All Obituaries

Bradford, VT Howard Sheldon Grant, age 89, of Bradford, VT passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday,  June 14, 2018.  He was born on April 20, 1929 in East Corinth, VT to Charles Grant and Mildred Simpson Grant. He was in the Navy from 1947 to 1952, and was stationed in Jacksonville, FL for three years and in Norfolk, VA for two years. While in the Navy, he worked on airplanes. He enjoyed telling people of his adventures while serving in the Navy. When on leave from the...

West Topsham, VT   Russell K. Batten of Batten Road passed away into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He wants everyone to know that he is finally home!  He was 90.   Born at home on October 12, 1927 in Waits River, VT, he was the son of Kenneth A. and Anabel C. (Chalmers).   Russell grew up in Waits River and was a graduate of Bradford Academy. He served in the US Army and was...

Fairlee, VT   Richard “Richie” Hall of Rte 5 South passed away Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at his home.  He was 90.   He was born March 3, 1928 in Toms River, NJ.   In 1976, he moved to Fairlee with his wife Jessie and two of her three children.  He built and opened “Richie Hall’s Garage”, specializing in repair of foreign cars before many other mechanics felt comfortable doing so, and welding.  Over the years, Richie served...

East Corinth, VT   Kenneth Rodrick “Buzzy” Thompson, 84, of Thompson Place passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH.   Born on March 6, 1934 in East Corinth, VT, he was the son of Leonard and Thelma (Benzie) Thompson.   On July 26, 1954, he married Louise Brainerd.   Buzzy served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956 and was stationed in Germany.   He owned and operated East Corinth Body Shop and Buzzy’s...

Bradford, VT Lurlene Flora Walling Hurlbert, age 85, of Bradford, Vermont passed away June 4, 2018.  She was born May 26, 1933 in Lancaster, NH to William G and Ruby Bessette Walling. At age 13 the family moved from Guildhall, VT to Bradford, VT. Lurlene graduated from Bradford Academy.  She served in the Women’s Air Force as A2C stationed at Parks Air Force Base, California during the Korean War stateside. She returned to Bradford and was married to and divorced from...

Newbury, VT   Richard A. Hassam, 79, beloved husband of Nancy L. Bilger-Hassam, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 30,2018 at his home.   Born on May 17, 1939 in Rutland, VT, he was a son of the late Baxter and Ruth Hassam.   Richard served proudly in the U.S. Army as a tank mechanic and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.   He was employed at Tilcon-Tomasso in CT until his retirement.   In 1992, he married Nancy Bilger and they have...

Topsham, VT   Gertrude Martha (Darrow) Hodge, 99, of Topsham went to see her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Central Vermont Hospital.   She was born in Rural Grove, New York on April 20, 1919, the daughter of William and Susan (Francis) Darrow.   She attended schools in Ames, New York, graduated from Canajoharie High School, and Nyack Missionary Institute in 1939.   On April 20, 1940, Gertrude married George R. Hodge of East Topsham and made her home...

Groton, VT   Laurie Annette (Smith) Williams, 53, of Powder Spring Road passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the home of her best friend Dawn.   Born on August 6, 1963 in Barre, VT, she was the daughter of Alvah and Betty (Spooner) Smith.   With her parents and six siblings, she lived and grew up in Topsham, VT.  Growing up, she enjoyed going to bingo, going to the races at Thunder Road and spending time with her family.  She was an avid animal lover and...

East Corinth, VT Eunice B. McLam, of Village Road passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH following a period of declining health.   She was 88. Born on July 27, 1930 in Topsham, VT, she was the daughter of Leander and Anna (Smith) Dexter. Eunice attended Topsham schools and was a graduate of Bradford Academy in 1948. She also attended Cosmetology school in Concord NH. On September 14, 1951, she married Alfred McLam.  They made their...

  Bradford, VT   Steven Neil Hibbard, 64, of Bradford, VT, died at his home on Thursday, April 12, 2018.   Steve was born on October 2, 1953, to Neil and Elaine (Piper) Hibbard. He attended schools in West Fairlee, Vershire, and Thetford, graduating from Thetford Academy in 1973.   He worked as a carpenter his entire life. Initially employed by local contractors, and then with his father, Neil Hibbard, and then finally as a contractor on his own.   He was...