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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Bruce Everett Anderson

Bruce Everett Anderson

Mar 24, 2020

Bruce Everett Anderson, 77, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2020 at his W. Wardsboro, VT home after a long, but resilient battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Worcester, MA on May 28, 1942, to Donald and Rae MacCulloch Anderson. His stories of 77 years of accomplishments and adventures, could fill a book. Chapters included: parachuting out...

Barbara Vanneck May

Barbara Vanneck May

Mar 23, 2020

Barbara Vanneck May, 73, a longtime resident of Dorset, passed away March 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in New York City on August 26, 1946 the daughter of the late John and Barbara Bailey Vanneck of New Rochelle, NY and attended local schools. Barbara enjoyed her home, was passionate about gardening, loved...

Ruth Katherine Wolinsky

Ruth Katherine Wolinsky

Mar 23, 2020

Ruth Katherine Wolinsky, (nee Usher) passed away on March 23, 2020 at the Vernon Green nursing home in Vernon VT after a long illness. She was born in Hoosick Falls, NY on January 6th, 1927 to George Vincent Usher and Katherine (Dougherty) Usher. Ruth attended public schools in Hoosick Falls where she graduated with honors. Always an avid student,...

Ralph C. Varick

Ralph C. Varick

Mar 21, 2020

Ralph C. Varick, 78, born January 18, 1942, died on Saturday, March 21st at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Ralph resided in Clifton, NJ as the son of the late Thomas and Fanny Varick. After leaving the Air Force, Ralph lived and worked in Manhattan for NCR for almost 20 years. He summered on Fire Island, NY and spent winters...

John G. Mee

John G. Mee

Mar 21, 2020

John G. Mee, 83, a resident of Deer Meadow Road, passed away March 21, 2020 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 3,1936, the son of the late Joseph and Jessie Austin Mee. He attended Floral Park, NY schools and graduated from St. John’s University. John worked as a...

Jack J. Sweet

Jack J. Sweet

Mar 21, 2020

Jack J. Sweet 83 a resident of Jacks Lane passed away On Saturday March 21, 2020 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a brief illness. The son of Walter and Ida (Hurley) Sweet he was born in Bennington on August 12,1936. A lifelong resident of Bennington, at a young age he established himself as a hardworking man who...

Walter P. Gallup, Jr.

Walter P. Gallup, Jr.

Mar 17, 2020

Walter P. Gallup, Jr. a resident of Gables Place passed away March 17, 2020 following a brief illness at The Meadows in Rutland Town. Walter was born in Woodstock, VT on May 6, 1922 the son of the late Walter P. and Ruth (Robinson) Gallup, Sr. He Graduated from Woodstock High School as class co- valedictorian in 1941, attended...

Edith C. Fenton

Edith C. Fenton

Mar 14, 2020

Edith C. Fenton, 88, a resident of West Halifax, passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 at her home. Edith was born in Medford, Massachusetts on April 14, 1931 the daughter of the late Edward F. Fenton Sr. and Margaret Pearl (Cafrella) Fenton, attended local schools, and graduated MHS in 1949. Edith worked in the banking industry in both Medford...

Florence R. “Midge” Jones

Florence R. “Midge” Jones

Mar 12, 2020

Florence R. “Midge” Jones 92 a resident of Route 346 passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning March 12, 2020 in the company of her loving family. Mrs. Jones was born in White Creek, New York on January 13, 1928 , she attended local schools including Hoosick Falls High School. She married Carl Thomas Jones Jr. in...

Pierette Panzari Evans

Pierette Panzari Evans

Mar 8, 2020

Pierette Panzari Evans, 90, formerly of The Meadows in Manchester, passed away March 8, 2020 at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Pierette was born in London, England on January 25, 1930 the daughter of the late Pietro and Maria Aguda Panziari and attended London schools with some time spent in school in Italy . In her younger years, Pierette...

Mary E. Coolidge

Mary E. Coolidge

Mar 8, 2020

Mary E. Coolidge, 95, a resident of Coolidge Lane, passed away March 8, 2020 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester. Mary was born in Cambridge, NY on November 21, 1924 the daughter of the late Rubin and Mildred Fisher Norton and graduated from Salem, NY High School. Mary was a former 4-H sewing instructor, an avid deer hunter, enjoyed fishing,...

John (Jack) Bermudez

John (Jack) Bermudez

Mar 7, 2020

John (Jack) Bermudez passed away at home with his family on March 7, 2020 after long illness. He was 81 years old. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY John became a NYPD officer in 1961. Together with his wife, Barbara Bermudez they raised four children. After being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Police Force, John retired...

Shirley Winifred Thompson Hilchey

Shirley Winifred Thompson Hilchey

Mar 5, 2020

Shirley Winifred Thompson Hilchey passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home in Arlington, Vermont surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with cancer. (Burkitts Lymphoma). Born in Chester Vermont to Adolphus Joseph Thompson and Winifred Darling Hazeltine on March 27, 1933. She is predeceased by her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert Lincoln Hilchey who...

Sue Maddern

Sue Maddern

Mar 3, 2020

Sue Maddern, a resident of Whitingham, passed away March 3, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Sue was born in Montague City, MA on January 15, 1959 the daughter of Arnold and Rosemary Carroll Maddern. She graduated from Turners Falls, MA High School and earned her Bachelor Degree form the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Susan began...

Robert A. Beaupré

Robert A. Beaupré

Mar 2, 2020

Robert A. Beaupré, 82, died on March 2 at his home in Northfield, VT in the company of his loving wife, Maryann. The cause of death was a heart attack. Bob was born on November 1, 1937 in Southbridge, Massachusetts. The first of two sons of Armand and Alma (Boudreau) Beaupré, he attended local schools and played in the...

Dorothy F. Standish

Dorothy F. Standish

Mar 2, 2020

Dorothy F. Standish, 98, a resident of Hunt Street, passed away March 2, 2020 at Rivers Edge Community Care Home. Dorothy was born in Rutland, VT on July 11, 1921 the daughter of the late Louis and Julia Hattatt Baker and was a graduate of Burr & Burton Seminary, June 1938. Dorothy worked as an Inspector for Union Carbide...

Henry (Harry) Deshons Chandler

Henry (Harry) Deshons Chandler

Feb 29, 2020

Henry Deshons Chandler (Harry) of Dorset, VT, passed away in his sleep the morning of February 29, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 12, 1919, the son of Albert H. and Marie (Deshons) Chandler, Harry was 100 years old. Harry lived a life of service that began with the passing of his father at age 13, which left...

Darlene M. Jacobs

Darlene M. Jacobs

Feb 25, 2020

Darlene M. Jacobs, 68, a resident of North Branch Street, passed away February 25, 2020. Darlene was born in Bennington on February 21, 1952 the daughter of Leroy L. and Pauline Cutler Jacobs and attended local schools. As a member of the United States Army, Darlene learned and worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and upon being honorably discharged worked...

Rollene May Ridlon

Rollene May Ridlon

Feb 25, 2020

Mrs. Rollene M. “Trudy” Ridlon, 90 a resident of Jacksonville and formerly a longtime resident of Attleboro, MA and Plainville, MA passed away peacefully at Pine Heights in Brattleboro on Tuesday February 25, 2020. Born in Portland , ME on July 30, 1929 she was one of three daughters born to George and Dorothea Randall. She grew up in...

Donald John Mylott

Donald John Mylott

Feb 25, 2020

Donald John Mylott, 86, formerly of Pleasant Street, passed away February 25, 2020 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Donald was born in Rockingham, VT on January 26, 1934 the son of the late Andrew Vincent Mylott and Hazel Elida Russell. He received his early education in Cobleskill, NY schools, the Varney Bushell School and Oak Hill School...

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