John L. Morandi
Dec 7, 2024
John L. Morandi, 80, of Bennington passed away unexpectedly at home on December 7, 2024. John was born to Francis and Janice (Szetela) Morandi in North Adams, MA on April 30, 1944. He attended Drury High School and graduated college from Berkshire Community College with an Associate’s degree. John worked in manufacturing and quality control, retiring from ChemFab in North...
Ellen Kingsbury Viereck
Dec 6, 2024
Teacher and artist Ellen Kingsbury Viereck, a resident of Shaftsbury since 1954, died at her home on Dec. 6, having been in hospice care. She was 96 years old. Born in Boston, May 4, 1928, the second of three daughters of Frederick S. Kingsbury and Jocelyn Felicia Doughty, she was educated at the Thomas School in Rowayton, Conn., founded by...
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Dec 4, 2024
Kevin Kirkpatrick, 75, of Burlington, Irasburg, and Bennington passed away on December 4, 2024 at the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington. Kevin was born on October 18, 1949 in North Adams, MA to Mary Allison (Beattie) Kirkpatrick and Ray B. Kirkpatrick. He grew up with his elder sister, Suzanne, and younger brother, Bowden. Kevin's earliest years were spent in Pittsfield,...
Claire Louise Williams
Nov 21, 2024
Claire L Williams, 80, of Bennington, VT, passed peacefully on November 21, 2024, of a rare variant of Alzheimer’s (Posterior Cortical Atrophy). She was born on August 14, 1944, in Adams. MA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael B. Williams (2006) of Shaftsbury, VT, father Bernard Langner, mother Helen Langner of North Adams, MA, and only...
Marianne Caparco
Nov 18, 2024
Marianne Caparco passed away at home peacefully on November 18, 2024. Marianne was born on February 21, 1929 in Schweinfurt, Germany to her parents, Heinrich Pult and Frieda Kegel. She went to public school in Germany and started to work in a factory at an early age. She met and married Laurence Gingras, a United States soldier, in 1952 and...
William Wayne Bolton
Nov 16, 2024
William W. Bolton Sr., of North Bennington, VT, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born in Bennington, VT on March 24, 1943 the son of Vernon Percy Bolton and Helena (Burgess) Bolton. Bill received his education in Bennington, VT and went on to join the Marines from 1960-1970 where he...
Mary Hall
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Immen Hall, long time resident of Bennington, VT, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Her transition was peaceful, surrounded by family and her beloved husband, Joe at her side. Mary was born October 8, 1933 in Mount Vernon, NY. She was the only child of Lillian (Elliott) and Charles Burton Immen. She attended...
Michael Peter Wilson
Nov 15, 2024
Michael Peter Wilson, son of Joseph and Grace Wilson, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. He grew up on Fillmore Street in Bennington, Vermont and resided in the home his parents built for the remainder of his life. Mike received his Master Electrician Certification in 1977. Mike was a fixture at Mount Snow Resort, in Wilmington, Vermont, where he...
Joseph R. Wyman
Nov 15, 2024
Joseph "Jody" Wyman, 64 of West Arlington, VT passed away on November 15, 2024 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT following a long illness. Jody's was born in Bennington, VT on August 18, 1960, the son of Frederick D. and Louise (Parker) Wyman. Jody was a carpenter for many years, working for Herb Stratton Construction then for...
Kevin "Champ" Ward
Nov 13, 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, Kevin “Champ” Ward, a beloved figure of Chapel Road, passed away at just 54 years of age. Known for his hearty laugh, his loyalty to friends and family, and his unbreakable love for his garage, Kevin’s passing has left a profound void in the lives of everyone who knew him. Kevin was born on August...
Amber Rose Burgess
Nov 8, 2024
Amber Rose Burgess, daughter of Pamela A. Burgess, and mother of Anthony Amidon, Madison Burgess, Tyson Burgess, and her younger children – passed away suddenly in Bennington, VT on November 8, 2024. Amber was a lifelong resident of Bennington, VT. She was a homemaker, whose passion in life was her children. Everyone who met Amber would not forget her charm,...
George C Freeman
Nov 6, 2024
George C. Freeman, 93 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2024. George was born in Albany, NY on January 9, 1931, the son of William and Helen E. (Batholtz) Freeman III. He received his education in Hoosick Falls, NY and attended Hoosac School. He later attended Carlisle Military School in Bamberg, SC. He was...
Linda Lee Hunt
Nov 6, 2024
Linda L. Hunt, 76 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on November 6, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Linda was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 22, 1948, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Raymond) King Sr. Linda married Clarence (Tom) Hunt on October 15, 1993, in White Creek New York. Linda...
Genevieve B. Kelley
Nov 6, 2024
Genevieve B. Kelly, 94, a former resident of Harvest Hills Drive, and Homestead Mews in North Bennington, VT, passed away on November 6, 2024, at the Portland Care and Rehabilitation Center in Portland, CT. Genevieve was born in Middletown, CT on December 20, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Ryczek) Bartlett of Durham, CT. Genevieve...
Barbara A. Vigsnes
Nov 1, 2024
Barbara Andrews Vigsnes passed away, with her husband of 67 years by her side, on November 1, 2024. Born to Grace LaMar and Charles Andrews on June 12, 1936, she grew up with her two younger sisters and best friends in Ballston Spa, NY. Barbara attended St. Lawrence University, majoring in Psychology and meeting her future husband, Birger. She was...
Nancy Frechette
Nov 1, 2024
Nancy Eleanor Frechette (DeForge), 96, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at the Crescent Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington. She was born in Bennington, VT on March 15, 1928, to William DeForge Sr. and Mary Eleanor DeForge (Quackenbush). Nancy began her education in the one-room Burgess Road Schoolhouse and graduated from Bennington High School in 1946. She...
Thomas Harry Christensen
Oct 29, 2024
Tom Christensen October 25, 1934 - October 29, 2024 Thomas Harry Christensen, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Helen (Safford) and Fred Christensen. Tom celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends at Brookdale Fillmore Pond, a senior living community in Bennington, Vermont. Folks wished Big Tom “Happy Birthday” with...
Gale Ann Wisher
Oct 29, 2024
Gale Ann Wisher, 80, of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on October 29, 2024. Gale was born in Bennington on January 7, 1944, the daughter of Carroll and Anna (Elwell) Cross. She was married to Bernard Wisher who predeceased her. Gale had many jobs throughout her lifetime, however, her most fulfilling was being...
Darlene Walker
Oct 27, 2024
Darlene Marie Walker, 71, of Bennington, VT, passed away, with her granddaughter Ashley by her side, after a long struggle with cancer on October 27, 2024, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Darlene was born in Bennington, VT on May 1, 1953, the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy (Sully) Bourtell. Darlene was a straight shooter. She was...
Ellen P. Berkeley
Oct 24, 2024
Ellen Perry Berkeley, 93, a resident of Vermont since 1973, passed away on October 24, 2024 at The Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Born on May 10, 1931, in New Rochelle, N.Y., Ellen was the second child of Lee and Esther (Fish) Perry. Her mother was an award-winning ceramic artist who was also active in community programs, most...
