Obituary: Gilberte (Jill) Messier, 1928-2020
"Momma Jill" is remembered as an active congregant and caregiver Gilberte “Jill” Messier passed peacefully into the arms of her late husband, Victor Messier, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She spent...
View ArticleObituary: David Draycott Barash, 1955-2020
Nature lover helped grow businesses such as Shelburne Farms and Ben & Jerry's David Draycott Barash, age 64 of Waterbury Center, Vt., passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2020. David...
View ArticleObituary: Dr. Declan Connolly, 1965-2020
Accomplished athletic researcher made his mark at the University of Vermont and beyond Dr. Declan Connolly, a loving son, husband, father, teacher, mentor and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly...
View ArticleObituary: John J. Duffy Jr., 1934-2020
Former Vermont Historical Society director loved state history and Lake Champlain John Joseph Duffy Jr., age 85, died on February 27, 2020, in Burlington surrounded by his loving family. John was born...
View ArticleObituary: William W. Worthen, 1922-2020
Former B-17 copilot flew 35 missions and skied until age 90 Our dad, a member of the Greatest Generation, climbed one more time into the cockpit of a B-17 and departed the surly bonds of Earth for his...
View ArticleObituary: Francine Louise Dissinger, 1942-2020
Brussels-born woman survived German occupation and followed American airman to the States Francine Louise Dissinger passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on the morning of...
View ArticleObituary: Brian Paul Weir, 1960-2020
Westminster mechanic remembered for his "MacGyver"-like ingenuity Brian Paul Weir died after a short illness on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1960, in Attleboro, Mass., and...
View ArticleObituary: William C. Lipke, 1936-2020
Lifelong educator was honored for "Distinguished Service to the Arts in Vermont" Bill died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, from complications of congestive heart disease. Known...
View ArticleObituary: David Stackpole, 1933-2020
Stowe attorney remembered for a life of community service and wise counsel David Barrows Stackpole, born October 19, 1933, died peacefully on February 16, 2020, at the age of 86, surrounded by his...
View ArticleObituary: Marian Santos, 1945-2019
Lifelong Vermont educator fostered creativity and empathy in students Marian (Ramos Usher) Santos, 74, passed away at home with her children by her side on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born...
View ArticleObituary: Raymond Brown, 1940-2020
Central Vermont painter's life was "marked by an inspiring resiliency" Artist Ray Brown passed away peacefully March 13 at his Montpelier home, with his wife, Jody, and dog Max at his side, after...
View ArticleObituary: Elizabeth White, 1954-2020
Mother, wife and teacher was "the first to volunteer, the first to bake, the first to donate" She gave everything her all, and she gave us everything. On Tuesday, March 31, Elizabeth White was...
View ArticleObituary: Penelope Carlisle, 1937-2020
Mary Fletcher Hospital candy striper worked in nursing for more than 30 years Penelope S. Carlisle (“Penny”) passed away on March 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. Penny was born on April 29, 1937,...
View ArticleObituary: Susan Ainsworth-Daniels, 1954-2020
Champlain Housing Trust associate director helped people in many walks of life Susan Ainsworth-Daniels, 66, passed away Friday evening, April 3, 2020, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in...
View ArticleObituary: Sharon “Sherry” Marie Boivin, 1960-2020
Burlington-born woman "had a smile and a greeting for every person she saw" The world has lost an exceptionally kind and loving soul in Sherry, a generous and affectionate mother and grandmother, and...
View ArticleObituary: Stephen Albright, 1949-2020
Self-taught musician and artist found peace at Burlington’s Birchwood Terrace Stephen Albright died on Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, in Burlington. He was born on July 13, 1949, in Hagerstown, Md.,...
View ArticleObituary: Dr. Frank Philip Fiermonte, 1921-2020
A Northeast Kingdom “country doctor” served his community for 40 years Dr. Frank Philip Fiermonte passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on April 21, 2020, in South Burlington, Vt. Born January 7,...
View ArticleObituary: Amelia Evelyn Voicy Baggs, 1980-2020
A disability rights advocate led by powerful example Amelia Evelyn Voicy Baggs — disability rights advocate and a pioneer in the disability rights movement — lost her fight to live on April 11 at age...
View ArticleObituary: Ethan Wallis Townsend, 1981-2020
Part-time Burlingtonian remembered for his love of animals, stories and laughter Ethan Wallis Townsend, of Burlington, Vt., and Bozeman, Mont., passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2020, in Longmont,...
View ArticleObituary: Eli Howard, 1988-2020
Despite struggles, Vermonter found joy and shared it with others Elias Brennan Jonathan Howard came into this world six weeks early on February 10, 1988. On May 1, 2020, he left the world early, as...
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