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Virginia Leigh Carpenter

Virginia Leigh Carpenter

Jan 16, 2025

Montpelier, VT

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Virginia Leigh Carpenter, who left us on January 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Virginia, born on September 1, 1957, in Montpelier, Vermont, was a cherished member of her community and a dedicated educator whose influence touched countless lives.

A proud graduate with a...

John  Thomas  Colby

John Thomas Colby

Jan 13, 2025

Montpelier, VT

John Thomas Colby, 94, formerly of Longmeadow Drive and most recently of Heaton Wood and Woodridge Nursing Home, died on Monday, January 13, 2025.

The son of Roy Agnus and Sarah (Otis) Colby, he was born in Montpelier on April 22, 1930. He attended Berlin and Montpelier Schools and graduated from Johnson Teacher's...

James  Robert Dawson, Jr.

James Robert Dawson, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Worcester, VT

James Robert Dawson, Jr. passed away on January 10th with his family by his side. Born April 6th of

1926 in Oak Park Illinois. Jim lived a long and full life. He was a World War II Veteran. His wife, the

love of his life, Blanche, preceded him in death in...

Joan  B.K.  Pinchbeck

Joan B.K. Pinchbeck

Jan 9, 2025

Berlin, VT

Joan B.K. Pinchbeck, age 92, died January 9, 2025 at her home at Chestnut Place in Berlin, Vermont.

Joan was a native of Guilford, Connecticut. Although currently residing in Vermont, she maintained a summer residence at Mulberry Point in Guilford.

Joan was the daughter of Angelo John Bonzi, Jr., and Rosalinda...

Priscilla "Pat" Mildred Wood Allen

Priscilla "Pat" Mildred Wood Allen

Jan 8, 2025

Middlesex, VT

Priscilla Mildred "Pat" Wood Allen, RN, MSN; 97, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at Heaton Woods Residence in Montpelier. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on May 11, 1927, she was the eldest of the four children of Edith Priscilla (Thurston) and Herbert John Wood. She was raised in South Kirby on the family...

Jack Giorgi Jensen

Jack Giorgi Jensen

Jan 6, 2025

East Montpelier, VT

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack Giorgi Jensen who left us on January 6, 2025, at the age of 18. Born on September 15, 2006, Jack was a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson and friend.

Jack had a charming and mischievous personality that was much loved...

Doreen  Ann  Cliche

Doreen Ann Cliche

Jan 2, 2025

Doreen Ann Cliché

East Montpelier, VT

On January 2, 2025, the beloved mother of Josh and Nathan, Doreen Cliché passed away unexpectedly in Burlington, VT.

Doreen was born on June 29, 1951, in Bennington, VT, to Marshall Peters and Mary Livingston Peters. She attended school in Fairhaven, VT, and graduated in 1970. Doreen...

Irene Nightingale Nettler

Irene Nightingale Nettler

Dec 30, 2024

Montpelier, VT

Irene Nightingale Nettler, 91, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, Central Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by many loving friends.

Irene was born on June 28, 1933. She had a very happy childhood growing up in Buzzard's Bay, MA.

Irene moved to New York where she took a job working for...

Shawn Lee Maranville

Shawn Lee Maranville

Dec 27, 2024

Middlesex, VT

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawn Lee Maranville, age 52, who left us on December 27, 2024. Born on December 5, 1972, in Berlin, Vermont, Shawn grew up with a spirit of adventure and a passion for life that touched everyone he met. A 1991 graduate of Montpelier High...

Alan Shaw

Alan Shaw

Dec 23, 2024

Montpelier, VT

Alan Shaw, 76, of Montpelier, passed away on December 23, 2024 following a short stay at Central Vermont Medical Center.

Alan was born in Oakland, California on July 28, 1948. The family lived for several years in Davis, CA, and left California before Alan had finished first grade. In the first of several...

Roger R.  Menard

Roger R. Menard

Dec 22, 2024

Roger R. Menard

Berlin, VT

Roger R. Menard of Berlin, Vermont, formerly of Barre, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, after a

short stay at Woodridge Rehab and Nursing Home.

He was born April 7, 1935, to Laurent & Eva (Deschamps) Menard in Hardwick, Vermont. Roger

attended school in Craftsbury...

Gillian Elspeth Chang Hernandez

Gillian Elspeth Chang Hernandez

Nov 28, 2024

On November 28th, 2024, our beloved daughter Gillian passed away unexpectedly at home surrounded by her family, from complications of diabetes.

Gillian was born on November 10, 1990 in South Korea and came home April 11, 1991 to her parents Ed and Carol and brother Ian. She attended Saint Michael's School and Berlin Elementary and graduated from...

Arthur H Belanger, Jr

Arthur H Belanger, Jr

Nov 28, 2024

Montpelier, VT

Arthur H. Belanger, Jr, 93, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, at Woodridge Nursing Home. His wife Joan and son, Steven were with him.

He was born in Montpelier, VT to Clara (Richardson) and Arthur Belanger, Sr on September 12, 1931. He married Joan Pinto on August 12, 1955. They have...

Heather Merryman Moz

Heather Merryman Moz

Nov 26, 2024

Montpelier, VT

A beautiful and beloved voice has been stilled. Heather Merryman Moz of Montpelier

passed away on November 26, 2024. She was 87 years old.

Heather's childhood was hard, but when she raised her own daughter, Melinda, she

built a wonderful extended family to surround her child and herself with...

Sandra Arlene Flannery

Sandra Arlene Flannery

Nov 24, 2024

East Montpelier, VT

Sandy Flannery, 83, passed away from complications surrounding a fall at her home in early August.

She was the second born child to Walter J. and Rachael A. Kirckham of Ludlow, VT.

After graduating from Black River High School and Burdett College, Sandy brought her secretarial major to Montpelier where...

Rebecca  Lee Allard

Rebecca Lee Allard

Nov 24, 2024

Rebecca Lee Allard

Berlin, VT

Rebecca Lee Allard, 75, of Berlin, VT passed away unexpectedly at her home with her devoted husband Larry by her side.

Rebecca was born on February 13, 1949, in Morrisville, VT to her parents Leland Chaffee and Beatrix Jones Chaffee. Rebecca attended schools in Essex Junction VT and...

John Ziske

John Ziske

Nov 20, 2024

Montpelier, VT

John Ziske was born Easter Sunday on April 18, 1937 the son of Simeon and Minna (Klingel) Ziske. John married Ruth (Deininger) on September 1, 1957 with Bishop William Fendt officiating. This year they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.

John was a member of the New Apostolic Church having been baptized, along with...

James "Jimmy" Otis

James "Jimmy" Otis

Nov 12, 2024

James Alan Otis – Jimmy

Orange, VT

James Alan Otis "Jimmy", 60, of Orange, VT passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Tina by his side.

Jimmy was born on January 28, 1964, in Barre, VT to his parents Fernand Otis and Dorothy Bohannon Otis. After graduating from Spaulding High...

Lydia Annette Brignoli Lewis

Lydia Annette Brignoli Lewis

Nov 10, 2024

Lydia Annette Brignoli Lewis passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 at age 95 with her family at her side. She was born on June 24, 1929, the daughter of Enrico and Nerina (Bianchi) Brignoli. She lived her entire life in Montpelier on Barre Street and Sibley Avenue. She attended Montpelier schools and graduated from Montpelier High School in...

James "Jamie" D. Brook

James "Jamie" D. Brook

Nov 6, 2024

Worcester, VT

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of James "Jamie" Duncan Brooks, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, and cherished member of the community.

Jamie was Born on February 6, 1953 at Heaton hospital in Montpelier, VT to George and Jean Brooks. He is predeceased by both parents and his sister...

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