Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Jun 19, 2024

Richard Alan Look, 68, a resident of Old Manchester Road in Raymond, NH, passed away June 19, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. Richard was born in Brattleboro, VT on February 15, 1956 the son of the late Fred E. Look, Jr. and Barbara Haskins and attended local schools. Richard worked as a machinist and...

Jun 11, 2024

Ruth Anne (Crandall) Leavens a former Bennington, VT resident left this world peacefully on June 11, 2024 at age 90 while residing in Clearwater, FL. Born on January 30, 1934 in Berlin, N.Y. the second daughter to the late, Harry Earl Crandall and Alice Mae (Gutermuth) Crandall. Ruth Anne lost her father when she was 2 years old and...

Jun 9, 2024

Lisa A. Bump, 65, a lifelong resident of Pownal, Vermont passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Lisa fought a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer for over a year and lost her battle on June 9, 2024.

Lisa was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 1, 1958, the youngest of 6 children to the...

Jun 8, 2024

James V. Mazza, 91, a resident of Lower Birch Circle, passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on July 24, 1932 the son of the late Carmen and Anna (Curley) Mazza and attended Watertown, Massachusetts schools. Jim was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict where he served...