Franklyn Bernard Stratton
Mar 1, 2025
Franklyn B. Stratton, Jr., 66 of Shaftsbury, VT passed away at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on March 1, 2025. Frank was born in Bennington on June 7, 1958, the son of Franklyn B. Sr., and Gracie (Holman) Stratton. Frank married Jennifer Moore on July 30, 2005. They had met at a pig roast at Frank’s house. Following high...
Clayton John Hayes
Feb 28, 2025
Clayton J. Hayes, 81 of Sandgate, VT, passed away on February 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Clayton was born in Pawlet, VT on September 12, 1943, the son of Charles and Nellie (Morey) Hayes. Clayton is survived by his twin brother, Clinton J. Hayes of Sandgate, VT, a brother,...
Rita Marie Dee
Feb 27, 2025
Rita Marie (Stewart) Dee, 69, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, Tom, at their home in Bennington, VT, in the early morning of February 27, 2025. Rita was born in Brooklyn, NY on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1955, to Dolores and the late Jerome G. Stewart. At a young age, Rita developed an...
Rebecca Jean Sherman
Feb 27, 2025
Rebecca Jean Sherman peacefully passed away in the company of her loved ones at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on February 27, 2025. Throughout her 54 years of life, she brought laughter and light into the lives of those that knew her. Her quick wit, tenacity, and charismatic personality were always sure to conjure a smile. She was born in...
Patricia M Mallory
Feb 24, 2025
Patricia M. Mallory, 92, longtime resident of Shaftsbury, Vermont – passed away on February 24, 2025. Patricia was born in Bennington, Vermont on May 24, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Gideon Paul and Margaret (Hogan) Gagne. She received her education in Bennington and was a 1950 graduate of Bennington High School. She married James M. Mallory on...
Clayton Carlisle
Feb 23, 2025
Clayton R. Carlisle died early on February 23, 2025, after a chronic illness, twelve days following the death of Alice, his wife of fifty-five years. Few of us face the world with as constant a smile and as joyful a demeanor as did Clayton. Even in his last days he charmed the staff of Brookdale and the nurses from Bayada...
Timothy Green
Feb 19, 2025
Timothy Green Jr., 31, resident of Bennington, Vermont - passed away on February 19, 2025. Timothy was born in North Adams, MA on October 20, 1993 to Timothy Green Sr. and Lynn Green (Shade). In his spare time, Timothy loved to be outdoors. Fishing was one of his favorite hobbies during this time. He enjoyed listening to rap music, and...
Anthony Robert Sausville
Feb 18, 2025
Anthony Robert Sausville, 74 of Bennington, died February 18, 2025, at his home with his family surrounding him. Tony was born in Bennington, VT on January 9, 1951, the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Roy) Sausville. Tony attended Bennington Catholic High and worked most of his life as an autobody technician, auto mechanic and as a finish carpenter....
David Roger Bentley
Feb 17, 2025
David R. Bentley, 30, of Bennington, Vermont died on February 17, 2025 at his residence. David was born in Cambridge, NY on July 25, 1994 to Diana and Darrin Jones. David attended schools in Albany, NY. He enjoyed sports like basketball, soccer, and softball. David was active in the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed playing video games in his spare...
Betty Lavinia Croft
Feb 17, 2025
Betty L. Croft, 85 formerly of Sandgate, VT , passed away on February 17, 2025 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She was born in Queens, NY on March 3, 1939, the daughter of Ernest and Eola (Ufer) Bergdoll. Betty married Lester Croft, Sr., on September 15, 1956. Mr. Croft passed away in 1991. Betty worked for...
Patricia Anne Lindsay
Feb 17, 2025
Patricia A Lindsay, 74 of Nelson Drive, passed away at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY on February 17, 2025. Pat was born on September 11, 1951 in Holyoke, MA to Verna and Joseph Menard, Sr. She married Harold (Hank) Lindsay, Sr at the young age of 18 on September 13, 1969 in Bennington. Hank passed away on April 19,...
John Anthony Sleeman
Feb 16, 2025
John Anthony Sleeman 65, a native resident of Bennington Vermont, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Main Street on February 16, 2025. John was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on November 27, 1959, to George and Rose Mary Sleeman. John was predeceased by his brother Alex who died on February 26, 2006. John is survived by his parents...
Charles Aaron Downing
Feb 15, 2025
Charles Aaron Downing, long time resident of Houran Road, Bennington, and most recently residing at Brookdale at Fillmore Pond, died on February 15, 2025. Born February 7, 1931, in Rutland, VT, he was the son of the late Ernest Bonesteel Downing and Marion (Taylor) Downing. He was also the stepson of Marjorie (Peck) Sisco Downing. Chuck, as he was fondly...
Stephanie Anne Currie
Feb 15, 2025
Stephanie Anne Currie, 52 of Bennington, VT, passed away at her home on February15, 2025. She was born in Oakland, CA on December 12, 1972, the daughter of Jeffrey and Ellen (Childs) Currie. Stephanie was a Direct Support professional with United Counseling Service in Bennington for several years. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending...
Carlos Aguirre
Feb 12, 2025
Carlos Aguirre was born in the small town of Herveo, Tolima, Colombia on September 20th, 1957. He pursued the American Dream in 1992 and made a home with his family in the US, first in New York City, then in Upstate New York. Later, he found his place in his beloved Vermont. Carlos is well known for his indefatigable work...
Joyce Ellen Turner
Feb 12, 2025
Joyce Ellen Turner, 84 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on February 12, 2025. Joyce was born in Cambridge, New York on March 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Wirmusky) Doughtery. She married Duncan M. Turner in September of 1962. Mr. Turner...
Steven Michael Flynn
Feb 12, 2025
Steven M. Flynn “Steve”, a Bennington, Vermont native passed away unexpectedly at his Park Street home on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. He was born on November 16th, 1959 in Bennington to Willam “Corky” Flynn and Janet Kinsley. Steve was predeceased by both his parents, as well as his older brother Thomas Flynn who died in 1971. He is survived by...
Carlos Aguirre
Feb 12, 2025
Carlos Aguirre nació en el pueblo de Herveo, Tolima, Colombia el 20 de septiembre de 1957. Él siguió el sueño americano en 1992 y formó un hogar con su familia en los Estados Unidos, primero en la ciudad de Nueva York, y luego se establecieron más al norte del estado de Nueva York. Años después, encontró su lugar en...
Alice Carlisle
Feb 11, 2025
Alice Marie (Paquin) Carlisle died of natural causes on the morning of February 11, 2025, leaving a hole in the hearts of family and friends. Alice was a sharp-witted, soft-hearted, fun-loving, hardworking, and caring woman who enriched the lives of all she touched over her 78 years among us. From her youngest age she made an impression with her naturally...
Edward Allen Elmore
Feb 10, 2025
Edward Allen “Gunny” Elmore, 61, passed away on Monday, February 10th, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on July 2, 1963 in Plattsburgh NY, the son of the late Virginia (Rock) and Victor Elmore. He was raised by his father and his special mom, Louise Elmore. He married the former Gail Gardner Lewis, who survives, on February 22,...
