Douglas F. Grover
Aug 8, 2024
Douglas F. Grover, 73, a resident of Side Street in Manchester, passed away August 8, 2024 at his home. Doug was born in Proctor, VT on May 26,1951, the son of the late Carl H. and Beverly Jean Crawford Grover and attended Bennington schools. Doug worked as a machinist for Coleman’s in Bondville, Mack Molding and Sperry Valves. Doug...
Theresa M. Praetorius
Aug 7, 2024
Theresa M. Praetorius, 94, a resident of Brookdale Fillmore Pond, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 7th, 2024. Friends and family are invited to call at Hanson Walbridge Shea Funeral Home 213 W. Main St. Bennington, VT 05201 on August 9th, 2024 from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veterans'...
John A. Mason
Aug 2, 2024
John A. Mason, 72, a resident of School Street, passed away August 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born in Bellows Falls, VT on September 12, 1951 the son of the late Perry and Katherine M. (Grover) Mason and attended local schools. John worked as a farm hand and for companies such as National Hanger...
Jaymes A. Jones
Aug 2, 2024
Jaymes A. Jones, 59, a resident of Jacksonville, Vermont left this earth to go fishing, peacefully passing away surrounded by loved ones on August 2nd 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Jaymes was born in Bennington, VT on August 25th 1964 to Joyce (Pospesil) and Henry Jones. For 15 years, Jaymes owned his own excavation company, Jaymes Jones Excavation. Throughout...
Mary Ostrander
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Ostrander, 57, a resident of Shaftsbury, VT, passed away July 28, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Mary was born in Bennington on February 17, 1967 the daughter of the late Walter H. Ostrander, Jr and Lois Vigneau. Mary attended Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Antyhony Union High School class of 1985 going on to attend Concord Cosmetology School....
Stefanie Nick
Jul 24, 2024
Stefanie Nick, 65, of Dover, VT, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer.
Stefanie llved many lives. She was an adored daughter, an incredible sister, an amazing mother and a loving wife. But she was also a helicopter pilot, a fashion designer, an interior...
Barbara Marino
Jul 23, 2024
Barbara Marino, born in Brooklyn, NY but longtime resident of Shaftsbury, VT passed away at home on Tuesday, July 23rd at the age of 70 following a long battle with cancer. Barbara was a beloved mother, wife, sister, friend and so much more. She was a local educator for almost 40 years and was loved and respected by her...
June Violet Cooper
Jul 19, 2024
June Cooper, 9, of Pownal, Vermont, passed away on July 19, 2024, at Southwestern Vermont Health Care in Bennington, Vermont after a tragic accident earlier that day. June was born on May 18, 2015 in New Haven, Connecticut, the first child of Jonathan and Katharine (Gehron) Cooper. June moved with her family to the Bennington area in 2016 and...
Ann Marie Harrington Crosier
Jul 19, 2024
Ann Marie Harrington Crosier, born on May 2, 1932, in North Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. She lived a life of devotion to her family and her community, West Springfield, MA.
Daughter of Walton and Nellie Harrington. Ann graduated from North Bennington High School in 1950 and furthered her education at Springfield Hospital...
Douglas Shaw Robinson
Jul 15, 2024
Douglas Shaw Robinson of Whitingham VT July 15, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA, March 1, 1956, to the late Barbara and Douglas Robinson. He served his country USAF. He graduated from Westfield State College with a degree in psychology. Doug worked with developmentally disabled adults. He more recently worked as a courier of people; getting them to & from...
Edward G. Bacon Sr.
Jul 13, 2024
Edward G. Bacon Sr., 87, a resident of Arlington, Vermont passed away on July 13th, 2024 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
He was born in Sunderland, VT on June 9th, 1937 to the late Gertrude Reynolds and Roland Bacon. Edward grew up attending local schools before leaving school to work for Morse Block Company.
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Deborah Rose Cross
Jul 12, 2024
Deborah Rose Cross, 71, died peacefully on Friday, July 12th with her daughters by her side at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of late Myron & Eugenia Cross, she was born at the Bennington Hospital in 1953 and grew up on Ray Hill Road in Wilmington. She graduated from Wilmington High School and...
Clyde Twitchell Jr
Jul 7, 2024
Clyde Twitchell Jr, 81 of Whitingham VT died Sunday 7/7/24, peacefully at his home.
Born 3/15/43 In Boston hospital to the late Clyde Twitchell Sr and Ruth Fraser.
In 1957 the family farm was moved from Braintree MA to Whitingham VT.
He attended and graduated from the Whitingham Schools.
Clyde loved...
Betty T. Whitaker
Jul 6, 2024
Betty T. Whitaker, 87, a resident of North Road, passed away July 6, 2024 at her home. Betty was born in Stamford, VT on October 31, 1936 the daughter of the late Wallace and Mabel Sprague Tatro and attended local schools. Betty worked as an LPN for many Bennington and Middlebury, VT nursing homes and convalescent centers. Betty enjoyed...
Rita M Prouty
Jul 5, 2024
Rita M. Prouty, 73, a resident of Vail, Road, passed away July 5, 2024 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. A lifelong resident, Rita was born in Bennington on September 2, 1950 the daughter of the late Clyde and Alice Hathaway Sherman. She attended Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School. Rita loved taking care of children and...
Kate Gleason Cole
Jun 28, 2024
Kate Gleason Cole, a resident of Winhall, VT, passed away at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire on June 28, 2024, at the age of 58, with her husband Mike and their sons, Alex and Justin, by her side. She was the daughter of Dana Wright Gleason and Emily Ryan Gleason. She was a beloved wife, cherished mother, and...
Lewis John “Dude” Ennis, Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
Lewis John “Dude” Ennis, Sr., a resident of Sunderland Hill Road, passed away June 26, 2024 at the home of his granddaughter Crystal Gardner in Pownal, VT. Dude was born in Sunderland on December 6, 1934 the son of the late Donald L. and Dorothy (Kesick) Ennis and attended local schools. Dude worked as a truck driver all of...
Marie B. Williams
Jun 20, 2024
Marie B. Williams, 87, formerly of Jacksonville, VT passed away June 20, 2024 at Brookdale Village at Fillmore Pond. Marie was born in Wilmington, VT on January 25, 1937 the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy DeBell Moore. She attended local schools and graduated from Wilmington High School. Marie had a variety of occupations including a secretary, Mt....
Hans Wilhelm Spiesicke
Jun 20, 2024
Hans Wilhelm Spiesicke passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Skien, Norway, on January 2nd, 1946, he moved to New York in 1954. He began his career as an engineer assistant on Long Island before relocating to Wilmington, Vermont, in 1978, where he became the proud owner of The...
Peter A. Duffany
Jun 19, 2024
Peter A. Duffany, Sr. ,73 a long-time resident of Manchester VT, passed away June 19, 2024 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his wife of 56 years and his three children. Peter was born in Woodsville, NH on October 17, 1950, the son of the late Walter and Cecile Beaupre Duffany. Peter received his education at various schools...
