Helen Eva Gibney
Jul 10, 2025
Bath, NH: Helen Eva Gibney, age 78, of Pioneer Rd, passed at her home with her family surrounding her, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Helen was born in Ashland, MA, on August 12, 1946, daughter to Damas and Doris (Haskins) Greenwood. She grew up in Natick attending Wilson High School. On May 14, 1966, she...
Alona Ella Payette
Jul 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we, the loving family of Alona Ella Payette, 90, of St. Johnsbury, VT, share the heartbreaking news of her passing. Alona left us peacefully on July 8th, 2025, at Northern Vermont Regional Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after a quick decline in her health.Alona was born in Holland, VT on October 13th, 1934 to...
Gilles Richard
Jul 6, 2025
Gilles Richard, 66, of Lyndonville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2025.
Gill was born on March 19, 1959 in Newport, VT to Raymond and Georgette (Patient) Richard. A lifelong resident of the Northeast Kingdom, he graduated from Lyndon Institute with the Class of 1977 before beginning 34 years of devoted service with Cabot Creamery. He married Kim...
Sheila M. Bugbee
Jul 3, 2025
Sheila Mae Bugbee, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 3, 2025, after living a life full of joy, resilience, and saying “yes” to just about anything that sounded fun.
Born on October 3, 1935, Sheila graduated from Lyndon Institute, where she was a proud member of the cheerleading squad. That spirited energy carried throughout her life, from...
Osmore Duane Gilman
Jul 1, 2025
Osmore Duane Gilman
April 19, 1942 – July 1, 2025
Osmore Duane Gilman, age 83, of Lunenburg, VT, passed away July 1, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
Duane was born April 19, 1942, at the old Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, the third son of Edwin R. Gilman and Rena B. (Noyes) Gilman. He was educated at the Lyndon Center Campus...
Scott Michael Rivers
Jun 29, 2025
East Haven, VT: Scott Michael Rivers, age 83, passed unexpectedly at home Sunday morning, June 29, 2025.
Scott was born on October 24, 1941, in Lyndon, VT, Son to the late Leonard and Ruth (Cox) Rivers. He was raised in Kirby and Newark, VT, attending school in Newark. He served in the VT National Guard, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and target shooting....
Zachary Jacob Escalada
Jun 25, 2025
Peacham, VT: Zachary Jacob Escalada, 49, of Academy Hill died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Zachary was born in Metairie, Louisiana on March 12, 1976, to Virginia (Young) Escalada and Dr. Louis J. Escalada. In 1984, he moved to Peacham and attended local schools graduating from Blue Mountain Union School.
Zachary lived with two rare diseases and...
Darwin Renaldo Dingman, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
North Troy, VT: Darwin Renaldo Dingman, Sr., age 88, of N. Jay Road, died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, June 23, 2025, following a recent decline.
Darwin was born on September 17, 1936, in Stark, NH, son to the late Hugh and Hazel (Westover) Dingman. He was raised and educated in Groveton, NH and went into the U.S....
Frank D. Appleby
Jun 23, 2025
Frank “Butch” Appleby, 78, of Lyndonville, passed away in his home June 23, 2025.
Butch was born at Brightlook Hospital to the late Frank and Beverly (Morse) Appleby on December 29, 1946. He grew up in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1966.
After graduation, Butch joined the Army National Guard, serving his country for six years. He also worked as...
Larry B. Cormier
Jun 22, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Larry Cormier
Danville, VT – Larry Cormier, 73, of Cormier Road, passed away peacefully at his home on the early morning of Sunday, June 22, 2025, with his devoted wife at his side. Larry was not only a loving father and cherished friend but also a spirited soul whose fun-loving nature left an indelible mark on everyone...
Richard E. Somers
Jun 21, 2025
Richard Elmer Somers, age 82, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury. He was born on April 13, 1943, to Richard F. and Irene (Lakie) Somers of Barnet, VT.
Richard (Dick) attended West Barnet Elementary School. He graduated from Peacham Academy in 1961. He obtained his associate degree in electrical...
John Kennedy
Jun 16, 2025
St. Johnsbury, VT: John David Kennedy, age 78, formerly of West Burke, died peacefully early Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, VT.
John was born in Las Vegas, NV, on June 21, 1946, son to the late David and Jean (Catania) Kennedy. He was raised and educated in Rocky Hill, CT. He...
Aaron Proia
Jun 13, 2025
Aaron Proia, 55, cherished son, brother, uncle, husband, and father—and the heart of every room he entered—passed away suddenly on June 13, 2025.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Gayle and Elliott Hurley; paternal grandparents, Julius and Ellena Proia; and his father, Henry Proia.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Proia; stepfather, Rick Mitchell; wife, Betsy Koppel; daughters, Emma Proia...
Nancy Elizabeth Bedard
Jun 12, 2025
New Port Richey, FL and formerly St. Johnsbury, VT: Nancy E. Bedard, age 83, died peacefully at her son’s home in Bloomfield, VT, late Thursday night, June 12, 2025, after having returned to Vermont to spend her final days.
Nancy was born in Newport, VT, on March 14, 1942, daughter to the late Donald Leslie and Thelma E. (Desrochers) Daley. She...
Henry "Hank" E. Cheney
Jun 12, 2025
Rev. Henry E. Cheney, 78, of St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, at his home.
Hank was born on February 3, 1947, to Willis and Dorothy (Cornwall) Cheney in New York City. He was raised in Mahwah, New Jersey and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1969 and a Master of...
Gretchen Davis Hammer
Jun 11, 2025
St. Johnsbury and the wider Northeast Kingdom lost one of their most devoted and compassionate advocates this week. Gretchen Helen Davis Hammer, a longtime resident and pillar of the community, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in White River Junction, Vermont, with family by her side. She was 91.
Born on April 13, 1934, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Gretchen was the...
Joan Franko
Jun 3, 2025
Lyndonville, VT: Joan Marie Franko, age 90, of Cotton Road, passed peacefully at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab on Tuesday night, June 3, 2025, following a recent decline in health, and is now at peace.
Joan was born on January 30, 1935, in Hempstead, NY, daughter to the late William and Mary (Dargan) Bolch. She was raised and educated in Rockville...
Vivian Fox
May 31, 2025
Vivan S. (Davis) Fox, 85, passed away on May 31, 2025, at The Pines Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness.
Vivian was born on January 6, 1940, in Concord, VT to Arthur and Rebecca (Timson) Davis. She graduated from Concord High School before beginning a career with the United States Postal Service in East Burke and Lyndonville. She married Wayne...
Donald E. Pastula
May 30, 2025
West Danville, VT: Donald Edward Pastula, 90 died on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Donald was born in Hartford, CT on January 6, 1935, son to John and Florence (Kriss) Pastula. He was raised in Bloomfield, CT and graduated from Bloomfield High School, Class of 1953. He went to Hillyer College and spent 2 years in the...
Frances Coderre
May 27, 2025
LYNDONVILLE, VT: Frances Margaret Coderre, 77, of Slate Lane died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH.
Frances was born in Danbury, CT on August 2, 1947, daughter to Daniel and Mary (Gaffney) Lane. Fran was raised and educated in Danbury and lived between Florida and Connecticut and Vermont since 1986. After doing factory work in Connecticut...