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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Richard A. King

Richard A. King

Jun 27, 2021

Richard A. King, 87, a resident of Buck Hill Road, passed away June 27, 2021 at his home. Richard was born in West Arlington, VT on July 6, 1934, the son of the late Samuel and Louise Millington King. He attended Arlington schools and Cambridge, NY High School. Richard worked as a carpenter for many years, many of those...

Dan Ricker Denue

Dan Ricker Denue

Jun 24, 2021

Dan Ricker Denue, 49, a resident of Bennington, passed away June 24, 2021. Dan was born in Albany, NY on February 18, 1972 the son of John Denue and Lydia Garippa. Dan worked as a property maintenance contractor for many years. He is survived by his daughters Tayla Conway and Kaylee Denue, father John Denue (Mechelle) and his mother...

Richard Carl Covey

Richard Carl Covey

Jun 16, 2021

Richard Carl Covey went to “his forever” home” on Wednesday June 16, 2021 after a five year struggle brought on by multiple strokes. Richard was born on October 31, 1953 in Bennington to Robert L. Covey Sr. and Jean (Cook) Covey joining his older brother Robert Jr. Richard joined the Wilmington Fire Department as a junior firefighter in 1970...

Kenneth "Kenny" Storms Kunisch

Kenneth "Kenny" Storms Kunisch

Jun 14, 2021

Kenneth Storms Kunisch, “Kenny,” of Manchester Center, Vermont joined his parents Mike and Bobbie Kunisch in heaven after a courageous battle against cancer on Monday, June 14, 2021. Kenny was a loving husband to his wife Jamie; an amazing dad to the pride and joy of his life, sons Jackson (12), Hudson (11) and Harrison (6); caring brother to...

William Anderson Castle, Jr.

William Anderson Castle, Jr.

Jun 13, 2021

William A. "Andy" Castle Jr. 84, a resident of Main Street passed away peacefully on Sunday June 13, 2021 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a brief illness. The son of the late William A. Castle Sr. and Babetta (d'Utassy) Castle, he was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on January 10, 1937. He received his education in Longmeadow, Massachusetts...

Stanley Towsley

Stanley Towsley

Jun 12, 2021

Stanley Towsely, 77, a resident of East Dorset, passed away June 12, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Stanley was born in Chicopee, MA on April 18, 1944 the son of Howard and Geraldine Rose McIntyre Towsley and attended local schools. Stanley worked as an installer in the weatherization industry for many years. He is survived by his mother Geraldine...

Peter J Sausville, Jr

Peter J Sausville, Jr

Jun 10, 2021

Peter J. Sausville, Jr. a resident of Bennington, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021 at Albany, NY Medical Center. Peter was born in Bennington September 21, 1979 the son of Peter J. Sausville, Sr. and Penny Stratton and attended local schools. Peter worked as a tree surgeon for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding motorcycles, listening to...

Dr. Elliott Gordon

Dr. Elliott Gordon

Jun 10, 2021

Dr. Elliott Gordon, age 87, of Bondville and Manchester Center, Vermont and Ridgewood, New Jersey passed away at his home on June 10, 2021 from complications due to Parkinson’s disease. Many people felt he had one of the sweetest dispositions of anyone they had ever met. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 29, 1933, to Benjamin and...

Alan Lincoln "Crawdad" Mattison

Alan Lincoln "Crawdad" Mattison

Jun 8, 2021

Alan Lincoln "Crawdad" Mattison, 62 a passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 8, 2021 at home. The son of David B. and Jeanne L. (Harrington) Mattison, he was born in Bennington on June 19, 1957. Alan was a graduate of Mt. Anthony Union High School, Class of 1976. Alan had worked in many capacities throughout the Bennington area, he...

Consolee (Lee) Schaeffer Goodfellow

Consolee (Lee) Schaeffer Goodfellow

Jun 6, 2021

Consolee (Lee) Schaeffer Goodfellow, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died at her home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was 94 years old. Lee was born on December 19, 1926 in NYC. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Swyers Schaeffer and the noted illustrator Mead Schaeffer. They resided in NYC and Arlington,...

Lensey Allen (Al) Cole

Lensey Allen (Al) Cole

Jun 5, 2021

On June 5, 2021, Lensey Allen (Al) Cole passed away after a lengthy illness. He was born in Bennington on June 6,1963 to Lensey (Buzz) and Jean Pelletier Cole. Al grew up on Stowe Hill at the family home, Misty Mountain Lodge. His father’s love for music was passed on to Al and he became a talented pianist. Allen...

Marguerite Mary (Nalette) Ghosh

Marguerite Mary (Nalette) Ghosh

May 31, 2021

Marguerite Mary (Nalette) Ghosh was a caring and generous wife,mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Though she left this world on May 31, 2021 at home surrounded by her family, her memory will remain. Maggie, 72, a resident of Bennington, VT was born to the late Raymond and Rosemary (Jemery) Nalette, in Winsted, CT on November 3, 1948. Maggie...

Henry G St Hilaire

Henry G St Hilaire

May 30, 2021

Henry G. St Hilaire , 88 a resident of Main Street passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning May 30, 2021 in the company of his loving family. The son of Armand and Anilda (Dugay) St. Hilaire, he was born in Adams, Massachusetts on May 14, 1933. He grew up in Adams and was a graduate of...

Evelyn Mae King

Evelyn Mae King

May 29, 2021

Evelyn Mae King died Saturday May 29th at her home. Born in Petersboro, NH on November 13th, 1929, she was the daughter of Leon and Marion (Irwin) Cook. Moving to Whitingham, VT as a child, she attended school in Whitingham and was a graduate of Whitingham High School class of 1948. Following graduation, she worked in the Brattleboro area...

Janet E Kierys

Janet E Kierys

May 20, 2021

Janet E. Kierys, 74, died peacefully May 20,2021 at home after a difficult struggle with MDS. Born in Ware, Massachusetts on January 25, 1947, she was the spouse of Barbara Willenbrock for 38 years. Janet was a graduate of American International College and received a masters degree in Westfield State College. Her entire career was spent teaching in the...

Gerard "Jerry" Martin Costello

Gerard "Jerry" Martin Costello

May 16, 2021

Gerard “Jerry” Martin Costello died on May 16th after a heroic battle with cancer. He was 81 and lived in Wilmington, Vermont. Born in 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, he graduated from Cohasset High School in 1957 and in the same year enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a submariner. His active duty included maneuvers during the...

Jeremy Murphy

Jeremy Murphy

May 15, 2021

Jeremy Murphy passed away on May 15, 2021 at his home in Peru, VT with his beloved longtime companion and wife Barbara by his side. He was born in 1939 in New York City the son of the late Goodrich and Eleanor Huyck Murphy. Jeremy grew up in New Canaan, CT and attended St. Luke's School. He was a...

Terry R Bowden

Terry R Bowden

May 15, 2021

Terry R. Bowden, 65, of Bennington, VT passed away on May 21, 2021 at Springside Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Pittsfield, MA. At his request, there will be no services held at this time.

Jad Matthew Hoag

Jad Matthew Hoag

May 15, 2021

Jad Matthew Hoag 43 a resident of North Bennington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 15, 2021 in Bennington. Jad was born in Bennington on January 6, 1978, he was one of three sons of the late Jack Hoag and Jean (McSherry) Hoag . Jad grew up in Bennington where he graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in...

Mary Eileen Deyo

Mary Eileen Deyo

May 14, 2021

Mary Eileen Deyo, 75, a resident of East Dorset, VT, passed away May 14, 2021 surrounded in love by her immediate family. Mary was born in Bennington on June 3, 1945, the daughter of Andrew and Mary Margaret Mattison. Mary graduated from Burr & Burton Seminary. She was married at St Jerome's Catholic Church on May 22, 1965, to...

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