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...
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. Born on March 15, 1940, in Cambridge, New York, Joyce was the daughter of the late Edward Dougherty and Florence (Dougherty) Carver. She was raised in Hoosick Falls and received her early...
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.
Born on March 15, 1940, in Cambridge, New York, Joyce was the daughter of the late Edward Dougherty and Florence (Dougherty) Carver. She was raised in Hoosick Falls and received her early education...
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,...
Dawn Marie Guerard
Feb 8, 2025
Dawn Marie Guerard, 62, resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on February 8, 2025 following a brief illness. Dawn was born on May 2, 1962 to Roger and Nancy Livingston. She received her education at Mount Anthony Union High School, and would later go on to work for the Green Mountain Express as a driver. Dawn would eventually meet the...
Anson Allen Mason Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
Anson Allen Mason Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Anson was born on October 17, 1938, to the late Warren and Doris Mason. He was one of four children. Anson received his education in Pownal, VT and Williamstown, MA – and would later join the United States Airforce where...
John Alfred Burdick
Feb 4, 2025
John Alfred Burdick Sr., a lifetime resident of North Pownal, VT - beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away on February 4, 2025 at home at the age of 85. John was born on September 15, 1939 the son of Lawrence and Ora Jean (Champney) Burdick in North Pownal, Vermont. He attended Hoosick Falls High School...
Jeffrey Walter Day
Jan 30, 2025
Jeffrey W. Day, 75 of Bennington, passed away at SVMC on January 30, 2025, surrounded by family and born on March 3rd, 1949, in Yakima, WA. The son of Edwin and Lois Day. Jeff’s younger years were spent on the West Coast, with his fondest memories of his life on Mercer and Bain Bridge Island. Jeff moved to the East...
Jeffrey Walter Day
Jan 30, 2025
Jeffrey W. Day, 75 of Bennington, passed away at SVMC on January 30, 2025, surrounded by family and born on March 3rd, 1949, in Yakima, WA. The son of Edwin and Lois Day. Jeff’s younger years were spent on the West Coast, with his fondest memories of his life on Mercer and Bain Bridge Island. Jeff moved to the East...
Susan Marie Cordeau
Jan 28, 2025
Susan Marie Cordeau, 72, passed away on January 28, 2025, after a long illness, in Bennington, Vermont. Susan was born on April 22, 1952 to the late Joseph and Nora Cordeau (Vautour) in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was one of three children. She grew up, in large part, in the Cocoa Beach, Fla. Area, where her father, Joseph, was part of...
Joel A. Raetz
Jan 27, 2025
Joel A. Raetz, 72, a resident of 497 Lake Drive in North Bennington, VT, passed away at the Southwestern Vermont medical Center on January 27, 2025. Joel was born in Bennington on August 9, 1952, the son of the late Otto and Norma (Woodell) Raetz. Joel received his early education in Pownal and was a 1970 graduate of Mount Anthony...
Nancy Ann Field
Jan 27, 2025
Nancy Ann Field passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 at home in Dorset, Vermont with her husband of 28 years, Kevin M. O’Toole, at her side. The cause was metastatic breast cancer. She was 68. Nancy was born on October 4, 1956 and grew up in Syosset, New York. She was graduated from Syosset High School in 1974. She...
Rosemarie Ann Van Der Kar
Jan 25, 2025
Rosemarie Van Der Kar, 93, of Manchester Center, VT died peacefully Saturday January 25, 2025 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington after a short illness. Rosemarie was born in Port Washington, NY on August 17, 1931. She was the daughter of Anthony and Rose (Rizzo) D’Agostino. She graduated from Port Washington High School where she was active in...
Reginald Louis Baker
Jan 25, 2025
Reginald “Rick” Louis Baker Jr., 71, passed away at his residence on January 25, 2025. Rick was born on November 10, 1953 to the late Reginald Baker Sr. and Victoria Baker (Chenaille) in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was one of nine children. Eventually, the family would move to Pownal, Vermont and Rick would finish his education at Mount Anthony Union High...
