Obituary: Michael Pendriss Sr., 1952-2025
Master painter worked all over Vermont and loved the sound of his Harleys revving Michael Adin Pendriss Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on February 4 after a courageous battle with cancer. He...
View ArticleObituary: Ann B. Anger, 1931-2025
‘Smart and intuitive’ Winooski resident loved gathering with her large family Ann B. Anger, 93, of Richard Street in Winooski died peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House....
View ArticleObituary: Dr. Christopher M. Terrien Jr., 1941-2025
Medicine was native Vermonter’s life calling, and he served the Champlain Valley as a cardiologist for more than 45 years Dr. Christopher M. Terrien Jr. (“Doc” or “Butch”) passed away peacefully on...
View ArticleObituary: Diane Cushman, 1952-2025
Devoted nurse served the most vulnerable families, ensuring that children with special needs received the care, resources and dignity they deserved Diane Cushman, an intrepid traveler and devoted...
View ArticleObituary: Dorothy “Dottie” Bennett Nickerson, 1927-2025
Longtime volunteer and UVM employee was a devoted mother, above all else We are saddened to announce the passing of Dottie on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1927, in Lowell,...
View ArticleObituary: Joan Mulford Braun, 1937-2025
Former leader in experiential public education was an active community volunteer during retirement Joan Mulford Braun passed away peacefully in the company of family at her home in Shelburne, Vt., on...
View ArticleObituary: Robert Orville Sinclair, 1922-2025
UVM agricultural economics professor and researcher taught or advised hundreds of students in a distinguished career Robert Orville Sinclair passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the...
View ArticleObituary: Stewart Pierson, 1937-2025
Reverend will be remembered for his happy smile and his from-the-heart sermons The Reverend Stewart Pierson of Blue Hill and Deer Isle, Maine, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Whitney Place in...
View ArticleObituary: Yasin Faraj Faour, 1944-2025
Devoted husband, father and grandfather will be remembered for his gentle demeanor, unwavering kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of...
View ArticleObituary: Brian Alexander Stephany, 1971-2025
Area paint contractor was known for his trademark look which included a long ponytail and paint-speckled Atlanta Braves hat Brian Alexander Stephany, 54, of Essex Junction, Vt., died unexpectedly of...
View ArticleObituary: Kenneth J. Swearingen, 1926-2025
Because of their common roots in Hannibal, Mo., Burlington man developed a lifelong passion for reading Mark Twain Kenneth J. Swearingen was a lucky man. He lived a long, happy and healthy life,...
View ArticleObituary: Sandra “Sandy” Baird, 1940-2025
Burlington woman’s sense of mission, devotion to civic engagement and unstoppable drive to help the oppressed left indelible mark on the city It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest sadness that...
View ArticleObituary: Richard Andrew Walton, 1938-2025
High school librarian and hospice volunteer valued his family and friends above all Richard Andrew Walton ("Dick,""Dickie,""DOD,""Grandpa Dick,""GUD”) died in his home in Montpelier, Vt., at the age...
View ArticleObituary: Joseph Cross, 1949-2025
Special agent for U.S. Treasury had a deep connection to Vermont Joseph Cross, 75, of Underhill, Vt., died at home on February 14, 2025, with his wife of 54 years, Judith Kaplan Cross, at his side....
View ArticleObituary: Judith Pensack, 1933-2025
Dental hygienist often remarked that she hated putting her hands in people’s mouths, but she loved teaching dental hygiene to young students Judith "Judy" Pensack, 91, passed away on February 11,...
View ArticleObituary: Brien August Ducharme Jr., 1934-2025
Logger enjoyed being in the woods and sharing his love of nature and gardening with his family and friends Brien August Ducharme, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at...
View ArticleObituary: Laurel Colomb Ashley, 1934-2025
Vermont native and mother of two spent 22 years working in the Essex Junction schools Laurel (Colomb) Ashley passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of...
View ArticleObituary: Tom Clark, 1944-2025
Founder of consulting firm Clark Automation appreciated the simple things in life, including a frigid, snow-covered Vermont morning and a well-stacked woodpile Tom Clark, of Burlington, Vt., passed...
View ArticleObituary: Z. Philip Ambrose, 1936-2025
Beloved UVM classics professor created a fellowship for students of his discipline Z. Philip Ambrose, a longtime resident of Burlington and beloved professor of classics at the University of Vermont,...
View ArticleObituary: Sandra Lawliss, 1942-2025
Family was the center of South Burlington woman’s universe, and she had an ‘extra gear’ for her grandchildren Sandra Lawliss of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully at home on February 14,...
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