Obituaries

Jun 29, 2017

Patricia E. Bentley, 80, a former resident of Bennington, VT passed away Thursday June 29, 2017 in Troup, Texas following a brief illness. She was born in Cambridge, New York March 12, 1937. Mrs. Bentley, "Butterfly Lady" is survived by her children, Darlene Palmer and Cindy Marcoux of Troup, Texas and Darwin Bentley Jr., April Robie and her family, David...

Jun 27, 2017

SUNDERLAND Dennis Milo Winchell Sr., 58, a resident of Kenney Farm Road, died due to an illness on Tuesday afternoon, June 27, 2017 at his home. Born in Granville, NY on November 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Leonard Winchell Sr, and Dorothy O'Connell Winchell. Dennis worked as a self-employed painter until his illness in 2008. He...

Jun 24, 2017

Jun 23, 2017

Terry L. Young, 53, a former resident of Bennington, VT and more recently of Arvada, Colorado died unexpectedly Thursday June 23, at her residence. She was born in Bennington, VT November 16, 1963. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Thompson and Jane (Blanchard) Bleau who survives. She received her education in Bennington and was a 1983 graduate of...

Jun 23, 2017

Mr. Howard C. Davis, 86, a resident of Crossover Road in Bennington died peacefully Friday June 23, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side following a brief illness. He was born in Searsburg, VT February 25, 1931. He was the son of the late Howard Clifford and Dorothy (Whalen) Davis. He received his education in Searsburg. Mr....

Jun 21, 2017

Helen Elizabeth Kelly Merwin died on June 21, 2017 in Milford, CT She was born in Utica, New York on March 20, 1924. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Hickey) Kelly. She graduated from local schools in Utica and was employed at Rome Army Air Base during World War II. She later was employed by I.B.M...

Jun 19, 2017

Gary J. Gore affectionately known as "Gary Joe", 50, a resident of Pucker Hill Road in Bennington passed away Monday June 19 on his mountain at peace with his family. He was born in Bennington, VT February 23, 1967. He was the son of the late Gary M. Gore and Carolyn Anne (Johnson) Gore who survives. He received his education...

Jun 18, 2017

Mr. Martin J. Sinclair, 78, a resident of Anthony Drive in Bennington, VT died Sunday June 18, 2017 at the Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Bennington, VT December 10, 1938. He was the son of the late Warren F. and Julianne (Betit) Sinclair. Marty received his education in Bennington and was a 1957 graduate...

Jun 18, 2017

Iona Violet Choquette, 83, a former resident of Readsboro and Twin Maples in Bennington died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Born on February 15, 1934 in Readsboro, VT, she was the daughter of the late Deliverance and Grace (Bowen) Wheeler. Iona received her early education in Readsboro and was a graduate of Drury High School in...

Jun 14, 2017

BENNINGTON Mrs. Winifred M. Holland, 93, widow of George R. Holland, a resident of Crossover Road, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Winnie was born in Bennington on April 8, 1924, daughter of the late Herbert A. and Sarah (Green) Hulett. Winnie received her early education in the Shaftsbury schools and was a graduate of North...

Jun 13, 2017

Eleanor "Ellie" Ann Griswold Baldwin passed away on June 13, 2017 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon NH. Eleanor was born on February 21, 1930 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsfield, MA. She was the daughter of Harry L. Griswold, Sr. and Anne Mikla Griswold. Eleanor attended elementary school in Stephentown, NY and then went on to Berlin Central School...

Jun 11, 2017

ROBERT TROMBLEY OBITUARY BENNINGTON, VERMONT Robert William Trombley, age 70, a resident of Church Street in Pownal, died on Sunday, June 11, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. He was born in North Adams, MA. on March 30, 1947, and was the son of the late Robert W. and Shirley May (O'Brien) Trombley. He received...

Jun 8, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Dolores "Dolly" Mead, 85, died peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Vermont Veterans' Home. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Danbury, CT to John and Irene Meyer. On September 20, 1952, she married her husband Wallace "Wally" Mead, who predeceased her in death on July 10, 2002. They enjoyed a strong marriage and created a wonderful...

May 31, 2017

Michelle C. Gwozdz, 42, a resident of Route 7A in Shaftsbury died Wednesday May 31, 2017 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a long illness. She was born in Bennington, VT August 17, 1974. She was the daughter of Richard and Anita (Cross) Greene. She received her early education in Shaftsbury and was a 1992 graduate of Mount Anthony...

May 28, 2017

BENNINGTON Beatrice E. O'Dell, 92, widow of Merritt A. O'Dell, a longtime resident of South Stream Road and more recently of Homestead Mews in North Bennington died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Born in Bennington on August 9, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Dorothy (Dorman) Carpenter....

May 28, 2017

BENNINGTON Andrew T. Sauer, a resident of Gore Road, Bennington, died Sunday, May 28, 290017 at his home following a brief illness. Born in Mineola, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Walsh) Sauer. Andy received his education in the Bennington schools. Following high school, he served two years in the U. S. Navy....

May 27, 2017

A gathering to celebrate the life of Phillip R. Viereck will be held on Sunday, August 6, at the Unitarian-Universalist hall on School Street in Bennington from 4:30 to 7 p.m. It will be a potluck supper, with beverages and place settings provided. Phillip died of Alzheimer's at the Vermont Veterans Home on May 27. His ashes will be spread...

May 23, 2017