Obituaries

Feb 16, 2026

Woodstock, VT – It is with a heavy heart we announce the death of our mother, Norma Bradley, who passed away peacefully at the Mertens House on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the age of 97.

Norma was born on July 10, 1928 in West Hartford, Vermont to Olin Bert Hill and Nellie Gray (Powell) Hill. In...

Feb 10, 2026

 Lebanon, NH  Peter R. Bailey, 73, passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2026 at Cedar Hill Nursing Home in Windsor, Vermont.  Pete was born on February 8, 1953 in Hanover, New Hampshire the son of Raymond and Ethna (George) Bailey.  Pete was employed by the United States Postal Service on Sykes Ave. in White River Jct., VT beginning in the 80's, sorting mail...

Jan 30, 2026

John L. MacDonald, lifelong resident of Woodstock, VT, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. John was born June 2, 1950, in Rutland, Vt, to Leslie J. MacDonald and Elizabeth (Salisbury) MacDonald, who predeceased him. John was very proud to be a true Vermonter.

John lived a full life at "the farm" for all his years, except...

Jan 29, 2026

Randolph, VT – Doris Archer Baker, 93, died surrounded by her family at the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, VT. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Bridgewater, VT the daughter of Willie and Nettie (Baker) Archer.

Doris went to the Bridgewater Center School. She worked at the Woodstock Inn, the Guthrie Nursing Home, and at...

Jan 28, 2026

Jeffrey D. Zayas of Woodstock, VT passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 50 years old. Born April 12, 1975 in Bellows Falls, VT, to Richard and Linda (Karkut) Zayas he is survived by his wife Amy, and children Keira, Ethan, and Zachary as well as brother Kevin Zayas of Concord, NH and partner Beth, and...

Jan 26, 2026

Barbara, lovingly known as Barbara Jean, was adamant that she would live to be over 90 with the fiery willpower that one would need to be successful at this goal. It comes at no surprise to her loved ones that only a sudden heart attack on January 26, 2026 would have the ultimate force to hinder her from her...

Jan 26, 2026

Hartland, VT – Lucille Carpenter Tancreti passed away peacefully at HHR, Stoughton House in Windsor, VT, January 26, 2026. She was 96 years and 320 days old.

Lucille was born in East Barnard, VT, to Hazel Leao Carpenter and John Carl Carpenter. She loved and lived in her little town until she was 13, when her beloved...

Jan 25, 2026

Brett left us unexpectedly, leaving us with very heavy hearts. We will all miss that smile of his and will carry it in our hearts!

Brett is survived by his Dad and Stepmom, Bob and Pam Novak of Bridgewater Corners, A sister Kirsten (Keith) Anoe of Lisbon ME, a nephew Kaleb Anoe, niece Chelsea (Cody) Bouvier of...

Jan 5, 2026

Jeanette Veverka of Quechee, VT passed away on January 5'th only 4 days after her 85'th birthday surrounded by her loving children, Peter, Tara and Donna and son-in-law James. She was born in Queens, N.Y. to Gretal (Greb) and William Strump of which both were immigrant families from Germany. Her diagnosis progressed very quickly from Thanksgiving onward but she...

Jan 4, 2026

Robert L. Trombley, 81 of White River Junction Vermont passed away suddenly Sunday January 4, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1944 to Alfred & Irene (Mosher)Trombley. He grew up in Woodstock, VT where he graduated from high school.

Robert was a beloved father who will always be remembered as a lifelong truck driver...

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 from his many friends...

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...