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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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Frances Bruce
Jun 24, 2016
Frances M, Bruce, 77, a resident of Poultney and formerly of Pawlet , passed away June 24, 2016 after a long battle of cancer. Frances was born in Rutland, Vermont on October 29, 1938 and adopted by James & Viola Town of Danby, Vermont. Frances was married to Gordon Bruce for 62 years. They raised 6 children, 4 boys...
Harley M. Betit
Jun 24, 2016
Harley M. Betit, 45, a resident of Plumb Road, passed June 24, 2016 at his home. Harley was born in Whitingham on August 24, 1970 the son of John A. and Grace A. (Carruth) Betit. He attended Whitingham schools, graduating from Whitingham High School. Harley was a devoted father who also enjoyed working on cars, boating, snowmobiling , listening...
Harold F. Brace
Jun 22, 2016
Harold F. Brace, 67, a resident of Jefferson Avenue, passed away following a brief illness, June 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born in Bennington on March 1, 1949 the son of Mr. & Mrs. Alfred and Pauline (Brace) Burgess. He attended North Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School. He enlisted in 1971...
Charles R. Rotolo
Jun 19, 2016
Charles R. Rotolo, 90 a resident of Wilmington died Sunday June 19, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. The son of John and Josephine (Mercurio) Rotolo, he was born in Fairfield, Connecticut on October 6, 1925. Charlie attended Ludlowe High School in Fairfield and entered the US Army Air Corps where he served in Berlin, Germany...
Jack L. Dumond
Jun 19, 2016
Jack L. DuMond, 89, of Arlington, passed away June 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. At the request of the decedent, services will be private. At the request of the decedent, services will be private.
Lin M. Hozempa (Johnson)
Jun 19, 2016
Lin M. Hozempa (Johnson) of Newfane, Vt. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016 with her stepdaughter and son in-law by her side. She was born in Francestown, Nh. on January 23, 1950 to Earl M. Johnson and Marion L. Carlton and was one of five children. She was married to Raymond J. Hozempa Sr. who passed away...
Laura Dix
Jun 19, 2016
Laura E. Dix, 89, a resident of Greenway Drive, passed away June 9, 2016 at the Vernon Green Advent Christian Home. Laura was born in Huntington, MA on October 4, 1926 the daughter of the late Leon and Florence M. (Greenleaf) Ellis, She was educated in Wilmington schools, graduating from Whitingham High School, class of 1944. Laura worked as...
Robert M. Koch Jr.
Jun 19, 2016
Robert M. Koch Jr., 69, a resident of both Concord, NH and Wilmington, VT passed away peacefully on Sunday June 19, 2016 in Concord, surrounded by his family. The son of Robert and Helene (Radowicz) Koch, he was born in Falls Church, VA on December 23, 1946. He graduated from Congressional High School, and continued his education at the...
Florence "Midge" Greene
Jun 18, 2016
Services for Mrs. Florence "Midge" Greene will be held on Saturday June 18 at 11am at the Holden family mausoleum in Park Lawn Cemetery with The Reverend Penny Rich Smith officiating. Mrs. Greene, 84 a former resident of Bennington died May 13 in Arcadia, California Services for Mrs. Florence "Midge" Greene will be held on Saturday June 18 at...
Stanley K. Raymond, Jr.
Jun 15, 2016
Stanley K. Raymond, Jr. a resident of North Street passed away June 15, 2016 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Stanley was born in Springfield, Vermont on July 4, 1953 the son of Stanley K. Raymond, Sr. and Mary Grace Chatfield. He attended local schools, graduated from Hinsdale, NH High School and was a United States Army Veteran. Stanley worked...
Jeffrey Alex Leonard, Ii
Jun 13, 2016
Jeffrey Alex Leonard, II, 31, a resident of Main Street, passed away suddenly Monday June 13, 2016 at his home. Jeff was born in Bennington on April 16, 1985 the son of Jeffrey A. Leonard and Ann M. Burdick. Jeffrey grew up in Petersburg, NY where he attended school, graduating form Berlin Jr/Sr High School. There he excelled at...
Roland H. O'Dell
Jun 11, 2016
Roland H. O'Dell, 82, a resident of Gore Road, passed away June 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Roland was born in Bennington on May 17, 1934 the son of the late Merritt and Hazel (Fisk) O'Dell and attended local schools. While loving in Medina, Roland worked for Birds Eye Food/Heinz and ten years at Whitmore...
Joyce C Tarbell
Jun 8, 2016
Joyce C. Tarbell, 88, formerly of Dorset, passed away June 8, 2016 at the Haynes House of Hope in Granville, NY. Joyce was born in Winhall, VT on September 24, 1927 the daughter of the late Lee and Georgiana (Forrest) Hewes and attended local schools. Joyce cleaned local homes and formerly worked at J.K. Adams for many years, Equinox...
Mary Ann Mento
Jun 8, 2016
Mary Ann Mento, 82, of Arlington passed away on June 8, 2016 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Born 8/12/1933 in Orange, NJ; daughter of Alfred J. and Mary Ann (Winch) Quimby. Predeceased by her husband, Anthony R. Mento, She is survived by a brother Calvin Quimby ,two children, son Ronald(Therese) Mento of Lockport, NY, and daughter...
Beverly J. Bickford
Jun 7, 2016
Beverly J. Bickford, 61 a resident of Cooper Street passed away Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center following a long illness.The daughter of Roger and Barbara (Rafus) Maynard, she was born in Bennington on January 26, 1955, Beverly grew up in Wilmington where she graduated from Wilmington High School in 1972.For many years Beverly owned an...
James R. Nason
Jun 7, 2016
James R. Nason, 76 a resident of North Pownal Road passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday June 7, 2016 in the company of his loving wife. The son of Dorothy Higgins and William Nason of Woodford, Jim, as all knew him by, was born in Bennington on May 24, 1940. He had been an avid league bowler...
David J. Hosley
Jun 1, 2016
David J. Hosley, resident of North Main Street, passed away June 1, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. David was born in Manchester, VT on August 4, 1926, son of the late Hubert and Margaret (Quirk) Hosley. He attended Manchester schools and Burr and Burton Seminary. David served his country as a member of the...
Fred William "Bill" Thimm
Jun 1, 2016
Fred William "Bill" Thimm, 90, a resident of Equinox Village passed away June 1, 2016 at his home. Bill was born in Detroit, MI on January 8, 1926, the son and the youngest of the late Joseph L. and Ethel (Mullin) Thimm. He joined the Navy at seventeen and after basic training and service school he was assigned to...
Andrew D. Demattia
May 29, 2016
SSG Andrew D. "Andy" DeMattia, 96, of Murrells Inlet, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 29, with his loving wife Sandra by his side. He was born September 11, 1919, in Southport, CT, son of the late Liberty and Alisandra DeMattia.Mr. DeMattia proudly served his country in the United States Army as a staff sergeant during World War II....
Elizabeth "Betty" Allen Hovey
May 28, 2016
Betty Hovey of Brattleboro, VT died on May 28, 2016. Betty was born in Allentown, PA on November 20,1933 and was the daughter of Lester and Helen Allen. She graduated from Allentown High and pursued her love of books by achieving her bachelor's degree at Bethany College and her masters in Library Science at Columbia University.She met Frederick Hovey...
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