Kathleen A. Webb (Laurie)
Jul 9, 2022
Kathleen A. Webb (Laurie), 62, passed away peacefully Saturday July 9, 2022. She was born in Springfield, MA on February 22, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Richard Laurie and Judith Laurie (DeWolfe). She was a graduate of Gateway Regional High School class of 1978. Following school, she married her husband of 45 years, Richard Webb Jr....
Elizabeth "Betty" Miller
Jul 7, 2022
Elizabeth Miller of Manchester, VT died after a long illness on July 7, 2022 in the Equinox Terrace at the age of 98. She was born in a house which was located next to the Shaftsbury General Store, on November 18, 1923. She was the daughter of Lee Edward Hewes and Georgianna “Forrest” Hewes. Her father was a meat...
Richard F. (Dick) Torrey
Jul 7, 2022
Mr. Richard F. (Dick) Torrey 89 a local businessman and longtime Bennington resident passed away peacefully at The Center For Living and Rehabilitation on July 7, 2022 where he had recently resided. Dick was born in Brattleboro on October 11, 1932, he was one of three children born to Harold Lapham and Louise Mary (Barrett) Torrey. He grew up...
Scottie R. Gabert
Jul 4, 2022
Scottie R. Gabert, 58, a resident of North Road Sunderland, passed away July 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Scottie was born in Bennington on June 30, 1964 the son of the late Raymond F. Gabert and Annie Hale. Scottie worked for HBH Pre-Staining for 23 years and previously worked lawn maintenance. Scottie loved fishing, kayaking,...
Lee Steven Nemlich
Jul 2, 2022
Lee Steven Nemlich, 86, a resident of Summit Trails Road, Weston, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Lee was born in NY on August 6, 1935, the son of the late Bernard and Jeanneatty (Burstein) Nemlich. He graduated from Washington Irving High School in Tarrytown NY, Class of 1953, where he was a standout athlete, achieving All Westchester County...
Elizabeth (‘Betsy’) Laidlaw Cochran
Jul 2, 2022
On July 2, 2022, Elizabeth (‘Betsy’) Laidlaw Cochran, of Dorset, VT, formerly of Shushan, NY and Plainfield, NJ, passed away at the age of 82 after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure with her family at her side. Greatly beloved by family and friends, Betsy was known for her sweet kindness and radiant smile, diverse artistic abilities, love...
Robert James Reynolds Jr (Rj)
Jun 30, 2022
Robert James Reynolds Jr (RJ) a lifelong resident of Bennington VT, went fishing June 30, 2022, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded loved ones. RJ was born on March 7, 1953 at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington VT, the son of the late, Robert Reynolds Sr, and June Stratton Reynolds. He attended Bennington...
Cynthia S. Shepard
Jun 29, 2022
Cynthia S. Shepard, 82, a resident of The Meadows, passed away June 29, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Cynthia was born in Connecticut on June 14, 1940 the daughter of the late Zigmont and Anne Symolon. She attended Hamden, CT schools, graduating from Amity High School. Cynthia worked in customer service in area stores...
Virginia Catherine Alison Welford
Jun 27, 2022
Virginia Catherine Alison Welford passed away at age 66 after a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. She was born March 19, 1956, in Redruth, Cornwall, England to James and Dorothy Welford, the third of four daughters. In 1962 the family moved to the U.S. finally settling in Weston Massachusetts. She always loved reading, especially science fiction. She graduated from Weston...
Linda Lou Burden Wade
Jun 24, 2022
Linda Lou Burden Wade, a resident of North Main Street, passed away June 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Danby, VT on February 16, 1947 the daughter of the late William C. Burden, Sr. and Helen F. Wells. She attended Danby schools and graduated from Wallingford High School. She worked at Foley’s...
Jacqueline (Martin) Kenny
Jun 23, 2022
Jacqueline (Martin) Kenny formerly of Brattleboro VT, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Jamestown KY, where she had been living with her daughter and son in law Lori (Gundry) Lancer and Steve Lancer. Jackie was born January 17, 1940 in Hinsdale NH, to Raymond and Cecile (Gibeau) Martin. She was pre deceased by her husband Deputy Sheriff Richard...
Scott M Berube
Jun 17, 2022
Scott M. Berube, 46, passed away June 17, 2022 in Manchester, VT. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. A go fund me page has been created to help and assist the family with funeral expenses (https://gofund.me/e400975c). The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT.
Pauline Elizabeth Carruth Howe
Jun 16, 2022
Pauline Elizabeth Carruth Howe, 94, formerly a resident of Village Lane in Bennington, VT, passed away Thursday June 16, 2022 at Crescent Manor Rehabilitation in Bennington. Pauline was born in Bennington, VT on September 23, 1927 the daughter of the late Paul E. Jewett and Elizabeth Noteman. She attended local schools, graduating from Bennington High School. Pauline worked for...
Rolf Anders Gidlow
Jun 16, 2022
Rolf Anders Gidlow, 70, a resident of Londonderry, VT, passed away June 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Rolf was born in Omaha, NE, on June 9, 1952, the son of the late Rolf Gunnar Gidlow and Harriett Jean Anderson. He attended schools in North St. Paul, MN, graduating from North High School and attending the University...
Joan Irene Krane
Jun 13, 2022
Joan Irene Krane, 97, a resident of Shaftsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday June 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her daughters. Joan was born in London, England on March 27, 1925 the daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Aslett) House. She lived in London during “the blitz” in WW2. She often retold stories to her children...
Ronald Wayne Slade, Jr.
Jun 9, 2022
Ronald Wayne Slade, Jr., a resident of Black Rock Lane, passed away June 9, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born in Bennington on March 24, 1962 the son of Ronald Wayne Slade, Sr. and the late Emily Jane Burke. He attended schools in Winhall, Townshend and Burr & Burton Seminary in Manchester. Ron worked construction for...
Eva B. Sherman
Jun 8, 2022
Eva B. Sherman, 87, a resident of Whites Hill Road, passed away June 8, 2022 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Eva was born in East Dover, VT on August 16, 1934. The daughter of the late Erwin Brown, Sr. and Geneva Bartlett. Eva attended East Dover schools, graduating from Brattleboro High School. For over 20 years, Eva was the Postmaster...
Harold (Hal) I. Crane
Jun 7, 2022
Harold (Hal) I. Crane, 95, of Johns Creek, GA and formerly of Manchester Center and Arlington, VT passed away June 7, 2022 at the home of his daughter Elena Cannata in Johns Creek, GA. Hal was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 2, 1926 the son of the late Frederick and Elsie (Anderson) Crane. He was educated in Brooklyn...
Richard Sprague, Sr
Jun 5, 2022
Richard Sprague Sr ,82, of Wilmington, VT passed away unexpectedly June 5th 2022. Richard (Dick) Sprague was born October 19, 1939 to Percy and Florence Sprague of Brattleboro VT. Richard was a graduate of Brattleboro High School class of 1957 and was co-captain of the 1956 Brattleboro High School championship football team. He also served in the Army Reserves....
Joan Lillian Romieu Bourque
Jun 4, 2022
Joan Lillian Romieu Bourque died peacefully in Rutland, Vermont on June 4, 2022. She was 91 years old. Joan was born in Springfield, MA, the beloved daughter of George and Caroline Romieu. As an only child, she enjoyed the loving attention of her parents during her many years living in Longmeadow, MA. Her fondest memories were of summer holidays...
