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William John Macritchie
Oct 30, 2025
Montpelier, VT
William John MacRitchie, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on September 7, 1956, in Montpelier, VT. Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud graduate of Montpelier High School.
Bill dedicated his career to the Vermont Department...
Joseph Mureta
Oct 29, 2025
Montpelier, VT
Joseph T Mureta, 96, of Montpelier passed away so peacefully on October 29, 2025 at the Gary residence, "Clara's Garden", where Joe resided for the past six years.
He was born August 5, 1929 in Barre, Vermont. Joe was a graduate of Montpelier High School's class of 1946. He was first employed by...
Valerie Bragg
Oct 24, 2025
East Barre, VT
Valerie (Bombard) Bragg, beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 16, 1959 to Edward and Pauline (Viens) Bombard in Barre, Vermont. Val attended Barre Town Elementary School and Spaulding High School. In...
Ellen Bryant Voigt
Oct 23, 2025
Ellen Bryant Voigt was born on May 9th, 1943, and raised on her family's farm in Chatham, VA. The middle child of a school teacher and mail carrier, she grew up near a large, extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ellen showed an early talent for the piano, earning her a scholarship to the music school at...
Dennis Parker
Oct 18, 2025
Our father, grandfather and friend, Dennis William Parker, passed away after a brief illness on October 18th 2025, at Central Vermont Medical Center.
Born December 15th 1949, in Burlington Vermont, Dennis was adopted by his loving mother, Luella Parker(Dunham).
Upon graduation from Montpelier High School in 1967, Dennis went to work on various construction projects, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. After...
Lawrence Laquerre
Oct 14, 2025
Berlin, VT
Lawrence Lee "Larry" Laquerre, Jr. of Berlin, Vermont, died on October 14 due to complications from chronic diseases.
He was born in Barre on Christmas Day in 1965 to the late Lawrence Laquerre, Sr., and Jeanette (Beauchemin) and attended schools in Barre, Chelsea, Randolph, and the Community College of Vermont. On July 16,...
Barbara Joan Blanchard
Oct 12, 2025
Worcester, VT
Barbara Joan Blanchard, born on July 28, 1938, in Middlebury, Vermont, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her family. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Barbara leaves behind a rich legacy of love and resilience.
Growing up in the picturesque landscapes of Vermont, Barbara's spirit was...
Elvira Edwards (Thomsen) Woodworth
Oct 10, 2025
Elvira Edwards Thomsen Woodworth
October 23, 1929 – October 10, 2025
Elvira Edwards (Thomsen) Woodworth entered Eternal Life on Oct. 10, 2025, at Heaton Woods Residence, Montpelier, Vermont. She was born in Island Park, NY, on October 23, 1929, to Frances Edwards (Galpin) Thomsen and Carl Thomsen. Elvira spent her early years on a farm...
Glenna E. Hale
Oct 9, 2025
Glenna E. Hale
Glenna E. Hale, 90, of Horn of the Moon Road in East Montpelier, passed away in her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born on May 4, 1935, in East Montpelier to Guy and Ethel (Parsons) Hale, Glenna was proud to be the first in her family to graduate from high school,...
Gertrude Jean Mcardle
Oct 6, 2025
Montpelier, VT
In Loving Memory of Trudy McArdle
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gertrude "Trudy" McArdle (Hammond), a beloved mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend, who left us on October 6, 2025, just a couple of weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Born in Chicago, IL, on October 21, 1935,...
Wayne Calvin Hersey
Oct 5, 2025
Wayne Calvin Hersey, native Vermonter and lifetime resident of Montpelier, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on December 22, 1936, in Montpelier, the son of the late Clifton Hersey and Loretta Compo Hersey. Wayne was a graduate of Montpelier High School, class of 1954. He went on to receive his associate's...
Lynne Lavon Walther
Sep 19, 2025
Middlesex, VT
Lynne Lavon Walther passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing facility in Berlin, Vermont. Her spirit left her body on a stunning autumn afternoon, and her departure was attuned with the changing of the seasons, the migration of geese overhead, and the bright, luminous sunlight that shone on colorful falling...
Ronald Dion, Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
Berlin, VT
Ronald Dion, 84, passed away on September 11, 2025 at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center. A lifelong resident of Berlin, VT, Ron was a dedicated family man, husband, father, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.
Born on April 2, 1941, the son of Adrien and Camilia (Chaloux) Dion. He graduated...
Carleen Pembroke Van Siclen
Sep 11, 2025
Carleen Pembroke Van Siclen, a beloved wife, mother, "Mamere," sister, aunt, friend, teacher, and devoted medical laboratory scientist, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was 62 years old.
Carleen's life was one of strength, commitment, faith, and lasting impact. Her legacy lives on not only in her family but...
Philip Alan Peatman
Sep 6, 2025
Philip Alan Peatman, 77 of Middlesex, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT.
Phil was born on March 3, 1948, to the late George and Leona (Barkyoumb) Peatman in Burlington, Vermont. He graduated from Montpelier High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was...
George E. Graves, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Montpelier, VT
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of George "Porgie" E. Graves Jr. on August 31, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 10, 1958, in Montpelier, Vermont, George, affectionately known as "Porgie," was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend whose warm spirit touched all who knew him.
...Rita Mcinerney
Aug 25, 2025
Montpelier, VT
Rita McInerney, long time resident of Montpelier, VT passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA at the home of her brother, George Morissette after years of declining health.
Rita was born in Montpelier, VT on May 8, 1927, the daughter of Donat and Josephine (Fontaine) Morissette. After graduating from...
Sandy Francis Conti
Aug 23, 2025
East Montpelier, VT
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandy Francis Conti on August 23, 2025, at the age of 65 at home after a gallant fight with glioblastoma. Sandy was born on March 15, 1960, in Barre, VT, to Nicholas and Florence Conti and spent his life in the Central Vermont...
Raymond Michael Sunde
Aug 19, 2025
Montpelier, VT
Raymond Michael Sunde of Montpelier, VT, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Berlin, VT, with his loving family by his side.
Raymond was born on February 1, 1930, in Shelton, CT, to his parents John Niedziela and Victoria Niedziela.
Raymond was baptized at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Derby, CT....
Cindy S. Carlson
Aug 16, 2025
Cindy S. Carlson
Middlesex, VT
Cindy S. Carlson of Middlesex, VT, passed away at home on August 16, 2025, with loved ones at her side.
Cindy was born August 12, 1958, in Buffalo, NY, to her parents, Joseph D'Anna and Connie (Gibbs) D'Anna.
Cindy had many interests and hobbies, notably her...
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