Ruth Clough
Aug 6, 2017
Ruth Clough of Dorset died August 6, 2017 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester Vermont at the age of 90. Ruth was born to the late Robert E Davenport and Lena L Orkins Davenport on March 10, 1927 in Weston , VT. She graduated from Chester High School class of 1945. On June 14, 1946, she married Malcolm H Clough...
Michael Hill
Aug 5, 2017
Michael D. Hill 72 passed away peacefully at his home in Bennington on Saturday August 5, 2017 after a long struggle with glioblastoma. The son of MD and Margaret (Martin) Hill he was born in Rutherfordton, NC on January 3, 1945. A 1963 graduate of Elizabethtown, Kentucky High School, Michael completed technical school and was drafted in to the...
Joseph Dell
Aug 4, 2017
Joseph Thomas Dell, 80, a resident of Manchester Center, passed away August 4, 2017 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Joseph was born in Port Washington, NY on May 8, 1937 the beloved son of the late Salvatore and Katherine (Rapp) Dell. He received his education in Port Washington schools, an active member of the golf and football...
Ann Rizio
Aug 3, 2017
Ann S. (Nan) Rizio, 72, a resident of Canterbury Road, passed away August 3, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous and painful battle with cancer. Nan was born in Hartford, CT on October 3, 1944 the daughter of the late Theodore and Evelyn (Prior) Stenstrom. She attended schools in Bloomfield, graduating from Bloomfield High...
Barbara Atlas
Jul 27, 2017
Barbara Frank Atlas, 80, a resident of Manchester, passed away July 27, 2017. Barbara was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on March 11, 1937, the daughter of the late George Frank and Jean Janofsky Frank. She spent her formative years in Laurelton, New York and attended local schools there. She attended Syracuse University and graduated with a BA in...
Joan Warner
Jul 14, 2017
Joan Wade Warner 86 a resident of Brambley Lane passed away suddenly on Friday July 14, 2017 at the Albany (NY) Medical Center. The daughter of Eugene and Hazel (Woodward) Brambley she was born in Philadelphia on January 4, 1931. She grew up in Philadelphia where she graduated high school. Mrs. Warner was a full time mother to her...
Wallace Lowe
Jul 14, 2017
Wallace Henry "Wally" Lowe 78 a resident of East Dover passed away Friday evening July 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family following a long illness. The son of Herman B. and Lila (Brooks) Lowe, Wally was born in Jamaica, VT on June 25, 1939. He was married to the former Eleanor Bartlett on May 4, 1962,...
John Davies
Jul 13, 2017
Beloved husband, devoted father, friend and mentor to many. John was born and raised in New Jersey. He served in the G-3 Section of the Army's 4th Infantry Division, 1951 to 1953. John left his building business in NJ to move to Vermont in 1983. He served the community with hard work, leadership, and a sense of humor. He...
Jeanne Jewett
Jul 9, 2017
Jeanne Mary Jewett 88, formerly of West Road Park and more recently a resident of Emma Street passed away peacefully on Sunday July 9, 2017 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a brief illness. The daughter of Edward and Mildred (Sweet) Houran, she was born in Bennington on December 29, 1928. She grew up in Bennington and was...
Marjorie Carrier
Jul 9, 2017
Marjorie Louise Carrier, 93 a longtime resident of Burrington Hill Road passed away peacefully on Sunday July 9, 2017 at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation. The daughter of Joseph C. and Roxie Mae (Bernard) Williams, she was born at home in Whitingham on June 28, 1924. Marjorie grew up in Whitingham and attended the old #6 Whitingham School House. She...
Trever Howard
Jul 9, 2017
Trever Q. Howard, 39 formerly of Pownal and recently a resident of Shaftsbury died on Sunday July 9, 2017 two weeks after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Bennington. The son of Joel Howard Sr. and Charleene Tornabene he was born in Bennington on March 16, 1978. Trever grew up in Pownal and attended Pownal Elementary School and...
Flora Mason
Jun 30, 2017
Flora Belle Mason (Matson), 82 of Bennington died Friday June 30th, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Born November 24, 1934 to Charles and Adah (Colvin) Matson. She was a graduate of Burr and Burton Seminary, attended St. Joseph and Goddard Colleges. On May 1, 1954 Flora married Louis J. Mason Sr. Flora became an advocate for...
Matthew Monroe
Jun 27, 2017
Matthew David Monroe, 48, a resident of Rupert, VT, passed away Tuesday June 27, 2017. Matt was born in Bennington, VT on August 27, 1968, the son of the late Francis "Jitters" Monroe and Elizabeth "Libby" Nichols. He received his early education in Dorset schools and was a graduate of Burr & Burton Academy. Matt worked for Tim Baker...
Vera Magoon
Jun 25, 2017
Vera M. Magoon, 92, a resident of Bondville, VT passed away June 25, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Vera was born in Danby, VT on November 21, 1924 the daughter of the late Edward Kendall and Ada (Baker) Kendall. Vera worked as a chambermaid for the Stratton Mountain area and cleaned many area homes. She loved flowers, canning, gardening,...
Gloria Beckley
Jun 23, 2017
Gloria Beckley, 89, a resident of Mad Tom Road, passed away June 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Danby, VT on March 14, 1928 the daughter of the late Vincent and Hazel (Stevens) Sendra and attended local schools. Gloria worked as a finisher for Mack Molding for 51 years and never missed...
Charles Dunn
Jun 23, 2017
Charles Frank Dunn, 88, a resident of Blackberry Lane and formerly of Wilmington, VT, passed away June 23, 2017 at Bennington Health & Rehabilitation. Charles was born in Wilmington, Vt on August 2, 1928 the son of the late Frank Dunn and Marguerite Smith , and attended Wilmington schools. Charles worked as a machinist for many years, retiring from...
Richard Phelps
Jun 22, 2017
Richard Garrison Phelps, 95, of West Dover passed away June 22, 2017 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Richard was born in Readsboro, VT on March 9, 1922, the son of Howard and Lillian (Tatro) Phelps. He grew up in Readsboro where he attended local Schools. Richard then joined the Army, serving his country proudly during WWII. After...
William Coty
Jun 21, 2017
William J. Coty, 80, a resident of North Street in Bennington and formerly of Melbourne, FL, died June 21, 2017 at the Vermont Veterans Home William was born in North Adams, MA on April 19, 1937 to Blanche R. (Coty) LaGess and Louis Coty. He was raised by his mother Blanche and stepfather George L. LaGess. William joined the...
Marjorie Swift
Jun 21, 2017
Marjorie S. Swift, 95, formerly of Old Mill Road in East Arlington, passed away June 21, 2017 at the Centers For Living and Rehabilitation. Marjorie was born in Springfield, VT on September 21, 1921 the daughter of the late John R. Stone and Merle A. Johnson, attended local schools and earned her Associate Degree from Castleton Normal School. Marjorie...
Harry Olsson, Jr
Jun 19, 2017
Harry R. Olsson, Jr, 94, passed away June 19, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Harry was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 2, 1923 the son of Harry R. Olsson, Sr and Sigrid Victoria Olsson. He served in General Patton's 3rd Army in WWII as a 1st lieutenant and received the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart...
