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Scott Richard Murray
Dec 6, 2023
Scott Richard Murray, a native of Middlebury, VT, was born on September 1, 1952 and passed away on December 6, 2023 at the age of 71. Scott was an avid fisherman, enjoying time on the river in Middlebury. In addition to his love for the outdoors, his faith as a Christian was very important to him. He is survived...
Kenneth L. Munson
Nov 25, 2023
Kenneth L. Munson, Jr.
Kenneth L. Munson, Jr. of Middlebury, VT died on November 25, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born in Torrington, CT, the son of Kenneth L. Munson, Sr. and Elsie M. Munson (Wood).
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and the outdoors. He loved his family and spending time with...
Emma Louisa Smith
Nov 24, 2023
Brandon - Emma Louisa Smith passed away peacefully at Porter Hospital in the early hours of November 24, 2023 at the age of 84.
Emma was born November, 29 1938 in Cortland, NY. She was the daughter of Paul A Fenton, and Emma Louisa Davis. In 1950 Emma moved to Addison VT, and attended Vergennes Union High...
Francis “Frank” Raymond Nicosia
Nov 21, 2023
Francis "Frank" Raymond Nicosia passed away peacefully at the University of Vermont Medical Center on November 21, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Throughout his illness, he was always in the company of family members.
Frank was born and raised in Philadelphia. After graduating from Penn State University, where he also spent a semester abroad in...
Mary Jane Washburn
Nov 18, 2023
MARY JANE WASHBURN (Reimer) - Middlebury – Mary Jane Washburn, 92, died November 18, 2023 in Porter Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. She was born on December 25, 1930 as the youngest child to Charles and Helen Kinney Reimer. Her childhood and youth were spent in Fort Collins, Colorado. Following in her mother's footsteps, Mary Jane went on to graduate...
Arthur Farnsworth
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...
Dirk Smits
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...
Kenneth G. Nicholson
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...
Tom Comes
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...
Cheryl Hoffnagle Kennedy
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...
James Howard Morse, Sr.
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,...
Lawrence A. Senecal
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...
David K. Bolton
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...
Helen Elizabeth Kahrs
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...
Raymond C. Billings
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...
Yvon J. Pouliot
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...
Leola Mildred Deering
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....
Jeanne Ciemniewski
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...
Helen Ida Blyther
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...
Raymonde D. Bessette
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...
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