Joyce Carolyn Racenet
Mar 3, 2026
Danville, VT: Joyce Carolyn Racenet, age 95, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Joyce was born in Waterford, VT, on March 29, 1930, daughter to the late Rupert J. and Grace (Rollins) Salt. She attended school in Passumpsic, VT, and graduated from the St. Johnsbury Academy, member of the Class of 1948....
James Marshall Frase-White
Mar 2, 2026
St. Johnsbury, VT: James Marshall Frase-White, age 78, of Railroad Street, passed at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, Monday, March 2, 2026.
James was born on April 20, 1947, son to the late Frederick August and Maude Lorraine (Gottwalls) Frase. He grew up in Goldsboro and the Eastern Shores of Maryland graduating from the North Caroline High School in...
Bonnie Lucille (Morey) Norcross
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, our Momma bird flew home. Bonnie Lucille (Morey) Norcross, age 72, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her daughter’s home, following a 6-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In true Bonnie fashion, she fought with a sense of humor and a positive attitude. Continuing to put others' needs ahead of her own.
Bonnie was...
Nicholas Coon
Feb 27, 2026
Concord, VT: Nicholas Thomas Coon, age 68, of East Main Street in Concord, VT, passed at home unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Nick was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on August 1, 1957, son to the late Eugene Thomas and Beatrice (Yazlovasky) Coon. He grew up in Alberta Canada and later in Omaha, Nebraska, moving to Rhode Island in the...
Roy Carroll Vance
Feb 21, 2026
Danville, VT: Roy Carroll Vance, age 82, of Webster Hill Road, passed on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, following a lengthy struggle with health.
Roy was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on April 15, 1943, son to the late Laine C. and Eleanor Marie (Fahy) Vance. Raised and educated in Danville, he lived there...
Carmen Repasz
Feb 21, 2026
Carmen Andrea Repasz (née Desrochers) of St. Johnsbury passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 21, 2026, at NVRH. She was 86.
Carmen was born in Berlin, NH, to Albert Desrochers and Marie (Deal). She and her family relocated to St. Johnsbury when she was in second grade.
She is survived by her four children and their families: Andrea Repasz-Batsche...
Dorian McGowan
2026
Obituary—Dorian Stephen McGowan (1933-2026)
Born in Fairfax, Vermont, in 1933, Dorian Stephen McGowan knew from the age of eight that he wanted to be an artist. He attended the local Catholic School, where there was little support for his artistic endeavors. He wrote a letter to Norman Rockwell, explaining his predicament. Rockwell wrote back and suggested Pratt Institute, Cooper Union and...
Shari A. Ross
Feb 16, 2026
Danville, VT: Shari A. Ross, age 78 of North Danville, VT, died at her home February 16, 2026, with family beside her following a long decline.
Shari was born on July 28, 1947, in St. Johnsbury, VT, daughter to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Jamieson) Austin. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and graduated with the Class of 1965 at St....
Susan Rowe
Feb 12, 2026
West Burke, VT: Susan Agnes Rowe, age 80, of W. Burke, VT, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab in St. Johnsbury.
Susan was born in Wilmington, DE, on July 15, 1945, daughter to the late Charlie Musgrave, Jr. and Marguerite (Woerner) Allmond. Sue was raised and educated in Wilmington graduating there from Mt. Pleasant...
Irving Robbins
2026
Irving Francis Robbins of Cabot, Vermont, age 85, died in his home with his family by his side on February 11, 2026. Irv lived an active and fulfilling life, and he often spoke of how truly fortunate he was. He took great pleasure in family, friends, teaching and coaching, travel, the forest, and UConn basketball.
Born in May of 1940 in...
Doreen Mary Kim
Feb 9, 2026
Doreen Mary (Wishart) Kim, 90 years old, of Peacham, VT, passed at her son’s home in Danville, VT on the evening of February 9, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born April 13, 1935, in Kearny, NJ to William Wishart and Irene (Griffin) Wishart.
She obtained a BA in History from the College of St. Elizabeth (Convent Station, NJ) in June...
Jeffrey A. Vance
Feb 7, 2026
Jeffrey Arthur Vance, 60, of North Danville, passed away on February 7, 2026, after a long illness.
Jeffrey was born on March 19, 1965, in Northfield, VT to Richard & Marjorie Ann (Kirker) Vance. He was raised in North Danville and attended school at the Living Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.
Jeffrey did not let his disability stop him from enjoying everything...
Roland A. Hall
Feb 7, 2026
With great sadness to announce the death of Roland A. Hall, 78, On February 7, 2026. He was the youngest son of the late Minot A. Hall and Katherine “Kay” (Hill) on June 11, 1947, in St. Johnsbury, VT, where he was raised and educated attending St. J Academy.
Roland served his country proudly in the US Army stationed in Da...
Sara E. Coutu
Feb 5, 2026
Sara E. Coutu, 84, formerly of Danville, VT, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at The Pines in Lyndonville.
Sara was born on November 28, 1941 in Pawtucket, RI to Francis & Eileen (McMahon) McDermott. She married Raymond Armand Coutu, Sr on April 27, 1957, sharing nearly 70 years together before his passing on April 11, 2025.
At her core, Sara...
Stephen Taylor
Feb 3, 2026
Stephen (Steve) Allen Taylor, 78, of Lyndonville, Vermont, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following a recent decline in health.
Born and raised in Vermont as the youngest of seven children, Steve embodied the grit, humor, and work ethic that defined his generation of Vermonters. A lifelong hard worker, he held many jobs throughout his life but especially enjoyed his...
Madeline Easter
Feb 3, 2026
Madeline Douglas Easter, 92, of St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Madeline was born on September 4, 1933, in St. Johnsbury to Victor and Catherine (Radford) Douglas. She was raised in Vermont, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy, where she returned to work as Registrar for 22 years after her children were grown. She...
Ronald 'Ron' H. Bean
Feb 2, 2026
Ronald “Ron” H. Bean, of Waterford, VT, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born on January 17, 1947, in Concord, NH to the late Herbert “Jim” & Marion (Bernier) Bean of Bow, NH. He grew up in Davisville, NH and was a 1965 graduate of Simonds Free...
Joan Harlowe
Feb 1, 2026
In her 90th year, Joan Harlowe of Burke and Lyndon died on February 1 at her home in Lyndonville in the company of her family.Born in Slocum, Rhode Island, on May 27, 1935, and raised in Providence, Joan attended Lincoln School, Colby College, and Harvard University. She began working as a teacher of elementary and special education students, first in...
Stephen MacDonald
Feb 1, 2026
Stephen P. MacDonald, 70, of North Danville, passed away on February 1, 2026, at his home.
Stephen was born on February 22, 1955, in Winchester, MA to Harold MacDonald and Helen Connor MacDonald. He graduated from Winchester High School before beginning work in Fiber optics. He married his loving wife, Gayle Sullivan on October 22, 1983, sharing 42 years together before...
Melody "Mel" Sue Austin
Jan 30, 2026
Lyndonville, VT: Melody “Mel” Austin, age 68, passed away at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, Friday, January 30, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer with family by her side
Mel was born on October 17, 1957, in St. Johnsbury, Daughter to the late Eugene Alfred and Caroline Mary (Lefebvre) Charron. She grew up in Lyndonville and graduated...