Obituaries

Oct 14, 2024

John P. Frost, 79, a resident of Kempton Place, formerly of Shushan, NY, passed away October 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born in Bennington on July 31, 1945 the son of the late Irving and Anna (Stroffoleno) Frost. He attended Arlington, VT schools, graduating from Arlington Memorial High School. John was the produce...

Oct 13, 2024

Robert (Bob) Mignone of Manchester, Vermont, passed away October 13, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. Son of the late Albert and Gilda (Cirelli) Mignone, Bob was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 2, 1941.

For most people, there is a public person and a private person. For Bob, those distinctions hardly existed—he welcomed everyone he met as family. He had...

Oct 13, 2024

John C. Ward, 63, a cherished father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2024. He is now reunited with his loving wife, Mary.

Born and raised in Arlington, Vermont, John was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. He dedicated his life to his craft, working as a skilled carpenter, and as...

Oct 12, 2024

After nearly 92 years on this Earth, Donald Frederick Albin of Manchester, Vermont died on October 12, 2024 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester, Vermont. Donald was born on December 19, 1932 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, the second child of Thelma Hart and Frederick Raymond Albin.

Donald spent his early life living with on his grandparents farm which had...

Oct 11, 2024

Mary Sendra Senecal 66 of Manchester Vermont passed away peacefully on October 11 at her home after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Manchester, Mary was married to her husband Michael Senecal for 40 years, raising two sons Shaun Senecal and Ryley Senecal whom she was immensely proud of. Mary ran a business with her...

Oct 8, 2024

Vollie “Tom” Griffith passed away on October 8, 2024 after a long illness.

Tom was born in Manchester, Vermont on October 23, 1935 to John B. Griffith and Edith Thompson Griffith of Danby. He attended Danby grade school and was a 1953 Burr and Burton graduate.

Tom met his wife, Sharon Currier Griffith, at the...

Oct 7, 2024

Theodore Tetreault passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, in Glen Falls, New York. Theodore was born in Hartford CT., on February 15, 1946, to Theodore Tetreault and Elda Tetreault. He was 78 years old. He is survived by his sister, Eldona Reynolds, nephews, Graham and Keith Reynolds, cousins Tommy and Roger Mitkoski along with Brother-in-Law George Reynolds and...

Oct 6, 2024

Michelle Diane Noel passed away suddenly on October 6, 2024.

She was born on December 18, 1958 to June Lepage Bushika and Henry Moses. Later, she was legally adopted by Charles R. Bushika.

She graduated from Drury High School in North Adams, MA and continued her education at the Eleanor F. Roberts Institute of Electrology...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Doris Theresa Cloutier of Bennington, VT on October 3, 2024. Doris was born in Stewartstown New Hampshire on September 22, 1946. Doris enjoyed playing Yahtzee, going to BPI and reading the Bible. She leaves behind her children, Richard and Dolores Thornton of Naugatuck, CT, Donna and Mark...

Sep 25, 2024

Lucille Alma (Weichert) Croscup of South Stream Road passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, at Brookdale Fillmore Pond in Bennington.

Lucille was born in the borough of Manhattan, New York, New York, on March 18, 1941 to Robert and Eleanor (Bergeron) Weichert. The family moved to Bennington when she was a small child and Lucille...

Sep 22, 2024

Jean Frances Pierce, 96, a resident of Gore Road Park, passed away September 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Jean a lifelong resident of Bennington was born April 29, 1928 the daughter of the late Russell M. and Jennie (Bushee) Pierce and attended Bennington schools. Jean worked at Fishman’s, E.Z. Mills, Tansitor and retired from Union Carbide...

Sep 15, 2024

William Daniel Wade, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in the mountains of Dorset, VT, surrounded and in the arms of his 3 beloved children. William was born in Bennington, VT, on October 21, 1951, the son of Paul and Rosalie Wade (both deceased) of Arlington, VT. He was a long time resident of Manchester, VT and...

Sep 14, 2024

Shirley Crawford, born on May 31, 1926, joined her beloved husband, Leo on September 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ruby (Griswold) and Hermon Parsons. On July 6, 1944 she married Leon Crawford and they were married for 50 years before he passed.

Shirley was a woman of great determination. As was the norm...

Sep 12, 2024

Mary L. Russell passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2024, in Dorset, Vermont. Mrs. Russell was born in Smithtown, Long Island, N.Y., on May 11, 1932, to Charles A. Carroll and Sarah (née Pyatte) Carroll. She was 92 years old. She is survived by her four children: Katharine Horgan (sp. Bob decd.) of Maine, Timothy (Deborah)...

Sep 11, 2024

Mary Esther De Rose, 95, a resident of Wilmington, Vermont passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 21st, 1929 to the late Antoinette (Segreti) and Carlo DeRose.

Mary grew up in New York City and attended Holy Cross School, PS12 and graduated from St. John the Baptist in...

Sep 11, 2024

Stanley (Beaver) Frank Cross, 83 a lifetime resident of Wilmington passed away unexpectedly at the home he was raised in in Wilmington on Wednesday September 11, 2024.   He was born in Bennington Vt. on November 21, 1940, the son of Alton and Bernice (Stetson) Cross. He grew up on the family farm raising chickens, cows, and horses.  He helped...

Sep 10, 2024

Jean Johnson, 95, of Basking Ridge, NJ, and South Londonderry, VT reunites with her heavenly husband, Dwight A Johnson of Basking Ridge, NJ.

Jean Johnson, aged 95, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 10th, in South Londonderry, Vermont, where she lived with her daughter Linda Metcalfe and family. Jean was born on May...

Sep 4, 2024

Clarice M. Bushee, 87, a resident of Manchester, VT, passed away September 4, 2024. Clarice was born in Dorset, VT on January 22, 1937. She is the daughter of the late LeRoy and Dorothy (Roberts) McWayne. Clarice married her lifelong love, Richard E. Bushee on July 30, 1955. Together, they owned and operated Battenkill Dodge and raced harness horses...

Sep 3, 2024

Gerald William Woodard, Sr., 73, a resident of Lost Lake Road, passed away September 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in Bennington on July 17, 1951 the son of the late James L. and Alice (Lacroix) Woodard. He graduated from AMHS class of 1969. Gerald served his country as a member of the...

Aug 30, 2024

Francis Bilotta, 75, a long-time resident of Bennington, Vermont and former resident of Pittsfield, Massachusetts passed away from natural causes on August 30th, 2024. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 7th, 1949 to the late Frank and Ruth Bilotta.

Francis is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He...