Bryana Gillis
Mar 9, 2024
Bryana Gillis, 28, of Franklin, NH, died unexpectedly on March 9, 2024 in a tragic car accident.
Bryana was born on June 2, 1995 in Manchester, NH to Deborah Zirpolo. She attended school at the Franklin School District before attending and graduating from Laconia Huot Career and Technical Center where she received her LNA certification. She enjoyed helping people and was...
Charleen G. Briggs
Mar 9, 2024
Lyndonville, VT: Charleen G. Briggs, age 69, of the Darling Inn, died unexpectedly at her home in Lyndonville, March 9, 2024.
Charleen was born in Savannah, GA, on June 11, 1954, daughter to the late Charles Henry and Frances (Anderson) Hilton. She was raised and educated there and moved to the area in 1980 where she remained to be a...
Jessica Lynn Norrie
Mar 9, 2024
Lyndonville, VT: Jessica Lynn Norrie, age 27, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 tragically from a car accident in Barnet, VT.
Jessica was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on August 18, 1996, daughter to Nancy A. neé Ladue and Larry P. Norrie, they survive her. She grew up in Lyndonville, attended Lyndon Town School and graduated from Lyndon Institute in the...
Evelyn L. Smith
Mar 6, 2024
On the evening of March 6, 2024, Evelyn Leavitt Smith,76, left her time with us to be with the Lord. She died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.
Evelyn was born in Houlton, Maine on March 27, 1947, the only child of Clayton and Marybell Leavitt.
In 1973, she met her soulmate and the love of her life Duane Smith....
Kathryn Piper
Mar 6, 2024
Kathryn “Kate” Aring Piper of Lower Waterford, Vermont was born on August 30,1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on March 6, of an untreatable, degenerative neurological disease. Kate was 72 years old.
Kate did everything with her full, committed heart and powerful intellect. She was always striving to create purpose in life and make...
Scott Maxwell
Mar 3, 2024
Scott Alan Maxwell, age 57, of Pleasant St. passed unexpectedly at his home on March 3, 2024.
Scott was born in Lancaster, NH, August 1, 1966, son to the late Stanley Edward Maxwell and Jeannette (Couture) Maxwell. He grew up in Jefferson NH and graduated from White Mtn. Regional in the class of 1984. Scott married Lori Ann (Beavers) on July 18, 1998 and lived in Vermont, though he was proud to be from New Hampshire. His career started as a machinist and he quickly gained a fondness and eagerness for learning...
Mary Gorham
Mar 2, 2024
Mary Aileen Gorham suddenly passed away on March 2, 2024, after suffering a heart attack at NVRH.
Mary was born May 1, 1948, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Edwin MacLean & Hazel Crowdis Maclean. She was the 2nd of their three children: George, Mary, and Patricia.
After the premature death of her father, her family moved to Massachusetts and Mary later became a U.S. Citizen in 1965. In 1972 she married the love of her life,Howard Gorham, and they raised their family in Kirby, Vermont. Howard & Mary have four...
Constance "Connie" A. Beattie
Mar 1, 2024
Connie Ann Beattie, 84, of Lyndonville, VT passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 1, 2024.
Connie was born in Peacham, VT on July 25, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Schoolcraft) White. Connie graduated from the Peacham Academy with honors in 1957 and went on to study dental hygiene at the University of Vermont....
Timothy Feltus
Feb 28, 2024
Timothy William Feltus, age 56, of Lyndon, VT died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home. Services will be announced at a later date.
Jesse Warren Nelson
Feb 28, 2024
Warren Nelson, 42, of Sutton, VT passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024 after an aggressive recurrence of cancer. Jesse was born on July 23, 1981 to Gary and Shari Nelson. Jesse’s life was a symphony of determination, love, and unwavering spirit, painting a portrait of a man who embraced every challenge with grace and every moment...
Carl Jaborek
Feb 27, 2024
Carl Mitchell Jaborek, 53, of Concord, VT passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. There will be no services at this time. A complete obituary will be published once completed.
Bruce Cushman
Feb 25, 2024
Bruce Cushman, age 54, suddenly passed away Sunday morning, February 25th, 2024, in Barre, VT from a heart attack. Bruce was born on May 9th, 1969, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, to his parents Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cushman. Bruce had three older brothers Chuck, Scott, & Dean, and one younger sister, Kim.
Bruce grew up in Saint Johnsbury, but he attended...
Jerry Johnson
Feb 19, 2024
Jerry Johnson, 49, of Saint Johnsbury, VT passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. Jerry was born August 15, 1974 in Norfolk, VA. He grew up primarily in Kenly, North Carolina until he moved to VT in 1992. He was a self-taught guitarist (acoustic and electric) and could play any song after a quick listen. He also enjoyed snowboarding. He...
Lucille Ruth Ventres
Feb 19, 2024
Lucille Ventres, aged 95, passed away on February 19, 2024 at the Frances Atkinson House in Newbury, Vermont. Lucille was born in Berlin, Connecticut January 30, 1929 to the late Herman Ernest and Ruth Oliver (Webster) Splettstoeszer. Lucille married Arthur Dale Ventres July 1, 1946, they shared 36 years together until his passing in July 1982.
Her compassionate nature extended...
Edward A. Day
Feb 17, 2024
Burial Notification and Celebration of Life
Edward Day
1935-2024
The family of Edward Day invites you to attend his burial services and celebration of life. The committal will be held at William Dexter Cemetery, in Sheffield Vermont on Friday, June 14th at 12pm. Immediately following will be a celebration of life at Happy Days Farm. Feel free to bring a side dish to...
J. Michael Sparks
Feb 15, 2024
John Michael Sparks, beloved and respected dentist, devoted husband of 51 years, and loving father and grandfather, died February 15, 2024, in Bethesda, Maryland. He was 80.
Dr. Sparks (affectionately called “G-Pops” by many in his later years) was born in Washington, DC, January 14, 1944. His parents, John and Marguerite, and his brother, Christopher, predeceased him. He grew up in...
Matthew J. Kenny
Feb 15, 2024
Matthew Joseph Kenny, 75 of East Burke, VT died at home with his wife by his side on February 15, 2024. Matt was born on March 15, 1948, in Rutland, VT; the son of Matthew Kenny, Sr. and Bernice Wallet Kenny. He graduated from West Rutland High School in 1966 and went on to serve four years in the U.S....
Charles "Chummy" Williamson
Feb 15, 2024
Lyndonville, VT: Charles "Chummy" Alton Williamson passed away Feb 15, 2024 at 96 years old. He was born 10/27/1927 to Guy and Nina (Amidon)Williamson in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was the oldest of seven children. He served in the Air Force between 1945 -1948. While being stationed in Tampa, FL, he met his wife, June (Fogle). They were married in...
Samuel C. Richards
Feb 11, 2024
Samuel Richards of North Concord, VT passed away on February 11, 2024 at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, Vermont after a brief illness. He was born on November 24,1941 to Samuel and Edith Richards and raised in Telluride, Colorado.
Samuel joined the Air Force in 1959 and retired in 1982. He was married to Ruth Mae Garfield for 58...
William Gessner
Feb 5, 2024
Sheffield, VT: William Arthur Gessner, age 76, died at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville, VT, early Monday, February 5, 2024, following a long decline.
Bill was born in Yonkers, NY, on February 20, 1947, the older twin son of Elizabeth (Betty) (Preisel) and Norman Paul Gessner. Betty died when the boys were 11 years old. Norman married Martha...