Robert Goodell Brown
Oct 3, 2013
Robert Goodell Brown of Thetford Center, VT, born April 14th, 1923, passed away in his sleep on October 3rd, 2013. He moved to the Upper Valley from Vernon Valley, NJ, in 1976, and was an active member of the community here, performing with the Parish Players,founding theLight Opera of Norwich (LOON), serving as a Selectman in Norwich, and was an...
Carol Bergholm
Oct 3, 2013
Carol and Don shared a long, wonderful life together. Meeting at church youth fellowship at the age of 14. They were married four years later, in 1958, and recently celebrated their 55thwedding anniversary this past June. Their unconditional love was beautiful to behold and a gift to all who had the privilege of witnessing such true commitment. Carol had an...
Judy Mary Carpenter
Oct 1, 2013
Judy Mary (Ward) Carpenter, 59, of Thetford Center, VT passed away from this life the evening of Tuesday October 1, 2013 at home after battling a long and debilitating illness. Her loving family, friends, and caregivers surrounded her. Judy was predeceased in death by her Father, Stephen Ward, her Mother, Anita Lena Crowley, her Stepfather, Ed Crowley, and her Stepbrother,...
Rose Helen Southworth
Sep 28, 2013
Post Mills, VT-Rose Helen MacFarlane Southworth, 90, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2013 in Hanover, NH. Rose was born to Pearly and Camilla (Tripp) MacFarlane on November 16, 1922 in Post Mills, VT. After graduating from Thetford Academy, she served in the United States Navy from 1940-1944 as a First Rated Ships Cook. Upon returning to Post Mills she...
Dian Frances Taylor
Sep 8, 2013
Fairlee, VT-Dian Frances Taylor, age 76, passed away on September 8th, 2013 in Lebanon, NH after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Howard Douglas Taylor, of East Thetford, VT.; her brother Richard and his wife Jane Martin & their children Beth and Joseph Martin; her two sons, John Christopher & Steven Byrnes & his wife Kari Byrnes...
Marvin W. Taylor Sr
Aug 30, 2013
Bradford, VT-Marvin W. Taylor, Sr. age 72, of Bradford, VT passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 in St. Johnsbury after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Marvin was born in Parsonsfield, Maine on September 27, 1940, the son of Richard Taylor and Verna (Bodge) Wilkins. Marvin married Carole Pollender in Center Ossipee, NH on March 23, 1963 and...
Norman F. Thurston
Aug 30, 2013
Corinth, VT- Norman Francis Thurston, 75, of Turkey Hill Road in Corinth died Friday, August 30, 2013 at Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin, VT. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Hanover, NH to Glen and Elizabeth (Wilson) Thurston. Norman was a life time farmer on the family farm in Corinth, VT. He also did odd jobs away from...
Arthur Leonard Hyde
Aug 28, 2013
Born in Lowell, VT on July 14, 1925 on his mother's birthday and delivered by his grandfather, Dr. George B. Hyde. He was the son of Charles and Ruth Leonard Hyde, the second of three children. By the time he was five, they were living in West Windsor, VT where his folks had a small farm and where all three...
Mary Dean Noble
Aug 27, 2013
She was born on February 4, 1937 in Forrest City, Arkansas the daughter of Charlie and Allie (Robertson) Harris. She was married on November 2, 1985 to Robert J. Noble who predeceased her on October 3, 2002. Mary was employed as a Dietary Cook for Hill Haven Corp in Virginia Beach, Virginia and for Hanover Terrace in Hanover, NH. For...
Helen Piersa
Aug 14, 2013
Obituary for Helen Piersa March 24, 1917- August 14, 2013 Beloved wife of Victor, mother of Kris Sayers and son-in-law, Michael, of Avon, CT, Irene Fradette and son-in-law, Mike, of Gainesville, VA, Len Piersa, and daughter-in-law, Sue, of Clearwater, FL. Babci of Kristin and Paul Raia of Southington, CT, Skip and Becki Oulundsen of Plantsville, CT, Aimee Rop of Haymarket,...
Eleanor Gray
Aug 6, 2013
Eleanor Gray, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 6, 2013, following a brave battle for the past 8 years with dementia. She was born Eleanor Clara Chapman on July 25, 1926, the daughter of William and Christie (Forsythe) Chapman in Haverhill, NH. She spent her early years living in Haverhill, NH with her parents....
Bruce H. Stever
Aug 6, 2013
On July 8, 1956 he married Martina Day of Piermont, NH. He worked as Service and Parts Manager briefly at Lamontagne Motors and Perry's Garage, then at Blake Chevrolet for 28 years. He was manager of Stever's Car Wash until his retirement in 1992. He played trumpet in a dance band, The Rythmaires, in the 50's and 60's. He was...
Lance Osadchey
Aug 4, 2013
Bradford, VT- Lance Osadchey, 74, of Bradford died August 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Lance grew up on a farm in Upstate New York. When he was 15 years old he went to college at Syracuse University where he was a bowman and his team won the IRA National Championship for the Freshman Crew Team. Later...
Fred E. Smith
Jul 29, 2013
Fred E, Smith, 73 of Topsham Vt. passed away peacefully with family present at his home on Monday, July 29, 2013 following a brave battle with lung cancer. He was born on November 14, 1939 to Fred and Marjorie (Gilman) Smith. Fred was a lifelong resident of Topsham and attended the Topsham Village School. Fred married Barbara Spooner on September...
Faith Gaffield Grady
Jul 26, 2013
Faith Gaffield Grady of Lower Plain Bradford, VT passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2013 at her home in the care of her family following a period of declining health. She was 77. Born on August 15, 1935 in St. Johnsbury, VT, she was the daughter of George D. and Ruth J. (Lyon) Gaffield. Faith grew up in Derby Line,...
Robert L. Mclam
Jul 21, 2013
Robert L. McLam, 94, died July 21, 2013 at Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington, Vermont. He was born in East Topsham, Vermont on April 21, 1919, the son of Charles and Bertha (Hall) McLam. He attended school in Topsham and graduated from Bradford Academy in 1937. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of East Topsham. After...
Wayne C. Olson
Jul 19, 2013
Bradford, VT- Dr. Wayne C. Olson, 80, of North Main Street in Bradford died Friday, July 19, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm in the Bradford Congregational Church with Rev. Karen Lapinczyk officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at a later...
Merton O Bean
Jun 28, 2013
Bradford, VT- Merton O. Bean, 80, of Lebanon, NH and a long time resident of Bradford, VT died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH surrounded by his family. He was born in Corinth, VT the son of Richard and Beatrice (Huntington) Bean. He attended schools in Bradford. Merton had been employed for Co-op of...
Roger Daum
Jun 26, 2013
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to the Roger Daum Memorial Education Fund, a fund to support the educational pursuits of deserving students. Checks should be made out to the fund and mailed to: Wells River Savings Bank, 3088 Route 5, East Thetford, VT 05043. The Hale Funeral Home of Thetford Center, VT is...
William T. Riskie
Jun 24, 2013
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 31, 1922 to Harry and Elizabeth (Standen) Riskie. Bill grew up in Woodbury, NJ and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1938. Following high school he began his long career in banking at the Philadelphia National Bank where he began as an office boy. As a sports lover, Bill enjoyed playing basketball...
