Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

North Pomfret, Vermont

Nancy Johnson Bassett of North Pomfret, Vermont, left this life on her own terms, November 15, 2024. After a vibrant and energetic life of 99 years and a brief illness, she died peacefully where and how she had wished—at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon.

Born in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 22,...

Nov 15, 2024

Jane Kaplan Adelson, 99, passed peacefully on the morning of November 15, 2024, in Randolph Center, Vermont.

She was predeceased by her parents, Rabbi Samuel and Mrs. Devera Kahn Kaplan, by her husband of 64 years, Richard Adelson, and by her brother, Rabbi Solomon Kaplan, and sister-in-law, Peggy Michael Kaplan.

Jane is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2024

Reading, Vermont

Anna (Jillson) Biathrow passed away November 12, 2024.

Anna married Murry Biathrow in January of 1953. Raising a large family they lived in Bridgewater and then relocated to the Ackley farm in South Reading where they remained.

Anna was no stranger to hard work.  Gardens of bountiful food for her family...

Nov 7, 2024

Harry Joe Warren, "Joe" to most and "Bopa" to his family, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. Joe was 86 and had lived in Woodstock, Vermont with his son Doug Warren and his family for six years as his dementia became more pronounced. He was a beloved member of First Congregational Church Woodstock, where many congregants...

Nov 5, 2024

A memorial service will be held for longtime Woodstock resident and weaver Vassie Sinopoulos on Saturday, May 17th at the North Universalist Chapel Society (U.U.) Church at 7 Church Street in Woodstock. The service will begin at 2 pm with available seating on a first come, first served basis. Light refreshments will be provided at the outdoor reception behind...

Oct 28, 2024

Wayne Merton Thompson, aged 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Mertens House in Woodstock, Vermont.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Rachel (Watt) and Merton E. Thompson, and two sisters, Elaine Thompson Rutherford and Jean Thompson Witchekowski. He is survived by his cousins, Ann Richardson of Hartland and Dean Jillson of Woodstock, his...

Oct 27, 2024

North Pomfret, Vermont

John Lowell Putnam of North Pomfret died unexpectedly of natural causes in his sleep on Sunday, October 27.  He was 67.

John attended Woodstock schools in the early 1970s while living with his grandparents Rockwell and Isabella Stephens in South Woodstock and later Holderness School, Middlebury College and Vermont Law School.  While...

Oct 25, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Elizabeth Harris Chamberlain, 73, passed away on Friday, October 25th, 2024 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire after battling cancer.

Elizabeth resided in Woodstock, Vermont with her husband Michael for most of her adult life until she passed. She considered Woodstock home and loved her community. She graduated from Whitcomb...

Oct 10, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Sandra LaCoss, 78, died on October 10, 2024 at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire

Sandra was born on September 10, 1946 in Hanover, New Hampshire the daughter of James and Leona (Chase) Westover.

She attended Woodstock Union High School and then went to work for many years at...

Oct 8, 2024

Mark "Mike" Merwin, 65 of Plymouth, NH passed October 8, 2024 after a period of declining health. Mike was born and raised in New London, Connecticut

His family later relocated to New Hampshire and Mike attended Franklin School District. After high school he served a short time in the Marines before starting a family. Mike had a...

Oct 6, 2024

West Windsor

Darry Vail Alexander, 68, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday October 6, 2024. He was born to Wesley Deane Alexander and Joyce Elaine Alexander (Earl) on March 7, 1956 in Windsor, VT.

Darry, a lifelong resident of West Windsor, graduated from Windsor High School (1974), and went on to attend Castleton...

Oct 4, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Poe, 88, of Thetford, Vermont, passed away on October 4, 2024 at Woodstock Terrace in Woodstock, Vermont.

Ron was born to Carroll and Gladys Poe in Brooksville, Kentucky. His parents owned Main Street Grocery requiring much work from them, his brother, Bob, and Ron himself. Until the age of nine, the family lived very close...

Sep 29, 2024

Pauline Drake Holt born in Lebanon NH on February 12, 1941 passed away peacefully on September 29 at the Woodstock Terrace in Woodstock VT. Pauline lived in Woodstock for over 45 years and was an active member in the her local Senior Center helping deliver meals on wheels and with her church group. Pauline leaves behind her brother Dwight...

Sep 26, 2024

Jeannette Perkins Sawyer, of Bridgewater VT, passed away on September 26, 2024, following a brief illness.

Jeannette was born on January 3,1940 to James Neville Perkins and Florence Annie Cameron. She was lovingly raised by her father and her "Grammy Green", who moved into the Perkins home after Jeannette's mother passed away. Jeannette proudly lived in Bridgewater...

Sep 14, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Edwin Alan English, 80, died Saturday evening September 14, 2024 at the Genesis Lebanon Center, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Edwin was born on July 19, 1944 in Hanover, New Hampshire the son of Roderick P. and Evalyn (Blake) English.

During his High School years Eddie (as everyone knew him) was the...

Sep 6, 2024

Dr. John David Laughlin of Williamsburg, Virginia and Woodstock, Vermont died September 6 at Mt. Ascutney Hospital following a brief illness.

David was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia February 17, 1940 the son of Carl Adam and Frances Ann (Knee) Laughlin. He attended Dartmouth College (Class of 1961) and graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry...

Sep 6, 2024

On the morning of September 6th, Stacey passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. She was born on December 18, 1960, to Sandra (Joy) Manning and Dwain Manning of Barnard. She grew up in Barnard where she attended schools in Barnard and Woodstock, graduating with the class of 1978. She then continued her studies at the University of Vermont...

Sep 6, 2024

Ludlow, Vermont

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of George Edward Benson, Sr., 85, on September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at Springfield Hospital.

George was born on March 9, 1939, in Springfield, VT, one of four children, to Marvin Fay Benson Sr. and Monica Lamere Benson. George graduated from Black...

Sep 4, 2024

Barnard, Vermont

Joan Hull Lessard, 91, was born on February 17, 1933 and passed peacefully on September 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Barnard, VT, the only child of Harry and Naoma Hull, also Barnard natives. Joan was a precocious child and spent a lot of time with her fraternal grandmother who–recognizing...

Aug 20, 2024

Baylee (Silverstein) Green

Of Woodstock, Vt and formerly Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on August 20,, 2024 at age 92. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 8, 1932 to Charles and Mary Silverstein. She graduated from Franklin High in 1949 and from Syracuse University with a BA from the College of Arts and Sciences in...