Obituaries

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...

Aug 20, 2025

Alden Leighton Fiertz passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Brattleboro, Vermont, just four days shy of his 95th birthday, with his wife Mary at his side. He was born on August 24, 1930, in New York City to Gertrude Barnes and Carl O. Fiertz and held dual USA/Swiss nationalities.

Throughout his life, Alden remained deeply...

Aug 16, 2025

Albert Poland Nightingale — known and forever loved as Poli — passed away on August 16, 2025, after five hard years battling cancer, never letting it define him. Surrounded by the deep love of family and friends near and far, Poli left this world with grace and peace. His devoted wife, Helen Nightingale, remained by his side every step...

Aug 16, 2025

Shirley Anne McSorley Fenner passed away at the age of 91 on August 16, 2025, at her horse farm in Brownsville Vermont. She was born on April 13, 1934, in Arlington, Massachusetts the daughter of Wesley Allen McSorley, Jr. and Barbara (Cushman) McSorley. After high school, Shirley went on to graduate from Vermont College. It was at VC where...

Aug 15, 2025

David Shockcor, 66 of Quechee VT, passed away at his home Aug 15, 2025.  He lived a spectacular life filled with family, caring friendships, a love of nature, and he found a meaningful place in the Upper Valley community.  He was loved and will be missed. David moved to Woodstock in 1973, graduated WUHS in 1975, attended UVM and...

Jul 31, 2025

Chris passed away July 31st, the day after his 38th birthday at DHMC after an unimaginable short and hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by family and close friends. Chris was born on July 30th, 1987 at DHMC to Curtis and Wendy Barr. He was a graduate of the class of 2005 from WUHS. Chris met Susie Chamberlin the summer...

Jul 19, 2025

Allan Russell Wylie, of South Strafford, VT, passed away on July 19, 2025 at the age 84. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 13, 1940 to Margaret Ember and Robert Russell Wylie. At the age of 3, he moved with his family to Danvers, MA. He was very active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank...

Jul 16, 2025

Mallory Messner Semple passed away peacefully at her home in North Pomfret, Vermont, on July 16, 2025, shortly after her one-hundredth birthday. She is predeceased by her husband of fifty-eight years, John P. Semple (who passed away in 2015); by her sister, Rosemary Messner Kern; and by her brother, Arthur J. Messner, Jr. Born on June 22, 1925, in...

Jul 16, 2025

South Pomfret, Vermont

Doris Ethel (Potter) Roberts, 91, died on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at the Jack Byrnes Center in

Lebanon, NH. She was born on January 17, 1934 at home in South Pomfret the daughter of Allan and Ethel (Luce) Potter.

Doris lived in South Pomfret and Woodstock, and for several years...

Jul 14, 2025

Charles Humpstone, 94, of South Woodstock, VT, died on July 14, 2025

On July 14 Charles Cheney Humpstone (Charley) passed away in Woodstock, VT with the same graciousness with which he lived his life.  To the end of his life, Charles shared his generous spirit and sharp wit with family, friends, and his beloved community.

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Jul 7, 2025

Bridgewater Corners, Vermont

Bonita "Bonnie" M. Burton, 81, died onJuly 7, 2025 at her home in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont.

She was born in Hubbardton, Vermont on April 20, 1944 the daughter of Lloyd and Edna (Dikeman) Fenton.

After growing up in Hubbardton bonnie met and...