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Michael A. White
Jun 10, 2024
LEBANON - Michael Alan White, 66, of Summercrest Assisted Living in Newport, NH, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2024, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Michael was born on September 16th, 1957, in Aiken SC to Gordon and Janet White. He was the oldest of 4 boys. Growing...
Corinne Ann Moore
Apr 25, 2024
FAIRLEE-Corinne (Godfrey) Moore, long time resident of Fairlee, VT, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2024, after a short stay at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH. Born in Post Mills, VT to Mary and Winston Godfrey, Corinne graduated from Thetford Academy in 1973. She immediately went to work as an operator at the White River office of AT&T,...
Beverly D. Vaughan
Apr 14, 2024
EAST THETFORD, VT- Beverly Vaughan, 76, of East Thetford, VT, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born on December 18,1947, to Floyd and Bessie (Minor) Dexter. She grew up in the Topsham-Corinth area and was educated at several of the local village schools in what is now the Waits River School District. She moved with her family...
Ramona H. Stearns
Apr 12, 2024
Ramona (Mona) LaDeau Stearns, 87, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 12, 2024. She was born on November 10,1936, in Fairlee, VT to the late Kenneth LaDeau and Arlene Trussell LaDeau. Mona married Eli (Sonny) Stearns at an early age and lived in Orford, NH with their 3 children until they later divorced, but remained friends. She...
Beulah C. Burns
Mar 18, 2024
ORFORD, NH - Beulah Burns (Blair), 85, of Orford, NH passed away on March 18, 2024, following a battle with dementia. Born September 23, 1938 during “Hurricane Beulah” she lived up to her name as a feisty, spirited, full of life woman. She attended school in Thetford and married Willard Norman Blair on October 26, 1957 and they had 7...
Kenneth E. Dexter
Mar 10, 2024
WEST FAIRLEE - Kenneth Ecly Dexter, 88, of West Fairlee, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 10, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Kenneth was born on October 30, 1935, to Floyd and Bessie (Minor) Dexter, of West Topsham, VT. He grew up in the Topsham area and graduated from Bradford Academy in 1955. Kenneth then went...
Sarah May Towne
Mar 3, 2024
Sarah May Towne - February 6, 1980 – March 3, 2024 was born in Lowell mass. Sarah was a self-proclaimed “free spirit”, with a tremendously huge caring heart and infectious laugh. Sarah worked as a finish sprayer at Copeland‘s furniture and Pompanoosuc mills and loved her job. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, music, hiking taking pictures,...
Janet L. Wright
Feb 29, 2024
WINDSOR- Born Janet Louise Cushman in Woodsville, NH on May 2, 1956, to Frank and Ethel Cushman passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on February 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She attended Bradford Grade School and Bradford Academy obtaining her GED in June of 1982. She is survived by her partner of 20 years Thomas Sargent of...
Shirley Ann Adams
Feb 19, 2024
THETFORD-The world lost a wonderful woman, Shirley Adams, on February 19, 2024. Shirley battled with dementia for many years, but it never stopped her unforgettable laugh or her caring spirit. She was the proud mother of 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Shirley’s greatest love was her family, and she was happiest when spending time with them. She...
Judith M. Eastman
Feb 17, 2024
CORINTH - Judith Marie Eastman Sylvester (Judy), 54, of Corinth, VT, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Judy attended school at the Vermont Achievement Center in Rutland, VT where she participated in the Special Olympics and was also chosen as an Easter Seals child. She also went to Thetford Elementary School in Thetford, VT and graduated...
Sherryl S. Pero
Feb 14, 2024
WEST FAIRLEE- Sherryl Sue Cook Pero “Sherry”. November 11, 1951- February 14, 2024. Sherry was born the first day of Deer Rifle season, the same day her father harvested the biggest buck of his life. She went to the little Red School House in West Fairlee Center, and at one point had her mother, Dottie Cook, as her third grade...
Jeanette P. Ball
Feb 11, 2024
Jeanette P. Ball passed away peacefully, holding her daughter's hand, surrounded by her two children and their families, as well as a very close and dear family friend of many, many years, Sheryl Tallman, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, on February 11, 2024. She was 78 years old. Jeanette was born on July 6, 1945, in Orford,...
Joseph Frank Safranek
Feb 10, 2024
NEWBURY - Joseph Frank Safranek Jr., 83, a veteran and longtime resident of Newbury VT., passed away peacefully with his sisters by his side on February 10, 2024. Joe, as he was known by locals in the area, was born on March 1, 1941, to Joseph Sr. & Irene Safranek (Wojcik), in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. He attended Good Shepherd...
Joyce A. Mckee
Jan 27, 2024
ORFORD NH- It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loved Wife, Mother, Grammie, Grand-Grammie and friend, Joyce McKee. Joyce passed on Wednesday January 27, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born in Orford NH on November 14, 1937 to Verna and Glen Marsh. Joyce graduated from Orford High School, married Bill McKee on March...
Albert E. Rice
Jan 16, 2024
EAST CORINTH-Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our husband, father and Papa, Albert E. Rice age 87. He is with our families in heaven. Albert was born to Ernest M Rice and Laura J Hoadley on November 19th, 1936, in Woodstock Vermont joining an older brother Stanley. He went to school in South Woodstock and Woodstock he...
Cynthia G, Blake
Jan 4, 2024
HANOVER NH-Beloved Mother and Nurse Cynthia G. Pratt Blake passed into the loving arms of our Lord at Hanover Terrace Healthcare in Hanover NH on January 4 ,2024. She was born on August 31, 1932, the only child of John and Edna (Hayward) Gibbs in Bradford, VT. Raised in Bradford her childhood dream was to be a Registered Nurse and...
Mary L. Sanborn
Dec 22, 2023
- Mary Lucille Martin Sanborn, 90, of Bradford, VT, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at her home. Mary was born on October 29, 1933, and was the oldest child of Willard and Eleanor Martin, of East Corinth, Vermont. She attended East Corinth Grammar School and graduated with honors and the Good Citizenship Girl of the class of 1951,...
Catherine E. Kent
Dec 16, 2023
Catherine (Cathy) E. Kent, 91, of Taplin Hill Road, was surrounded by her children when she slipped into our Lord’s arms on December 16, 2023, having suffered from sudden cardiac illness. Cathy was born in Boston, MA on October 1, 1932, the fourth daughter of Denis and Ella (Sullivan) Mullins of Jamaica Plain. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High...
Paul A. Sargent
Dec 1, 2023
Paul A. Sargent, 86, and lifetime resident of Fairlee, Vermont, passed away December 1st after a brief illness. He was born on September 6,1937 in Hanover, Nh., To Harold and Blendina Sargent of Fairlee, Vt. Paul was the middle child of 3 sons Harold and Blendina would have together. Paul leaves his Wife Joan Tyler Sargent, a stepdaughter Kate Grant...
Richard P. Swenson
Nov 21, 2023
In Loving Memory of Richard Park Swenson April 13, 1932 – November 21, 2023 Newbury, VT – Richard Park Swenson, a pillar of strength and a beacon of love, peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by his family at the White River Junction VA. Born in Winchester, MA on April 13, 1932, to Einard and Florence...
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