Bruce Merrill
Apr 20, 2026
Bruce Wallace Merrill, 85, passed away at home on April 20, 2026, surrounded by loving family. He was born to Bernard "Jack" and Marion (Wallace) Merrill on November 1, 1940.
He attended Montpelier schools before enlisting in the Air Force on November 5, 1957, at the age of 17. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, Bruce was employed...
Robert Emerson "Bob" Voorhees
Apr 19, 2026
Robert Emerson “Bob” Voorhees
Montpelier, VT
Robert Emerson “Bob” Voorhees, 82, of Montpelier, VT, passed away peacefully at Heaton Woods Residence.
Bob was born on August 5, 1941, to Robert E. Voorhees and Dorothy E. (Gunn) Voorhees in Wilmington, Delaware.
Bob graduated from Conrad High School in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1959. He attended the University of Delaware, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts...
Thomas Vivian
Apr 11, 2026
Thomas L. Vivian
Montpelier, VT
Thomas L. Vivian of Montpelier, VT, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 71, surrounded by the love of his family and beloved K-9 Olive Oil.
Thomas was born on February 17, 1955, in Morrisville to Perley Herman and was later adopted by Carl and Evelyn Vivian of Montpelier. He attended Montpelier Schools and...
Rodney Dean Charron
Apr 9, 2026
Rodney Dean Charron, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on March 28, 1940, to Francis and Florence Charron in Lyndonville, Vermont. He spent his life dedicated to family, friends, and his profession as a land surveyor.
Rod attended Lyndon Institute before pursuing further education...
Douglas B. Jones
Mar 29, 2026
Douglas B. Jones
Montpelier, VT
Douglas B. Jones, 92, of Montpelier, VT, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his son Greg.
Douglas was born on November 5, 1933, in Montpelier, VT, to Burnham Jones and Helen (Barclay) Jones.
Douglas attended schools in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School in the early 50’s. He was a dedicated engineer...
Paul Francis Irons
Mar 27, 2026
Paul Francis Irons, 79, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Clara's Garden Memory Care at The Gary Residence in Montpelier, in comfort and surrounded by love. A man of deep curiosity and intelligence, Paul leaves behind a legacy of self-reliance, community service, and belief in the goodness of others.
Born on September 3, 1946 in the second...
Simone Fitzgerald
Mar 26, 2026
Simone T. Fitzgerald passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 26, 2026 at Our Lady of Providence, where she had lived for over two years. A woman of deep Catholic faith, Simone trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She attended Mass and prayed the Rosary daily. Quiet in suffering and never given to complaint, she lived her faith...
Michael (Mike) Francis Strojny
Mar 24, 2026
Michael (Mike) Francis Strojny Jr.
Moretown, Vermont
Mike Strojny, 76, of Moretown, Vermont, passed away on March 24, doing what he loved on the mountain he loved. Mike was born on September 9, 1949, in Taunton, Massachusetts, to Michael F. Strojny Sr. and Mary (Smith) Strojny. He attended school in Massachusetts, graduated from Taunton High School, attended the United States Naval Academy,...
Beatrice Lussier Chase
Mar 21, 2026
Beatrice L. Chase “Bea”
Montpelier, VT
Beatrice L. Chase, 91, passed away on March 21, 2026, at Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin, VT.
Beatrice was born on September 9, 1934, in Ferrisburgh, VT, to Frank Lussier and Dorthy (Blaise) Lussier. Beatrice was one of six children, and she was born weighing less than two pounds. She was truly a miracle!
Beatrice attended school in...
Linda Lee Foti
Mar 20, 2026
Linda Lee Spaide Foti, 77, of Berlin, VT, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20th at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield VT.
Born in Amsterdam, NY to Grant & Helen Spaide, Linda was a bright student and a friendly, energetic young woman. She attended Vermont College and later settled in Montpelier where she lived for over 50 years, raising a family and...
Mary Ellen Hayden
Mar 20, 2026
Mary (Holden) Hayden, 93, of Ascutney, Vermont, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on September 13, 1932, in Northfield, Vermont, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Willey) Holden. She graduated from St. Michael's High School in Montpelier, VT, in 1951. On September 12, 1951,...
Clement "Clem" Boudreau
Mar 18, 2026
Clement Boudreau
Berlin, Vermont
Clement Boudreau, age 93, of Berlin, Vermont, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026.
He was born on June 22, 1932, to Alexander and Alice Boudreau. Clem served his country with honor in the United States Navy, a chapter of his life that reflected his dedication and sense of duty.
Clem worked for Allen Lumber, U-32 High School, and the...
Sarah Smith-Rieder
Mar 16, 2026
Sarah Smith-Rieder, 47, of Barre, Vermont, died at UVMC in Burlington on March 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on November 21, 1978, in Berlin, Vermont to Barbara (Slayton) and Michael Smith. She graduated from U-32 Jr/Sr High School in 1996.
Sarah was known as a caretaker and worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant at Woodridge Nursing Home for 22...
Owen Bradley
Mar 16, 2026
Owen Robert Bradley
A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Owen Bradley, 65 of Plainfield, Vermont died peacefully at home in Boston, Massachusetts on March 16, 2026. Owen and his wife, Jane moved to Boston in the fall of 2024 to be close to the hospital while he awaited a lifesaving lung transplant. On December 4, 2024 he...
Laura Ida Marineau
Mar 14, 2026
Laura “Ida” Marineau
Montpelier, VT
Laura “Ida” Marineau passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lincoln House in Barre, VT.
Laura was born to Calixte Champigny and Exilper Labonte on January 7, 1935, in Holland, VT. Laura was one of eleven children.
Laura attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Newport, VT, and graduated as Valedictorian. Laura also attended Johnson State College, where...
Fannie Maynard
Mar 11, 2026
MONTPELIER – Fannie Maynard, 106, a former resident of Fuller Street, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
Born on March 29, 1919, in Cambridge, she was the daughter of Fred and Ada (Kusic) McNally.
She attended elementary school in Cambridge and graduated from Jeffersonville High School.
On May 18, 1940, she married Gaylord Maynard...
Earle J. Ellingwood
Mar 2, 2026
Earle J. Ellingwood
EAST MONTPELIER — Earle J. Ellingwood, 92, of East Montpelier, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, surrounded by the love and care of his family and the devoted staff.
Earle was born on July 11, 1933, to Mearle R. and Flora (Silloway) Ellingwood of Montpelier. He grew up in central Vermont and...
Lee Reid Beavin
Feb 28, 2026
Middlesex, VT
Lee R. Beavin of Middlesex passed away peacefully February 28, 2026 at the age of 72 after a long courageous battle with Parkinsons with his family by his side. Lee was born in Rutland, VT to Mary Wheeler Beavin and Alfred Beavin.
While attending U-32 Lee had met his high school sweetheart Kathie Lamell to which they later...
Bernard Gene Dunbar Sr.
Feb 27, 2026
Bernard G. Dunbar Sr.
Formerly of Woodbury and most recently of Northfield, VT
Bernard G. Dunbar Sr., 86, of Northfield, VT, passed away on February 27, 2026, with his children by his side.
Bernard was born on May 31, 1939, to his loving parents, Gerald L. Dunbar Sr. and Agnes (Hoffman) Dunbar. Bernard was one of ten children.
Bernard attended school in Vermont in...
Donna Keough
Feb 22, 2026
Donna Lee (Colby) Keough, 78, of Barre, Vermont, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Berlin.Born in Barre on June 26, 1947, Donna was the beloved daughter of Lodema (née Austin) Utton and Ernest Colby, and the stepdaughter of Lancer Utton, who played an instrumental role in raising her from a young age.
In her youth, Donna was...
