Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Hartford, Vermont

Our sunshine, Kelly Flora (Bagley) Kangas left this world far too early on Thursday, April 25th from complications of an illness at the Jack Byrne Center.  Kelly entered this world the last of four children on September 6, 1979 just minutes behind her twin brother, Daniel.  Known for her independent, fun-loving personality, Kelly was a...

Apr 25, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Shawn Michael Currier, 36, died unexpectedly on Thursday April 25, 2024.

Shawn was born on January 14, 1988 in Hanover, New Hampshire the son of Todd Shawn and Lisa Marie (Avery) Currier.

A graduated of Woodstock Union High School Shawn worked as a carpenter and painter in the upper valley. He...

Apr 17, 2024

Hartland, Vermont

James L. Blake, 74, died at his home in Hartland on Wednesday April 17, 2024.

He was born on August 15, 1949 in West Fairlee, Vermont the son of Gordon Blake and Phyllis (Jollota) Blake.

James graduated from Thetford Academy. He spent many years doing construction in the Upper Valley.

Apr 3, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Robert McElwain died on April 3, 2024 at his home in Woodstock, Vermont following a period of declining health.

Bob was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 17, 1937. He grew up in Cincinnati and then attended the University of Michigan where he received a BA (1960) and an MBA (1963). Michigan and...

Mar 30, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Fred Merrill, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday evening March 30, 2024 at Woodstock Terrace.

Fred was born on December 9, 1939, in New York, New York, son of Dr. Frederick Hamilton, M.D. Merrill and Joan Williams Merrill. He was married to Margaret Williamson in 1964.

Mar 30, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

The morning of March 30, 2024, Fern Mahala Willey Kruse passed away at age 90. Her husband, Merrill Kruse, was by her side in their Woodstock, VT home. Fern was the proud and loving mother of Carolyn Colonero-Brown, and Melanie Fraser. Her grandchildren, Aryn Colonero, Zachary Fraser, and Nathan Fraser were her joy. She was...

Mar 26, 2024

Quechee, Vermont

Norman Henry Boynton, 99, building contractor, and restoration of early architecture

Norman Henry Boynton of Quechee, Vermont passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2024 in Claremont, NH. He was born on November 1, 1924 in Hartford, VT, son of Max Mark Boynton and Birdie Frances Jenne.

His boyhood...

Mar 24, 2024

Lynne VonEsch passed away peacefully after a battle with Dementia with her family by her side.

Lynne was born on March 11, 1041. Lynne is survived by her daughter Carole Horvath (VonEsch), Dillon CO, granddaughter Stephanie Horvath, her son-in-law Tibor Horvath, and many relatives and close friends Sarah, Charlie, Katie, Gordan, Jeffery Van Auken, Gloucester MA, Linda,...

Mar 10, 2024

Joyce Louise Piper, 92, a longtime resident of Hartland, Vermont passed away on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024 at the Jack Byrne Center surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on April 08, 1931 to Wayne W. Sr. and Marion (Roberts) Wilson and attended School in Woodstock, Vermont.

The oldest...

Mar 4, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

After a long and graceful struggle with Alzheimer's, our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend Allen Dougherty passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on March 4th, 2024. Born in 1934 in Pearl River, New York, he was the son of Harold and Margaret (Hattick)Dougherty and had three older sisters. He graduated from...

Feb 29, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Evelyn P. Paglia, 83, died peacefully on Thursday February 29, 2024 at the Jack Bryne Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Evelyn was born on December 27, 1940 in Plymouth, Vermont the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle (Haynes) Payson.

Evelyn grew up in Plymouth, Vermont until she married James E. Paglia, Sr....

Feb 28, 2024

Barrington, RI

Nina Kay (Laurent) Kurtz, 79, of Barrington, RI, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of William Brownlow Kurtz, Jr. Born in Lansing, MI on August 2, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Don and Marjorie (Nixon) Laurent, Sr. and the sister of the late Don Laurent, Jr....

Feb 21, 2024

DEBORAH ELIZABETH BRIDGE – age 67

BRIDGEWATER – A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 20 at the Bridgewater Grange from 11:30-1:30 for Debbie Bridge, 67, who died peacefully in her sleep at Rutland Regional Hospital on February 21, 2024. This will be a time to share memories of Debbie antics. A private burial...

Feb 20, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Albert Ira Pristaw passed away at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH on February 20, 2024.  He was surrounded by family and friends as he passed.  Al was born on July 5, 1943 in Boston, MA.  The child of immigrants, he revered education, hard work and working people.  He found his place in...

Feb 19, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Christa A Blanchard passed away at The Woodstock Terrace on February 19, 2024, with family at her side, she was 85.

Christa was born in Stettin, Germany on March 26, 1938 to Erwin Lehman and Kaehte Lehman (Giese). She was formally educated in Germany but took photography plus many other courses beyond that....

Feb 19, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Ann Taylor Debevoise, 98, of Woodstock, Vermont, passed away at Mt. Ascutney Hospital on Monday, February 19, 2024.

She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 25,1925, daughter of Nell (Bowen) and Rogers Clinton Taylor and grew up on the family's dairy farm in Woodstock, Connecticut. She attended The Arke School, a small...

Feb 17, 2024

The family of Troy Carr is saddened to share the news that he has passed away, leaving a trail of accomplishments far beyond his years.  He grew up in Bridgewater, Vermont where he lived with his parents, Steve and Bonnie, and his older brother Aaron.  Following in the footsteps of their parents, he and Aaron attended Woodstock Union High...

Feb 16, 2024

Stanley R. Pearson, 83, of Castleton, VT, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at Rutland Regional Hospital. Stanley was born on January 13, 1941 in Somerville, MA the son of Melvin and Dorothy (Rigg) Pearson.

Stanley grew up in Somerville and Malden, MA and in his senior year of high school joined the US Army and...

Feb 14, 2024

Woodstock, Vermont

Janet Bailey Smith passed from this earth in the early hours of February 14th, 2024. Janet, a lifetime resident of woodstock was born on January 13th, 1946 to Raymond and Ethna Bailey. Her first few years were spent on High Street in Woodstock. The family then moved to Atwood Avenue where she would spend the...

Feb 14, 2024

Phyllis Nelson Wood

May 31, 1933 – February 14, 2024

South Woodstock, Vermont

Phyllis was reunited with the love of her life on Valentines Day.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Karl W. Wood; her parents Orin and Lois Nelson; and her brother Orin (Bud) Nelson....