June 27, 2020
Jean McGlynn — There is a change of date for a Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life for Jean McGlynn. The new date will be Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Barre....
Natalie Greenberg was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on Sept. 1, 1932, to Dorothy and Nate Greenberg. She spent her childhood growing up in Montpelier with her younger brother, Frank. She loved reading and crossword puzzles her entire life and had ...
Kathryn B. Anderson passed away peacefully at the age of 86 with her family by her side after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Kay was a longtime resident of South Hero, Vermont, in the house that Dave built for her on the lake. She lived wi...
Judith F. “Judy” (Fleurrey) Bracken was embraced into God’s eternal heavenly kingdom May 19, 2020. Born on her grandmother’s birthday June 30, 1957, in Montpelier, Judy is now reunited with her beloved mother, , and grandmother. Judy’s devo...
Shirley Mae (Perkins) Colburn was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Willimantic, Connecticut, to Howard and Marjorie Perkins. On Aug. 13, 1948, she married Harvey Colburn Jr. They began their life together in Connecticut but Harvey’s job as a Beacon Feed sale...
Margaret Ann Tanner
Marshfield, VT - Margaret Ann Tanner, 89, of The Groton State Forest Road, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, at the Barre Gardens, where she was a resident for less than a month.
She was born...
Michael D. Bradley, 66, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Barre Gardens Nursing Home in Barre. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by Pruneau Polli Funeral Home in Barre....
Peter John Ackermann — In the home that he built on a lush, green hill with an amazing view of the Green Mountains, Peter John Ackermann peacefully passed away in his own bed while he slept. Pete spent his free time doing puzzles and building scale...
Mark I. Grout Jr., 56, of Vt. Route 14 in Williamstown, passed away at his home. Mark was born on Sept. 1, 1963, to Mark I. Grout Sr. and Barbara Grout. Mark enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved hunting and fishing. He also loved “turning wren...
Alvin Hayward and Mary “Polly” Hayward — The joint graveside service for Alvin Hayward and wife Mary “Polly” Hayward will be held at 1 p.m. July 25 in Eaton Cemetery, followed by a reception at the old elementary school in Marshfield Villag...
Veteran
Earl “Bob” Rudd, 76, passed away peacefully at Lifepath Hospice, Sun City Center, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Bob was born to Edward and Ethel Rudd in Barre, Vermont, on Oct. 7, 1943. He grew up in...
Flora J. Carpenter — The private graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of Flora J. Carpenter, 82, was held on Saturday, July 18, 2020, in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. Rev. Brian Fecher, pastor of the Websterville Baptist Church,...
August 8, 2020
Charles Larkin — The Celebration of Life for Charles Larkin Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at the American Legion, Montpelier, is canceled....
July 21, 2020
Bryan L. Merrill — The graveside service to honor and celebrate the life of Bryan L. Merrill, 71, was held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the Hope Cemetery in Barre. Rev. Gordon Wells, pastor of the East Barre Congregational Church, led t...
August 6, 2020
Larry R. Lafayette — The celebration of life for Larry R. Lafayette, 72, was held on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the VFW Post #790 on Route 302 in East Barre. A private ceremony will be held in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery ...
July 24, 2020
Robert “Bob” O’Connor — The funeral Mass for Robert “Bob” O’Connor was celebrated Friday, July 24, 2020, at St. Monica Church in Barre. The celebrant was Father Leo Bilodeau assisted by crucifer Ron Routhier. Music was furnished by Rose...
Susan T. Jalbert
MONTPELIER-Susan T. Jalbert, 52, of Montpelier VT, died unexpectedly on August 18th, 2020. Susan (Susie) was born on December 11, 1967 in Barre, VT, to Norman and Bonnie (Mason) Jalbert.
She was a graduate of Spaulding High Schoo...
Arthur Wright Chickering — After making the decision to die on his own terms, not eating or drinking, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters and held in the thoughts of their spouses, his son, his grandchildren and dear friends. Born...
Paul L. LaValley – Jan. 8, 1971 - Aug. 15, 2020 — Paul L. LaValley, 49, a lifetime resident of Northfield, loved by so many people of all ages, was asked to be home with his two puppies, Maverick and Blair. Paul passed doing what he loved, riding...
Veteran
Albert J. Messier, 87, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Northfield. Albert was born on July 28, 1933, in Roxbury, the son of Norman and Marie Anne (Fortin) Messier. He was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a carpenter. Albert married Norman...
August 22, 2020
Steven M. Tracy II — A service of remembrance for Steven M. Tracy II was held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Baptist Church in Washington, Vermont. Those wishing to send flowers, please send to the funeral home in charg...
August 29, 2020
Annalill Crain 1927 - 2020 — An outdoor memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Aug. 29, 2020, in Norwich Dole Hill Cemetery in Northfield. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to United Church of Northfield, 58 South Main St., North...
Robert R. Emerson
Robert R. Emerson, age 80, of Peabody, died Wednesday, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the husband of Betty L. (Spongberg) Emerson with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Orang...
Barbara Lou (Burnham) Thompson Blanchette died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at age of 92, at Mansfield Place in Essex, Vermont. Barbara was born on Feb. 1, 1928, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. She lived and attended school in Chetek, Wisconsin. ...
Jeanne D. Chartier, a longtime resident of Warren and Barre, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at the Berlin Health & Rehab Center in Berlin, Vermont, at the age of 87. Jeanne was born on July 16, 1933, in Waitsfield, Vermont, to Carlos and Dora Shaw....
