Lydia Ann Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026 Lydia Ann Brown Johnson of Ticonderoga, NY (formerly from Middlebury, VT) passed away peacefully.
Lydia was born on August 9, 1940 and the daughter of Charles and Marian (Rhoades) Brown.
Lydia was married to Wayne Johnson on August 30, 1958 at the home of her parents in Bethel, VT.
A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Lydia’s family was the center...
Michelle (Quesnel) Crain
Sep 17, 2026
Michelle Lee Quesnel Crain left this life to be with God.
Michelle was born in Middlebury on March 3, 1976.
She passed on September 17, 2026.
She leaves her mother Evelyn, her two sisters Yvonne and Tammy, her two sons Thomas and Aiden, and many nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by her father Albert, and by her sister Terry.
A Graveside Service will be...
Denise Shepard
Aug 22, 2026
Denise Diane Marie Shepard of Middlebury
Middlebury - Denise Diane Marie Shepard,age 90, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 22,2024, at the Mountain view Center in Rutland.Denise was born in Whiting on 1935.She was the daughter of Dominique and Clara (Lamoureux) Quesnel.She grew up on the family farm in Whiting.
She was very good at knitting and crocheting. She made lots of sweaters,mittens...
Peter Beckett
Aug 17, 2026
Peter E. Beckett 1934–2026
Peter Beckett lived and worked in the greater New York City area for most of his life. He graduated from Manhasset High School in 1953 and Syracuse University in 1957 with a degree in economics. He was awarded varsity letters from both schools where he competed in lacrosse, soccer, and crew. At Syracuse, he participated in ROTC...
John A. Bertolini
Aug 16, 2026
John A. Bertolini, Ellis Professor Emeritus of English and Liberal Arts, who taught English and Film at Middlebury College for 44 years, died August 16. He held a B.A. from Manhattan College and M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Mary Ellen Bertolini, his two daughters, Francesca Bertolini and Diana Bertolini, several close...
Charlene Hier
Aug 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charlene Hier
Charlene Lydia Hazel Hier, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and caregiver, passed away surrounded by love on August 15th, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1952, to Marita (Kimball) and Henry Hier and was raised in Weybridge, Vermont.
Charlene was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School and Johnson State University. Throughout her life, she...
Patricia Ann Newman
Aug 3, 2026
Patricia Ann Newman (1940-2026) of Middlebury, Vermont died peacefully on August 3rd with her daughters, Kim and Kelley, by her side. Pat was known for her generous spirit, positive nature, love of laughter and ability to embrace new friendships wherever she went.
Pat was born March 16,1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to William and Rose Doyle, the fourth of five children. Growing...
Arnold Rapoport M.D
Aug 3, 2026
Arnold Sayer Rapoport, 91: doctor 40 years
CORNWALL, VT - Arnold Sayer Rapoport M.D. passed peacefully on Monday August 3, 2026, at the age of 91, at his home in Cornwall.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived most of his life in Upstate New York, though in later years he enjoyed splitting his time between residences in Boca Grande, FL, Cornwall, VT,...
Maurice Pomainville
Aug 2, 2026
Salisbury, VT
Our dad Maurice Pomainville left this world on August 2, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1939 to Canadian immigrants Alberta (Larocque) and Eugene Pominville. He was the loving brother of Richard Pominville, Yvette Cook, Frances Lebeau, Susan Pominville, and Marie Pomainville.
Dad grew up on a dairy farm in Salisbury where his love of animals began. We had...
Maura Lester
Jul 30, 2026
Maura Lester died peacefully on July 30, 2026 in her home at the Lester Farm in New Haven, Vt.
Born January, 1944 in Bronx, NY to Edward and Eileen Fitzgerald; Maura grew up in Rochelle Park, NJ. Her passion for academics led Maura to earning degrees in Russian from Fordham University and Architecture from Pratt Institute.
Driven by a love of learning...
Coliene Moore
Jul 20, 2026
A beautiful soul has departed this earth.
Coliene was named after her father's Dutch friend from boot camp in the 1950s. She was as unique as her name, with an artist's perspective on life and a rare balance of brilliance and determination inherited from her parents and grandparents.
Growing up in Nichols Connecticut, Coliene excelled in art and poetry classes at school...
Beverly Landon
Jul 19, 2026
NEW HAVEN — Beverly “Bev” (Marshall) Landon, of New Haven, Vt., passed away July 19, 2026, at the age of 86.
Bev met adversity early and refused to be defined by it. Stricken with polio at age nine, she was bedridden for months and missed half of fourth grade, yet she went on to graduate from Beeman Academy as co-salutatorian. In...
Edward Hutchins
Jul 18, 2026
Edward Lawrence Hutchins, of Brandon, VT, passed away at his home on July 18, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on March 10, 1962, to Lawrence "Larry" and Jane Hutchins.
Edward had a passion for mechanics and proudly owned and operated Hutchins Auto in the early 2000s. Outside of the garage, he enjoyed watching WWE, classic Westerns, and...
Beatrice Perkins
Jul 15, 2026
Beatrice Shirley Perkins, affectionately known as Shirley and lovingly remembered by family and lifelong friends as “Punky,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont. She was 81 years old.
Born on May 4, 1945, in Rutland, Vermont, Shirley dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and...
Jody Coutant
Jul 11, 2026
In Memory of Jody (Roussel) Coutant
Jody Coutant passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 70. Jody was born on July 7, 1956, in
Memphis, Tennessee.
Jody grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Keene High School in New Hampshire. She lived in Vermont for
over 30 years and was predeceased by her husband, Jon. Jody worked in customer service...
Rita Peterson
Jun 25, 2026
Rita F. Peterson, 96, of Lyndonville, Vermont, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 2, 1930, Rita was the daughter of Cyrille Fortin and Albertina Lessard. Raised in Derby, Vermont, she attended Sacred Heart School in Newport and grew up in a proud French-Canadian family. Her parents immigrated from...
June Obst
Jun 18, 2026
June Linda Torrey Obst passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, just a few days shy of her 78 birthday. June was born June 22, 1948 to Forrest and Iola (Howe) Torrey.
She graduated high school in 1966. She met the love of her life Thomas Obst at their Plattsburgh Air Force base in 1971 around Thanksgiving time. They married on...
Russell Leng
Jun 14, 2026
Russell John Leng, a longtime Middlebury resident, died on June 14, 2026. He was 88 years old.
Russ was born in New York City on May 21, 1938 to Percival King Leng and Judith Tennyson Leng. He grew up in Packanack Lake, NJ, and graduated from Wayne High School, before attending and graduating from Middlebury College in 1960. Russ then served...
Mary McKeever
Jun 14, 2026
Mary Alice Lichtenberger McKeever, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Mary was born at home on March 24, 1931, in Waldo, Ohio, and grew up in the close‑knit community she always cherished. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1949. Like many young women from small towns across America, Mary was recruited by J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI to work in...
Diane Peterson
Jun 9, 2026
Diana Alene Peterson passed away on June 9,2026 with her son at her side. She was born in Meadville, PA on July 29,1940. She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 37 years, Bruce B. Peterson of Middlebury VT, her children Mark Johnson (Betsy), Amy Johnson, her step children Tom Peterson (Xiaoling), Kristin Abbott (Abbott), Donald Peterson...
