Obituaries

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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Estelle M. Dussault

Estelle M. Dussault

Jul 24, 2021

Estelle M. Dussault a former resident of Union Street passed away in her sleep on Saturday July 24, 2021 at Crescent Manor Care Center at the age of 90. The daughter of Arther and Marie Gaillardet-Dussault, she was born in Weymouth, MA on October 3, 1930. She grew up in Weymouth, graduating from Weymouth High School, she continued her...

Tara Adams Dowden

Tara Adams Dowden

Jul 22, 2021

Tara passed peacefully on July 22, after a fierce bout with Ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by loving family, in her snug at home on Highland Avenue in Manchester Vermont. “I wish to thank everyone who shared what was my wonderful life. I will miss you all.” The youngest daughter of John and Ruth Dowden grew up in Montclair,...

Nancy Ehrhardt Bambara White

Nancy Ehrhardt Bambara White

Jul 22, 2021

Nancy Ehrhardt White of Dorset, VT passed away peacefully on July 22nd, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her three children, George C. Bambara of Stowe VT, Alicia Bambara Fish of Baltimore, MD, and Nan E. Bambara of Dorset, VT, and five grandchildren, and is predeceased by her son, A. Paul Bambara, Jr., her husband...

Harold I Rice

Harold I Rice

Jul 22, 2021

Harold I. Rice, 88, a longtime resident of Wilmington passed away peacefully at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington on Thursday July 22, 2021. The son of Merton and Marjorie (Williams) Rice, he was born in Wilmington on September 17, 1932. He grew up in Searsburg where he attended elementary school later attending Wilmington High School graduating in 1951....

Faye Bush

Faye Bush

Jul 20, 2021

Faye M. Bush, 80, of Bush Drive in Pownal, died July 20, 2021 at her home with her son at her side. Faye was born in North Adams, MA on February 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Henry McConnell and June (Morrissey) McConnell. She attended city schools and while living in North Adams, was employed as a sales...

Scot E Rafus

Scot E Rafus

Jul 18, 2021

Scot E. Rafus, 51, a resident of South Road, passed away July 18, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Scot was born in Glens Falls, NY on January 10, 1970 and attended Cambridge, NY schools. Scot was a jack of all trades. He worked as a logger for many years and after that as...

Victor H Gordon, Jr

Victor H Gordon, Jr

Jul 18, 2021

Victor H. Gordon, Jr of Danby VT passed away on July 18, 2021. Victor was born in Bridgeport, CT. in 1945. As a bachelor, Victor had an abundance of time pursuing his passion of owning and breeding Lipizzaner Horses. Whether it was boarding his beauties at Country Lee Farms while he worked as a subway Motorman for the New...

Tanner J Wincek

Tanner J Wincek

Jul 16, 2021

Tanner J. Wincek, 18, a resident of Hubbard Hill Road, passed away July 16, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Tanner was born in Brattleboro, VT on October 1, 2002 the son of Jason E. and Cheryl Roy Wincek and attended local schools. Tanner worked in property maintenance as a ground’s keeper in...

Michael R Johnson

Michael R Johnson

Jul 15, 2021

Michael R. Johnson, 66, a resident of Searsburg passed away unexpectedly at his home July 15, 2021. Michael was born in Westfield, MA, the son of the late Roy Johnson, Jr. and Katherine (Iserman) Johnson. He attended Blandford, MA elementary schools and graduated from Westfield Vocational School. Michael worked as a master electrician for many years but as everyone...

Adelbert G. "Joe" Capen

Adelbert G. "Joe" Capen

Jul 10, 2021

Adelbert G. Capen, 76, of Bennington, VT passed away July 10, 2021 at his home. Adelbert was born October 5, 1944 in Bondville, VT, son of Adelbert A. Capen (whom he was named after) and Florence Maria Crandall. A family member nicknamed him Joe shortly after his birth and ever since then, very few people actually knew him as...

Veronique Lee O'Brien

Veronique Lee O'Brien

Jul 10, 2021

Veronique Lee O’Brien, 65, a resident of West Main Street, passed away July 10, 2021 at her home. Veronique was born in Bennington on December 21, 1955 the daughter of the late Wilfred Bisson and Carol Brimmer. She attended local schools and received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Southern Vermont College. Veronique worked as a nurse at the...

Lawrence Mill

Lawrence Mill

Jul 2, 2021

Larry Mill, 79, of Ray Hill Road, Wilmington, died in his sleep on July 2 following a number of years of declining health. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 10, 1941, son of Elizabeth and James Mill. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. His brother Steven Mill, and his family of Cape Cod,...

Joanne Dupree

Joanne Dupree

Jul 1, 2021

Joanne Dupree, 76, a resident of Spruce Street, passed away July 1, 2021 at her home. Joanne was born in Peekskill, NY on December 10, 1944 the daughter of the late Clifford and Elsie Fowler Richards and attended Lakeland High School. Joanne worked for many area businesses throughout her career including the Bowling Alley, Alfie’s, Vermont Country Store, Wooden...

Darlene M Young

Darlene M Young

Jul 1, 2021

Darlene M. Young, 66, of Arlington took the High Road to Heaven from the Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center on Thursday July 1, 2021 shortly after a heart attack. Besides being a very special daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and godmother, Darlene was beloved by friends, classmates, co-workers and fellow church members. Darlene always tried to take the High Road in...

Ray William Holland

Ray William Holland

Jun 30, 2021

Ray William Holland, 76, died peacefully at his home on Holland Road on Wednesday, June 30. Ray was born May 6, 1945, in Brattleboro. He was the son of William A. Holland and Dorothy Cross Holland. He was educated at Dover School and graduated from Brattleboro High School in 1964. He was a lifelong resident of Holland Road. He...

Eileen Ranslow

Eileen Ranslow

Jun 30, 2021

Eileen Ranslow of Marlboro, Vermont and Palm City, Florida passed away on June 30, 2021, at her Florida home. She was born Eileen Margaret Moore in Hempstead, New York to James A. Moore and Gertrude K. Fryer on August 4, 1942. Eileen grew up in Valley Stream, New York and was a precocious athlete. She was the first girl...

Louise H Gardner

Louise H Gardner

Jun 29, 2021

Louise H. Gardner, 86, a resident of Crescent Boulevard, passed away June 29, 2021 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home. Louise was born in Petersburgh, NY on December 29, 1934 the daughter of the late Lester D. Phillips and Fannie E. Jones and attended Hoosick Falls schools. Louise worked as a seamstress for many area manufacturing companies, the bakery department...

Joseph Donald Hale

Joseph Donald Hale

Jun 28, 2021

Joseph Donald Hale, 63, unexpectedly passed away June 28, 2021 at his home in Manchester, VT. He is now reunited with his parents Sally and Robert Hale, his brother Robert Hale, his nephew Ryan Ahonen and his grand daughter Jennalyn Hale. He leaves behind and amazing legacy. His daughters Samantha and Jody Hale of Rutland, Brandy Warren of Bennington,...

Jacob Leonard White

Jacob Leonard White

Jun 28, 2021

Jacob Leonard White, 70, a lifelong resident of White's road in Wilmington, passed away on June 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Jake's positive attitude and strength helped fight a courageous five year battle with cancer. Jake was born on October 13, 1950 in Brattleboro, to Stuart and Nellie White. His father unexpectedly passed away when he...

Mary L Garren

Mary L Garren

Jun 27, 2021

Mary L. Garren 89, a former longtime resident of Grove Street passed away peacefully at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday June 27, 2021. The daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Stratton) Watson she was born in Bennington on February 23, 1932. A lifelong resident she grew up here and attended local schools. She had married Donald...

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