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Helen Toomey-Covey

Helen Toomey-Covey

Feb 4, 2023

Helen Toomey-Covey, 64, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones at her home on February 4th, after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Helen was born August 8th, 1958, to John and Jean Toomey of Fort Edward, New York. "Hon" as she was soon nicknamed (due to her sweet disposition), was raised in a large close-knit family....

William John Ambrose

William John Ambrose

Jan 31, 2023

FERRISBURGH William John Ambrose, Sr., 63, of Ferrisburgh, contended with his mortality more than 2.5 years post-stroke. Having faced one battle after another, his spirit yielded to God, calling him from Middlebury up at his time: 12:07 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2023. Born on Dec. 18, 1959, in Burlington, Bill was the only child of Raymond George Ambrose (who died...

Alfred W. Schermerhorn

Alfred W. Schermerhorn

Jan 29, 2023

Alfred W. Schermerhorn, 96, a nearly life-long resident of the Albany NY area, spending 65 years residing in Delmar NY, and Eastview of Middlebury in Vermont for the last 6, passed away on January 29, 2023. Al was born August 24, 1926 in Albany NY to William and Madeline (Wilson) Schermerhorn. He grew up on a farm in North Coeymans,...

Otto John Betz

Otto John Betz

Jan 22, 2023

"Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat" Hesiod

Richard 'Rick' P. Warner

Richard 'Rick' P. Warner

Jan 10, 2023

Richard P. Warner "Rick" "Ricky Paul" MIDDLEBURY - Rick Warner, age 72, caring father, husband, brother and Grampy, passed away January 10, 2023, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Rick was born December 4, 1950 in Middlebury, VT, the second oldest of eight children. He attended Middlebury High School and went on to marry his loving...

Donald F. Swenor

Donald F. Swenor

Jan 10, 2023

Donald F. Swenor, 88 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at The Wesley, in Saratoga Springs, NY. Don was born on April 27, 1934, in Middlebury, VT. The son of the late Donald E. Swenor and Florence Mae (DeGraw). He graduated from Middlebury High School in 1952, attended the Middlebury College for 1 year serving as a prep-school...

Janice Aileen Whittemore

Janice Aileen Whittemore

Jan 10, 2023

Cornwall Janice A. Whittemore Janice A. (Stone) Whittemore, age 89, passed on to her heavenly home on January 10, 2023 at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vermont. She was born in Rutland, Vermont on March 17, 1933; daughter of Perley C. and Irene L. (Gocha) Stone. She attended school in Rutland, graduating from Rutland High School in 1951. After high school...

Wayne D. Cyr

Wayne D. Cyr

Jan 9, 2023

BRISTOL Wayne D. Cyr Wayne Donald Cyr, 79, of Bristol passed away early Monday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2023, at the Estuary Room, UVM Porter Medical Center. He was surrounded by loved ones. Wayne was born June 29, 1943 in Middlebury, VT. He grew up in New Haven, VT, and was the son of Donald and Betty Cyr. Wayne graduated from...

Rebecca O. Fifield

Rebecca O. Fifield

Jan 8, 2023

Rebecca June Orvis Fifield, 87, of Middlebury passed away early Sunday morning, January 8, 2023 at the Estuary Room, UVM Porter Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born June 3, 1935 in Burlington. She grew up in South Starksboro, Vermont and was the daughter of Sherman and Irene Atkins Orvis. Rebecca graduated from the University of Vermont...

Mathew H. Deering

Mathew H. Deering

Dec 29, 2022

Mathew H. Deering, age 40, beloved father, husband and son passed away far too young on December 29, 2022 surrounded by his family from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Matt was born February 9, 1982 in Middlebury, VT to his loving parents David and Debbie (Carpenter) Deering. Matt graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 2000. He attended Colby Sawyer College...

Francis 'Frank' Rudolph Paolini

Francis 'Frank' Rudolph Paolini

Dec 7, 2022

Middlebury Francis "Frank" Paolini Francis "Frank" Rudolph Paolini, retired physicist, son of Paul J and Rose C (DeMeo) Paolini, died Wednesday, December 7 2022, age 92. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Pauline "Polly", four children: Guy and his wife Debbie of California, Gregory and his wife Marianna of Connecticut, Roger and his wife Sheryl of...

Elwyn 'Tom' Myrick

Elwyn 'Tom' Myrick

Dec 4, 2022

Elwyn J Myrick, 97, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, with family by his side at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab Center. Known as Tom to most, he was born to George and Iva Myrick on August 15, 1925, in Bridport, VT. Tom was the youngest of five siblings. Dorothy, Naomi, Joe, and Ione all of whom predeceased...

Agnes Benedict James

Agnes Benedict James

Nov 17, 2022

Agnes Benedict James, 92, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022 at Shard Villa in Salisbury Vermont. The daughter of Arthur and Edith Benedict, she was born in Middlebury Vermont on February 11, 1930. She was a graduate of Middlebury High School and Middlebury College in the class of 1952. She married Stephen James of Weybridge on January 5, 1952...

Thomas Frederick Crogan, Jr.

Thomas Frederick Crogan, Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

Thomas Frederick Crogan, Jr. Thomas passed away peacefully November 15th in Middlebury, VT. Tom was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised mainly in Stoughton, MA. After proudly serving in the United States Navy for four years, he became a police officer in his hometown of Stoughton. He worked his way up to Sergeant and was well respected by all he...

Allen E. Lafountain

Allen E. Lafountain

Nov 11, 2022

Allen E. LaFountain, Sr., age 99, of East Middlebury, Vt passed away on November 11. He passed away at the home of Chris and Sharon Crane where he has lived for the last year and a half. Allen was born August 12, 1923 to Arthur and Julia(Kelsey) LaFountain. Allen attended school in Cornwall and Weybridge, VT. After leaving school he...

Joan C. Grant

Joan C. Grant

Nov 10, 2022

Joan C. Grant, 86, of Orwell Orwell Joan Claudia Grant (DiMello), 86, passed away at Porter Medical Center on November 10th 2022 after a long illness. Joan was born in Ferrisburg, Vermont, to Antonio and Bertha DiMello, on June 7th, 1936. She grew up in Ferrisburg and Vergennes and attended Vergennes High School, graduating in 1955. She married Robert Grant...

Shirley A. Trombley

Shirley A. Trombley

Nov 5, 2022

Brandon -Shirley Ann Trombley Shirley Ann Trombley, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born at Porter Hospital in Middlebury on September 18th, 1935. She was the daughter of Emery and Catherine (Murray) Muller. She grew up and then raised her 5 children in Middlebury. In her earlier years...

Sherry L. Brown

Sherry L. Brown

Oct 30, 2022

Middlebury- Sherry L. Brown Sherry L. Brown 55, died Sunday October 30, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born December 19, 1966 in Middlebury, the daughter of Bernard E. Brown Sr. and Jo-Ann (Emilo) Brown. Sherry was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School class of 1984 and was a member of St. Marys...

Richard L. Brileya

Richard L. Brileya

Oct 16, 2022

Moriah, NY Richard Leland Brileya,79, of Moriah, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT. He was born September 7, 1943 in Middlebury, VT, to Edward Charles Brileya and Alta Alberta (Bishop) Brileya. He attended St Marys School and graduated from Vergennes Union High School in 1962. Upon graduating, he served in the...

Anna Sun

Anna Sun

Oct 15, 2022

Middlebury -Anna Sun, 1962-2022 Our luminous mother, sister, daughter, and friend Anna Sun died peacefully in hospice care on Saturday, October 15, after a brief and intense battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 60 years old. We will always remember Annas generosity, vitality, dedication to friends and family, and love of song. Anna was born in Princeton, NJ on April...

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