Herman D. Piper
Mar 22, 2026
Herman D. Piper
September 20, 1933 – March 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Dean Piper. Our beloved Herm (Pop) passed on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Valley Terrace after a brief illness. He was born September 20, 1933 in Lyme, NH and was the son of William Piper and Dorothy Piper (Henry).
He married...
Tamara M. Estes
Mar 10, 2026
Tamara M. Estes (Roy), a resident of Orford, NH, passed away unexpectedly on March 10th, 2026. She was born in Plymouth, NH, on January 1st, 1958, the daughter of Thomas and Carol Roy.
Tamara was the devoted wife of the late Rodney Estes of Orford, who preceded her in death on November 30th, 2016. She dedicated her life to caring...
Charles H. Ward
Mar 10, 2026
BRADFORD, VT - Charles (Harry) Ward, 75 of Bradford, VT, passed away peacefully March 10, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Harry was full of life - Always Love, Laughter and Food Fights. He loved his family including his fur babies. He enjoyed the "Little Things" in life. Harry loved to "tinker" (even if it didn't need to...
Edward W. Eckman
Mar 3, 2026
In Loving Memory
BRADFORD, VT - Edward Eckman, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by family and his pastor. Born on November 6, 1939, in Lancaster City, PA, Edward was the son of Christ H. and Virginia Bernhardt Eckman. He grew up in Lancaster City, cherishing childhood memories along the Conestoga River.
Edward graduated from...
Joyce T. Hatch
Feb 16, 2026
BRADFORD, VT - Joyce Shirley Hatch Passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.
Shirley as she was called was born on March 12, 1935, to Leo and Thelma (Dunham) Taylor. Shirley graduated from Bradford Academy in the class of 1953.
After school she worked at the Chimes Restaurant before marrying Alan Howard Hatch on June 5, 1954. They made their home on...
Christopher Sale Wren
Feb 15, 2026
THETFORD, VT - Christopher Sale Wren, a longtime foreign correspondent for The New York Times, as well as an author, alpinist, and songwriter, died at home in Thetford, Vt., on February 15. He was 89.
Over the course of his career, he reported from throughout the Soviet Union (as it was then), Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa,...
Donald S. Fifield Jr
Feb 4, 2026
THETFORD CENTER, VT - Donald Sayre Fifield Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 4, 2026. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on December 31, 1952, to Donald Sayre Fifield and Marian (Atkinson) Fifield. With both sets of grandparents living in Vermont, he spent childhood weekends and school vacations in Thetford Center and Brattleboro, places he loved...
Patrick T. Harrigan
Jan 29, 2026
BRADFORD, VT - Patrick Harrigan passed away suddenly on January 29, 2026, at the age of 65.
Patrick was a truly extraordinary man, deeply loved by many. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, he carried these roles with profound joy and unwavering commitment. Full of life and larger than life itself, Patrick touched more people than he ever realized,...
Janet E. White
Jan 27, 2026
WILDER, VT- Janet "Jan" Edith White, 87, of Wilder, VT passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026, after a brief illness.
Jan was born on June 30th, 1938, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH to Stanley and Alice Farnham of Fairlee, VT. She was the youngest of 3 children and grew up with brothers Keith and Bruce. Jan took to...
Sally H. Gundy
Jan 20, 2026
Sally Howell Gundy of Corinth, Vermont died on January 20, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born Sally Jo Ann Howell to Chauncey D. Howell, Sr., and Kathryn Shirer Howell in Easton, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1937. Sally studied dance from a young age and performed in theater productions at Lafayette College in her teens. She was president...
Eleanor Taylor
Jan 1, 2026
BRADFORD - Eleanor Palmer Taylor, 90 passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Eleanor was born on October 30,1935 in Tamworth, New Hampshire to the Late Herbert E. and Addie (Grace) Palmer.
Eleanor grew up in Tamworth, NH where she attended Kennett High School and met the love of her life Keith Richard Taylor....
Tonia J. Mauro
Dec 29, 2025
Tonia Mauro of East Topsham, Vermont, passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by love. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Tonia dedicated her working life as a compassionate nursing assistant, caring for the elderly with kindness, patience, and dignity. She took great pride in her work and found true fulfillment in helping others during their later...
Elaine P. Hibbard
Dec 25, 2025
Elaine Piper Hibbard
September 20, 1934 - December 25, 2025
BRADFORD, VT- Elaine Martha Piper Hibbard, 91, of Bradford, VT passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH, after a short illness. She had not resided in Bradford for several years; during the pandemic, she lived for a time with two of her daughters and...
Stephen M. Cheney
Nov 25, 2025
ST. GEORGE - Stephen Cheney quietly passed away at his home in St. George, VT, on November 25, 2025. Steve was surrounded by Judy, his wife of 52 years, daughter Krista, family, and beloved dogs. He was 71 years old.
Steve was born to Nelson and Nancy Cheney in Hartford, CT, after their car hit a tree en route to the...
Joseph Donald Lauer
Nov 20, 2025
BRADFORD - Joesph Donald Lauer, age 71, of Bradford, VT, passed away on November 20, 2025, in the home of his son, Ian Lauer. Joe was an amazing artist, guitar player and singer. He was a true "Dead Head" who would go to all ends to attend concerts in his younger days. He was a lover of animals and nature,...
Lele 'Leslie' Henry
Nov 2, 2025
PIERMONT, NH - Lele 'Leslie' Henry, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025. She was born August 27, 1958, to Russell "Russ" and Shirley "Fred" Gould. She was predeceased by both of her parents.
She is survived by her husband Bruce Henry of Piermont NH and three beautiful daughters. Tiffany Henry of Piermont NH, Morgan Hall and husband Carl...
Louise M. Young
Oct 26, 2025
EAST CORINTH - Louise Mitchell McKay Young, 92, of East Corinth, VT passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the Margaret Pratt Community in Bradford, Vermont. Friends and family were by her side.
Louise was born on October 11, 1933, in East Topsham, Vermont to Marjorie (Mitchell) and James McKay. She grew up on the farm in the village with...
William M. "Bill" Rose
Oct 18, 2025
Sharon, VT / Sparta, NC - William M. “Bill” Rose, 69, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Sparta, North Carolina, at the home of his sister, Susan.
Born on October 7, 1956, in Lebanon, NH and raised on the Palmer family farm, Bill attended Thetford schools and was a graduate of Thetford Academy, Class of 1975. He worked for...
Vicki K. Wight
Oct 9, 2025
Bradford- Vicki K. Wight, 69, of Bradford passed away on October 9, 2025. She was the daughter of Hugh and Helina (Morrell) Kenny. Vicki married John Wight and they made their home in Bradford Vt.
Juanita M. Martin
Oct 4, 2025
LUDLOW, VT - Our mother, Juanita Martin, lived a long and full life — one that was never ordinary and always uniquely her own. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind a family that loved her deeply. She is survived by six children: sons Walter Dana Martin Jr., Andrew Harry Martin, and Timothy Charles Martin, and daughters Heidi Clarissa Martin, Emily...
