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Donna M. Sweeney
Feb 9, 2026
Windsor, VT – Donna M. Sweeney, 75, died on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a short illness. She was born on September 27, 1950, in St. Johnsbury, VT to parents Donald and Leona (Pierce) Sweeney and grew up in Windsor. While attending college near Boston, she met Dennis Sweeney and the two...
Leonard Earl Sargent
Feb 6, 2026
Weathersfield, VT – Leonard Earl Sargent, 87, died on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor, VT. Leonard was born on May 31, 1938, in Claremont, NH to parents Leonard J. and Gladys (Blake) Sargent. He was a skilled mechanic who spent his career at Gear Shapers and worked on small engine repair out of his home....
James Adam Murrell
Feb 5, 2026
James Adam Murrell, 40, of Derby, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026.
Born on November 27, 1985, in Conroe, Texas, to Randy Murrell and Cindy Tirey, Adam was known for his kindness, charisma, and genuine love for people. He had a natural way of making others feel welcome, treating friends like family from the moment he met them. He...
John D. Mitchell
Jan 29, 2026
It is with sorrow that the family of John D. Mitchell, aged 70, announce his unexpected passing on January 29th, 2026. John was born on December 7, 1955, in Kent OH, the only son to parents Rex and Helen (Strawbridge) Mitchell. When John was a teenager, his family moved to the shoreline town of Madison, CT, where he quickly and...
Ann Marie Burke
Jan 26, 2026
Brownsville, VT - Ann Marie Burke, 78, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 26, 2026, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH, surrounded by her devoted husband, Ken; daughter, Ally; and sister, Janet.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, and raised primarily in Glens Falls, NY, she moved with her family to Claremont, NH, for...
Eileen B. Turgeon
Jan 25, 2026
Windsor, VT – Eileen B. Turgeon, 100, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Stoughton House in Windsor, with her family at her side.
Eileen was born January 4, 1926, in Windsor, VT, a daughter of Eli and Mary (Villenue) Robideau. She attended Windsor schools and was married to John J. Turgeon on July 21, 1948, in Windsor. Together they made their...
Michael J. Strong, Sr.
Jan 24, 2026
Michael John Strong Sr., 59, of Hubbardton, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a short illness.
Mike was born on April 7, 1966, in Bomoseen, Vermont, to Theron R. Strong Sr. and Marie Strong Monroe. Self-employed throughout his life, Mike was known as a jack of all trades and a master of many....
Harding Mudge Bush
Jan 22, 2026
Grantham, NH – Harding “Bunky” Mudge Bush, Jr., 60, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026 following a brief illness surrounded by family and friends.Bunky was born November 12, 1965, in Olney, MD. He was the son of Harding and Sara (Prichard) Bush. He grew up in Ayer, MA and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1983 and Norwich University...
Emily Louise Green
Jan 20, 2026
Sharon, VT - Emily Louise Green, 87, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her son’s home in White River Junction, VT. Born on April 26, 1938, in Woodstock, VT, Emily and her siblings were raised by their father, Harold Buckman, and their beloved stepmother, Brice. Emily spent her early years in Woodstock, later...
Matthew T. Birmingham, III
Jan 15, 2026
West Windsor, VT – Matthew T. Birmingham, III of West Windsor, VT, died Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH following complications from a serious illness. A beloved husband, father, brother, neighbor and friend, he was 77.
Matt was born September 12, 1948, in New Haven, CT, son of Matthew and Jane (Gaillard) Birmingham. The oldest of four...
Marie J. Olmstead Davis
Jan 10, 2026
Windsor, VT – Marie “Mary” Josephine Lea Vincent Olmstead Davis, 100, died on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Stoughton House in Windsor, VT. She died peacefully with her daughter by her side. She was born in Etna, NH, the fourth child of Albondius P. and Adrienne (LaPorte) Vincent. As one of the elder siblings, she helped to care for the...
Margie Manner
Jan 5, 2026
Windsor, VT- Margie Manner passed away peacefully after a long illness at her home in Windsor, VT, on January 5, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1948, to Edna and Stanley Gearhart.
Margie’s warmth, adventurous spirit, and sense of humor helped her make friends easily wherever she went. She was enthusiastic, fun-loving, and up for anything—from going out for ice...
Mathew S. Shumway
Jan 5, 2026
Hartford, VT – Mathew S. Shumway, 36, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Mat was born August 4, 1989, in Laconia, NH, a son of Michael and Jane (Edmunds) Shumway. He graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT. Mat was employed as a manager at the Barre Mobile Station before transitioning into carpentry, working throughout the...
Madilynn Grace Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Claremont, NH — Madilynn Grace Smith, 4 months, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA.
Maddie was born September 9, 2025, five weeks early in Lebanon, NH, the beloved daughter of J.J. and Kirsten (Emde) Smith. As a precaution, she was placed in the NICU at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, where she...
Marilyn T. Houghton
Dec 31, 2025
Windsor, VT - Marilyn T. Houghton passed away peacefully at Cedar Hill Continuing Care Facility in Windsor, Vermont, on December 31, after a long period of declining health. She was surrounded by the love of her family, with her daughter and son-in-law at her side.
Known as "Lynnie" to her family and friends, she was born in Windsor on September 16,...
Julie Simone Demers
Dec 31, 2025
Claremont, NH - Julie Simone Demers passed away on December 31, 2025, at Sullivan County Health Care in Unity, NH.
Julie was born on October 1, 1964, in Hanover, NH, to George and Anne (Austin) Demers. She graduated from Thetford Academy in 1982, where she was active in sports. Julie then earned an associate's degree from Champlain...
Patricia Horvath Taylor
Dec 29, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Horvath Taylor, 90 of Wilder, VT, died on December 29, 2025.
Pat was born on April 13, 1935 in Proctor, VT with a twin brother, Peter, and older sister, Katherine; their parents were Peter and Ida Horvath. She graduated from UVM and moved to McIndoes Falls for her first job as teacher/coach.
From there, Pat accepted a position at the...
Keith Michael Goodwin
Dec 29, 2025
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Lebanon, NH - Keith Michael Goodwin, loving father and husband, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, after a brief but intense fight against cancer on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born in Hanover, NH to Christine (White) and Elvery Goodwin on July...
Barbara Davidson Collins
Dec 28, 2025
On a beautiful winter Sunday three days after Christmas, Barbara Davidson Collins let go of her physical body and released as spirit into the next great adventure of her soul's evolving. Her peaceful passing, attended by beloved daughters and sons-in-law, brought to closure a lifetime of love and friendship and caring felt by everyone who was blessed to know...
Barbara Virginia Dauphinais
Dec 26, 2025
Canaan, NH – Barbara Virginia Dauphinais, 81, died on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH. Barbara was born on July 30, 1944, in Grafton to Harry E and Martha D (Brown) Powell.
Barbara will be remembered for her love of animals, she especially enjoyed feeding the wild birds and visiting...
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