Obituary Listing

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,...

Sep 30, 2023

Hale Walcoff, devoted husband, father, and friend, passed on to ports unknown on Saturday, September 30. Perhaps he is on a 15-knot broad reach with the sun on his hip. A lifetime on the water made him appreciate nuance and the power of things unseen. He loved his family, his friends, his dog, his work, and God (not necessarily in...

Sep 24, 2023

Jean Dempsey Lasher, beloved wife of William "Bill" Lasher and loving mother to Anne Lasher Payne, passed away at her Vermont home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer, which she fought aggressively and bravely. She was surrounded by Bill, her grandson Will, brothers Jack, Jim, George and daughter Anne as she passed peacefully away....

Sep 24, 2023

Leo Wayne Moulton, 75, died Sunday evening September 24, 2023 at his residence in Middlebury surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1947 in Middlebury, the son of Gerald Heman Moulton and Ada Mae (Wilcox) Moulton. Leo was a graduate of Middlebury High School, Class of 1966. He was a farmer in Addison County for many years....

Sep 21, 2023

Dylan Michael Warner, 26, passed away September 21, 2023 at his home, with his family at his side. Dylan was born on June 17, 1997 in Middlebury, VT. He was the son of Scott and Christine Warner. Dylan graduated from MUHS in 2016. He enjoyed time with his family, watching football, baseball, video games, tractor pulls and monster trucks. His...

Sep 21, 2023

Maynard Francis McLaughlin passed away peacefully at his home in Shoreham, Vermont, surrounded by his family, on September 21, 2023. Maynard, known as Mac, was born on December 25, 1934, the son of Maynard Francis McLaughlin and Alice (Hogue) McLaughlin of Corning, New York. The third of seven children, Mac received his early education in Corning. After graduation from high...

Sep 6, 2023

Gail Janet Rothman (nee Gutekunst) age 85, passed away on September 6, 2023 at her home in Middlebury, Vermont, as a result of a long, valiant battle with Parkinsons disease. She was born on January 9, 1938 in Colden, New York to her late parents, Alma and Glenn Gutekunst. She graduated high school from Griffith Institute, Springville, NY in 1955....

Sep 5, 2023

Linda Theresa Vondle, 73, of Shoreham Vt passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2023, at Helen Porter Hospice, holding her daughter's hand. She succumbed to complications from heart failure, surrounded by loved ones. Linda was known for her golden heart, kindness, and infectious laugh that could light up any room. Her generosity and dedication to others will be her...

Sep 4, 2023

Salisbury - Margo Ann (Garfield) Birchard, born to Edson Garfield and Florence Wilkins on October 10, 1941 in St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away September 4, 2023 surrounded by family. Margo enjoyed life to its fullest. She and her husband, Robert Birchard of over 51 years, took many trips with their kids and grandkids ranging from camping often in Maine, roadtrips...