Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2023

Arthur Farnsworth, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Haven, Vermont. Art was born on February 25, 1944 to Harold and Flora (White) Farnsworth.

Art is survived by his children Randy (Amy) Farnsworth and Delsie Farnsworth; his grandchildren Mikayla Farnsworth (Garrison) and Kolby Farnsworth.

Pre-deceased by his parents Harold and Flora Farnsworth...

Nov 15, 2023

ADDISON — Dirk Smits, 73, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 15, 2023.

Dirk was born on Nov. 16, 1949, in Berlikum, The Netherlands. Dirk immigrated to America with his family when he was seven years old and started attending school unable to speak English. He quickly mastered the...

Nov 14, 2023

Leceister - Kenneth George Nicholson, 79, (he might say he was only 19), passed away peacefully November 14th 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

Ken was born in Burlington Vt. on February 29th 1944. He was the loving son of George H. Nicholson and Margaret L., (Essery), Nicholson. Ken attended Burlington High School and later graduated from...

Nov 12, 2023

Thomas Jasper Comes, age 60, of Middlebury, Vermont passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Fondly remembered by his friends and loyal customers as Dr. Tom, he spent his life restoring and creating beautiful custom pieces of furniture in his antique shop. Tom was raised in East Middlebury and graduated from Middlebury...

Nov 9, 2023

Cheryl Hoffnagle Kennedy, 79, passed away peacefully with her sons at her side on Thursday, November 9, following a brief illness.

Cheryl was predeceased by her husband, Alan, in 1990. She is survived by her sons Scott and John, and grandsons Alan and James. She leaves behind family and many close friends who were always close to...

Nov 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Howard Morse, Sr (Jim) reports his passing on November 9, 2023, at his home in Middlebury after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 83 years old and is survived by his wife Adeline (Dolly) Morse; his children Leslie Morse-Jones, James H Morse Jr, Beth M Morse,...

Nov 8, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) A. Senecal, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He lived in Cornwall, Vermont most of his life. Lawrence loved hunting, fishing, golfing, woodworking, and gardening. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and the VT Army National Guard. He served on the parish council in various capacities for years. He enjoyed...

Nov 8, 2023

New Haven - David passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 8, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

David was born David Dana Dexter Bradley on February 12, 1946, in London, England to Patricia Adams and American serviceman Dana Bradley. At three years David's family traveled from England on the Queen Elizabeth...

Nov 3, 2023

ADDISON — Helen Kahrs of West Addison Vt., passed away on Nov. 3, 2023, after a struggle with dementia. She was 89.

Born in Albany, N.Y., into a Catholic family with six sisters, Helen moved frequently in her childhood, living primarily in Burlington, Vt., and Troy, N.Y. She attended SUNY Oneonta. Early in her career she found...

Oct 30, 2023

Cornwall - Raymond Charles Billings passed away on October 30th at 11:40am in Porter Medical Center with his wife, Linda Billings by his side. He was born on September 15th 1948 to his parents, Raymond L. Billings & Josephine (Lengyel) Billings.

Raymond "Ramie" is survived by his wife Linda; children Donald, Adam & Mathew Billings as well...

Oct 28, 2023

Yvon J. Pouliot passed away at his home in Wilder, Vermont on October 28, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Yvon enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was gardening, fishing, or hiking, and he had a special love of the ocean. Yvon had a fondness for animals. He loved bats and could never resist trying to...

Oct 26, 2023

Leola Mildred Deering, a native of Chester, NH and a resident of Bridport, VT, passed away on October 26, 2023 at the age of 95. She was a loving wife, mother to 10 children, and a homemaker.

Leola loved sewing, quilting, and enjoyed spending time on the lanes bowling. In her younger years she loved to travel....

Oct 26, 2023

JEANNE (MAYER) CIEMNIEWSKI – MIDDLEBURY – Jeanne Ciemniewski, 90, passed away on

October 26, 2023 at the McClure Miller Respite House after a brief battle with cancer. She and

her twin sister Jeannette were born on October 28, 1932 in Shoreham, Vermont. They were

the seventh and eighth of ten children born to...

Oct 20, 2023

Middlebury, VT - Helen Ida Blyther passed peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023, with her loving caregivers at Helen Porter Memory Care by her side and after video chats with her children and a visit by her brother and his daughter.

Helen was born in Hubbardston, MA to Walter P. Blyther and Lillian (Pero) Blyther on May...

Oct 14, 2023

New Haven- Raymonde Bessette, 91, of New Haven died Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home with her loving family surrounding her. She was born March 4, 1932, in Crysler, Ontario to Alcide and Marie Rose Godard. She married Earl Bessette on July 7, 1949 at St. Peters Church in Vergennes. Raymonde loved her family and was very faithful. After...

Oct 8, 2023

Rutland Nancy June Baumgartner Nancy June Baumgartner, 86, formerly of Middlebury, died Sunday evening October 8, 2023 at The Pines in Rutland after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1937 in Middlebury the daughter of Edward and Helen (Faivre) Grant. Nancy attended local schools. She had been employed as a Residential Instructor at...

Oct 5, 2023

MIDDLEBURY Victor Lawrence Nuovo of Middlebury died peacefully on Oct. 5, 2023, in the evening with his family by his side. He was 91 years old, born to Florence and Victor Nuovo on Friday the 13th day of November, 1931. He grew up in New York and moved to Middlebury in 1962 when he got a job teaching at Middlebury...

Oct 5, 2023

Marie T. (Hotte) Wright, 77, Vergennes On October 5, 1946 a beautiful soul came into this world and on October 5, 2023 that same beautiful soul departed this world. Marie T. Wright, who was known by most as Theresa, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours on her 77th birthday at her daughters family home. We...

Oct 2, 2023

Howard Walter "Skip" Brush, 82 of Middlebury passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2023, with Cynthia, his wife of 58 years and his family by his side. He was born June 23, 1941, in Middlebury to Howard E. and Ivis (Dayton) Brush. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Menard) Brush of Middlebury; his son, Chris Brush, and...

Oct 1, 2023

Middlebury Lois Mary Randall (Jennison) passed away October 1, 2023 at the age of 93. She is survived by daughter Linda (James) of Westminster, CO and son Lawrence (Linda) of Medina, NY; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Lawrence, and several children (Michael 2004; Jonathan 2017; Nancianne 2020) and grandchildren (Courtney 2022; Jeffrey 2023). During retirement,...