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Recent Obituaries in Southern Vermont
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Southern Vermont area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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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...
Bertha Frances Akley
Jun 3, 2022
Bertha Frances Akley, also known as Jimmy, 95, formerly of Readsboro, VT, passed away Friday June 3, 2022 at Pine Heights in Brattleboro. Bertha was born in Marlboro, VT on February 8, 1927 the daughter of the late Bertram F Akley and Marion H. Pool. Bertha graduated from 8th grade in a one room school house called "Winchester School"...
Charlotte Elizabeth Gilbert Verdery Lightfoot
May 28, 2022
Charlotte (Gilbert, Verdery) Lightfoot, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Mary Jane Verdery, in Arlington, VT. She was 101. Charlotte Elizabeth Gilbert was born March 15, 1921. Her mother was Ruth Aileen Gilbert, né Warner (Buddy) of Granville and Pawlet; and her father was Frederick...
Doris A. (Thompson) Pratt
May 26, 2022
Doris A. (Thompson) Pratt, 92, a longtime resident of North Bennington passed away peacefully at Brookdale Fillmore Pond on Thursday May 26, 2022. The daughter of Frank D. and Selma (Rubesan) Thompson she was born in Bennington on April 21, 1930. Doris grew up in the North Bennington area attending schools in North Bennington, Shaftsbury and graduating from North...
Judy A. Bisson
May 23, 2022
Judy A. Bisson, 72, a resident of Dean Road, passed away May 23, 2022 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Judy was born in Troy, NY on October 16, 1949, the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Lohnes) Watson and attended local schools. Judy worked as an IT Tech, head of maintenance, as a paraprofessional, and in the kitchen...
Michael John Guile
May 22, 2022
Michael John Guile, 62, a resident of Applegate Drive, passed away May 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Cambridge, NY on August 20, 1959 the son of the late Robert Lester and Patricia Ann Guile and attended local schools. Michael worked for Benmont Paper, property maintenance for Applegate Apartments and for Vermont...
Roger E. Maynard
May 21, 2022
Roger E. Maynard ,94, a lifelong resident of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Saturday May 21, 2022 at The Center For Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington where he had resided for over 2 years. The son of Eleoda and Mary (Buffum) Maynard, he was born in Wilmington on November 1, 1927. He grew up on the family farm, received...
Nancy Mershon Ferrenz Carey
May 18, 2022
Nancy Mershon Ferrenz Carey passed peacefully on May 18, 2022 in Bennington, VT. A resident of Manchester, VT, she was born in New York, NY, daughter of George H. Ferrenz and Jane Mershon Ferrenz. Mrs. Carey grew up in Dobbs Ferry, NY and married her Dobbs Ferry High School sweetheart, James Henry Carey, in 1954. They lived in Tarrytown,...
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