Obituary: Wallace Clapper, 1960-2024
Pressman at the Burlington Free Press for 38 years loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren Wallace Clapper, 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He...
View ArticleObituary: Katherine “Kaye” Beaudin, 1925-2024
Woman was known for her love of and skill at gardening and nourished lasting friendships based on love and acceptance Katherine “Kaye” Beaudin, 98, passed peacefully on July 10, 2024, with her son,...
View ArticleObituary: Timothy Bates, 1946-2024
A leading scholar of Black entrepreneurship believed research and teaching should increase quality of life for others Timothy Bates, 77, of Burlington, Vt., peacefully left us for distant shores on...
View ArticleObituary: Chad Mecca, 1980-2024
Local musician had a knack for honest songwriting and always lifted the spirits around him Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Chad Mecca was a loving and loyal man to all who knew him. Born in...
View ArticleObituary: Lindol Lyle Ford, 1949-2024
Waitsfield man helped outfit countless families skiing at Sugarbush and Mad River Glen over the years and embraced the simplicity of rural life Lindol Lyle Ford of Waitsfield, Vt., died peacefully at...
View ArticleObituary: Janice Whitney, 1950-2024
Owner of Bristol gift shop and 30-year employee of the UVM Medical Center loved her gardens and time with family and friends Janice Whitney, 74, of Jericho Vt., died peacefully on July 20, 2024, at...
View ArticleObituary: Zelda Athena Jones
Though her time on Earth was short, she left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her Zelda Athena Jones, our sweet little angel and biscuit, was born on June 13, 2024, in Burlington, Vt....
View ArticleObituary: Clare Helene Jacobs, 1928-2024
Richmond woman enjoyed a lifetime activity of collecting and researching antiques and made a practice of learning something new every day On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Clare Helene Jacobs (née...
View ArticleObituary: Frances M. Bessette, 1948-2024
Burlington native loved children and was involved with childcare for many years Frances M. Bessette, 75, passed away at Elderwood at Burlington nursing home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born...
View ArticleObituary: Gregory Dunigan, 1971-2024
Albans man embraced life and all it offered, loved spending time with his family and twin daughters It is with a heavy heart that we announce Gregory Michael Dunigan, 52, of St. Albans, Vt., passed...
View ArticleObituary: John Durant, 1941-2024
History teacher inspired his students to be better citizens by being open to other perspectives and listening to each other John Franklin Durant Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on July 28, surrounded...
View ArticleObituary: Mark Birger Benson Sr., 1943-2024
Saint Michael’s College professor for 35 years loved his students for the variety, energy and humor they added to his life Mark Birger Benson Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on...
View ArticleObituary: Jeffrey Todd Trefethen, 1962-2024
UVM graduate was outgoing, adventurous, and enormously strong in body and spirit Jeffrey Todd Trefethen, 61, died on July 23, 2024, at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, Fla., after a brief illness. He was...
View ArticleObituary: Thomas E. Williams, 1969-2024
Woodbury man had a gift of making people laugh, either by telling a story or finding humor in any situation Thomas Earle Williams, 54, of Woodbury, Vt., passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at...
View ArticleObituary: Bill Mares, 1940-2024
Journalist, author, state legislator and teacher ran 30 marathons and taught more than 1,000 potential beekeepers Bill Mares, author, beekeeper, brewer, legislator and teacher, died at home on July...
View ArticleObituary: Katy Tymon, 1984-2024
BFA graduate remembered as an adventurous, free-spirited, people person On July 19, 2024, the world unexpectedly lost one of its brightest lights, when our beloved sister, daughter and friend, Ms....
View ArticleObituary: Courtney Marie Daffinrud, 1980-2024
Kirby woman built a center that became a hub of autism services in Vermont and worked tirelessly to help children access their potential Courtney Marie (Baker) Daffinrud died peacefully, surrounded by...
View ArticleObituary: William L. "Bill" Fellinger, 1943-2024
Burlington man had a deep compassion for people, a love of wordplay, and a humility and spiritual bent that opened his heart and mind With deep sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of William L....
View ArticleObituary: Betsy Wales, 1925-2024
Lifelong athlete, wordsmith and artist was active in numerous community organizations Elizabeth Boyd Barclay Wales died on July 30, 2024, in Colchester, Vt. She was born in Riverton, N.J., on April 5,...
View ArticleObituary: Craig Murray, 1938-2024
Shelburne environmentalist pursued entrepreneurial project to develop a novel all-terrain vehicle, the quadractor Craig C. Murray died at his Shelburne home, surrounded by family, early in the morning...
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