Obituaries

Sep 10, 2026

Beryl Webb Spencer died peacefully with her family at her side at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at the age of 101 on 9/10/2026. Born in the farming community of Sparta Wisconsin in 1925, Beryl grew up in Milwaukee, and completed her undergraduate studies at the Milwaukee-Downer College. In 1950, while working as an occupational therapist...

Sep 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Manuel Michael Edward Boisvert

November 15, 1994 – September 2, 2026

Manuel Michael Edward Boisvert, lovingly known as “Otang,” “Mannymoo,” “Mannyson,” and most of all, “Manny,” passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 31.

Manny was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on November 15, 1994. He was a longtime resident of Springfield, Vermont, and was originally...

Aug 26, 2026

The stars shone brightly as Zaela Lea (Stimets) Strong began her peaceful journey to the heavens on the early morning of August 26, 2026. Born on July 9, 1940 in Hanover, NH to Charles Amsden Stimets and Leona Louise (Bates) Stimets, Zaela was deeply proud to call Woodstock, VT her home for 86 years.

Zaela began her career as a Telephone...

Aug 16, 2026

Sheryl Geno Phelps passed from this world on August 16, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1953, the eldest daughter of William Joseph Geno and Wahnetta Estelle Martin. She was a graduate of Woodstock Union High School, class of 1971. After graduation, she attended Castleton University, (fka Castleton State College), for 2 years.

On February 21, 1976; she married Randall...

Aug 14, 2026

Norwich, Vermont



Jesse John Farrell , 49, died on Friday August 14th at the Jack Byrnes center in Lebanon NH.



Jesse was born on may 5, 1977 in Pittsfield MA and was the son of John Farrell and JoMarie Costello.



Jesse loved anything that had wheels or a motor. He started with mountain biking and quickly advanced to four wheelers, dirtbikes, jeeps and...

Jul 29, 2026

William "Bill" Jenkins, of Quechee, Vermont, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 60 after a courageous 22-year battle with cancer, which he faced with bravery and determination. He is now free of that mortal burden.

Bill was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts and grew up in Bolton, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Nashoba Regional High School. After...

Jul 17, 2026

Bridgewater Corners, Vermont



Bruce Rodney Paglia, 83, passed away at his home early Friday morning July 17, 2026.



Bruce was born on December 31, 1942 in Hanover, NH the son of Elio A. and Dorothy Hathorn Paglia.



Bruce grew up in Woodstock with his 3 bothers and graduated from Woodstock Union High School in the class of 1961. Bruce worked at Tracy’s Garage,...

Jul 16, 2026

Dr. Michael John Kilcullen passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 76.

Mike was born on December 15, 1949 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the third of Robert and Jeanne Kilcullen’s six children. Mike’s formal education began at Scranton Preparatory School and continued as he matriculated to the University of Scranton, graduating in 1971. He entered medical school at...

Jul 11, 2026

Lanie Bradley Morgan, of South Woodstock, VT, passed away peacefully at her home, July 11 with her loving husband Jamie Morgan by her side after a courageous and hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 79 years old.

Born August 11, 1946, in Hanover, NH, to Louine “Tootie” Benedict and Robert Bradley, Lanie was raised in South Woodstock. Tootie married...

Jul 5, 2026

Woodstock, Vermont



Michael D. Worth, 68, died peacefully on July 5, 2026 at the Mertens House in Woodstock, Vermont.



Michael was born April 17, 1958 in Windsor, Vermont the son of Gordon K. and Teresa Berry Worth.



Michael was a graduate of Woodstock Union High School Class of 1976. Michael was a a three sport varsity athlete at WUHS participating in football, basketball,...

Jun 28, 2026

Barnard, Vermont



Larry Morrison, 79, of Barnard, Vermont, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 28, 2026 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, surrounded by love.



Larry was born on October 23, 1946 in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Howard and Audrey Pierson Morrison. Along with his seven brothers, he grew up in South Williamstown, MA. He graduated from Mt. Greylock High School in the...

Jun 18, 2026

Stephen passed away suddenly on June 18, 2026, from heart failure.



Stephen was born on December 26, 1964, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to Richard and Sally Godfrey. In 1966, the family moved to Killington, Vermont, to take advantage of the state’s progressive programs for individuals with special needs.



Stephen attended school at Steven Patrick Christian Manor in Randolph and Bancroft North in...

Jun 16, 2026

Craddock Matthew “Sandy” Gilmour, age 83, died of respiratory failure following complications from a heart procedure in the early morning of June 16 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was the oldest of six sons born to Craddock Matthew and Jessica Roberts Gilmour in Montclair, NJ.

Sandy graduated from Olympus High School and the University of Utah, where he wrote for...

2026

Marjorie Ann (Wendling) Wakefield, 69, passed away tragically, leaving behind a legacy of deep community service, warmth, and boundless compassion. Born in Windsor, Vermont, on October 11, 1956, to Richard and Kathy (Dimmick) Wendling, she grew up in Woodstock before spending most of her life in her beloved South Pomfret, Vermont.

A 1974 graduate of Woodstock Union High School, Marge began...

May 11, 2026

North Pomfret, Vermont



Elizabeth “Betty” Stetson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a lifelong member of the Pomfret community, passed away peacefully at her home on May 11, 2026. Born in Pomfret on May 1, 1934 to Levi Dudley and Josephine Leavitt, Betty’s life was marked by dedication—to her family, faith, and the many facets of her vibrant local community.



Betty’s...

Apr 27, 2026

Pomfret, VT – With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Blair Fahnestock Baldwin, 47, of Pomfret, Vermont, who left us early on Monday, April 27, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep due to a sudden cardiac event after spending the weekend with his cherished wife and three daughters.

Blair lived every day radiating joy, love and a sense of...

Apr 22, 2026

Woodstock, Vermont

Glenn M. Barr, 96, died peacefully early Wednesday morning April 22, 2026 at the Mertens House in Woodstock, Vermont.

He was born on December 23, 1929 in Holyoke, MA the son of Francis A. and Agnes (O'Connor) Barr.

Glenn graduated from Holyoke (MA) High School in 1947 and then served in...

Apr 21, 2026

Søren Kierkegaard expressed in his novel Works of Love that, "Only when it is a duty to love, only then is love eternally and happily secured against despair." For Jon David Randall, when it mattered most, the duty of love was fulfilled with joy and unwavering devotion by his family and loved ones. In accordance with that profound duty,...

Apr 12, 2026

Woodstock, Vermont

Richard Earl Atwood, known to most as Dick, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026,  at the Jack Byrne Palliative Hospice Center following complications from a stroke suffered ten days earlier. He was 85 years old.

Dick was born on February 1, 1941, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital to Donald and Judith Atwood. Raised...

Mar 29, 2026

The world lost a legend on March 29, 2026, when Terry James Hastings, 79, passed away at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a long illness. Born and raised in Arlington, VT, Terry graduated from Arlington Memorial High School in 1966 and later moved to White Creek, NY, where he was the long-time owner and operator...