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Ruth L. Stewart
Jun 30, 2016
Ruth L (Sawyer) Stewart died in Middlebury, VT on June 30, 2016 at the age of 82. Ruth was born on June 9, 1934, in Newport, VT to Rodney and Alice (Cole) Sawyer. She graduated from Hardwick Academy, Hardwick, VT. She married Bernard Stewart June 27, 1952, in East Hardwick, VT. Ruth retired from Middlebury College Human Resources Department in...
William J. Brown
Jun 26, 2016
William J. Brown 80, died Sunday June 26, 2016 peacefully with his family by his side. He was born September 5, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Harry and Antoinette (Cassino) Brown. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1954-1956. He helped develop the Babe Ruth program in the Bristol School...
Paul E. Mayer
May 21, 2016
Paul Emile Mayer, 90, of Middlebury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born March 18, 1926 in Casselman, Ontario, Canada, one of 10 children of Edmond and Elie-Anna Bourbonnais Mayer. After coming to the United States when he was 3 years old, he attended schools in Cornwall, Bridport and Shoreham. Paul married Genevieve James in June...
Jordan Michael Chandler
May 20, 2016
Jordan Michael Chandler, 2, died Friday evening May 20, 2016 at Porter Medical Center after lengthy medical issues. He was born January 8, 2014 the son of Richard L. Chandler and Sabrina Gero. He is survived by his mother of Castleton, his father of Pawlet, also by his brother Brayden Byran , grandparents Tonya Lamb of Castleton, Eric Gero of...
William R. Randall
May 18, 2016
William R. Randall, age 55 of Ripton, VT died May 18, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pam Lackard and their son, Joshua. He was born June 1, 1960 in Rutland to Edna (Diane) Randall and the late Rodney Randall. He graduated from Middlebury Union High...
Thelma 'Tuck' Ruth Denett
May 17, 2016
A beautiful smile and earthly light was extinguished on May 17, 2016 when Thelma Ruth (Beers) Denett departed peacefully from her home in Bridport, VT. We are heartbroken and console ourselves that an angel is now watching over us til we are reunited. Thelma was born in Hampton, New York on September 15, 1925 to Thomas Ross Beers and Thelma...
Edward Charles Cyr
May 9, 2016
Edward Charles Cyr, 69, of Murrells Inlet, SC and formerly of Shelburne, VT , died on May 9, 2016 at McCleod Hospital in Florence, SC after a long illness. He was born on April 3, 1947 in New Haven, VT to Andrew and Helen (Hagan) Cyr. Ed was a dedicated public servant. He served a total of 10 years between...
Gerald C. Dewitt
Apr 21, 2016
Weybridge- Gerald C. DeWitt 88, died Thursday evening April 21, 2016 at Porter Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born February 16, 1928 in Kingston, NY the son of Earl B. and Evelyn (Coddington) DeWitt. He earned his G.E.D. in Highland, NY. Gerald enlisted and served in the United States Army during the Korean Era. He was a...
Ila V. Bowdish
Apr 17, 2016
Ila Bowdish, age 94, of Weybridge passed away peacefully on April 17, 2016 at her home in Weybridge, surrounded by her family. Ila is predeceased by her husband Edward Bowdish, Jr of Weybridge, sisters Velma St. Jock and Lula Simonds, and her grandson Aron Bowdish. Ila is survived by her sons Mark Drew and his wife Sally of Wolcott, Robert...
Robert W. Brisson
Apr 16, 2016
Robert W. Brisson, 91, died on April 16, 2016 at his home after a long and fulfilled life. Born the second oldest of 8 children to Wilfred and Laura (Yandow) Brisson on November 5, 1924, he spent his early years on the family farm in Shoreham then joined the Army and served in World War II in Germany. After returning...
Eleanor H. Young
Mar 18, 2016
Middlebury Eleanor H. Young (Ellie) died surrounded by her devoted family at Porter Rehab and Rehabilitation Center on Friday March 18, 2016. She was born on September 19, 1923 in Ticonderoga New York the daughter of Bradford and Hazel (Sellingham) Catlin. She attended school in Ticonderoga New York where she liked to play soccer. She graduated in the class of...
Jeffrey Alan Crossman
Mar 13, 2016
Jeffrey Alan Crossman 69, died Sunday March 13, 2016 at Porter Medical Center after a long illness. He was born April 29, 1946 in Middlebury the son of Washington and Barbara (Brown) Crossman. Jeffrey was brought up by his grandparents Milton Mitt and Gladys Brown, who he lived with and took care of until her death. He was a graduate...
Barbara H. Marshall
Mar 11, 2016
BRIDPORT - Barbara H. Marshall, 82, a resident since 1951 died Friday March 11, 2016 at Shard Villa in Salisbury. Born May 2, 1933 in Middletown, CT, she was the daughter of the late Theodore J. and Mildred (Mitchell) Hartke. Barbara married George W. Marshall on August 18, 1951 and together they operated Deerwood Farm in Bridport, raising registered Holsteins,...
Edmund 'Ed' Francis Sullivan
Feb 26, 2016
Ripton- Edmund Ed F. Sullivan 70, died Friday evening February 26, 2016. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and the American Society of Safety Engineers. He served his country in Vietnam for the United States Airforce. In a life dedicated to...
Barbara Jean Isabelle
Feb 19, 2016
Barbara Jean Isabelle 57, died unexpectedly at her residence in Leicester. She was born April 3, 1958 in Rutland,VT,the daughter of Albert and Gene (Bragg) Isabelle. She attended schools in Rutland and later moved to Bristol and was a graduate of Mount Abraham High School. Barbara was currently employed as a chef at the Waybury Inn in East Middlebury. She...
Francis B. Howland
Feb 16, 2016
Francis B. Howland, 95, a fifty year Vergennes resident, currently of New Haven, passed away on Tuesday, February 16 at Porter Medical Center. He was born in Brandon on December 4, 1920, the youngest son of the late Frank and Bertha (Wisell) Howland. He attended local schools and retired after twenty years of service from Middlebury College in the maintenance...
William A. Ekroos Sr.
Jan 22, 2016
William A. Ekroos (Willy) 73, died Friday evening January 22, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his children. He was born June 16, 1942 in Hartford, CT the son of Tiovo and Jesse (McMurtry) Ekroos Bill worked at Standard Register Company in Middlebury for many years as a Number Machine Specialist. He was a...
Michael A. Moulton Sr.
Jan 18, 2016
Michael A. Moulton, Sr., 50, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family and friends on Monday, January 18th. He was born in Middlebury on April, 13, 1965, a son of the late Elmer J. and Elaine A. (King) Moulton. He attended local schools and was a Certified Welder for J. P. Carrara and...
Darlene Lafountain
Jan 15, 2016
East Middlebury - Darlene LaFountain Darlene LaFountain 65, died Friday January 15, 2016 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after a year long battle with brain cancer. She was born August 17, 1950 in Auburn, NY the daughter of William D. and Edna L. (Brock) Clarkson. Darlene work for many years in the area as a housekeeper and retired...
Anita D. Church
Jan 1, 2016
Middlebury, VT Anita Dufour Church, 90, a seventy-year Vermont resident, passed away peacefully on January 1 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Norwich, CT on May 31, 1925, daughter of the late Arthur and Delima Dufour. She was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and received her R.N. in 1946 from St. Francis Hospital School...
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