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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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Arthur W. Charron

Arthur W. Charron

Jul 29, 2022

BENNINGTON - Arthur William Charron Jr., 92, a resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully at the Vermont Veterans Home on Friday July 29th, 2022, following a long illness. Born on July 9th, 1930, in North Adams, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Alice (Charbonneau) Charron and Arthur Charron Sr. He attended Drury High school and enlisted with...

Mary Forrest Norris

Mary Forrest Norris

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Forrest Norris, 81, a longtime resident of Bennington, VT died Thursday July 28, 2022 at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire surrounded by her family. She was born in Bennington, VT July 1, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Charles W. Forrest and Delphine (Betit) Forrest. Mary received her education in Bennington and was a 1959...

Barbara Briggs

Barbara Briggs

Jul 27, 2022

Barbara Briggs, 82, a lifelong resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022, at Crescent Manor in Bennington. She was born in Bennington to the late Lizzie (Hill) and Randall Briggs on August 25,1939. She attended Bennington High School and later received her GED. In early years she was employed at General Cable and worked various manufacturing...

Tami A. Thomayer

Tami A. Thomayer

Jul 24, 2022

Tami A. Thomayer, 58, became one of God's angels on Sunday, July 24,2022. She was born in Bennington, VT September 25, 1963, and was the daughter of the late John and Eileen (Bishop) Thomayer. Tami received her education in Bennington and was a 1982 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. She later graduated from cosmetology school. Tami first worked...

Jeffrey Alan Taylor

Jeffrey Alan Taylor

Jul 24, 2022

BENNINGTON- Jeffrey Alan Taylor, 63, a resident of North Street in Bennington, Vermont, died at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on July 24, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Bennington on April 7, 1959 to the late Willard and Loretta (Goodermote) Taylor. He has 3 siblings James Taylor, Lisa Lyle, and Wanda Taylor. He is survived...

Beverly Ann Willette

Beverly Ann Willette

Jul 24, 2022

BENNINGTON- Beverly Ann Willette, 85, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on July 24th 2022 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Bennington on July 27th, 1936 to the late Margaret Gilbar and Alfred Peters. Beverly attended Bennington Catholic High School until leaving after 10th grade to help raise her siblings, after her...

Sonja May Metcalfe

Sonja May Metcalfe

Jul 21, 2022

Bennington- Sonja May Metcalfe, 54, a resident of Benmont Avenue In Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 21, 2022 following a brief illness. Born on September 1st, 1967, She was the daughter of the late Charles H. And Kathleen (Capin) Metcalfe. She grew up In Bennington and attended the local schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School...

Daniel G. Cadiz

Daniel G. Cadiz

Jul 20, 2022

Daniel G. Cadiz, 94, a resident of Prospect St. in Bennington, VT died Wednesday July 20, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. He was born in Sea Cliff, N.Y. July 16, 1928. He was the son of the late Alvin and Carol (Maidment) Cadiz. Dan received his early education in Sea Cliff, N.Y. and later was...

Joan M. Laroche

Joan M. Laroche

Jul 20, 2022

Joan M. LaRoche, 88, a resident of Pine Road in Bennington died Wednesday July 20, 2022 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington following a brief illness. She was born in Bennington, VT April 26, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Eva (Enright) Barnhardt. She received her education in Bennington and was a 1952 graduate...

Lawrence E. Molloy

Lawrence E. Molloy

Jul 17, 2022

Lawrence E. "Larry" Molloy, 80, a longtime resident of Arlington, Vermont died Sunday July 17, 2022, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. He was born in Manchester, VT on February 19, 1942. He was the son of the late John and Ella (Keough) Molloy. Larry received his early education in Arlington schools and was a 1959 graduate of...

Michelle Ann Niles

Michelle Ann Niles

Jul 16, 2022

NORTH BENNINGTON- Michelle "Shelly" Ann Niles, 65, a resident of North Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022. She was born in Bennington, Vermont on December 11, 1956 to Annette (LaFlamme) and Richard Rice. She was raised in North Bennington and graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 1974. In earlier years she was a cashier for...

Harland D. Westover Jr.

Harland D. Westover Jr.

Jul 15, 2022

BENNINGTON- Harland D. Westover, 73, a former resident of Waterbury, Vermont passed away on July 15th , 2022 following a long illness. He was born on October 19th, 1948 to the late Theresa (Corriveau) and Harland W. Westover Sr. in Waterbury, Vermont. He was raised in Waterbury and attended Waterbury High School and graduated from Harwood Union High school. Harland...

Theodore W. Becker

Theodore W. Becker

Jul 15, 2022

Arlington- Theodore W. Becker, 85, a resident of Warm Brook Road in Arlington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2022 following a brief illness. Born on October 17th, 1936 in Bennington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Ward S. Becker And Nelli Frances Stratton Becker Gates. Ted received his early education in Bennington, Sandgate, VT, as well...

Terry J. Thibodeau

Terry J. Thibodeau

Jul 11, 2022

Terry J. Thibodeau passed away at his house surrounded by his wife and children on July 11, 2022. Terry was a resident of North Bennington, VT. Born in Bennington on November 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward and Lucy (Marshal) Thibodeau. Terry received his education in Bennington and was a 1973 graduate of Mount Anthony Union...

Chapin Olcott Darling

Chapin Olcott Darling

Jul 6, 2022

Chapin Olcott Darling, 90, of Bennington, VT beloved husband of Joan (Ratsey) Darling for 68 years, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 6th at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. Born in Bronxville, NY on May 12th, 1932, Chapin attended high school in Bronxville, NY and later graduated with a degree in business from Saint Lawrence University in Canton,...

Gail L. Prentiss

Gail L. Prentiss

Jul 4, 2022

Gail L. Prentiss, 84, a longtime resident of Burgess Road in Bennington died Monday July 4, 2022 at the Rivers Edge Community Care Home following a long illness. She was born in Canaan, New Hampshire September 28, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Bertram and Dorothy (Jordan) Monroe. She received her education in New Hampshire. She married Arthur...

Michael T. Brown

Michael T. Brown

Jul 3, 2022

Michael Todd Brown 39, passed away on Sunday, July 3,2022, surrounded by his family at Albany Medical Center. Michael was born August 28, 1982, in Bennington, Vermont and is the son of Henry E. Brown Sr. and Shirley A. Rondeau. He is a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. Michael was a huge sports fan, including wrestling, baseball, and...

Mary Welch Mattison

Mary Welch Mattison

Jul 3, 2022

Mary Welch Mattison, 84, widow of Jerry T. Mattison a resident of North Bennington died peacefully Sunday July 3, 2022 at Centers for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. surrounded by her family She was born in Bennington, VT May 24, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Stratton and Gracia (Stratton) Welch. She received her education...

Jean A. Hurley

Jean A. Hurley

Jul 3, 2022

Jean A. Hurley, 82, a resident of Mattison Road in Pownal, VT died Sunday July 3, 2022 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington following a brief illness. She was born in Bennington, VT March 31, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Achille and Lydia LeBlanc Langlois. Jean received her early education at Sacred Heart School in...

Robert E. Barber

Robert E. Barber

Jul 2, 2022

On Saturday July 2, 2022 Robert E. Barber, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at the age of 81. Robert Barber was a long-time resident of Pownal, Vermont where he resided with the love of his life Rita Barber. He was born in Bennington, Vermont March 3, 1941. He was the son of the late Morgan and...

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