Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2026

Stephen J. Murphy, 76, of Montpelier, Vermont passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 at his home with his wife of 54 years, Cynthia, by his side.



Steve graduated from Saint Michael's Graded and High School in Montpelier, Loyola College in Montreal, and earned his Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. He...

Feb 17, 2026

Marguerite P. Smyrski passed from this life at her home on February 17, 2026. She was 102 years old.

Marguerite was born in Derby, Vermont on January 12, 1924, the 6th of 8 children born to Louis and Bertha (Couture) Provost. She attended grammar school at Notre Dame de Merci in Rock Island, QC and graduated from Derby Academy (VT) in...

Feb 17, 2026

Nancy Fish Zorn, 74, of Barre Town, Vermont, passed away on February 17, 2026, from complications of a stroke. Throughout her illness, Nancy's resilience, determination, courage, and deep gratitude never wavered-qualities that defined her throughout her life.

Nancy attended St. Johnsbury Elementary School and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1971. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from...

Feb 8, 2026

Geraldine Louise Fowler Bishop, lover of nature and family

Gerry Bishop of Jeffersonville, VT, passed away on February 8th, 2026.

She was born on December 2, 1924, in Big Rapids, Michigan, to Walter and Alice Fowler, a middle child of the large family of 11 children. She was the last Fowler child still living. She achieved her goal of living to 101...

Feb 8, 2026

Montpelier, VT

Brian Powell, a strong member of the Montpelier community and a dedicated Architectural Preservationist, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 74 after a sudden and brief illness. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Montpelier, VT, and was a longtime resident of Massachusetts. Brian resided in the Cooper Frost Austin House, the oldest...

Feb 6, 2026

Corinne K Lawson – (Corkie, Cork)

Montpelier, VT, B. February 4, 1940 – D. February 6, 2026

Corinne K Lawson, aged 86, of Montpelier and Woodbury, VT, passed away on February 6, 2026, at Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing with her family around her bedside. She suffered from Alzheimer’s.

Corinne was born on February 4, 1940, in Montpelier, VT, the child of Beatrice (Kit)...

Feb 6, 2026

Ellen Beck of Montpelier, Vermont passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1935, to Bruno and Ruth McKenzie Beck in Burlington, Vermont. She attended Burlington schools and was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Boston University, Sargent College in 1957. That same year she married Wayne Tuller (divorced in 1994). They had 7 children...

Jan 29, 2026

Joseph Benjamin Picard Jr, 80 of Middlesex, VT passed away at St. Johnsbury Center for Living and Rehabilitation on January 29th, 2026. Born on July 8th, 1945, in Barre, VT. He was the son of the late Joseph Picard Sr. and Marie (Senecal) Picard. He grew up and attended school in Middlesex, VT. He married Beverly Jean Gaudett on May...

Jan 26, 2026

Anne F. Whiteley - It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Anne Whiteley of Middlesex, Vermont, passed away on January 26, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was 71.

Anne was born on October 24, 1954, in Washington, DC. She attended Sterling College in Craftsbury, Vermont, before earning a law degree at the Vermont Law School. She worked...

Jan 24, 2026

Judy Harden, 84, a longtime resident of Calais, Vt., died peacefully on Jan. 24, 2026, in Burlington after a slow decline due to Alzheimer's disease.

Judith Ann Harden was born Oct. 10, 1941, the daughter of Virgil "Pete" Harden and Pearl (Gill) Harden. She grew up in Mobile, AL, received a B.S. in psychology from Duke University and a PhD in...

Jan 23, 2026

Paul Henry Magnant was born on June 27, 1953, at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, Vermont, to Leon Royce Magnant of Franklin, VT, and Therese Marie Coutu Magnant of North Troy, VT. Paul grew up in a lively and close-knit family, the second of seven children: Michael (1951-2025), Charles (1955), Patrice (1956), John (1958), William (1961) and Marie (1963).

Leon and Therese,...

Jan 22, 2026

Valerie Parker Smith

Barre, Vermont

Val Smith, age 72, passed away on January 22, 2026, with her loving family by her side.  Val was born on February 4, 1953, in Northfield, Vermont, to Vernon Truman and Janice Bean Boudreau. She attended school in Northfield and Montpelier.

Valerie was married to Dennis Parker and had two amazing children, Erin McDermott and Dennis Parker.  

She...

Jan 22, 2026

Joseph Vernon Yoder, 70, of Montpelier, VT, died peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Jack Yoder and Norva (Stephens) Yoder on December 18, 1955. The family moved to Arizona and California during his childhood, but returned to Ohio, where he graduated from Springfield High School in...

Jan 20, 2026

Jeannette B. Quinn, age 87, of Montpelier, Vermont passed away on January 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a prolonged illness with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. She was born at Heaton Hospital, in Montpelier on May 4, 1938, to Ernest and Simonne (Pinard) Bisson and grew up on the family farm in Cutler Corners, Orange as one of...

Jan 6, 2026

Donald Charles Leno

Washington, VT

Donald C. Leno “Don”, 77, of Washington, VT, passed away on January 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his precious wife Patricia (Pat) Leno.

Don was born on February 10, 1948, to his parents Joseph Leno and Hazel (Baldwin) Leno in Montpelier, VT.

He attended Spaulding High School in Barre, VT, and graduated.

Don joined the United States Navy...

Jan 5, 2026

Marcia Anne Andres

Middlesex, VT

Marcia Anne Andres passed away peacefully on January 5th 2026 in the comfort of the home she shared with her beloved children and grandchildren. Marcie was born on May 23, 1946 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Sibel (Penny) and Robert Andres. She grew up in Walla Walla, Washington...

Jan 1, 2026

Montpelier, VT

Joanne M. Henderson of Montpelier, VT, passed away at Central VT Hospital on January 1, 2026, with her loving sons Chip and Marshall by her side. Also present was Pamela Root, her close friend. The family would like to thank the many other friends who were of such great support during a difficult time.

Dec 17, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Terry W. Graham, age 72, on

December 17, 2025, in Montpelier, Vt. Born on July 26, 1953 to Eleanor (Perry) and Glen Graham of Marshfield, Vt.

Terry graduated from Cabot High School and went on to build a dedicated career as a truck driver...

Dec 9, 2025

Richard Alan Govea

Richard Alan Govea, 51, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Barre, Vermont. He was born on December 19, 1973, to Antonio Govea and Barbara (Holden) Duffey, who predeceased him.

He is survived by his daughters, Misty Hansen of Northfield and Caitlyn Govea of Berlin; his sons, Caleb Burns and Cameron Govea,...

Dec 8, 2025

Montpelier, VT

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Michael Marold, who left this world on December 8, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on May 24, 1954, in New Brunswick, NJ, Glenn spent his life dedicated to serving others through emergency services and sharing his passion for music.

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