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Jeanet C. Paquin

Jeanet C. Paquin

May 26, 2024

South Royalton, VT- Jeanet C. Paquin, 89, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT.

Jeanet was born September 13, 1934, in North Troy, VT, a daughter of Carmi Edward and Lucy (Bushey) Garrett. She spent her early years in North Troy before her family moved to Connecticut. Jeanet graduated from high school...

Judith Lynn Stiles

Judith Lynn Stiles

May 26, 2024

Wilder, VT- Judith Lynn Stiles, 62, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH. Judith was born on March 28, 1962, in Newton, MA to parents Lewis and Carol (Hallowell) Stiles.

Judith was a lifelong reader; she enjoyed exploring new places through travel books, celebrating with...

Richard E. Knight

Richard E. Knight

May 20, 2024

Ascutney, VT - Richard E. Knight, 79, died Monday May 20, 2024, at the Village at White River Junction.

He was born June 8, 1944, in Windsor, VT, a son of Ralph M. Knight Jr. and Marie (Dressel) Knight. Rich attended school in Windsor and graduated from Kimball Union Academy. He had a love for athletics and...

Erika Elida Rogstad

Erika Elida Rogstad

May 19, 2024

Strafford, VT – Erika Elida Rogstad died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Strafford, VT surrounded by her family. She was 46. Erika was born on April 20, 1978, in Rutland, VT to parents Ralph R. and Suzanne O. (McCommish) Rogstad. The family soon moved to Weathersfield, VT and she became a big sister to her brother, Chris. She...

Carol Lee Olsen

Carol Lee Olsen

May 18, 2024

North Hartland, VT- Carol Lee Olsen, 81, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lebanon Center Genesis HealthCare in Lebanon, NH.

Carol (a.k.a. "Anarka") was born January 1, 1943, in New York, NY, a daughter of Charles and Elvera (D'Onofrio) Kolbeck.

She grew up on Long Island and graduated from Hicksville High School in 1961. Carol...

Willard B. Taylor

Willard B. Taylor

May 17, 2024

Willard B. Taylor died on May 17, 2024. He was 83. Mr. Taylor was widely regarded as the leading tax lawyer of his generation. He was a role model and inspiration to generations of talented professionals. He taught, wrote and spoke widely, and he was a leader of the New York Bar including having served as the Chair of...

Mary Louise Sayles

Mary Louise Sayles

May 16, 2024

Windsor, VT- Mary Louise Sayles died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Palliative and Hospice Center in Lebanon, NH following a severe stroke. Although she was approaching 90, her passing was still a shock to all who knew her, as she was vital to the end. Mary Louise truly lived the American Dream and left a lasting...

Helena M. Magher

Helena M. Magher

May 15, 2024

Helena Magher, 76, passed away peacefully at the Margaret Pratt Community on May 15, 2024, with her niece by her side. She was born July 30, 1947, in Manchester, NH, daughter of Denis F. and Mary (LeBrecque) Magher.

Helena embodied all that is kind and good in the world. She enjoyed visiting with her friends and family,...

Donald R. Vesper, Sr.

Donald R. Vesper, Sr.

May 14, 2024

West Lebanon, NH - Donald R. Vesper Sr, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon NH. Donald was born on December 28, 1940, in Randolph, VT to parents Owen and Elsie (Laura) Vesper and grew up in Royalton. He was a standout Multi Sport Athlete, being...

Ann (Wallace) Hamilton

Ann (Wallace) Hamilton

May 12, 2024

Lakeland, FL - Ann (Wallace) Hamilton, 86, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Lakeland, FL. She was born on June 19, 1937, in Lebanon, NH to Henry Pallmerine, Sr. and Evelyn Preston.

Ann grew up in White River Junction, VT, graduating from Hartford High School in 1955. In 1956, Ann married...

Kenneth E. Broughton

Kenneth E. Broughton

May 12, 2024

West Lebanon, NH- Kenneth E. Broughton, 84, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Valley Terrace in Wilder, VT.

Ken was born August 27, 1939, in Lebanon, NH a son of Frank and Julia (Gordon) Broughton. He grew up on Crafts Avenue in West Lebanon and graduated from West Lebanon High School Class of 1957. Ken studied at...

Ruth H. Pillsbury

Ruth H. Pillsbury

May 11, 2024

Ascutney, VT – Ruth H. Pillsbury, 87, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community in Windsor, VT. Ruth was born and grew up in Portland, ME, the youngest of four children to Hathorne and Margaret (Montgomery) Hussey on July 24, 1936. While attending high school, she met Leon W. Pillsbury, Jr.; the two high...

John 'Jack' H. Lyons, Jr., Md

John 'Jack' H. Lyons, Jr., Md

May 9, 2024

Norwich, VT – John (Jack) H. Lyons, Jr., MD, age 95, died at home in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the presence of his loving family. Jack was the oldest of three children born to Dr. John H. Lyons and Grace Sorg Lyons of Washington, DC. As a young man, his education at Portsmouth...

James J. Brunt

James J. Brunt

May 8, 2024

Ascutney, VT- James J. Brunt, 88, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.

Jim was born June 9, 1935, in Passaic, NJ, a son of George and Anne (Mabin) Brunt. He graduated from Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic in 1952 before enlisting in the Marine Corps, serving in...

Roberta Mary Haley

Roberta Mary Haley

May 7, 2024

Wilder, VT- Roberta Mary Haley, 77, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Valley Terrace in Wilder, VT with her husband by her side.

Roberta was born November 19, 1946, a daughter of Franklin and Barbara (Piane) Daggett in Lancaster, NH, where she grew up. Roberta graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964 and attended beauty school in...

Gail Boudro Dow

Gail Boudro Dow

May 7, 2024

Windsor, VT—Gail Boudro Dow, 74, died at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH with her son, John Ryan, by her side on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Gail was born May 30, 1949, to John and Loretta (Elwood) Boudro, and grew up in Windsor. She graduated from Windsor High School with the class of 1968. In 1969,...

Vernona S. Bell

Vernona S. Bell

May 4, 2024

White River Jct., VT – Vernona S. Bell, 83, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at home with her family.

She was born October 19, 1940, a daughter of Victor and Vernona (Heck) Wallace in the Bronx borough of New York City. Vernona attended Haverhill Academy in Haverhill, NH and later graduated from high school in Burlington, VT....

Richard "Dick" A. Pecor, Jr.

Richard "Dick" A. Pecor, Jr.

May 2, 2024

Canaan, NH- Richard A. "Dick" Pecor, Jr., 63, formerly of White River Junction, VT died at his home in Canaan, NH on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Dick was born July 9, 1960, in Burlington, VT to Richard and Carolyn (Terrier) Pecor. He grew up between  White River Junction, VT with his Step Dad Jim Fielder and Mom...

Dr. James Tyler Berrier

Dr. James Tyler Berrier

May 2, 2024

Dr. James Tyler Berrier, age 89, of Lebanon, NH and Ryegate, VT, passed away on May 2, 2024.

He was born on March 7, 1935, in Passaic, NJ to John and Marie Berrier. Dr. Berrier served as a medical officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. He then practiced dentistry in the Back Bay area of Boston from...

Richard Michael Sweet

Richard Michael Sweet

May 1, 2024

Richard "Ricky" Michael Sweet, 67, died May 1, 2024, at Hanover Terrace in Hanover, NH where he has been a resident for the past several years.

He was born October 26, 1956, to Neil Sweet Sr. and Vena (Besaw) Sweet. Rick grew up in Hartland and attended school in North Hartland where he had the same teacher...

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