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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Frederic Rice Sistare Ii
Feb 21, 2019
Frederic Rice Sistare II of Wilmington, Vermont died at age 92 on February 21, 2019. He came to Dartmouth in the Naval program in the summer of 1944 out of Technical High School in Springfield, MA. [two other classmates -followed that same path - Mort Morrison and Jim Prew]. When the V-5 program was suspended in 1945; he transferred...
Beverley Jane Stone
Feb 21, 2019
Beverley Jane Stone was born on May 13, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Wallace and Charlotte Ogg. The eldest of three siblings, she found a passion early in life for performing. After playing the starring role of Emily in a high school production of Our Town, she decided that her life goal was to be an actress. Beverley majored...
Ernest A. Haas
Feb 20, 2019
Ernest A. Haas , 83 a longtime resident of Pownal, more recently of Adams, MA passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at the Berkshire Medical Center following a brief illness surrounded by loved ones. The son of Marvin and Mary (Thomas) Haas, he was born in North Peterburgh, NY on March 3, 1935. Ernie was a graduate of...
Ralph E. Gustavson
Feb 19, 2019
Ralph E. Gustavson, 90, a resident of Center Street, passed away Sunday February 17, 2019 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Ralph was born in Danbury, CT on October 7, 1928 the son of the late George and Isabelle Tremont Gustavson and attended Danbury, CT schools. Along with his wife Joyce, Ralph owned and operated the Harwood Hill...
Gladys M. Prouty
Feb 19, 2019
Gladys M. Prouty, 92, a resident of Kirby Hollow Road, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Gladys was born in Dorset on August 3, 1926 the daughter of the late Owen Burke, Sr. and Iona Reed. She attended Dorset schools Burr & Burton Seminary. Gladys loved her home and flower gardening. She...
Margie Mattmiller Wilbur
Feb 13, 2019
Margie Mattmiller Wilbur, career grade school teacher and local official and board member, died February 13, 2019 in Manchester Center, VT. Margie was born in 1926 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of August Henry Mattmiller and Ella Mae (Melvin) Mattmiller. Her family moved to Lexington, KY, where she attended Lafayette High School and the University of Kentucky, from which...
Kathleen Kelley Mcallister
Feb 10, 2019
Kathleen Kelley McAllister, age 80, of Arlington, Vermont, died on February 10, 2019, at her residence. Kit attended elementary school in Richmond, MA, and later graduated in 1958 from Fox Hollow School, Lenox, MA. Kit was an avid gardener and perennial caregiver. In 1998, she and her husband, Alfred McAllister, bought and operated the Arlington Manor House, a small...
Henry Campbell
Feb 7, 2019
Henry Joseph Campbell, 75, a resident of Stark Street passed away February 7, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Henry was born in Bennington on December 10, 1943 the son of the late Richard Campbell and Viola Sanders and attended North Bennington schools. Henry worked for Stanley Tools retiring after 33 years of service. Henry enjoyed dancing and a good...
Dawn Knapp
Feb 5, 2019
Dawn Marie Knapp 52, a lifelong resident of Bennington passed away on Tuesday February 5, 2019 at the Albany (NY) Medical Center. Dawn was born in Bennington on August 12, 1967 , she was one of three children born to Herbert and Joan (Batease) Knapp . She had worked as a waitress at the former Top Notch Diner ....
Michael A . Giglio, Sr.
Feb 2, 2019
Michael A . Giglio, Sr. entered eternal rest at his home with his loving wife Anna by his side on February 2, 2019 after a five year battle with hurtle cell thyroid cancer fought with courage, dignity and grace. Michael was born May 15, 1953 in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NJ. He received his...
Marian ("Mutti") Rigney
Feb 2, 2019
Marian Picard Thompson Rigney, affectionately known as "Mutti," died peacefully at her home in Manchester Center on February 2. She had been a full-time resident of Vermont for the last ten of her very active and adventurous 97 years. Known for her kindness, intelligence, compassion, wit and optimism, she was beloved by her family and friends who embraced her...
Robert Alexander
Jan 31, 2019
Robert Alexander was born in the Bronx, NY on December 1, 1934 to Alexander Alexander and Louise (Freeze) Alexander. He lived in Yonkers, NY where he attended Roosevelt High School. He married Gloria Patchen Alexander on September 20, 1958 and they spent 60 great years together, traveling in this country and abroad, attending the theater, ballets, concerts and taking...
Darryl Davis
Jan 29, 2019
Darryl J. Davis, 58, a resident of North Road, passed away unexpectedly January 29, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Darryl was born in Teaneck, NJ on November 12, 1960 the daughter of Carl and June Norman Hermansky. She attended school in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ graduating from Hasbrouck Heights High School. Darryl worked as...
Marian I. Streiber
Jan 28, 2019
Marian I. Streiber 90, a resident of Main Street in Manchester, was called home on January 28th, 2019. Marian was born December 18th, 1928 in Chicopee Massachusetts, to the late Henry Boisvere, and Irene (Wing) Boisvere. She attended and graduated from Chicopee area schools. On June 21st, 1947 Marian married Carl S. Streiber and built a life in Chicopee...
Sherrie Rice
Jan 27, 2019
Sherrie Rice 71, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Winhall. The daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Friedman ) Ptacek, she was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 1, 1947. Sherrie enjoyed a 23 year long career as an Elementary School Teacher in Connecticut. She was very active with the...
Arnold Kenneth Wilcox
Jan 26, 2019
Arnold Kenneth Wilcox, 87, a resident of West Arlington, passed away Saturday January 26, 2019 at Life Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida, where he spent his winters. Arnold was born in Arlington on October 22, 1931 the son of the late Kenneth J. Wilcox and Alice Mears. He attended school in West Arlington and was a 1950...
Doctor Ronald William Pero
Jan 24, 2019
Doctor Ronald William Pero, son of William and Alice Pero, born in Bennington, VT, May 8, 1940, resident of Sandgate, VT, passed peacefully in his home, Thursday, January 24, 2019. Ron's love for the woods and streams of Sunderland and surround sparked a successful national and international academic scientific career. Arlington High, UVM, URI lead him to work at...
Edward T. Merrow, Jr.
Jan 23, 2019
Edward T. Merrow, Jr., died on January 23 with his family by his side. He was born on May 3, 1947, in Bennington, VT, the son of Edward T. Merrow Sr and Hazel (Gorton) Merrow. He received his early education in Danby, VT and graduated from Wallingford High School. From high school Ed enlisted in the US Navy and...
Donna L. Libbey
Jan 21, 2019
Donna L. Libbey, age 73, a resident of 5495 River Road, Arlington passed away January 21, 2019 at her home. Born December 8, 1945 in Lewiston, Maine , she was the adopted daughter of the late Roland and Leona (Pratt) Libbey. She attended Falmouth(Maine) High School and later, secretarial school and worked in New York City as a legal...
Barbara E. Beagle
Jan 21, 2019
Barbara E. Beagle, 80 passed away peacefully at The Centers For Living and Rehabilitation on Monday January 21, 2019 following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Charles and Alma (Wood) Arnold, she was born in Hoosick Falls on April 12, 1938. She grew up in Hoosick Falls where she graduated from Hoosick Falls High School. Mrs. Beagle had previously...
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