in every sense. For years he was a familiar face at Discount Beverage in Manchester, where his coworkers became...
Charles Howard Dix
Jun 9, 2026
Charles "Skip" Dix, a resident of Whitingham, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026. Skip was born in Bennington, Vermont on October 29, 1954, the son of the late Laura (Ellis) Dix and Howard C Dix. Skip grew up in Wilmington and worked as a master electrician for many years in Massachusetts and Vermont and owned Purple Electric Company in...
