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...
Deborah Lee Ernst
Dec 27, 2023
Deborah Lee Ernst, 66, a resident of Readsboro, Vermont, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27th, 2023 following a long illness. Born on September 8th, 1957, in Bennington, Vermont, she was the daughter of Theodore Hoyt and Margaret Pilling. Debbie was raised in Bennington and attended Mount Anthony Union High School, graduating with the class of 1975. She...
Ray Edwin Hoyt
Dec 26, 2023
Ray Edwin Hoyt Jr. 67, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on December 26th, 2023 following a long illness. He was born March 13th, 1956, in Houlton, Maine, the son of Ray E. Hoyt Sr. and Dean (Bulley) Darrah. Born and raised in Houlton, he attended Houlton schools while growing up...
Norma Spencer
Dec 26, 2023
BENNINGTON- Norma May Spencer, of Bennington, sadly left us peacefully on December 26 th, 2023 after a long battle with emphysema and COPD. She was born on January 7 th, 1952 in Bennington, VT. She had several jobs over her lifetime, including Grand Union, Bennington Potters and Eveready Battery. After working for Eveready Battery for almost 20 years, she had...
Eleanor T. Hanrahan
Dec 22, 2023
Eleanor T. Hanrahan, age 98, passed away Friday, 12/22/23, after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Norris Lowell Tibbetts, Sr. and Mary Powell Tibbetts. She attended the Lab School at the University of Chicago, and graduated from Oberlin College. She also obtained a Master’s in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. During her...
