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Recent Obituaries in Bennington, VT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bennington, VT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Peter Atkins Noyes

Peter Atkins Noyes

Nov 8, 2025

Peter Atkins Noyes, 70, resident of Bennington, VT peacefully passed away in comfort care on November 8, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Peter was born on January 6, 1955 in Bennington, VT to the late Walter and Brenda Noyes. After receiving his early education, Peter went on to work at HM Tuttle and for the...

Diana Corbett

Diana Corbett

Nov 7, 2025

Diana Mae Corbett, 81, of Hoosick Falls, NY passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2025 while a resident of CLR in Bennington. Diana “Dee” Corbett was born May 2, 1944 to Ralph and Minnie Moll (originally of Stillwater, NY) in Hoosick Falls, NY where she attended Hoosick Falls High School. While...

Arthur A Peterson

Arthur A Peterson

Nov 6, 2025

Arthur (Art) Peterson, 70, formerly of Bennington, VT, passed away at the Craneville Place of Dalton in Dalton, MA on November 6, 2025 after a brief illness. Arthur was born in Bennington, VT on August 10, 1955, the son of Albert and Anna (Tollison) Peterson. Art was a Direct Care Professional with the Berkshire County ARC for many years, working...

Dorothy Rogers

Dorothy Rogers

Nov 6, 2025

Dorothy Marie Rogers, 80, a resident of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 6, 2025 Born March 11, 1945 in Bennington. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Kermit M. Eggsware Sr. and Beatrice (Mathers) Eggsware. Dorothy was raised in Bennington, VT and graduated from Bennington High School where she met and later married the late...

Scott E Kimball

Scott E Kimball

Nov 5, 2025

After a long courageous fight, Scott Edward Kimball passed peacefully in his home Wednesday, November 5th 2025. Scott is proceeded in death by his mother Barbara Kelly, and sister Deborah Angell. He is survived by his brother Raymond Angell, daughters Amanda and Cassi, son Brian, god daughter/niece Debi and son in-laws Joshua, David and Trevor. As well as his grandchildren...

Gertrude Carter

Gertrude Carter

Nov 4, 2025

Gertrude “Trudy” Cleave Carter, 84, of Williamstown, MA, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Pennsylvania on August 26, 1941, Trudy was the eldest of three daughters of Howard and Barbara (Toy) Cleave. She spent her early years at her father’s Camp Champlain in Westport, NY, where she nurtured her lifelong love of...

Madelyn Ann Costantino

Madelyn Ann Costantino

Oct 29, 2025

Madelyn A. “Johnnie” Costantino, 89 of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at the Albany Medical Center on October 29, 2025. Johnnie was born in Searsburg, VT on August 14, 1936, the daughter of Harold V. and Esther E. (Bump) Grover. She was married to Francis William Costantino. Mr. Costantino passed away May 14, 2024. Johnnie was a rebel in...

George Gary Dickie

George Gary Dickie

Oct 29, 2025

George “Gary” Dickie, a resident of 66 Foster Drive in Bennington, VT passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born in Bennington, VT on December 6, 1953. He was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Cross) Dickie. Gary received his education in Bennington and was a 1971 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. He married the...

Irene E. Burke

Irene E. Burke

Oct 22, 2025

Irene Burke, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Brookdale. She was born on May 19, 1928, to Rose and Cyril Hoyt. Irene dedicated her life to her family and home. She took great joy in cooking and caring for her children. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and once had the unique experience of...

Victor Renato Rolando

Victor Renato Rolando

Oct 21, 2025

Victor R. Rolando, age 93 years and 8 months, a resident of The Village at Norton Potters, Bennington, VT, died on October 21, 2025 . He was born February 10, 1932, in Albany, NY, the son of the late Madeline E. Rolando (née Milano) born in Plattsburgh, NY, and the late Professor Renato Victor Rolando born in Castellamonte, Italy. Following...

Patricia Marie Martin

Patricia Marie Martin

Oct 17, 2025

Patricia Marie Martin, 78, resident of Eagle Bridge, NY passed away on October 17, 2025 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Lowell, MA on September 26, 1947 to the late Thomas and Margaret Hyland. She was one of three children. Patricia received her early education at North Bennington High School, and following graduation...

Linda Madden

Linda Madden

Oct 13, 2025

Linda Ruth Madden, (nee Head), age 77, a former childhood resident of Haworth, New Jersey, and adult resident of Shaftsbury and Arlington, Vermont, and St. Augustine, Florida. Linda died on October 13, 2025 at Sunrise Senior Living, New City, New York. Linda was born in Teaneck, Jersey, on July 18, 1948. She is the daughter of the late John and...

Richard C. Gardner Jr.

Richard C. Gardner Jr.

Oct 5, 2025

Richard “Tink” Gardner Jr., 75, passed away on Sunday, October 5th surrounded by his family. Richard was born on January 10, 1950, the son of the late Shirley (Bump) Gardner and Richard Gardner Sr. He married the former Joyce Lemieux on October 16, 1971 at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington. Together they raised two children, Scott Gardner (Tracy), of Stuart,...

Rene Cassano

Rene Cassano

Sep 27, 2025

Rene Christian Cassano of Bennington passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. He was born in Bennington on April 15, 1949 to Sylvio and Edeltraut (Haverkamp) Cassano. As a child Rene danced with Ducharme Studio, appearing once on Teenage Barn. He graduated from Bennington Catholic High School in 1967. He enlisted in the Air Force...

Linda Saletto

Linda Saletto

Sep 25, 2025

Linda Saletto, 55, resident of Pownal, Vermont passed away on September 25, 2025. Linda was born on February 20, 1970 to Jerome and Maryann Scooler. She was the seventh of seven children altogether. Family and friends would remember her as a caring and compassionate woman. At times she would ask herself, “I wonder how so-and-so is doing?” and give them...

Valerie Suzanne Heisler

Valerie Suzanne Heisler

Sep 14, 2025

Valerie Heisler, aged 78, peacefully passed on September 14, 2025 at Brookdale Filmore Pond in Bennington, Vermont. Born on September 20, 1946, in Brooklyn, Valerie was the daughter of the late Ross and Muriel (Scarbeck) Brooks. She was raised on Long Island, received her high school education from Long Island Lutheran High School and graduated from Hofstra University in 1967...

Margaret D. Sumner

Margaret D. Sumner

Aug 30, 2025

Margaret Galvin Sumner, 81, a resident of Harrison Avenue, died Saturday, August 30, following a long illness. Margaret was born in Brattleboro to Emma and Thomas Galvin. She attended school in Wilmington where she graduated as valedictorian. She received a BA degree in sociology from the University of Vermont and an MA in Counseling from Antioch New England. She worked...

Todd Webster Miller

Todd Webster Miller

Aug 28, 2025

With favorite James Taylor songs playing in the background and his family present, Todd Webster Miller "closed his eyes" for the last time on August 28, 2025, due to complications from pneumonia after a long period of declining health. Todd was born on April 3, 1960 in Burlington, Vermont, and lived in his early years in Montpelier. He attended Montpelier...

Laura E. Baldwin

Laura E. Baldwin

Aug 27, 2025

Miss Laura E. Baldwin, 95, longtime resident of Autumn Acres in Bennington, passed away on August 27, 2025. Laura was born in Lockport, Louisiana on November 2, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Theresa (Lourose) Kostak. For 27 years, Laura was employed at Eveready, and in earlier years had worked at Warren Wire in Pownal, and...

Rosecile Mary Johnson

Rosecile Mary Johnson

Aug 26, 2025

Rosecile Mary Johnson, 93 of Bennington, Vt., passed away in her home on August 26, 2025. She was born in Dorset, VT on May 1, 1932, the daughter of Dana G. and Elizabeth M. (West) Hart. She attended Dorset Schools. She married Frank E. Johnson on September 27, 1970. Mr. Johnson passed away on April 18, 2018. Rosecile was a...

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