Obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

North Pomfret, Vermont

Leon J. Stetson, 92, died peacefully at his home in North Pomfret on Wednesday August 25 th surrounded by family.

Leon was born on December 9, 1928 in Hanover, NH, the youngest of six children of Lloyd G. Sr. and Mary A. Stetson. He spent most of his life living within a...

Aug 23, 2021

Bethel, Vermont

Justin W. Wakefield, 37 left this earth to walk among the angels on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Justin was born August 8, 1984 in Hanover, NH, to Walter H., and Marjorie A. (Wendling) Wakefield. He grew up in Pomfret, Vermont and attended Pomfret and Woodstock schools. He was a member of...

Aug 21, 2021

Plymouth, Vermont Maxwell Edwin Putnam, 80, passed away on August 21, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1941 in Bridgewater Corners, VT the son of Edwin R. and Beulah (Wilson) Putnam. Max lived in Bridgewater Corners and Plymouth his entire life. He worked the land and many...

Aug 21, 2021

Jesus (Jesse) M. Rivera , age 75 of Brownsville, Vt. beloved husband of the late Patricia Rivera, passed away suddenly at home Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Luis A. Rivera Sr. and Raquel Zapata Rivera on May 31, 1946 and grew up in Fairfield, Ct. He graduated from Andrew...

Aug 21, 2021

Bethel, Vermont

Lee Merle Bohn, 65, died Saturday August 21, 2021 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Lee was born on July 20, 1956 the son of Russell J., and Joyce B. (Potter) Bohn.

After graduating from Rogers High School in Michigan City, IN Lee spent...

Aug 12, 2021

Milton "Stub" Adams Fullerton Jr., 89, was born Oct 2 nd , 1931, on the family farm, "Top Acres," in South Woodstock, Vermont where he lived and worked almost his entire life. He resided in the big farmhouse with his daughter Mary and her husband Carl during his final years, passing at the VA Hospital in White River Jct....

Aug 12, 2021

Howard D. Carpenter, devoted husband of 58 years to Rita (LaBarge) Carpenter, passed away on August 12th. Born on June 9, 1937 in Claremont, New Hampshire, Howard was the son of the late Brock D. Carpenter and Frances D. Carpenter.

Mr. Carpenter's family includes his brother John, who resides in Charlottesville, VA with his wife...

Aug 7, 2021

WOODSTOCK

Arlene Midgley, 99, passed peacefully on August 7 th at Mertens House.

Arlene was always proud to have attended a one room schoolhouse in Westmoreland, NH where she learned her beautiful penmanship. She used that penmanship for a lifetime of cards and letters.

She served in...

Aug 7, 2021

Mary L. Soule Hayes of Flagstaff, AZ, born October 23, 1942, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home on August 7th, 2021 at the age of 78. Mary was preceded in death by her parents John L. Hayes and Gertrude Hayes and her husband Walter G. Soule.

Mary is survived by her brother Gerald Hayes, sister-in-law Betty...

Aug 6, 2021

Robin VonEsch passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2021.

Robin VonEsch was born May 17, 1966 to George and Lynne VonEsch, of Smithtown, New York. Robin is survived by her mother Lynne VonEsch, Denver CO, sister Carole Horvath (VonEsch), Dillon CO, niece Stephanie Horvath Dillon CO, among many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and close friends Sarah,...

Aug 5, 2021

Woodstock, Vermont

Sharon Irene Schellong was a loving mother, caring wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the age of 85.

Sharon was born to Albert and Loretta Doyle on January 29, 1936, in Mishawaka, Indiana.  After graduating from Mishawaka High School, she attended Saint Mary's...

Jul 29, 2021

Woodstock, Vermont

Sandra Kay Thompson , 74, passed away Thursday, July 29,2021. Sandy was born September 22, 1946 to Robert E Thompson and Mary (Cline) Thompson. She grew up in Indianapolis Indiana. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1964. She went back to school in 2002, earning an Associate Degree from the Community College of...

Jul 26, 2021

Daniel Nicholas Machalaba, 72, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. Loved for his integrity and gentle humor, he was known for his honesty, love of nature, and quiet but kind personality.

He began a long career as a newspaper reporter at the Paterson News covering local news. He went on to work for the Fairchild...

Jul 21, 2021

Rick Carbin died at his home in Barnard on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by family. Rick was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 17, 1939, to Margaret Louise (Hull) and Edward Francis Carbin, the second of two sons. He was predeceased by both parents and his older brother, Edward.

Rick graduated from...

Jul 19, 2021

Longtime resident of Woodstock, Paul Wildasin, passed away at his home on July 19.

Best known as "The Woodstock Florist", Paul owned and operated his store for over 25 years. Upon its closure in 2005, he was employed as a Lister for the town, and as host at several area restaurants, until his retirement in...

Jul 10, 2021

Woodstok, Vermont

Pia Stråhle Nichols died Saturday, July 10, 2021 in her sleep at her home in Woodstock, VT. She was 77.

Siv Pia Gunilla Stråhle was born in Söderhamn, Sweden on September 23,1943, the daughter of Einar and Lilli (Björn) Stråhle and the twin sister of Gunnar Stråhle. Her...

Jul 8, 2021

Randolph, Vermont

Frederick Earl Merriam Jr. passed away unexpectedly at this home Thursday, July 8 th , 2021.

Fred was born to Frederick Earl Merriam and Sheila (Aubin) Merriam on September 22, 1970 in Rutland, Vermont. He grew up in Bridgewater, VT attending Bridgewater Elementary and Woodstock Union High School. After high...

Jul 6, 2021

Donna Jean (Wood) Jones, 80, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021. Donna was born October 8, 1940, the daughter of Blanche (Fay) Wood and Ehrick J. Wood. She grew up in South Pomfret, Vermont where she received her early education. She graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1958 and went on to obtain her Associates degree...

Jul 5, 2021

Jim, one of five children, was born in Elizabeth, NJ where he lived until he was 17 years old. He enlisted in the Navy Seabees in August of 1943. He was on active duty for 32 months. This included two tours to the Pacific, with 22 months overseas. He helped build and operate the two bases at Pearl Harbor...

Jul 2, 2021

Woodstock, Vermont

Ralph Robert Currier, 35, died peacefully on Friday morning July 2, 2021 at his home in Woodstock, Vermont

He was born on December 13, 1985 in Hanover, NH the son of Todd S. and Lisa (Avery) Currier. He attended school in Bridgewater and Woodstock. Ralph worked for Sunrise and Mosher...