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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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Brian John Morrissey
Nov 10, 2022
Brian John Morrissey, 73, a lifelong member of the Bennington Community, died on November 10, 2022 after a long illness. The third son of Gerald and Phyllis Morrissey. Brian was pre-deceased by his brothers Gerry, Walter and Timothy and his sister, Jane Maloney. He is survived by two sisters, Diane Daley and Representative Mary Morrissey as well as two generations...
Barbara Mae Watson
Nov 9, 2022
Barbara Watson, 95, passed away at her home on November 9, 2022, in the loving care of her family. She was born in 1927 in New York State. Barbara grew up in Lansingburg/Troy area with her parents John and Mae Laws. Her sisters Patricia and Joan and her brother Jackie (John). She married James Watson of Bennington, Vermont; a career...
Joseph A. Fleece
Nov 9, 2022
BENNINGTON- Joseph A. Fleece Jr., 76, a resident of Bennington, VT passed away on November 9th, 2022 at Bennington Health and Rehab. He was born in Winooski, Vermont on October 30th, 1946 to the late Eva Benoit and Joseph Fleece. Joseph grew up in Winooski and attended some college classes, following which, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....
Darlene Mary Davis
Nov 7, 2022
Darlene Marie Davis, 70, a resident of Bennington, VT died Monday, November 7, 2022. She was home and surrounded by her family. Darlene was born in Bennington, VT on October 15, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Reginbald) Flanders. Darlene completed her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School....
Amber Chapman
Nov 2, 2022
Bennington- Amber Marie Chapman, 39, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on November 2nd, 2022. Born on September 10, 1983, in Arizona, she was the daughter of John M. Chapman and Laura Garcia (Metcalfe). In early years, Amber moved around with her family living in Turkey; Alexandria, Louisiana; and Killeen, Texas. She received her education in Texas and Had...
Catharine Beth Mclean
Nov 1, 2022
Catharine “Beth” McLean, 45, a resident of Shaftsbury, Vermont passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022 after a short but fierce battle with cancer. She was born in Orlando, Florida on May 4th, 1977 to Sue Cartwright and Paul McLean. Beth graduated from Mount Anthony Union Schools, in the Class of 1995 and then attended Southern Vermont College. She was...
Lucinda Greene
Nov 1, 2022
Lucinda M. Greene, 67 of Bennington, VT passed away at her home on November 1, 2022 following a long illness. She was born on October 1, 1955, the daughter of the late Shirley (Gabert) and Francis E. Greene, SR. Lucinda worked for many years at Hemmings Motor News in Bennington. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Christine Greene of Bennington,...
Cynthia Jean Gardner
Nov 1, 2022
Cynthia Jean Gardner, 70, of Bennington, VT, passed away at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington following a brief illness. Cindy was born in West Hartford, CT on October 3, 1952, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Helen (Kelley) Gardner, JR. Cindy married Donald LeRoy Carroll in June 12, 2011 after being together for almost 40 years....
Helen M. Shaw
Nov 1, 2022
Mrs. Helen M. Shaw, 96, a resident of Mailbox Way, White Creek, NY passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2022 at Bennington Health and Rehab. She was born in Bennington, VT on June 25, 1926 to the late Elmer VanNess and Ella (Cross) VanNess Aleksonis. Helen received her education in North Bennington and was a graduate of the former North...
Joann Alta Ely
Oct 28, 2022
Jo-Ann Alta (Jelley) Ely, 80, a long-time resident of Hoosick, NY passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday October 28, 2022. She was born January 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Gladys (Campbell) Jelley Hall and the late James Jelley, Sr. She married Charles “Chuck” Ely on February 8, 1968. Chuck predeceased her on July...
Timothy J. Whitman
Oct 23, 2022
Timothy J. Whitman, 64, a resident of Hoosick Falls, NY died Sunday October 23, 2022 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY with his wife Karen by his side. He was born in Bennington, Vermont August 6, 1958 and raised in Latham. He was the son of the late R. Gerald and Ruth (Vosburgh) Whitman. Tim received his early...
John Edward Rockwell, Jr.
Oct 22, 2022
John Edward Rockwell, Jr. 64, of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2022. John was born in Bennington on March 31, 1958. He married the former Mary Lee Moon on September 16, 1993. John was a very caring man who was always willing to help out family members or friends in any way he was...
Jane Ellen Tudor
Oct 19, 2022
Jane Ellen Tudor, 79 of North Bennington, VT, passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Jane was born in Bennington, VT on May 16, 1943 the daughter of Howard and Esther (Dunnel) Tudor. She was a proud part of the Benn Hi Class of 1961. Jane married Gerald Elwell on May 15th, 1983....
Timothy J. Morrissey
Oct 18, 2022
Timothy J. Morrissey, 70, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2022, in Venice, Florida. He was born in Bennington, Vermont on December 6, 1951, son of Gerald E. Morrissey and Phyllis (Lukasiak) Morrissey. Tim grew up in Bennington, attending local schools and graduating with high honors from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 1969. He was President of his Senior...
Linda K. Lewis
Oct 13, 2022
Linda K. Lewis, 73, a resident of Harmon Road Bennington, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children. Born in Bennington April 10, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Marjorie (Barnard) Kenyon. Linda received her education in the North Bennington schools and was a 1967 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. She...
Alan Delvecchio
Oct 11, 2022
ALAN DEL VECCHIO March 22, 1947 – October 11, 2022 Alan passed away suddenly on October 11th, 2022 at his home in Bennington, VT. He grew up in New Jersey but always had a special love for the New England area. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Returning to civilian life, he spent the next 40...
James J. Farrell
Oct 11, 2022
James J. Farrell, 63, a resident of Farrell Road in Shaftsbury, VT passed peacefully Tuesday October 11, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Kingston, NY August 22, 1959. He was the son of the late John J. Farrell and Frances M. Polito. He received his education in Kingston and was a graduate of Saint...
Esther Judith Ackerhalt
Oct 10, 2022
Esther Judith Ackerhalt "Judy" September 23, 1943 - October 10, 2022 The dash between Judy's dates span an incredible life. Born in Clifton, New Jersey Judy graduated from Clifton High School. She received a B.S. from Rutgers University, an M.S. from Adelphi and her Ph.D. from Columbia. She was an Associate Professor at Adelphi University. She was also a psychoanalyst...
Marvin Hathaway
Oct 10, 2022
Marvin S. (Chick) Hathaway, a resident of 823 Gage Street Bennington, VT died October 10, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in North Hoosick, NY Feb. 22, 1927, he was the son of the late S. William Hathaway and Ethel (Cornell) Hathaway. He received his education in North Hoosick and Hoosick Falls, NY. Mr. Hathaway married the former Clara E....
Brenda Mcguire (Green)
Oct 10, 2022
On Monday October 10, 2022, Brenda McGuire (Green) passed away from a short two-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was sixty-six years old, born to Earl (deceased) and Sandra Green in Danvers, Massachusetts. While living north of Boston, Brenda worked odd jobs while raising her two sons (Jason Hudson) and (Matthew Willey). In 2000, Brenda moved from Massachusetts to...
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