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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Donald E. Frost
May 19, 2019
DONALD E. FROST 81, lifelong resident of Manchester, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Bennington August 10, 1937, the son of Irving and Anna (nee Stroffoleno) Frost. He attended Arlington High School and graduated with the class of 1956. He went on to join the United States Air Force and was stationed...
Rose Helen Hall Squires
May 19, 2019
Rose Helen Hall Squires, a resident of Buck Hill Road, passed away May 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in North Bennington on August 14, 1943 the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Bump Hall . She attended Shaftsbury schools and graduated fom North Bennington High School, class of 1961. On October...
Nancy Stevens
May 17, 2019
Nancy Stevens, 67 a resident of Gill Terrace, passed away May 17, 2019 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born in Springfield, VT on January 22, 1952 the daughter of Nelson and Mildred Prime Stevens. She attended Chester, VT schools, graduating from Green Mountain High School. Nancy worked at the B&B Convenience Store for Ruth and Beverly Jelley...
Frederick Selim Shehadi, Jr.
May 17, 2019
Frederick Selim Shehadi, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th at his home in Manchester, Vermont. Although it's hard to imagine our world without his presence, we are comforted to know he is where he wanted to be, reunited with his beloved wife, Carol. Born in Newark, New Jersey on September 26, 1932, Fred was the eldest child...
Frederick L. Nutting
May 12, 2019
Frederick L. Nutting, 88, a resident of Town Hill Road, Marlboro, passed away May 12, 2019 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. Fred was born in Wells, VT on October 10, 1930 the son of the late Jack F. Nutting and Mary L. Chamberlain and attended local schools. Fred worked as a logger for decades,...
Charles Edward Gabrus
May 4, 2019
Charles Edward Gabrus , 92 a resident of Cleveland Avenue, beloved husband, father , grandfather , great grandfather, great great grandfather, WW II Navy veteran, former Shaftsbury fireman, member of Redeemer Lutheran and the Catholic Church, Leader at Stanley Tools, gardener, fisherman, die hard Red Sox fan and a friend to all he met passed away at the Bennington...
Michael Paul Matteson
May 2, 2019
Michael Paul Matteson, 67, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was the son of Paul and Barbara Matteson. He grew up in Sunderland Burough and loved to drive fast. He raced #16 Stock Car, loved everything about racing and pretty much lived at the track. Michael was predeceased by his parents and left behind his Son,...
Everett Lillie
Apr 30, 2019
Everett Lillie, 77, a resident of Bennington, passed away April 30, 2019 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Everett was born in Bennington on January 21, 1942 the son of the late Everett and Margaret Thompson Lillie and attended local schools. Everett is survived by his children Timothy J. Lillie of Arlington, VT, Shawn Lillie of Montana, Bradley...
Viola E. "Tootie" Fuller
Apr 29, 2019
Viola E. "Tootie" Fuller , 85 died April 28, 2019 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Granville VT on December 9, 1933, The daughter of Lona Shirley Haggett and William Haggett of Granville VT. She grew up in Granville, VT and later moved to Wilmington, VT where she met her husband John W. Fuller. They were...
Doris T. Johnson
Apr 27, 2019
Doris T. Johnson, 75, a resident of Ways Lane, passed away April 27, 2019 at her home. Doris was born in Valdosta, GA on December 30, 1943 the daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Durden. She attended Georgia schools and graduated from Lowndes County High School. Doris enjoyed reading, attending church, watching old western movies and spending time...
Fawn Brown
Apr 25, 2019
Fawn Brown, 70, a resident of Lincoln Street, passed away April 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Fawn was born in New York on July 20, 1948 the daughter of the late Hymus and Lillian West Rose and attended local schools. Fawn worked for many years as a nurses assistant in many of the area nursing...
Charles Albert Perkins Jr.
Apr 24, 2019
Charles Albert Perkins Jr. a resident of Rich Heights in North Bennington passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning April 24, 2019 . The son of Charles W. Perkins and Margaret (Young) Perkins he was born in Bennington and attended school North Bennington where he graduated North Bennington High School, he furthered his education at Hudson Valley Community College in...
Garry David Berlin
Apr 17, 2019
Garry David Berlin, 85, formerly of Whitestone, NY, and retired to Stratton Mountain, VT, passed away April 17, 2019 at Bromley Manor in Manchester. Garry was born in Long Island, NY on July 2, 1933 the son of the late Samuel and Helen Berlin. Garry served in the Army and after earning his Bachelor Degree in Education, Garry was...
Phyllis Main
Apr 17, 2019
Phyllis Mae (Squiers) Main, 88, a resident of Blackberry Lane, passed away April 17, 2019 at Bennington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Phyllis was born in Arlington, Vt on May 12, 1930 the daughter of the late Royce and Margaret (Gilbar) Squiers and attended local schools. Phyllis loved her home and cherished times spent with her family. She enjoyed Music,...
Ann Sullivan
Apr 16, 2019
Ann M. Strange Sullivan, 59, of Wilmington, passed away on April 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Ann was born on December 17, 1959. She leaves her husband Budge Sullivan whom she married March 2, 1996, two sons Robert Strange and his wife of Florida and Otis Sullivan of Brattleboro, several siblings Cathy Cannon and her...
Timothy Mcnally
Apr 15, 2019
Timothy Garrison McNally, 30, died April 15, 2019 when he was hit by a truck while working on a jobsite. He was born December 29, 1988 in Morristown, NJ. He attended Burr and Burton Academy for high school in Manchester Center, VT, where he played on the varsity lacrosse team. He went on to graduate from the University of...
Genevieve Sheldon
Apr 14, 2019
Genevieve M. Sheldon, 74, a resident of Torrey Knoll in Manchester VT, passed away April 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Genevieve was born in Manhattan, on June 2, 1944 the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Connolly) O'Toole. She graduated from the Academy of Mt. Saint Ursula in The Bronx, class of 1962 and attended Oneonta State...
Garry Austin
Apr 14, 2019
Garry R. Austin, 71 of Wilmington, VT died peacefully after a long battle with MDS and AML, at the Centers for Living and rehabilitation in Bennington, VT on April 14, 2019. He was the son of Arlene H. Austin of Syracuse, NY. In 1982 he was married to the former Karen Flanders, also of Syracuse, on a lawn overlooking...
Helen Nichols Tyler
Apr 13, 2019
Helen Nichols Tyler passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2019, at the age of 93. She had a warm heart, kind soul, and enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she adored. Helen was born, one of nine children on August 31, 1925, at her family's farm on Nichols Hill in Dorset. She was the daughter...
Richard James Keus
Apr 4, 2019
Richard James Keus, 52, a resident of Barbs Way passed away unexpectedly at his home April 2, 2019. Richard was born in Bennington, VT on May 18, 1986 the son of Richard Caron and Vivian Keus and attended Bennington schools. Richard worked as a self employed contractor for many years. He was a former golden gloves boxer and enjoyed...
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