Viola E. Myers
Feb 2, 2024
Viola E. Myers, 100, of Shaftsbury, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday February 2, 2024. Viola was born in Bennington, VT on August 11, 1923, the daughter of Peter and Amalia (Damilio) Pacitto. She was educated in Bennington schools and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College with a degree in Business. She married...
Monalisa Frost
Jan 29, 2024
Monalisa D. Frost, 70, a resident of Monmouth, ME, passed away Monday, January 29th at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1953, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the daughter of Kenneth H. Cameron and Henrieta R. (McClaren) Cameron. She was educated at the Bennington, Vermont schools and received her G.E.D. On October 3, 1970, in Bennington,...
Annette Rice
Jan 25, 2024
SHAFTSBURY- Annette Rice, 88, a resident of Shaftsbury and former resident of North Bennington, VT passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2024 at Crescent Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT. She was born in Bennington on October 17th, 1935 to the late Theophile and Cedulie (LeClerc) LaFlamme. Annette received her education at Sacred Heart School. Annette was married...
Lisa Beth Rampolla
Jan 21, 2024
Lisa Beth Rampolla, 51, a resident of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully at her home following a long illness on January 21, 2024. Born on September 11th, 1972 in Bennington, Vermont. She was the daughter of Charles Nelson Shortt and Marjorie Elaine Pratt. Lisa was raised in Mt. Tabor, Vermont, and later graduated from Mill River Union High School...
Robert Edward Caron
Jan 18, 2024
POWNAL- Robert Edward Caron Sr., 74, a resident of Pownal, VT, passed away on January 18th, 2024, at 3:15 pm at the home of his daughter Mindy Jo, surrounded by those who cared. He was born in Bennington, VT, on June 28th,1949, to the late Albert Caron and Mildred Mears. Bob was in the United States Army and was stationed...
Daniel S. Ferris
Jan 17, 2024
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Daniel S. Ferris Sr., 75, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away surrounded by loved ones. The son of the late James and Winifred (Somers) Ferris, Dan was originally from Dutchess County, New York. After moving around throughout his younger years, he finally settled in Bennington in 1989. Dan worked as a farmer most of his life...
Sharon Leigh Allaire
Jan 15, 2024
SUNDERLAND- Sharon Leigh Allaire (Cross) of Sunderland, VT passed away on January 15th, 2024 after a courageous battle with illness, surrounded by loved ones at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She was 71. The daughter of the late Bernard and Hazel Cross, Sharon spent most of her adult life as a nurse. She was also a...
Sharyn E. Jones
Jan 11, 2024
Following a battle with a long illness, Sharyn E. (Richmond) Jones, 62, of North Bennington, VT was peacefully reunited with her parents and her sister on January 11, 2024 while surrounded by her family and loved ones. Sharyn’s family was her whole life, and she courageously fought to be here with them, but she was called upon by God to...
Darlene Raye Brown
Jan 10, 2024
BENNINGTON- Darlene Raye Brown, 67, a resident of Bennington, VT passed away on January 10th, 2024 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was born in New Brunswick, NJ on December 24th, 1956 to the late George Mullen and Shirley Smith. Darlene grew up in Randolph with her 13 brothers and sisters. Darlene enjoyed spending time with her children and...
James C. Gibbons
Jan 10, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN- James C. Gibbons of the Berkshires passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2024. Jim (aka Gibbo, Papa Bear, Granddad) is survived by best friend and wife of almost 53 years, Judy; children David (Kate) Gibbons, Jorie (Ryan) Widener, and Wendy Gibbons; granddaughters Brooke Gibbons, Madeline Widener and Eloise Widener. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Paige Gibbons. Jim was...
James Patrick Bushee
Jan 10, 2024
BENNINGTON- James Patrick Bushee, 59, a resident of Bennington, VT passed away unexpectedly on January 10th, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Manchester, VT on April 5th, 1964 to the late Henrietta Proulx and Donald Bushee Sr. Jim graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School with the Class of 1983. He was employed at Price Chopper in Bennington...
Richard Russell Klein
Jan 8, 2024
The Lord Jesus has called Rick home. Rick, 74, lived in Shaftsbury, VT for 52 yrs. He died peacefully in his home on January 8. He was born August 1, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT to Richard G. Klein and Julia (Swan) Klein. His father was a contractor and a building inspector. Rick was educated in Monroe, CT. He graduated from...
Alec Evan Haag
Jan 7, 2024
Alec Evan Haag, 75, of Bennington, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2024 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to G. Harold W. Haag, an architect, and Janina Garstka Haag. Evan grew up in the Borough of Ivyland in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown. He earned a...
Martha R. Paquin
Jan 6, 2024
NORTH BENNINGTON- Martha R. Paquin, a longtime resident of the village of North Bennington, VT, passed away swiftly while surrounded by family on January 6th, 2024. Marty, as she was fondly called by friends, was born in New Ashford, MA, on March 26th, 1947. She was the daughter of the late William Raney and Ethel (Packard) Raney. She received her...
Larry Al Clayton
Jan 5, 2024
ARLINGTON- Larry Al Clayton, 72, a resident of Arlington, VT passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 5th, 2024. He was born on December 27th, 1951 in Bennington, VT to the late Alford E. Clayton and Betty Jean Streeter. Larry grew up in Arlington, and spent the majority of his life there. He graduated from Arlington Memorial High School...
Alan Roy Osgood
Jan 4, 2024
Alan Roy Osgood Sr., 64, of Pownal, VT, passed away on January 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Alan was born in Troy, New York, on August 16, 1959, the son of Matthew and Della (Prue) Osgood. He was married to the former Cherie Belville. Alan was an accomplished wrestler in his earlier days. He spent a...
Frank F. Ruggles
Jan 3, 2024
BENNINGTON- Frank F. Ruggles Jr, 32, a resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on January 3rd, 2024, following a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis, as well as Crohn’s Disease for most of his adult life. He was born on April 2nd, 1991, to Frank Ruggles Sr. and Tracy Reynolds. Frank grew up in Shaftsbury, VT and attended local schools. In...
Vickie Lin Bump
Jan 1, 2024
Vickie Lin Bump, 56 of Bennington, VT, passed away at her home on January 1, 2024. Vickie was born in Bennington on June 13, 1967, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Bartlett) Bump, Sr. She was a graduate of Mount Anthony High School. She worked at Ann Maries Pizza in Bennington several years ago. She was a huge NASCAR fan,...
Jean Marie Kellum
Dec 30, 2023
BENNINGTON- Jean Marie Kellum, 68, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on December 30th 2023 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Bennington, VT on January 5th, 1955 to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Stemp) Betit. Jean attended elementary school at Sacred Heart School and graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School. She went on...
Louise Smith
Dec 29, 2023
A service will be held July 28 in Arlington for Louise (Lou) Tibbetts Smith, 105, of Bethesda, MD, who died December 29, 2023. She had been a seasonal resident and visitor to West Arlington since 1942, when her parents, Mary and Norris Tibbetts, Sr., bought a property there. Lou was born in Boston on December 5, 1918 and first lived...
