Dorothy "Pete" Blackadar
Sep 15, 2024
Dorothy “Pete” Blackadar died on September 15, 2024.
Pete was born on September 5, 1925, the daughter of Chester and Dora Jackman Nutting. She was raised in the Northeast Kingdom and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1943. Although having no children of her own, Pete had numerous “children” over the years. To name those closest to her, the first one...
Anthony Proia Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
Anthony Albert Proia, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday September 15th, 2024, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Born in East Hartford, Connecticut on April 30th, 1951, to Anthony Sr. and Claire Proia who have since passed away. Anthony leaves behind a legacy of hard work and humor that...
Louisa Glen Williams
Sep 13, 2024
Louisa Glen Williams, known as Glen, 89, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation in Barre, VT.
Glen was born in Cambridge, MA on August 5, 1935, to Maurice and Louisa (Scobbie) Williams. She was raised in Maine. She worked selling radio and TV advertising, and also at Burke Mountain in ski...
Martha Gessner
Sep 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, Martha Ann Beha Gessner, 96, died peacefully at her residence, the Riverglen House, Littleton, NH, with son Bob at her side.
Martha had a long, creative and varied life. She was born and educated in Columbus, OH. She was Valedictorian of her St. Mary’s High School class of 1945 (where she was an honor student…except for getting...
Margaret Drew
Sep 8, 2024
Margaret Elizabeth Drew, 58, born in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont on March 4, 1966, died on September 8, 2024, in Wheelock, Vermont after a brief but valiant fight with cancer.
Margaret grew up and attended school in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. She worked in recovery programming at the Kingdom Recovery Center, contributed to the vital film “Here Today”, traveled throughout Vermont to college...
William Gajowski
Sep 1, 2024
William John Gajowski passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.
Bill was born on May 22, 1949, in Holyoke, MA to John and Arlene (Empie) Gajowski. As a young child, he lived in Western MA, later moving to upstate NY and lived on a dairy farm with his parents and older sister,...
Rosalie Vear
2024
Anyone who was fortunate enough to know Rosalie T. (Rancour) Vear had the privilege of knowing a woman who was unequivocally selfless and kind. They also knew she had many passions including gardening, baking bread, and quilting (just to mention a few) and that she possessed a wonderful sense of humor and a remarkable artistic talent. She was also a...
Philip Gaboriault
Aug 30, 2024
UPDATE **A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 10 AM, at Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick, VT, with Robert Little officiating.**
Philip Gaboriault passed away peacefully in his apartment at The Riverglen House in Littleton NH. Friday August 30, 2024. Philip was predeceased by his wife Susan Kinney Gaboriault (2021), and son Michael Gaboriault (2008).
He leaves behind...
Sylvanus Denio
Aug 30, 2024
Sylvanus (Sal) Denio 81, passed away suddenly of heart failure at Dartmouth Hospital on August 30, 2024, with his wife Betty and niece Lisa Carlson by his side.
Sal was born on June 18, 1943 to Henry and Mildred Denio of Passumpsic. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and loved being a member of the school band. He later graduated from...
Alice S. Baird
Aug 27, 2024
Lyndonville, VT: Alice Simpson Baird, age 91, of Red Village Road, died at the Pines Health & Rehab, August 27, 2024, where she had resided the past few months.
She was born on September 2, 1932, in Sheffield, VT, the daughter of the late Perley J. and Pearl (Basnar) Simpson. At the age of 11 months, she moved with her family...
Allan Schmidt
Aug 24, 2024
Allan H. Schmidt, 78, of South Wheelock, passed away suddenly at his home on August 24, 2024.
Allan was born on September 10, 1945, in New Britain, CT to Herman and Mildred (Dudek) Schmidt. He attended school in Cromwell, CT before entering the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. He married Katherine Baker on February 18, 1977; they shared...
Lillian Willey
Aug 23, 2024
Lillian Willey of Waterford passed away on Friday August 23, 2024, at Grafton County Nursing Home in Woodsville, NH where she had just celebrated her 95th birthday.
Lillian was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on August 18, 1929, to the late Francis and Irene (Stuart) Nutter and grew up in Waterford where she went to school. She graduated from St. Johnsbury...
Gerald 'Jerry' Leigh
Aug 21, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” C. Leigh on August 21, 2024, came to rest in peace at his home in Lyndonville, Vermont.
Jerry is survived by his wife Jacqueline “Jackie” Leigh: his children Lori Leigh, Jeffrey Leigh, Gary Leigh and spouse Nicole Leigh, Rick Hanks, Jr. and spouse Calley Hanks, and Catherine Hanks and fiancé Kevin Knights. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren...
Craig Brown
Aug 20, 2024
Craig Brown, 72, of Waterford passed away on August 20, 2024 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Craig was born on September 9, 1951 in Springfield, MA to Robert and Marilyn (White) Brown. He was raised, along with his sister Carol, in Granby, CT. After graduating high school, he attended Wentworth college in Boston. In his career, Craig worked as a restoration carpenter,...
Bonnie Darling
Aug 18, 2024
Bonnie Kay Darling
Born: June 7, 1963
Died: August 18, 2024
Birthplace: St. Johnsbury, Vermont
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Kay Darling on August 18, 2024. Born and raised in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Bonnie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.
Bonnie graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, and her life was marked by a deep...
Roxanne Gorham
Aug 17, 2024
Roxanne Gorham, age 73, of Lyndonville, passed unexpectedly, Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Roxanne was born on December 4, 1950, daughter to the late Dennis and Nylene (Cole) Davis. She grew up in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndon Institute in the Class of 1970. It was on September 2, 1972, that she married her beloved, Fred Gorham, sharing over 48 years together....
Richard S. Cole
Aug 13, 2024
Richard S. Cole, 38, of St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2024.
Richard was born in St. Johnsbury on December 31, 1985 to Stephen and Rosemary (Kozicki) Cole. He graduated from Danville High School in 2003 before beginning a career as a construction laborer. “Big Rich” was full of life, enjoying everything outdoors from fishing and hunting to gardening...
O. Joseph Simard, Jr.
Aug 7, 2024
O. Joseph Simard
1941-2024
O. Joseph Simard, Jr, of East Burke, VT died August 7, 2024, at 82.
He was born in Hartford, CT to the parents of Omer Joseph Simard and Florence Bourque and was proud of his Acadia French heritage. He attended French-speaking schools in Frog Hollow Hartford until beginning his photography career at Loring Studios after graduation. He served in...
John David Aunchman
Aug 4, 2024
St. Johnsbury, VT: John David Aunchman, age 38, of Eastern Avenue, died unexpectedly at his home, August 4, 2024.
John was born on June 27, 1986, in West Palm Beach, FL, son to David Michael Aunchman and Charlene Marie Burke. He grew up in Massachusetts attending Bartlett Elementary and Lowell High School. John enjoyed playing video games since he was three...
Donna J. Dubray
Aug 4, 2024
St. Johnsbury, VT: Donna J. Dubray, age 80, of Deer Avenue, passed Sunday evening August 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by family following a brief illness.
Donna was born in Burlington, VT, on October 20, 1943, daughter to the late William and Ella (Rock) Payette. She grew up in East Burke attending White School and graduating from the Lyndon Institute...