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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Francis Reed, Sr.

Francis Reed, Sr.

Jan 22, 2017

Francis X. Reed, Sr., a resident of Edward Isham Drive, passed away Sunday January 22, 2017 at Bennington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Frank was born in New York City on May 8, 1924 the son of the late Henry J. and Theresa (Baumann) Reed. He received his education in New York City schools up until High School. He earned...

Marjorie Dix

Marjorie Dix

Jan 18, 2017

Marjorie A. Dix, 82, recently of Pine Heights in Brattleboro, died January 18, 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. A longtime resident of Wilmington, then Readsboro, VT, Marge was born at home in Wilmington on March 7, 1934 the daughter of the late George and Nancy (Bly) Hoyt. On September 21, 1956 she married Richard A. Dix. Rip died in...

Marguerite Bushee

Marguerite Bushee

Jan 16, 2017

Marguerite R. Bushee, widow of Clarence W, Bushee passed away on January 16, 2017 at Equinox Terrace. The daughter of Lynn and Leona (Crosier) Rudd , she was born in West Rupert on May 24, 1923. She grew up in Rupert where she attended local schools and was a graduate of Salem (NY) High School. Marguerite loved people and...

Eileen Cantrell

Eileen Cantrell

Jan 14, 2017

Eileen E. Cantrell, 68, a resident of Yeaw Road, passed away January 14, 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Eileen was born in Hartford, CT on October 18, 1948 the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary E. (Ellsworth) Kerry. She received her education in South Windsor, CT schools, graduating from Weaver High School in Hartford. Eileen loved flower...

Nancy Coulter

Nancy Coulter

Jan 10, 2017

Nancy L. Coulter, 70, a resident McCormick Lane, passed away January 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Queens, NY on August 14, 1946 the daughter of Herbert and Doris (Berger) Vettel and attended local schools. Nancy worked as a legal secretary and for many years worked for the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance...

Concetta Busick

Concetta Busick

Jan 9, 2017

Concetta F. Busick of Wardsboro, VT died at Grace Cottage Hospital on January 9, 2017, following a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Concetta was born in Baltimore, MD on January 7th, 1954 to parents Raymond K. and Concetta Vinci Miles. The second of five children, Concetta was known for her patience, quiet strength, and selflessness, which manifested early...

Austin Plumb

Austin Plumb

Jan 7, 2017

Austin Plumb, 89, a resident of Whitingham, passed away January 7, 2017 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Austin was born in Whitingham on November 29, 1927 the son of the late Grover and Agnes(Shippee) Plumb and attended Whitingham schools. Austin was a truck driver for both the Towns of Wilmington and Whitingham and also drove a truck for Al...

Harry Sheldon

Harry Sheldon

Jan 7, 2017

Harry Calvin Sheldon (9/28/32 - 1/7/17), passed into Heaven on January 7th to reunite with his beautiful wife, Barbara Ann, who preceded him in death in 2012. He was born on September 28, 1932 to Harry and Helen Sheldon in South Dorset, Vermont. He attended the South Dorset School and earned his GED. He worked for his father before...

Anita Werner

Anita Werner

Jan 6, 2017

Anita L. Werner, age 95, died on January 6, 2017. She was born November 25, 1921 in the Bronx, NY, the only child of John and Florence Koster. She was educated in the New York City schools, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Queens College. She was a homemaker, and later an early childhood teacher for twenty years.Anita married...

Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Jan 4, 2017

Helen Kelly Jones, a resident of Buck Hill Road, passed away January 4, 2017 at her home. Helen was born in Cloontia, Ireland on July 16, 1935 the daughter of the late James and Bridget (Durkin) Kelly and was educated in the Irish National Schools. Helen was a devout catholic and a member of St. Margaret Mary, Christ Our...

Elizabeth Cole

Elizabeth Cole

Dec 30, 2016

Elizabeth I. Cole, 68, a longtime resident of North Bennington passed away peacefully at Crescent Manor Care Center on Friday, December 30, 2016. The daughter of Warren and M. Elizabeth (Moore) Lake, she was born in Bennington on January 23, 1948. She grew up with her family in Dorset and was a graduate of Burr & Burton Academy. "Liz"...

Christopher Brewster

Christopher Brewster

Dec 25, 2016

Christopher Charles Brewster of Manchester Center died December 26 at Albany Medical Center, following an extended illness. Christopher was born May 30, 1958 in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the son of Charles and Barbara Brewster, also of Manchester Center. Chris was a graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown, MA, and received his B.S. in Economics...

Alice Hilse

Alice Hilse

Dec 24, 2016

Alice M. Hilse, 90, a resident of Route 67 East, Shaftsbury, passed away December 24, 2016 at her home. Alice was born in North Bennington on April 13, 1926 the daughter of of the late Edward and Anna (Granger) Sweet. She received her education in North Bennington schools, graduating from North Bennington High School. Alice worked at Polygraphics and...

Barbara Melhado

Barbara Melhado

Dec 21, 2016

Barbara Burch Melhado (formerly Barbara Burch Trask), 79, died peacefully on December 21, 2016 after a 7 month battle with kidney cancer. She was with her son Bob and her daughter Abby and had many beloved visitors that day. Barbara was raised in New York City, and attended NYC public schools. She went on to Middlebury College, where she...

Hadil Marzouq

Hadil Marzouq

Dec 21, 2016

Hadil Marzouq an aspiring young student at Bennington College died December 21, 2016 in Dorset at the age of 21.A native of Bethleham , Palestine she was born there on November 18, 1995 to Jamil M. Marzouq and Manwa Salah . At a young age she had left Palestine to pursue her education and had a desire to help...

Roger Hanson

Roger Hanson

Dec 17, 2016

Roger N. Hanson, 93 a resident of Carbonti Circle passed away peacefully on Saturday December 17, 2016 at Brookdale - Fillmore Pond in Bennington. The eldest son of Roger L. and Ella B. (Wilbur) Hanson, he was born in Boston on September 25, 1923. He was raised in Orange, MA where he graduated from Orange High School in 1941....

John Robinson Iii

John Robinson Iii

Dec 14, 2016

John L. Robinson III, 76 a resident of Marlboro Road died peacefully at his home on Wednesday December 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Waterbury, CT on November 20, 1940, he was the son of John L. Jr. and Ethel (Dawes) Robinson. He grew up in Connecticut where he graduated high school. He had...

Bruce Saint Germain

Bruce Saint Germain

Dec 12, 2016

Bruce Saint Germain, 66 a resident of West Sandgate Road, passed away Monday December 12, 2016 at his home. Bruce was born in Leicester, Massachusetts on September 6, 1950 the son of the late George and Lorina (Thompson) Saint Germain and attended local schools. Bruce worked for General Electric, a Yacht Company in New Jersey, Rob and Stick Wyman...

David W. Shores, Sr.

David W. Shores, Sr.

Dec 11, 2016

David W. Shores, Sr., 54, a resident of Brooklyn Road, passed away unexpectedly December 11, 2016 at his home. David was born in Manchester on June 29, 1962 the son of Alvin Shores, Sr. and Noreen Bourn and attended Manchester schools. David worked as a mason since he was sixteen years of age. David started his own business, Shores...

Dennis Jones

Dennis Jones

Dec 8, 2016

Dennis D. Jones, 75, a resident of Sylvan Ridge Road, passed away December 8, 2016 at his home. Dennis was born in Hempstead, NY on November 5, 1941 the son of the late Harry Williams Jones and Margaret Daly. He attended schools in Hempstead, graduating from Uniondale High School, then attending Hofstra University. Dennis worked as an I.T. Manager...

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