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Joyce Rowe

Joyce Rowe

May 25, 2025

Joyce Palmer Rowe

June 25, 1933 – May 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share that Joyce Palmer Rowe, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away on May 25, 2025 at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield, VT. She will always be remembered for her sweet smile, sense of adventure,...

Frank R. Pratt

Frank R. Pratt

May 24, 2025

EAST MONTPELIER

Frank R. Pratt, 83, of East Montpelier, VT passed away peacefully in his NC winter home on May 24, 2025. Born April 6, 1942, in Newport VT, the son of Aris (Wing) and Winston Pratt.

Frank graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960, then attended one year of college before pursuing an active...

Michelle Marie Woodcock

Michelle Marie Woodcock

May 22, 2025

Warren, VT

Michelle Marie (Wadak) Woodcock, at the age of 64, left us peacefully on May 22, 2025 after managing an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis for over 5 years.

Born in San Francisco in 1960, Michelle spent her formative years in Somerville, Massachusetts and Brattleboro, Vermont. She graduated in 1978 from Brattleboro Union High School and continued...

Jo-Ann Herring

Jo-Ann Herring

May 17, 2025

Moretown, VT

Jo-Ann Herring, age 58 of Berlin Vermont passed away on May 17th, 2025. After years of overcoming declining health issues, she is now at peace, with a renewed body to match her unwavering spirit.

Jo-Ann was the daughter of the late William "Butch" Herring II and Jean (White) Herring. She graduated in 1984...

David Burley

David Burley

May 15, 2025

East Montpelier, VT

David Everett Burley, 74, of East Montpelier, died of frontotemporal dementia on May 15, 2025, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont.

Dave was born in 1950 and grew up in Upper Darby Pennsylvania with his father, Orin Burley, mother, Shirley Smith Burley, and his older brother Don.

He was...

Nathan W. Suter

Nathan W. Suter

May 13, 2025

Calling hours for Nathan Suter, 52, who died unexpectedly on May 13, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00-8:30pm at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home.  A complete obituary will appear soon.

Donald  Lyons

Donald Lyons

May 12, 2025

Montpelier

Donald A. Lyons, 99, of Montpelier died May 12, 2025. He was born January 24, 1926, son of Mary Agnes (Normandin) and Andrew Lyons.

A graduate of St. Michael's High School in 1943, he attended the University of Maryland (overseas) and leadership programs at Syracuse University and Notre Dame.

On September 27, 1958, he...

Shirley M. Scribner

Shirley M. Scribner

May 4, 2025

Shirley Marilyn Scribner

Northfield, VT

Shirley Scribner, 89, passed away peacefully at the Four-Season Care Home in Northfield, VT, on May 4, 2025.

Shirley was born to her parents, Roger and Elma Miller, on July 9, 1935, in Wolcott, VT.

Shirley attended schools in Wolcott, VT, and sought higher education at...

Larry George Hull

Larry George Hull

Apr 30, 2025

Barre, VT

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Larry George Hull, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this world on April 30, 2025, at the age of 75. Larry was born on October 11, 1949, in Montpelier, Vermont, where he later graduated from Montpelier High School...

William  W. Pinchbeck

William W. Pinchbeck

Apr 18, 2025

William Washburn Pinchbeck

May 6, 1932 - April 18, 2025

William (Bill) Pinchbeck, 92, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18 in his home in Berlin, Vermont. Born in New Haven, Connecticut to William Elmer Pinchbeck and Harriett Washburn Pinchbeck, Bill attended Guilford High School and Cornell University, where he studied horticulture, and...

Steven P. Pitonyak

Steven P. Pitonyak

Apr 17, 2025

Montpelier, VT

Our hearts are brimming as we announce the passing of Steven Paul Pitonyak on April 17, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Montpelier, Vermont. Born on September 21, 1948, Steve lived a life rich in experiences and accomplishments, touching many lives along the way.

Steve graduated from St. Monica's High School after the...

Joan M. Fitzgerald

Joan M. Fitzgerald

Apr 15, 2025

Montpelier, VT

Joan M. Fitzgerald, 79, formerly of Freedom Drive and most recently of Crescent Manor in Bennington, VT passed this life on April 15, 2025 in Bennington, VT.

She was born on May 5, 1945 in Barre, VT, the daughter of Wilford and Dorothy (Johnson) DeForge.

She attended the Holy Ghost Catholic...

Clayton "Butch" Davis

Clayton "Butch" Davis

Apr 10, 2025

Clayton "Butch" Davis

Berlin, VT

Clayton "Butch" Davis, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Tammy by his side. After a short battle with lung disease.

Butch was born to his parents, Percy Davis and Violet Smith Davis, on April 17, 1947, in Hardwick, VT.

Butch graduated...

Anne Devaughn

Anne Devaughn

Apr 1, 2025

Anne Devaughn, 92, passed away peacefully on April 1,2025. Anne was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother to her family, children, grandchildren and friends to all who knew her. She was kind and loving to all she touched.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1933, she was the daughter of Russell and Anna Farnsworth. She graduated from Burlington...

Patricia Doenges

Patricia Doenges

Apr 1, 2025

Moretown, VT

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia McMahon Doenges, who left us on April 1, 2025, just shy of her 72nd birthday. Born in Burlington, VT, on April 22, 1953, Patricia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, known for her warm spirit and dedication to her community.

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Leba Grodinsky

Leba Grodinsky

Mar 31, 2025

After 96 years, the indefatigable Leba Grodinsky – avid gardener, skilled cook, enthusiastic craftswoman, wonderful hostess, keen reader, constantly endeavoring speaker of French, lover of crossword puzzles, skater, skier, occupational therapist, and so much more – finally got tired. She died on March 31, a beautiful spring day, in her home in Montpelier, Vermont, with two of her daughters...

Edward  Billings, Sr

Edward Billings, Sr

Mar 26, 2025

Chelsea, VT

Edward Billings, Sr. was born February 17, 1940. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 26, 2025.

Edward was born in Rutland, Vermont to Alexander Billings and Florence Jones. Edward was a carpenter by trade, but also was a truck driver years ago.

He loved...

Karl "Barney" Bloom

Karl "Barney" Bloom

Mar 24, 2025

Karl "Barney" Bloom

July 15, 1942 - March 24, 2025

Montpelier, VT

Barney died peacefully on March 24th at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester VT. He had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021 after having experienced many years of increasing memory loss, confusion and other effects of early dementia.

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Iona  Christine Kemp

Iona Christine Kemp

Mar 19, 2025

N. Middlesex, VT

Iona Christine Kemp, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, great aunt, and community member, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, and close friends Frank and Jill Michaud, at the McClure Miller Respite Center, on March 19, 2025, just shy of her 62nd birthday. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, on March 26, 1963, Iona made...

Robert  (Zebo) Potrzeba

Robert (Zebo) Potrzeba

Mar 13, 2025

Robert (Zebo) Potrzeba

Barre, VT

With heavy hearts, the family of Robert (Zebo) Potrzeba announce his passing on March 13, 2025 after a brief illness. Robert was born February 11, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY to Walter and Jean (Cox) Potrzeba. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1972. He began his career at Howard Johnson's...

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