Thomas Oliver Eckart
Feb 26, 2021
Worcester, VT Thomas Oliver Eckart, 83, of Worcester, VT, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Collinsville, Illinois to Oliver and Lena Belle (Whitten) Eckart on October 2, 1937. He served in the United States Army from 1964 until February of 1966. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from...
Ronald "Buddy" Maynard
Feb 23, 2021
Montpelier, VT Ronald "Buddy" Alan Maynard, 74, of Fuller Street, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on February 23, 2021 He was born in Jeffersonville, VT on September 10, 1946, the son of Gaylard and Fannie (McNally) Maynard. Buddy graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965. On August 31, 1965, Buddy enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served...
John S. Cozza
Feb 19, 2021
Washington, VT John S. Cozza, of Back Pasture Lane in Washington, died on February 19, 2021 at the McClure Respite House in Colchester, VT. He was born on March 7, 1936, the son of John and Dolores (Smith) Cozza in Bridgeport, CT. After attending public schools in CT, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where he served during...
Barbara Jean Buska
Feb 18, 2021
Waitsfield, VT Barbara Jean Badger Buska, 77 of Waitsfield, VT died on February 10, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House due to COVID 19 complications. She was born in Montpelier on June 10, 1943, to Mose and Lillian Badger. She graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1961. Barbara worked at several local nursing homes, but her true calling...
Manuel Alfonso Piro
Feb 15, 2021
East Montpelier, VT Manuel A. Piro, age 95, of Williamstown and East Montpelier, died on February 15, 2021, at the Barre Gardens surrounded by his family. He was born on December 5, 1925, in Williamstown, VT, the son of Felix and Hijinia (Pascual) Piro. He was orphaned at an early age and attended Kurn Hatin Homes in Westminister. He was...
Richard H. Emmons
Feb 14, 2021
Middlesex, VT Richard H. Emmons, 57, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 14, 2021 doing what he loved, living life to the fullest. Rich was born May 31, 1963 in Montpelier, VT to Janice and Richard "Buzz" Emmons. He grew up in Montpelier, graduating from Montpelier High School in 1982. He worked many years side-by-side with his dad in the family...
Elaine Whitney Roberts
Feb 13, 2021
Montpelier, VT Elaine W Roberts, 88 of Berlin Vermont (Formerly of Colonial Dr. Montpelier), passed away peacefully February 13th, 2021 at Central Vermont Medical Center. Elaine "Sis" was born Oct. 5th, 1932 the daughter of Raymond S and Grace A Plummer lakes region of NH. She graduated Concord High School in 1951 and Elliot School of Nursing in 1955. She...
William Starr Bruzzese
Feb 12, 2021
Montpelier, VT William Starr Bruzzese, Sr., 84, of Montpelier, VT, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2021. Born July 26, 1936 in Montpelier, he graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1955 and served honorably in the military for eight years. Upon discharge in 1964, he worked for the survey division of...
Rosemary (Wright) Trombly
Feb 10, 2021
Montpelier, VT Rosemary (Wright) Trombly, 96, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 in Montpelier, VT. Predeceased by her beloved husband Robert (Bob) Trombly of 74 years. She is also predeceased by her daughter Diane, her parents Leon Wright and Mabel Abbott Wright, and her brother Harold Wright. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Trombly-Ferrin (Randy), son David Trombly,...
Joan Nora Witham
Feb 10, 2021
East Montpelier, VT Joan Nora (Scott) Witham died on February 10, 2021. Joan was born September 3, 1946 in Barre, Vermont to Debe Scott and Bill Scott. She grew up in Barre, with her extended family, she graduated from Marion High School. Later, Joan attended Goddard College, which she loved. Her entire professional career was at National Life of Vermont...
Stella May Barteau
Feb 1, 2021
Berlin, VT Stella May (Powers) Barteau, 97, of Berlin, VT, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021, at Berlin Health and Rehab. Stella was born in Brownington, VT, on December 31, 1923. Later, she moved closer to Central Vermont where she would attend Northfield High School. After high school, Stella married the love of her life, Carl Barteau. Together, they...
Rory Stephen Basak
Feb 1, 2021
Middlesex, VT Rory Stephen Basak, 58, of Shady Rill Road died unexpectedly at his home. He was born on June 11, 1962 in Quantico, VA, the son of Joseph and Shirley Basak (Blaine) Reynolds. He attended schools in Massachusetts and college at Holyoke Community College. Rory served his country in the United State Army. He was primarily stationed in Germany....
Donald Lee Fordham
Jan 29, 2021
Berlin, VT Donald Lee Fordham, 70, of Route 12 in Berlin died on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington following a brief illness. He was born on April 11, 1950 in the Montpelier at the Heaton Hospital, the son of Carroll and Lois (Sweeney) Fordham. He attended Berlin and Montpelier Public Schools, graduating from Montpelier...
Theresa Maria Dunn
Jan 22, 2021
Montpelier, VT Theresa Maria Dunn of Montpelier, VT died early on Friday morning, January 22nd. After several months of medical challenges and set-backs, she passed quickly, and her sister Martha was able to be with her and hold her hand. This provides great comfort to her family. Theresa was born in Fall River, MA on April 5, 1942, the second...
Patricia Richardson
Jan 21, 2021
Montpelier, VT Patricia Ann Richardson, 86, of Montpelier, VT passed away on January 21, 2021, at Central Vermont Medical Center. Born April 23, 1934 in East Berkshire, VT, Patricia was the daughter of Verdine and Marjorie (Leahy) Centabar. She attended Enosberg Falls High School where she graduated in 1952. On July 26, 1953, Patricia married the love of her life,...
Maurice T. Keefe
Jan 20, 2021
Barre, VT Maurice T. Keefe, 90, of Barre, passed away after a short illness on January 20, 2021. He was born in Newport, VT, on November 9, 1930, the younger son of Maurice J. and Flora (Blake) Keefe. He was educated in the Sacred Heart School system and graduated magna cum laude from St. Michael's College in 1954. Upon graduation...
Paul D. Marble
Jan 13, 2021
Fayston, VT Paul D. Marble, 88, formerly of Manlin Road passed away on January 13, 2021 at Woodridge Nursing Home. He was born on September 1, 1932 in Fayston, VT, to Carl and Mary (Lareau) Marble. He attended the#9 School House in Fayston and later graduated from Waitsfield High School in 1950. For a short timehe attended UVM. After High...
Irene M. Dodge
Jan 10, 2021
Worcester, VT Irene M. Dodge, 79, of Norton Road passed away at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center. She was born on December 8, 1941 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, the daughter of Harold and Eva (St. John) Martin. She attended schools in Worcester and graduated from Montpelier High School 1959. Upon graduating high school, Irene began working as a...
Richard Alan Kyle
Jan 7, 2021
Barre, VT Richard Alan Kyle, 81, formerly of Lincoln House and most recently of Colby Street in Barre, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Paterson, NJ, the son of Alan and Helen (Blair) Kyle. Richard attended schools in Fair Lawn, NJ, graduating from Fair Lawn High School in 1958. He...
Shirley Elizabeth Laplant
Jan 3, 2021
Middlesex, VT Shirley Elizabeth Laplant, 95, formerly of Middlesex, passed on January 3rd, 2021 at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation where she had resided for the past three years. Shirley was born in Wheelock, VT July 6th, 1925, the daughter of Charles and Nina (Braley) Shepard. She grew up in the Claremont, NH area most of her younger life then moved...
