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Robert Edward Henley
Dec 19, 2024
Robert Edward Henley, 78, passed away December 19th 2024, at his home where he stepped into the presence of Jesus Christ and heard the words he'd longed to hear his whole life. "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23 Born on the eastern shore on July 22nd 1946 to Robert and Marion Henley, he was the only...
Carol K. Heinecken
Dec 16, 2024
Carol Heinecken of Cornwall, 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Dec. 16th at Porter Rehab after a three-year progressive journey living with Lewy Body dementia. In its later stages, the journey was eased by the wonderful support she received as part of the Project Independence family in Middlebury.
Carol was born August...
Marcel Arthur Benoit
Dec 15, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Marcel Arthur Benoit**
Marcel Arthur Benoit, born on October 12, 1954, passed away on December 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Julia (Lovey) Benoit, and his son, Allen and wife Amanda. Marcel was a dedicated laborer who served his community through the local labor union with pride...
Anne F. Damm
Dec 15, 2024
Anne F. (Nancy) Damm - Salisbury
Nancy Damm, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Lake Dunmore on the morning of December 15th, 2024.
Nancy was born February 25, 1933 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Brooklyn, NY to Margaret Bush Damm and Arthur Damm. She was the eldest of five children, and she very...
Frederick James Barnes
Dec 13, 2024
Frederick James Barnes departed this earthly life on December 13, 2024, in Middlebury, Vermont, at the age of 86. With him he brings the magnificence of his musical spirit and gifts to his departed family and friends who await his arrival to sing and rejoice again at the sound of the melodies and tones he could raise from a...
Scott Morgan Needham
Dec 11, 2024
Scott Morgan Needham
June 5, 1945 – December 11, 2024
Scott Needham of Middlebury, age 79, died of pancreatic cancer on December 11 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. He was born at Porter Hospital in Middlebury on June 5, 1945 to parents Pauline "Polly" (Morgan) Needham and Charles Reynolds "Rennie" Needham.
...Robert A. Burton, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Robert A. Burton, Jr. (Dec 22, 1935 - Dec 6, 2024)
Robert A. Burton, Jr., passed away quietly at his Cornwall home late Friday, December 6, just shy of his 89th birthday. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Marian; his sister Holly, of Auburn, ME; his three children and their families: John Burton...
Carmen A. Desforges
Dec 4, 2024
Middlebury – Carmen A. Desforges, 87, died December 4, 2024, in the Arch Estuary Suite at Porter
Medical Center, surrounded by her nieces and nephews.
She was born in Shoreham, Vermont, April 15, 1937, the daughter of Amedee and Cordelia (Dutil)
Audet. She married John Desforges on April 20, 1985, at Saint Mary's...
Bernard Quesnel
Dec 2, 2024
Bernard Quesnel, 86, a lifelong resident of Middlebury, Vt , passed unexpectedly on December 2, 2024, at UVM Medical Center. Born in Shoreham Vt to Euclide and Alice Quesnel, he graduated from Middlebury High School as class president in 1958. Bernard then dove into several spirited entrepreneurial adventures that took him all over New England and Canada. Bernard's businesses...
Shirley Elaine Giard
Nov 28, 2024
Bridport --On November 28, 2024, Shirley Giard passed from this life to the next, peacefully in her sleep.
Born to Grace and Albert Greene of Bridport, Shirley was the only girl of three, having brothers Allen and Eddie. The family eventually moved to Orwell and Shirley graduated from Fair Haven High School in 1965.
Shirley's...
Tawnya R. Quesnel
Nov 24, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the death of Tawnya Quesnel, 51, beloved husband and father, who passed away Sunday, November 24th at his home in Shoreham after an unexpected medical event. Full obituary to follow with memorial information.
Lisa Ann Smith
Nov 22, 2024
May 1, 1965 - Nov 22,2024
Lisa Smith passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, at the age of 59. Lisa's life was defined by her kindness, strength, and unwavering commitment to helping those in need. Born to Jerrolds Austin and Mary LaRose, Lisa grew up with a quick wit and a great sense of humor that...
Robert Theodore Stiles, Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
Robert "Bob" Theodore Stiles, Jr. was born November 18, 1970, in Berlin, Vermont. He was unexpectedly lost on November 20, 2024. Bob spent most of his life in the Middlebury area. At the time of his death, Bob lived in New Britain, Connecticut.
Bob was a talented, skilled, and creative artisan in the electrical field. He spent...
Timothy E. Smith
Nov 19, 2024
Timothy E. Smith of Shoreham passed away on November 19, 2024.
The Son of Richard and Irene (Gove) Smith. Born on November 5, 1966. He is survived by his son Christopher of Syracuse New York, his beloved siblings Sally Forbes, Richard (Donna), Angie Smith, Susan (Don) Landers, Ilene Trudeau, and was predeceased by his brother David, sister...
Janetta Schultes
Nov 17, 2024
Shoreham- Janetta Schultes was born in Franconia, Germany in 1948. Her parents later immigrated with young Janetta to Detroit, Michigan. There, Janetta was joined by 2 siblings, Helen and Christopher.
From an early age, Janetta demonstrated a creative temperament. She studied art education at Wayne State University. Several years later, Janetta earned a degree in Interior Design...
Richard Peter Dahlgren
Nov 15, 2024
Richard Peter Dahlgren
July 21, 1942 - November 15, 2024
How can you sum up 82 years that made such an impact on so many? Whether you knew him as a beloved husband, father, "Opi," "Richie," "Coach" or "Mr. D," you have likely never met a kinder soul than Richard Dahlgren. Raised in Bergenfield, New...
Frederick Pratt
Nov 14, 2024
Frederick Pratt, Duxbury, died November 14, 2024. He was born in Concord, Massachusetts on February 19, 1933. He is survived by his son John and was predeceased by his wife Eleanor (Chris) and his daughter Theresa, who died in 1981.
Pratt died in Middlebury, but he was a long-time resident of Duxbury where had had a rustic...
Dolores Louise Hawkins
Nov 12, 2024
Dolores Hawkins 12/10/1936 – 11/12/2024
Dolores Hawkins, 87, died peacefully at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT.
Dolores (Farr) lived in Barre, VT for several years. Dolores and her husband, Calvin Hawkins purchased land in Ferrisburg, VT in 1988. Dolores worked at Wake Robin Life Plan Community for 29 years and was loved...
Richard P. Markwell
Nov 7, 2024
Middlebury – Richard P. Markwell
Richard P. Markwell, 87, died early Thursday morning November 7, 2024 at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.
He was born July 15, 1937 in Keene, NH, the son of Donald and Myrtle (McClary) Markwell. He was predeceased by his brothers Donald L (Leslie) and Philip and a...
Gilbert Joseph Mongeon
Nov 4, 2024
Gilbert Joseph Mongeon, born on July 16, 1943, passed away on November 4, 2024. He was 81 years old. He was a life-long resident of Winooski, Vermont.
Gilly enjoyed spending time at his hunting and fishing camps. He had a passion for the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed spending time with...
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