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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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Robert Fritz

Robert Fritz

Dec 3, 2020

***A celebration of Bob's life will be held June 18, 2022 at 11am at Mahar & Son Funeral Home in Bennington, VT. Calling hour will take place from 10am - 11am prior to the service. Burial will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors*** Robert R Fritz, former resident of South Stream Rd, Pownal, passed away December 3, 2020,...

Harold Roy Sargent Jr.

Harold Roy Sargent Jr.

Dec 1, 2020

Obituary for Harold R. Sargent Jr. 12/4/20 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend -- Harold R. Sargent Jr. age 95. Harold took great pleasure in his upbringing having been raised in Stowe, Vermont. He was the son of a successful dairy farmer that specialized in "Milk for...

Jeffery Richard Kinney

Jeffery Richard Kinney

Dec 1, 2020

Jeffery Richard Kinney, 57, a resident of Twitchell Hill Road in Shaftsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Jeff was born in Bennington, VT on January 6, 1963. He was the son of the late Robert and Joan (Williams) Kinney. He received his education in Bennington and was a 1982 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. Jeff...

Phillip E. Sprague

Phillip E. Sprague

Nov 27, 2020

Phillip Ensign Sprague, 66, a resident of Harlan Road, North Bennington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Phillip's death came following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bennington on July 11, 1954, he is the son of Sara (Sprague) Kenyon and the late Ensign Sprague. Phillip received...

Olga M. Rogers (Mitchell)

Olga M. Rogers (Mitchell)

Nov 26, 2020

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." 1 Corinthians 13:7 Olga Mitchell Rogers, age 83, passed away November 26, 2020. She died with her daughter, Catherine Hyland and god daughter, Marybeth Roy by her side. Her last day was filled with words of love as her family said goodbye. On a day of thanksgiving,...

William M. Densmore (Densmore)

William M. Densmore (Densmore)

Nov 25, 2020

William M. Densmore, a resident of Glastenview Drive in Shaftsbury, VT. died peacefully in his home on Wednesday Nov. 25. He was born in Boston, MA. on February 24, 1932 and the son of the late Frank H. Densmore and Marie (Monahan) Densmore of Milton, MA. He received his education in Milton, MA. graduating in 1951. Bill served in the...

Barrett C. Downey (Downey)

Barrett C. Downey (Downey)

Nov 23, 2020

On November 23, 2020 our beloved son, Barrett Christopher Downey passed away at his home in Shaftsbury, Vermont. Barrett was born in Bennington at Putnam Memorial Hospital, now Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Barrett attended P.S. 81 Elementary School in Riverdale, NY. He then attended Mount Anthony Junior High and graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington, VT. Barrett...

Roxanne Greene (Greene)

Roxanne Greene (Greene)

Nov 23, 2020

Roxanne Greene, 60, a resident of Washington Elms in Bennington died Monday November 23, 2020 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington on August 24, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Ronald P. Greene Sr. and Dorothy ( Taylor) Greene. Roxanne received her early education in Manchester, VT. Her...

Mary Ann Theresa Long

Mary Ann Theresa Long

Nov 21, 2020

OBITUARY MARY ANN THERESA LONG Bennington " Mary Ann Theresa Long, 88, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother joined her husband Bob and many of her family members in Heaven on Saturday evening, November 21, 2020. Theresa was born on January 15, 1932 in Bennington the daughter of Phillip and Alda (Betit) Racicot. She attended local schools. Her marriage to...

Bonny Jean Fredricks

Bonny Jean Fredricks

Nov 18, 2020

Bonny Jean Fredricks (BJ) FREDRICKS, Bonny Jean (BJ), 62, passed away in Bennington, Vermont on November 18 after an 18-month struggle with cancer. A talented mezzo-soprano, she sang with a number of New York City-based professional choral ensembles, including Voices of Ascension, New York Choral Artists, Musica Sacra, the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, New York Virtuoso Singers, and the...

Doreen G. Hurley (Gorman)

Doreen G. Hurley (Gorman)

Nov 11, 2020

Doreen Hurley, 84, a former resident of Bradford St. in Bennington and more recently of School St. died Wednesday November 11, 2020 at Williamstown Commons in Williamstown, MA following a brief illness. She was born in Burnley, Langshire, England October 3, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Edith (Halstead) Gorman. Doreen received her education in Alton,...

Robert E. Joslin

Robert E. Joslin

Nov 9, 2020

Robert E. Joslin, age 78, a resident of Squaw Hill Road in Bennington, died on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Dorset, Vermont and was the son of the late Fay Edward and Grace E. (Stevens) Joslin. He received his education in Manchester, Vermont and is a graduate of Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester. He married the...

Susan W. Bauers (Walk)

Susan W. Bauers (Walk)

Nov 9, 2020

Susan Walk Bauers, age 75, a resident of Oak Knoll, in Arlington, Vermont, died on November 9, 2020, peacefully at her home. Susan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 22, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert and Grace (Porter) Walk. She received her education in Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Eastern University. She married...

Kathleen A. Davey (Rowe)

Kathleen A. Davey (Rowe)

Nov 6, 2020

BENNINGTON Kathleen "Kathy" A. Rowe Davey, 59, a resident of Gore Road, Bennington died unexpectedly on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Born in Bennington on August 28, 1961, she was the daughter of the late roger Rowe and Pauline (Lemieux) Torrey. Kathy received her education in the Bennington schools and was a 1981 graduate of Mt....

Barbara Cota (Elwell)

Barbara Cota (Elwell)

Nov 6, 2020

Pownal Barbara Jean Cota, 80, a resident of South Stream Road in Pownal, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 6, 2020. Born in Bennington on February 6, 1940, Barbara was the daughter of the late Rene Boutin and Lucy (Quinby) Elwell Boutin. She received her education in the Bennington schools and was a 1958 graduate of Bennington High...

Sandra Lee Burdick (Kickery)

Sandra Lee Burdick (Kickery)

Nov 4, 2020

POWNAL Sandra Lee Burdick, 75, a resident of Barbs Way, Pownal, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Pittsfield, MA on July 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Madeline (Calkins) Kickery. She received her education in the Pittsfield schools. Sandra married Darius Burdick in Pittsfield on June...

Robert John Hannan

Robert John Hannan

Nov 1, 2020

Robert J. Hannan, age 74, a resident of Chapel Road, died on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 surrounded by family following a long illness. He was born in Bennington on September 9,1946 and was the son of the late John and Zelma (Klibas) Hannan. Bob received his education in Arlington Schools, and is a graduate of the Class of 1964. He...

John M. "Jack" Thayer

John M. "Jack" Thayer

Oct 29, 2020

John M. "Jack" Thayer, 77, a resident of Old Depot Road, Shaftsbury, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 29-Oct-2020 following a brief illness. Born in Bennington on November 25, 1942, he was the son of the late Warren and Mary (Kuruc) Thayer. Jack received his early education at the Shaftsbury school and was a 1960 graduate of...

Marfisa M. Pino (Mazzetti)

Marfisa M. Pino (Mazzetti)

Oct 25, 2020

Marfisa Pino, 87, a resident of Fairview Street in Bennington, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020 unexpectedly at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Bronxville, New York on July 2, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dora (Bargellini) Mazzetti. The family moved to Bennington when she was young. Marfisa received her education in Bennington,...

Francis "Frank" Craig Lofaro Jr.

Francis "Frank" Craig Lofaro Jr.

Oct 25, 2020

Francis "Frank" Craig Lofaro Bennington, VT Frank Lofaro Jr of Bennington, Vermont passed away suddenly at the age of 67 two days before his 68th birthday surrounded by his family at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Frank was born in Glens Falls, New York on October 27, 1952 Frank Lofaro the beloved son of the late Grace (Bingham) Lofaro and Francis...

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