William F. Morrissey
Feb 14, 2021
William F. Morrissey, 60, a resident of Rocky Lane, passed away Sunday February 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT.
William Baldwin Finn
Feb 11, 2021
William Baldwin Finn 91 a resident of Manchester passed away peacefully on Thursday morning February 11, 2021 at The Pines in Rutland where he had been staying. The son of Dr. Frederick and Ann (Baldwin) Finn he was born in Jersey City, NY on October 4, 1929. Bill obtained his Bachelors Degree from Mount St. Mary’s in Maryland and...
Maurice "Carl" Johnson
Feb 9, 2021
Maurice "Carl" Johnson was born on February 24, 1963 in Valdosta, Georgia and passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021. Carl was a beloved member of the Manchester community; the residents of Manchester will remember him for his undying generosity and charismatic personality. Carl had a smile that could brighten the entirety of the small town that he called...
Dinny Chila
Feb 7, 2021
We are honored and proud at this most humbling moment to share the news of our precious Mama’s journey “home”. Dinny joined her beloved and faithful maker on Feb. 7th. In the wake of her departure from earth she left a long trail of beauty and love. Every home that was blessed with her presence was artfully adorned, exquisitely...
Edith M. Sargood
Feb 7, 2021
Edith M. Sargood, 84, a resident of North Road, passed away February 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Edith was born in Mt. Tabor, VT on April 10, 1936 the daughter of the late Roscoe and Effie Bush Bolster. She attended Manchester schools, graduating from Burr & Burton Seminary. Edith worked as a waitress for many...
Ward Wells Wilson
Feb 7, 2021
Ward Wells Wilson 91 , a resident of Dunlap Farm Road passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning February 7, 2021. He was born April 21st,1929 in Ithaca, NY, the third child , second son, of Leslie Lawrence and Mary Louise (Fisk) Wilson. Mr. Wilson attended the schools in Ithaca, N.Y., then attended Staunton Military Academy in...
Steven R. Williams
Feb 4, 2021
Steven R. Williams, 65, a resident of Jacksonville, VT, passed away February 4, 2021 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Steven was born in Bennington on April 18, 1955 the son of Richard and Marie Moore Williams. He received his early education in Wilmington schools and graduated from Kenmore East High School. Steven worked as a truck driver for his...
Francine W. Gram
Jan 31, 2021
Our mother, Francine was born on April 23, 1920 in her grandmother’s house in the medieval walled town of Semur-en-Auxois in Burgundy, France. She grew up in Paris where her she attended school at the Lycée Jules Ferry, L’École Françoise de Maintenon, and the Université de Paris. She continued to spend her summer holidays in Semur at the Lac...
Mary "Peggy" Niles
Jan 31, 2021
Mary "Peggy" Niles, 94, a resident of Twitchell Hill Road, passed away January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in North Pownal, Vermont on August 16, 1926 the daughter of the late Harry V. and Cora Mae Baker Wilcox. Mary grew up on the family farm along with 5 brothers and 6 sisters, two other...
Keith Edward Cole
Jan 31, 2021
Keith Edward Cole, 61 of Manchester, VT, passed away on January 31st, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Keith passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends. Keith was born on August 25th, 1959 to parents Clinton Cole of Townshend, VT, and Doris (Towne) Cole of Arlington, VT. Keith graduated from Burr and Burton Seminary in...
Judith Anne Geriak
Jan 29, 2021
Judith Anne Geriak, 80, of Manchester Center, VT, passed away at home on January 29, 2021. Judy was born November 5, 1940 to Harvey G. and Hazel P. Turner in Morrisville, VT. She moved to Teaneck, NJ when her father returned from World War II and received her early education there. She played the clarinet in the Teaneck adult...
John C. Lancaster
Jan 27, 2021
John C. Lancaster, 67, of South Londonderry, died suddenly at his home on January 27, 2021. He was born March 4, 1953 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Joan C. and Edward S. (Ned) Lancaster, Jr. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. His early school years were spent in Northborough, Massachusetts, where he was involved with...
Virginia Carruthers
Jan 25, 2021
Virginia Carruthers, 100, formerly of West Dover, VT, passed away January 25, 2021 at Applewood Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, NH. Virginia was born in Jamaica Plains, MA on November 14, 1920 the daughter of the late Andrew and Lillian Duquet Carnie and attended local schools. Virginia was the West Dover Town Clerk for many years, handwriting deeds for the...
Margaret Van Geons
Jan 24, 2021
Margaret VanGeons, 94, a resident of Silver Street in Bennington, passed away January 24, 2021 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Born Margaret Patricia Richdale on April 14, 1926, in Stamford CT. Margaret and her twin sister Mary were the youngest of four children born to Zetta Pearl Bouton and Herbert Richdale. They grew up in Ridgebury, New Canaan and...
Barbara Joyce Sargent
Jan 24, 2021
Barbara Joyce Sargent, 79, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. At the request of the family there will be no calling hours or funeral. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Barbara are encouraged to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home...
Linda Gale Lake
Jan 23, 2021
Linda Gale Lake, 72, a resident of Benmont Ave, passed away January 23, 2021 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home. Linda was born in Troy, NY on March 21, 1948 the daughter of the late Albert J. and Sarah L. Herrington Bushkosky. She graduated from Hooscac Valley, NY High School and worked as a receptionist for many area doctors’ offices....
Rodney J Fisher
Jan 20, 2021
Rodney J. Fisher, 55, a resident of County Street, passed away January 20, 2021 at his home. Rodney was born in Bennington on August 6, 1965 the son of the late Allen Morgan and Patricia Briggs. He attended Bennington High School, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School. Rodney worked as a contractor in the Bennington area. He was...
Elizabeth Ann Abbott
Jan 20, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Abbott, 91, a former resident of Dorset, passed away January 20, 2021 at Equinox Terrace. She was known as Betty to her friends and Boo to her family. She was born in Wells, VT on July 14, 1929. Betty was the daughter of the late Milo and Emma McClure Johnson. In her younger years, she and her...
Mark T Johnson
Jan 18, 2021
Mark T. Johnson, 59, a resident of Route 7A, passed away January 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born in Barre, VT on November 8, 1961 the son of the late Albert and Corrine Girard Johnson and attended St. Johnsbury schools. Mark worked as a chef for many Manchester area restaurants, Mack Molding, did...
Michael A Wheeler
Jan 15, 2021
Michael A. Wheeler, 63, a resident of West Halifax, passed away January 15, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Michael was born in Bennington, VT on October 28, 1957 the son of the late George and Marion Williams Wheeler. He attended Whitingham schools graduating from Whitingham High School. Michael was an auto parts salesman working for area...
