William Vargas
Jun 4, 2024
William Vargas, 79, who was raised in Rutland, Vermont, and also retired in Rutland, died peacefully at the Terrace senior-living community in Woodstock, Vermont, on June 4. He had been in declining health with dementia for several years.
As a high school English teacher, William was greatly admired by generations of his students. He taught for twelve...
Jack Shirman
Jun 2, 2024
Quechee, Vermont
Jack Shirman, age 89, died peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Jack was born on October 20, 1934 in Leipzig, Germany, the son of Bernard and Sophie( Holzvorm) Shirman. After fleeing Nazi...
Jeffrey "Heffer" Morgan
Jun 1, 2024
Reading, Vermont
Jeffrey "Heffer" Morgan, 58, passed from complications of cancer on June 1, 2024 at his home, the Jenne Farm, in Reading, Vermont.
He was born on July 21, 1965 in Bennington, Vermont. He lived in Naples, Florida where he was one of the original Naples Park Sharks. He returned to Reading, Vermont and...
Cynthia Fisher Jones
May 31, 2024
Cynthia Gruener Fisher Jones, 94
Devoted Mother and Grandmother, Business Owner, Kind Soul
Cynthia Gruener Fisher Jones, 94, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on May 31, 2024. Cindy was born on November 14, 1929, to wonderful parents Leopold Gruener and Margaret Lyman Collens Gruener of Weston, MA. She received her education at the...
John "Jack" S. Sailer
May 26, 2024
John (Jack) S. Sailer passed away on Sunday May 26th at the age of 97 after several years of visual impairment and health challenges. Jack was surrounded by those who loved and cared for him and family members, his wife, children and grandchildren during his final days and hours. Jack was born on July 15th 1926 in Plymouth, Vermont...
Guy Roberts
May 26, 2024
Brownsville, Vermont
Guy Roberts passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at his home in Brownsville, VT. Guy was born in 1939. He was proud of his Vermont roots and the fact that he attended the Depot School - a one room schoolhouse in Shaftesbury, Vermont for 8 years.
Guy met his wife Judy, of...
Savannah "Vannah" Merrill
May 24, 2024
Savannah (Vannah) Nicole Merrill unexpectedly passed away on May 24th, 2024 at her home in White River Junction, VT due to an ongoing seizure disorder. She is pre-deceased by her maternal great grandfather Newton Lyons and her cousin Corey Bradford. She is survived by her mother and father Jeannie and Shawn Merrill, brother Hunter, boyfriend Brian Pulvar, (paternal grandparents)...
John Hyatt Gravel
May 18, 2024
In Lebanon, on the morning of May 18th John Hyatt Gravel, 76, found his sought after "Peace and Quiet" and freedom from medical chaos.
John was born in Chester, PA, on July 1st 1947, to Robert Zotique Gravel and Marguerite (Molly) MacLeod Gravel. He joined three older siblings, Mona, Daniel and Ken.
Being a military...
Paul Bruce Mcmorris
May 6, 2024
Paul Bruce McMorris was born in Glen Cove, New York, on March 29, 1958. He attended Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York. After graduating from Paul Smith's College, Paul moved to Vermont to pursue his passion for downhill skiing. Teaching skiing was something that Paul enjoyed, and his patience and perseverance were traits that he practiced...
Myrtle Biathrow
Apr 27, 2024
Woodstock, Vermont
Myrtle Biathrow, 88, died Saturday afternoon April 27, 2024 at Pine Heights in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Myrtle was born on January 19, 1936 in Hanover, New Hampshire the daughter of Phillip H. and Laura (Powell) Biathrow. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1954 and worked for the Corner Dairy Bar and the Woodstock...
Kelly F. Kangas
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. Â Kelly entered this world the last of four children on September 6, 1979 just minutes behind her twin brother, Daniel. Â Known for her independent, fun-loving personality, Kelly was a...
Shawn Michael Currier
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...
James L. Blake
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.
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Robert Mcelwain
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...
Fred Merrill
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.
Fern W. Kruse
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...
Norman Henry Boynton
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...
Lynne Vonesch
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,...
Joyce W. Piper
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...
Joseph Allen Dougherty
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...
