James D. Danyow Jr.
Nov 11, 2016
James D Danyow Jr., 24 of Middlebury passed away unexpectedly at his home in the early morning of November 11, 2016. James was born April 8th, 1992 in Burlington, VT to James D. Danyow and Penny (Cota) Danyow. James grew up in Middlebury and attended Middlebury Union High School. While at MUHS he excelled as a student-athlete. A lifelong enthusiast...
Rhoda Jean Dragon
Nov 11, 2016
Rhoda Jean Dragon, 64 of East Middlebury, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 11, 2016 after a long illness. She was born in Middlebury on December 14, 1951 to Ralph "Mike" and Margaret (Masterson) Dragon. Rhoda was a member of the East Middlebury Methodist Church. Her greatest joy in life was her family,...
Stephen Whitney Blodgett, Jr
Nov 9, 2016
Stephen Whitney Blodgett, Jr passed away peacefully early in the morning on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Whitney was born in New York City on July 2, 1934 to Stephen W. and Marguerite B. Blodgett. He was raised in the Hudson River Valley on a large farm where his father grew green beans and Whitney learned to grow apples. Whitney attended...
Ruth S. Miller
Oct 31, 2016
Ruth S. Miller 89, died early Monday morning October 31, 2016 at her residence in Middlebury. She was born February 5, 1927 in Bristol, VT, the daughter of Clinton and Esther (Lawrence) Steadman. Ruth was a member of the New Horizon Club and the Robert Frost Society. She enjoyed Bingo, traveling, sewing, knitting caps for cancer patients, cards and spending...
Patricia 'Pat' A. Wright
Oct 27, 2016
Patricia A. Payne Wright, 80, passed away at her home on October 27, 2016 after a long illness. She was born August 13, 1936, daughter of Stanton & Marion Payne. She was a stay at home mom for many years until her children were older. She worked several jobs at Douglas Orchards, Secretary to Superintendant of Addison County Schools, Rother...
Claire M. Plank
Oct 15, 2016
Claire Plank 88, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. She was born on July 9, 1928 to Eric and Hilda (Gustafson) Johnson in Norwalk, Connecticut. She was a wife, mother, electrical engineer, and a quietly staunch feminist. She graduated from Cornell University in 1949 with a degree in electrical engineering the...
Beverly I. Duchesne
Oct 14, 2016
Beverly I. Duchesne, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday, October 14, 2016. She was born, December 3, 1936 in Bridport, VT, the youngest daughter of the late Kenneth & Rena (Whittemore) Murray. On July 28, 1956, she married James Duchesne and traveled with him during his 16 year service in the United States Air Force until his death...
Ellen A. Burke
Oct 11, 2016
Ellen A. Burke, 68, passed away October 11, 2016 at Porter Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1948 in Long Island City, NY the daughter of John and Agnes (Cross) Peace. She is survived by her husband, Michael H. Burke of Gaysville, VT. Ellen graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in English in 1970, where she met...
Patricia Ann Murray Brooks
Oct 8, 2016
SHELBURNE Patricia Ann Murray Brooks, 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 8th, 2016. Patricia was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on September 8th, 1944, the daughter of James C. and Mary Agnes (Metzger) Murray. She graduated from Copenhagen Central School, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, New...
Paul Raymond Adams
Oct 7, 2016
Middlebury Paul Raymond Adams 96 , passed away Friday Morning October 7, 2016 at East View Terrace, Middlebury, VT. He was born November 23, 1919 in Clarenceville, Quebec, the son of Harold and Corintha (Ferland) Adams. A man known for his strong work ethics, high energy and athleticism, he was captain of his MHS baseball team, a competitive member of...
David Harold D'Avignon
Sep 29, 2016
David Harold DAvignon 75, died Thursday evening September 29, 2016 at Porter Medical center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born January 23, 1941 in Weybridge, Vt the son of Joseph and Mary Rose (Shackett) DAvignon. He attended school locally and later worked for his family at D'Avignon Garage / Weybridge Garage. He served in the...
M. Diane Forgues
Sep 28, 2016
M. Diane Forgues passed quietly at her Middlebury home on September 28, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. She fought a courageous battle with Cancer. Diane was born February 26, 1950 on the family farm in Bridport, Vermont, the daughter of Leo and Marjorie (Parrott) Forgues. She attended Bridport Elementary School and graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1968....
Fred E. Spencer Jr.
Sep 27, 2016
Fred E. Spencer, Jr, 91 passed away at the Helen Porter Health Care and Rehabilitation facility on Sept 27, 2016. Fred was born on April 22, 1925 in Bellows Falls, VT to Fred and Myrtle (Daggett) Spencer Sr. During his lifetime Fred worked for Campus Security at Dartmouth College until moving to Middlebury in 1968 where he continued his career...
Anna Maria Johnson
Sep 25, 2016
Anna Maria Johnson, 90, a resident of Vermont since 1946, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1926 in San Servero, Italy, the daughter of Salvatore and Maria Michele (Gramazia) Patrizio. She married Staff Sergeant Stanley Carlton Johnson, United States Army, March 1945 in her home town of Italy. Arriving in Vermont prior to...
Marjorie A. Stephenson
Sep 23, 2016
Marjorie A. Stephenson, 88, of Middlebury, VT passed away on September, 23, 2016. She was born in Bennington, VT to Walter and Mae (Gaudette) Wright on January, 21, 1928. Marjorie received her Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Vermont. She worked as a substitute teacher at Mary Hogan Elementary School. Marjorie is survived by three daughters; Carol Stephenson,...
David E. Farr
Sep 3, 2016
David E. Farr 76, died September 3, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born April 3, 1940 in Middlebury, the son of Eugene and Beatrice (Wood) Farr. David was a graduate of Shoreham High School class of 1958 and enlisted in the United States Army. He married Marilyn Andrews on August 13, 1974. David...
Gail Reichstein Rex
Aug 17, 2016
On Wednesday, August 17, Gail Reichstein Rex, of Lincoln, Vermont, age 51, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. She was a beloved wife, mom, daughter, sister, author, healer, acupuncturist, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rex; her son, Orion; her parents, Toby and Ronald Reichstein; her sisters, Melissa Rothstein, Alison Reichstein, and Suzanne Davison; and many nieces...
David Edward Allen
Aug 9, 2016
David Edward Allen, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont died on August 9, 2016 after a hard fought battle with ALS. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on August 29, 1947. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Middlebury Post Office for over 20 years as a rural carrier until he retired due to his...
John Elmer Lafountaine
Aug 8, 2016
John E. LaFontaine, 81, a lifelong Cornwall resident, passed away on Monday, August 8th at Porter Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1935, son of the late Arthur and Julie (Kelsey) LaFontaine. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, cooking, flowers and horses. He is survived by his sons; John and Chris, daughters; Barbara Pine and Kim LaCount, eleven grandchildren, two...
Thomas A. Charbonneau
Aug 7, 2016
Thomas A Charbonneau, born on May 6th 1940 to George and Gladys Charbonneau, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his loving family. Tom worked for the Chittenden Trust Company bank for 20 plus years, Dwyer Office Furniture, and before retiring completely he served as Bridport Town Treasurer. Tom was known for his wonderful sense of humor, his quiet demeanor, generosity,...
