Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you all that my youngest boy, Jordan Tobias Emerson, at the age of 42 has passed from natural causes on December 28, 2025. Jordan was born on December 7, 1983 in Springfield, VT, the youngest of three boys, born to Larry D. Emerson of Chester, VT/Elk, CA and Heidi...

Dec 21, 2025

Hartland, Vermont

Janet Louise Spencer, 62, of Hartland, Vermont, died unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, after being struck by a car. The day marked the winter solstice, which she embraced as a time of returning light and renewal, a meaning that brings comfort to those who loved her.

Janet was a woman of formidable intelligence,...

Dec 18, 2025

A bit odd it was, Dave Fiorino attaching a bell to the collar of his large orange cat, a cat confined to a small Manhattan apartment. Deep down, Dave knew that announcing its every move was antithetical to a cat's instinct for stealth; that the tinkling was annoying to the cat and everyone else. No birds flitted about among...

Dec 14, 2025

Diane Lynn Mispel passed away at her home in Windsor, VT on December 14, 2025. She was 65.  Diane grew up in Alstead, NH and attended Vilas School and Fall Mountain Regional High School.  She continued her education and became an occupational therapist.  Diane enjoyed nature, reading, music and loved animals.  She will be missed by her family and...

Dec 11, 2025

Richard A. Morgan, 69, passed away December 11th 2025 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital. He was born November 19th 1956 in Hanover to Arthur Morgan and Elizabeth Barrett Morgan. He received his schooling in Woodstock Schools graduating from WUHS in 1974.

His first employment was with A-B Motors of Woodstock and later worked for Rolling Meadows Farm in...

Dec 5, 2025

Bridgewater Corners, Vermont

June (Sawyer) Waters departed this life on December 5, 2025, at Mertens House in Woodstock, Vermont while listening to Kenny Rogers with her granddaughter Karen. She was born on April 20, 1929, in Bridgewater, Vermont, to Ella and Evan (Chowen) Sawyer.

June grew up in Bridgewater alongside her siblings—Dick, Paul, Edmund, Donald,...

Nov 29, 2025

Benjamin Roy Johnsen, 19, of Hartland, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 29, 2025.

Born December 11, 2005, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Ben was the cherished only son of Bruce E. Johnsen and Eva Johnsen. Ben was a deeply loving young man whose kindness, warmth, and easy smile touched countless lives. The outpouring of love and support...

Nov 21, 2025

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Rick Bates, 67, on November 21, 2025 at his home on Maple Street. Rick was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 3, 1958 the son of Roy & Joanne Bates. He grew up on College Hill in Woodstock in the home his parents built. He attended Woodstock Schools graduating in...

Nov 20, 2025

South Woodstock, Vermont Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Walker, 71, passed away on November 20, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones, after an unexpectedly short fight with cancer. Betty, known affectionately by her family as Betty Ann or Becky, was born on June 14, 1954, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to Lloyd and Lydia Gabourel. The eldest of seven children, she grew up...

Nov 10, 2025

Woodstock, Vermont

Winthrop Ethan Lincoln, 92, born May 29th, 1933 in Pittsfield, MA died on Nov. 10th, 2025, one day shy of Veteran's Day, at Cedar Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in Windsor, VT. Pneumonia, and lack of appetite and wondering if anyone was as tired as him finally took him to the great beyond. He was eagerly...

Nov 2, 2025

Martha Thir, 90, passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH on November 2nd, just days after celebrating her milestone birthday. She lived a remarkable life – one defined by positivity, capability, and a radiant spirit that lifted everyone around her.

She was, in every sense, spectacular. Her cheerful outlook and unfailingly positive attitude...

Oct 15, 2025

Hartland, Vermont

Gordon Cowdrey (78) passed away on October 15th after a nearly 5 year long battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Hanover, NH to Jennie Hull Cowdrey and Eldred Myron Cowdrey. Through a dear friend, Gordon Barbour, he met the love of his life, Sally Brown, whom he married on January 30, 1977. In...

Oct 11, 2025

Woodstock, Vermont

James Anthony Pepe, 83, died Oct. 11, 2025 in Hemstead Town Long Island, NY. Born in Flushing, NY on May 20,1942 the first child of Frances (Cirigleano) and John Pepe.

In his late teens he joined the religious order, Brothers of the Holy Cross, for ten years. A s a brother he studied...

Sep 30, 2025

Stockbridge, Vermont

Andrea Brehmer de Trzaskos, 54, passed away at her home in Stockbridge, VT on Tuesday evening September 30, 2025. Andrea was independent, fiercely intelligent, a sharp analyst and adept problem solver, curious, witty, creative and kind with a radiant smile.

Andrea was born in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii, February 2, 1971 to Margaret Enking...

Sep 27, 2025

Pomfret, Vermont

Nancy Fogg Doten passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Nancy lived a full life and will be remembered by her loving and generous heart, her support of her community, and kind and lively spirit.

Nancy was born on May 15, 1933 to Frank and Florence Fogg in Pomfret,...

Sep 25, 2025

Woodstock, Vermont

Harriet Sullivan (nee Harriet Jackson Hilts) passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1936 in New York City to Erwin Rumsey Hilts and Harriet Canfield Jackson Hilts. Harriet was the beloved mother to her daughter Anne Cloud of Loudon, TN, son James Cloud (Kim) of Reading, VT, and daughter...

Sep 19, 2025

Taftsville, Vermont

Carol Elizabeth Whitney, 67, died on September 19, 2025 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont.

Carol was born July 23, 1958 to Mildred (Pulsifer) Whitney and George "Ike" Edgar Whitney in Windsor, Vermont.

She graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1976; from Gordon College with a BA...

Sep 10, 2025

Charlestown, New Hampshire

Janice Josephine (Emery) Barron passed away at the age of 85, on September 10, 2025 at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont New Hampshire.

Janice was born July 16, 1940 in Hanover New Hampshire, the daughter of Frank Maurice Emery and Genevieve (Koloski) Emery. She was a graduate of Woodstock Union High School...

Sep 10, 2025

Bridgewater, Vermont

David Lester Adams, 70, died on September 10th, 2025 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH peacefully, attended by his long time partner Wanda Reifenberger of Bridgewater, VT.

David was born January 5th, 1955 to Velma (Bell) Adams and Lester E Adams of Woodstock, VT. David was a graduate of Woodstock...

Aug 29, 2025

Quechee, Vermont

Walter Puls, 42, died as a result of an automobile accident on August 29, 2025.

Born in Venezuela on May 25, 1983 Walter's career lead him to be the Vice President at TheAmazingRecruiter.

In addition to spending time with his family he enjoyed fishing, boating, was an avid video gamer, could...