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Dennis C. Blunt
Sep 20, 2023
Dennis C. Blunt, 82, a resident of Bennington, passed away September 20, 2023 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Dennis was born in Steelville, Missouri on July 11, 1941, the son of the late William Dale and Catherine (Clymer) Blunt. He graduated from Steelville High School and attended Trade School in St. Louis. After being honorably discharged from the...
Joanne Barbara Garger
Sep 20, 2023
Joanne Barbara Garger, 83, a resident of Hagelberg Hill Road, passed away unexpectedly at her home September 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Joanne was born in Newark, NJ on November 13, 1939 the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Werner) Stopero. She attended Westwood, New Jersey schools, graduating from Westwood High School. Joanne worked at a clothing store...
Charlotte K. Houghton
Sep 18, 2023
Charlotte K. Houghton, 96, formerly of Poultney, VT, passed away September 18, 2023 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born in East Arlington, VT on September 26, 1926 the daughter of the late John and Frances (Mann) King. She graduated from Arlington High School and Bishop DeGoesbriand School of Nursing in Burlington, VT. and...
Jean M. Knapp
Sep 14, 2023
Jean M. Knapp, 92 of Arlington VT., formerly of Beacon, NY, passed away at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT, on September 14, 2023. Born in Mount Kisco, NY on November 14, 1930, she was the daughter of George and Myrtle (Tompkins) Maynard. She graduated from Beacon High School in 1947 and attended Brandeis University. She worked in The Evening...
Joyce L Ameden
Sep 14, 2023
Joyce L. Ameden, 99, passed from this life on September 14, 2023. Joyce was born on February 15, 1924 to Clarence F. and Verlie M. Smith. She grew up in Winhall, Vermont along with her three sisters, and attended the local one-room school there. She then went to Springfield, VT Highschool while living as a boarder with local families in...
Marie Jeannine Mann
Sep 14, 2023
Marie Jeannine Mann, 94, of Wilmington, passed away on September 14, 2023 at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. She was born on December 14, 1928 in Milford, Massachusetts to George Joseph and Marie Mitrano Lally. Mrs. Mann graduated from Milford High School in 1946. She attended Simmons College in Boston, graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor of...
Dean Patrick Paradis
Sep 13, 2023
Dean Patrick Paradis, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on September 13th, 2023, at his home in South Carolina. Born on May 31st, 1970, Dean lived a life filled with passion, adventure, and creativity. Dean's love for archaeology led him to participate in numerous digs, including those at Lake Champlain, South Carolina, and England. His dedication to...
Pamela M. Baker
Sep 12, 2023
Pamela M. Baker, 59, a resident of Cutler Street, went to her eternal home on September 12, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Bennington, Pam was born October 21, 1963, the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (Stroffoleno) Barber. She attended Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School, class of 1983...
Janet A. (Hanlon) Martelle
Sep 9, 2023
Janet A. (Hanlon) Martelle, 80 of Manchester Center, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont. Janet was born at the Henry W Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington, Vermont 0n March 16, 1943, to Michael O. Hanlon and Edith May (Fleming) Hanlon. Janet attended school in Manchester...
Linda L Hamilton
Sep 8, 2023
Linda L. Hamilton, 75, of Shaftsbury, Vermont, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 8, 2023. Linda was born to the late Charles and Charlotte (Allen) Harrington on May 2, 1948 in Bennington, Vermont. After completing high school, Linda worked for Stanley Tools, the Veteran’s Home as an LNA, MACE, Thompsons Sewing Machines, provided childcare, and Hoyt’s....
J. Reeve Cantus
Sep 8, 2023
J Reeve Cantus, 84, a resident of Dorset, passed away September 8, 2023, at Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center, VT. He was born in Cedarhurst, NY on June 22,1939, the son of the late Howard and Eleanor (Hollister) Cantus. Reeve graduated from South Kent School in 1957, and Lafayette College in 1961. Reeve married Esther F. Cruikshank in July 1961,...
Betty J Stratton
Aug 31, 2023
Betty J Stratton (91) passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023 at Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Betty, a long-time resident of Arlington, was predeceased by her husband Herb in 2013. She is survived by her children Donna (Richard), Larry (Joanne) and Randy (Claire), multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family celebrated her life privately.
Irma U Bartlett
Aug 29, 2023
Irma U. Bartlett, 86, a resident of Snow Road, passed away August 29, 2023 at Applewood Nursing Home in Winchester, NH. Irma was born in Warwick, MA on September 12, 1936 the daughter of the late Warren and Edith (Hescock) Underwood and attended local schools, graduating from Wilmington High School. Irma worked as a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal...
Deborah Jane Mackin
Aug 27, 2023
Deborah Jane Mackin - A Life of Leadership, Faith, and Family White Creek, NY – Deborah Jane (Taylor) Mackin, loving wife and mother, renowned business consultant, and beacon of spiritual strength, died on Sunday, August 27 at the age of 74. She was surrounded by her loved ones in the moments leading up to her passing. Deborah was born in...
Michele (Lavigne) Haskins
Aug 19, 2023
Michele (Lavigne) Haskins of Pownal, VT, passed away after illness on August 19, 2023. She was born on March 26, 1958 the daughter of the late Robert and Carol Lavigne of North Adams. She attended St. Joseph’s school and graduated from Drury High school in 1976. She dedicated her life to caring for others starting as an aide in the...
Jay E. Dodge
Aug 18, 2023
Jay E. Dodge, 63, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on August 18, 2023. Jay was born in Walla Walla, Washington to the late Faye and Mary (White) Dodge on February 18, 1960. Although Jay was born in Washington State, he spent most of his growing up years in Framingham, Massachusetts. He had lived there until he moved to Brattleboro, Vermont...
Michael J Dickinson
Aug 14, 2023
Michael J. Dickinson, Sr., 66, a resident of Route 313, passed away August 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with Renal Failure. Michael was born in Glens Falls, NY on December 27, 1956 the son of the late Ernest and Luella (Mallory) Dickinson and attended Glenfall's school. Michael worked at the MACE Company in...
Allen P. Richardson
Aug 12, 2023
Allen P. Richardson, 77, a resident of Danby, passed away August 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born in Weston, VT on January 19, 1946 the son of the late Paul and Hazel (Johnson) Richardson and attended Weston schools. After serving his country as a member of the United States Army in Viet-Nam, Allen then...
Anthony J. Mauri Jr.
Aug 9, 2023
Anthony J. Mauri Jr. of Knoxville TN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 9th 2023. Born on November 2, 1966 in Derby Ct. to Anthony J. Mauri Sr. and Kathleen (Weiler) Mauri. Tony was a free spirit who lived life on the wild side. He loved his friends and family with all his heart. He was a talented mechanic making...
Esmeralda Cabouli
Aug 9, 2023
Esmeralda Cabouli of Stratton, VT, passed away on August 9th, 2023 with her family by her side. She was 101 years young, recuperating from hip surgery at the time of her death. She was daughter of the late Luciana Morbelli and Domingo Penaloza and was born in Santa Fe, Argentina on February 18, 1922. As a young woman, Esmeralda studied...
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