Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

George “Butch” Gordon, 80 years young, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on January 3, 2024.  He was born to the late Robert Sr. and Marguerite (Kennedy) Gordon on July 15, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

George spent his earliest years in Peekskill, New York then his family moved to Chester, Vermont during...

Jan 2, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce that Rachel Eleanor Rubin passed away at the young age of 33 on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She went peacefully in her sleep at her apartment in Essex, Vermont due to an unforeseen heart condition.

While the suddenness of her passing leaves us heartbroken and empty, we are filled with...

Dec 30, 2023

Jane P. Stevens, 93, of Little Pond Road in Londonderry, Vermont, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Grace Cottage in Townshend, Vermont.

Jane was born in Jamaica, Vermont on April 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Clifton J. and Beulah (Duperault) Stone. She was a home maker who enjoyed bowling, jigsaw puzzles, bingo, listening to...

Dec 28, 2023

Dorothy Eleanor Szekeres, 86, passed away in Bennington, Vermont on December 28, 2023. Dorothy was born to the late Walter and Goldie (Rulak) Klinger on September 9, 1937 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dorothy met the love of her life, Kalman Szekeres, at the age of 13 while they were in grammar school. Their mutual love for skiing brought...

Dec 26, 2023

Anna E. Carmichael, 67, passed away on December 26, 2023 in Bennington, Vermont. Anna was born to the late Francis and Marcella (Meyer) Sullivan in Middletown, New York on July 9, 1956. Anna married her late husband John Carmichael with whom she was married to for 47 years. Anna worked as a housekeeper for the Vermont Veteran’s Home in...

Dec 25, 2023

Wayne Charles Parker, Sr., lovingly known by all as Charlie, of Weston, VT, passed away peacefully on December 25th at Rutland Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie was born in the family home in Weston, VT on January 3, 1948.  The fourth child to Fernando and Marguerite (Hart) Parker.  Charlie was one of five children growing...

Dec 20, 2023

Thomas Paul (Burger) McGovern 77, of West Dover, Vermont, passed away on December 20, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, CT, on December 26, 1945, Paul was the 5th son of 6 boys to the late James Lawrence McGovern, Jr. and Helen Deegan McGovern of the Long Hill section of Trumbull, CT. Thomas Paul grew up in Trumbull and attended Sacred Heart...

Dec 18, 2023

Pearl Joyce Green, 93, a resident of Whitingham, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 18, 2023. Pearl was born in Whitingham, VT on May 3, 1930 the daughter of the late Truman and Alice (Harvey) Powers, she attended "The Schoolhouse" in Whitingham. Pearl was a seamstress and worked at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for over 20 years. She was...

Dec 15, 2023

Carlin Whitney Scherer died at Equinox Terrace in Manchester, Vermont on Friday, December 15, 2023. She and her husband George Scherer III, married for 54 years, loved their final three decades in Bondville, Winhall, and Manchester, Vermont. They were both active with Meals on Wheels and were longtime supporters of and adopted many dogs and cats from Second Chance...

Dec 15, 2023

Rebecca “Becca” Coleman, 38, of Bondville, VT, passed away on Dec. 15, 2023. She was born in Springfield, VT, to Nelson and Beth (Burke) Coleman on Sept. 26, 1985.

A lifelong teacher, Becca earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Vermont, graduating summa cum laude. At the time of her passing, she was a...

Dec 8, 2023

Lee Landon Metzger, longtime resident of East Aurora, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 8, 2023, at 97 years old.

Lee Landon Metzger was born on November 5, 1926 in Buffalo, New York, to Park L. Metzger and Ruth L. Metzger. He grew up in Buffalo, where he attended Buffalo Public School...

Dec 8, 2023

John Robert Cavagnolo “Jack”, 19, of Cook Hollow Road in Manchester Center, VT, passed away December 8, 2023. Jack was born in Niskayuna, NY on September 28, 2004 the son of J. Richard Cavagnolo and Shelly Stone and graduated from Shenedehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York in 2022.

Jack was a kind and gentle soul...

Dec 7, 2023

Our community lost a vital member on Thursday December 7th. Birgit Sutter-Davis slipped quietly from this life to the next at her home in Weston, VT with her beloved husband David by her side. She was born in New York City on November 3, 1961. She grew up in Short Hills, NJ graduating from Milburn high school in 1979. Birgit...

Dec 7, 2023

James W. Brown, 71, a resident of Warm Brook Road, passed away December 7, 2023 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. James was born in Danby, VT on May 21, 1952 the son of the late William and Jessica Brown and attended Wallingford schools. James was a woodworker and worked for J.K. Adams for many years. He was a member of the...

Dec 5, 2023

Daryl Vernon Brown, 68, a resident of Arlington, VT, passed away December 5, 2023 at his home. Daryl was born in Bennington, Vt on May 27, 1955 the son of the late Harry and Marilyn King Brown. He attended Arlington schools, graduating from Arlington Memorial High School and a year of college at Paul Smiths. He then joined the Army...

Dec 4, 2023

Janet Simpson Wilson, first child of William and Ethelda Croft Lindsey, age 93 , died in Bennington, Vermont Monday, December 4, 2023 . She graduated from Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. High School in 1947 and from St. Lawrence University at Canton, N.Y. in 1951 with a B.S. Degree. In July 1951 she began her career with New York Telephone (now Verizon)...

Nov 30, 2023

Shirley M. Veber, 88, a resident of Pine Hill Drive in Rowe, Massachusetts, passed away November 30, 2023 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Shirley was born in Brattleboro, VT on October 26, 1935 the daughter of the late Gerald and Mary Donovan Green and attended local schools. Shirley worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post Office in...

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela Lacoste, 62, of East Dorset, passed away on November 25, 2023 surrounded by family. Service will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/GivingPage/MyPage?pg=team&fr_id=1200&team_id=26429) if you would like to honor Pamela’s memory. ?Afterglow ? I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave...

Nov 24, 2023

Daniel C. Collette, Jr., a resident of Middle Pownal Road, passed away November 24, 2023 at his home. Daniel was born in Bennington on December 29, 1967 the son of Daniel C. Collette, Sr. and Sally Mears, attended Bennington schools and Mt. Antony Union High School. Daniel worked at Energizer, Caramel Corrosion in Bennington and thoroughly enjoyed grounds keeping at...

Nov 22, 2023

Timothy Green Finney, 81, a resident of Bennett Hill Road, passed away November 22, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Timothy was born in Somerville, NJ on April 26, 1942 the son of the late Walter N. and Elizabeth Green Finney. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1961. He graduated from Putnam School of Nursing (LPN) and Southern Vermont College...