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Thomas E. Munson
Jun 28, 2021
Middlebury- Thomas E. Munson Thomas E. Munson 91, died early Monday morning June 28, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 5, 1929 in Middlebury the son of Joseph and Irene (Aldrich) Munson. Thomas married Wilma Cram on February 23, 1957 in Middlebury. He was a farmer for many years. Thomas was a member...
Bonnie Campbell
Jun 17, 2021
SHOREHAM, Bonnie Campbell (Bushnell), age 71, passed away with a beautiful sunset on June 17, 2021. She was born January 28, 1950 to the late Gerald and Olive (Duke) Bushnell, in Binghamton, NY. Bonnie graduated from Wright State University in Ohio with a Bachelor Degree in American history. Bonnie had an extensive book collection and loved to read. She also...
Peggy A. Coleman
Jun 12, 2021
Peggy A. Coleman 88, died Saturday June 12, 2021 at her residence after a long illness. She was born August 7, 1932 in Montreal Quebec Canada, the daughter of James and Pearle(Moxiham) O'Keefe. Peggy enjoyed motorcycle racing, crocheting, crafting, caring for other people, road trips, volunteering for Hands of Hope, and loved St. Annes Shrine. Predeceased by husband Marvin Coleman...
Patricia A. Coursey
Jun 5, 2021
Patricia A. Coursey of Bridport, VT passed away peacefully at Porter Medical Center with her family by her side on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Patricia was born on April 17, 1939 to Timothy & Helen Babcock in Springfield, MA. She attended the High School of Commerce in Springfield, MA graduating in 1957. She married the love of her life, Richard...
Ronald 'Bugger' Charles Warner
Jun 1, 2021
SALISBURY Ronald "Bugger" Warner, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2021, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Jan. 23, 1960, in Middlebury, Bugger was the son of Earl and Shirley (Desjadon) Warner. He was raised in Salisbury, where he was often found playing outside. His love for the great outdoors was clear, even as a...
Kirkland Barton Smith
May 11, 2021
Kirkland Barton Smith, 70, passed away peacefully at 3:30 am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 listening to Moonlight Sonata with his nieces, Pamela and Eryn, with whom he lived. He loved classical music, 1950s Rock and Roll, NASCAR and Middlebury College Womens Hockey games. He also enjoyed seeing his friends at Charter House and Speak Up Events. He grew up...
Janice Louise Baker
May 8, 2021
Janice Louise Baker, age 62, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2021 at the UVM McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT, due to a very difficult and short battle with cancer. Her daughter, Nicole, and son-in-law, Luiz were at her side. Janice was born June 9, 1958 in Peterborough, NH to Charles and Wilhelmena Helen (Scholz) Kennett. She was the...
Lawrence 'Chip' Gamache
May 5, 2021
Middlebury Lawrence "Chip" Gamache, age 64, died peacefully at home in Middlebury, VT on May 5, 2021 following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Lawrence and Kathryn Gamche. Chip attended schools in South Plainfield, NJ. He joined the US Navy in 1974, serving with the Seabees and on the super carrier USS Nimitz. He...
James 'Jim' Garner Gill
May 3, 2021
James " Jim" Garner Gill lost his quiet lifelong battle with anxiety on May 3, 2021, dying by his own hand in Cornwall. Born February 3, 1966 in Middlebury, James was the son of Garner and Florence (Burgess) Gill. He was raised on his parents dairy farm in Cornwall, where as a boy he worked alongside his dad milking cows,...
Jon C. Rigg, Sr.
May 1, 2021
Jon C. Rigg Sr. 84, died Saturday morning May 1, 2021 at his residence in Bridport after a long illness. He was born February 11, 1937 in Bowling Green, OH the son of Emerson and Martha (Carter) Rigg. Jon attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN from the 5th 8th grades as well as schools in Kansas, Florida, and...
Sandra T. Pidgeon
May 1, 2021
Middlebury- Sandra T. Pidgeon 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May1st after an extended stay at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She is predeceased by her husband Robert H. Pidgeon. Sandra is survived by her children, Kevin Murphy, Jill Baboulis, Brian Murphy, Matthew Murphy and their families. She is also survived by a sister Celeste who resides in Florida...
Robert 'Bob' Maguire
Apr 18, 2021
Robert "Bob" Maguire (1924-2021) After a friendship of almost forty years, it is with a heavy but grateful heart and an appreciation for a life well lived that I share news of the passing of our beloved Bob Maguire of Hands Cove in Shoreham. J. Robert Maguire was born in 1924 to John Probst Maguire and Cecilia Marie Reilly Maguire,...
Angel Louise Lee
Mar 23, 2021
Angel Louise Lee, 38, died March 23, 2021 in Burlington. Angel was born September 23, 1982, in Burlington, the daughter of Stuart Barrows and Cindy Brace-Barrows. Angel was an amazing mom, who coached baseball for 6 yrs. She ALWAYS made sure that every holiday provided the best, and most memorable moments for the kids to cherish and remember. The kids...
Nelson B. Severance, Jr.
Mar 18, 2021
Nelson "Nelly" B. Severance, Jr., 65, died March 18, 2021 at the McClure Miller House. Nelson was born October 7, 1955, in Middlebury, the son of Nelson B. Sr. and Jacqueline (Bodette) Severance. He was also raised and went to school in Middlebury. In 1974 he enlisted in the United States Navy, until a brain injury left him unable to...
Miriam Ann Hardy
Mar 18, 2021
Miriam Hardy lived a life that touched so many others. As a mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, caseworker, and tireless volunteer in church and community, her influence has been incalculable. She has added in countless ways to the goodness of the world. Mimi Hardy died on March 18, 2021 at Shard Villa in Salisbury, Vermont. Mimi was born Miriam Ann Smith...
Steven E. Bliss
Mar 13, 2021
Steven E. Bliss, 84, died Saturday March 13, 2021 at Porter Medical Center after a long illness. He was born August 9, 1936 in Morrisville,VT the son of Hobart and Helen (Woodard) Bliss. Steven was a graduate of Peoples Academy High School in Morrisville. After high school he worked on the family farm. He then entered the Army after which...
Vernon Norbert Riley, Jr.
Mar 12, 2021
Vernon N. Riley Jr. of East Middlebury, Vermont, born on December 9, 1946 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late Mary and Vernon Riley Sr. passed away on March 12 after a long cancer illness. Vern was the oldest of 3; sister Carolyn (Danyow) Riley 16 months younger, and 5 years younger brother David. Vern was married to his wife Yvonne...
Patricia A. Horan
Mar 12, 2021
MiddleburyPatricia A. Horan, 91, formerly of Montpelier, died peacefully on March 12 with family at her side. She was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1929 to Isabel (Schepke) and John Phelan and was the oldest of their six children. Patricia graduated from Marygrove College and the University of Michigan and worked as a childrens librarian for the Detroit Public Library....
Lucas H. Vorsteveld
Feb 26, 2021
Our loving son and brother, Lucas, has died by suicide after courageously battling schizoaffective disorder for over a decade. Born in Middlebury, Vermont to Andr and Lydia Vorsteveld (Rizzo), Lucas graduated from the Sun Valley Community School in Idaho and attended George Washington University, majoring in Economics. Lucas was an intellectual, compassionate, and thoughtful son, brother, and friend who brought...
Emily Ann Wideawake
Feb 6, 2021
EMILY ANN WIDEAWAKE Passed away at Porter Medical Center Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. Born November 6, 1948 to parents Cecil Wideawake and Mary Richards. She was a hard worker who loved her family and friends. After retiring from Middlebury College, she continued to work most recently at Hannaford Career Center as an Administrative assistant to the Director. Emily was a...
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