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Alex S Orum
Jan 12, 2023
Born in the midst of a snowstorm on February 7th, 1986 in New London, CT, Alex Orum was a struggler. The second child in the family, Alex could have been waited on hand and foot, but from an early age preferred to do it himself. Always preferring to struggle, he never took the easy path. As a small child, he...
Steve Ward
Jan 8, 2023
Steve Ward, 65, passed away on October 3, 2022, following a long battle with kidney cancer. Steve was born October 22, 1956, in Hanover, NH, to Robert Nelson Ward and Jean Dent Ward. He attended Fairlee Elementary School and Oxbow High School in Bradford, VT, graduating in 1974. After attending the University of Vermont for a semester, he entered military...
Michelle C Saffran
Jan 1, 2023
Michelle C. Saffran passed away January 1, 2023, at age 65. Michelle was very much loved and will be missed by her many friends and family for her loving heart, gentleness, love of fun and adventure, quirky sense of humor and respect and caring for others. Michelle was born in Detroit, Mich., and raised in Southfield, Mich. She was a...
Edith M. Ackerman
Dec 22, 2022
FAIRLEE – Edith Marie Ackerman, 93, of Fairlee, Vt, left this world made comfy under blankets galore looking at the large windows of the Jack Byre Center/DHMC after them singing “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” and being told she made it to her 93rd “on the mark”. This was on December 22, 2022. Edie was born in Massachusetts to Charles J.C and Edith...
Herbert James Hodge
Dec 20, 2022
Herbert James Hodge, 94, of Fairlee, Vermont passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on December 20th, 2022 after a period of declining health. Affectionately nicknamed “Herbie”, he was well-known in the agricultural and local communities, and a beloved lifelong resident of Fairlee. Known for his unwavering positive outlook, and unequivocal ability to connect with others, he did not...
Mae Lillian Newton
Dec 12, 2022
Obituary for Mae Lillian (Lindberg) Newton Lebanon, NH – Mae Lillian Newton, age 99, passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH on December 12, 2022, while she was surrounded by her loving family. Mae was born in Barkarkara, Sweden on February 23, 1923 and moved to the United States via Ellis...
Robert "Rob" Kevin Fahey
Dec 9, 2022
Robert K Fahey March 29, 1990-December 9, 2022 Robert Kevin Fahey, 32 was born to his parents Kevin & Gina in Foster/Glocester RI and grew up in Burrillville RI with his brother John Fahey. He graduated from Burrillville High School in June 2008, where he was on the wrestling and hockey team. He was also an avid snowboarder and loved...
Gloria Evelyn Henry
Dec 5, 2022
Corinth VT-Gloria Evelyn Henry, 85 passed away Monday Dec 5,2022 peacefully in Gardner MA. Floria was born October 7,1937 she was the daughter of Pearly and Hazel (Lezer) Tracey and grew up in Cookville VT. Gloria married Forrest Henry Sr June 7,1958 and they made their home in East Corinth VT. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, her brother Richard...
David Wark
Dec 4, 2022
David Wark, 68, of West Topsham, Vermont passed peacefully at his home on December 4, 2022. David grew up with his parents, David and Joyce Wark and his three siblings: Judy, Penny, and Brady in a beautiful farmhouse on South Rd. in Bradford, Vermont. Hunting, fishing, and family gatherings were a mainstay for the Wark family. David enjoyed teaching his...
Florence "Paddy" Chandler
Dec 3, 2022
Paddy was born on November 25th, 1934 in Boston and spent her early years in Dorchester Mass. with her parents, Julius and Catherine Abbott Sandberg and sisters Kay, Jean and Judy. Her mother, Catherine died when Paddy was 6 years old and she and her sisters spent a few years in a Boston convent school while their Dad looked for...
David Alan Donath
Nov 25, 2022
DAVID DONATH OBITUARY David Alan Donath, of Woodstock, died peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home on Lake Groton, after battling a long illness. He was surrounded by family and friends. David was born on June 24, 1951 near Schenectady, N.Y. to Margaret Freda Donath and Gerhard Fred Donath. On July 1, 1979, he married Cathleen Ann Carley...
Russell Blanchard
Nov 20, 2022
Russell Blanchard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on November 20, 2022. Russell was born on May 22, 1943, in Woonsocket RI to Sylvio and Rose Blanchard. Russell left home at age 16 and begin his adventure in life. After moving around a bit, He eventually ended up in Vermont where he finally found what he...
Shirley Evelyn (Litchfield) Gould
Nov 19, 2022
Shirley Evelyn (Litchfield) Gould passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in her sleep in the early morning hours of November 19, 2022. She was 85 years old. Shirley was born on April 17, 1937 in Farmington Maine, the third daughter of Wilson and Arlene (Blanchard) Litchfield. She was one of seven sisters and one brother in the tight-knit Litchfield family. As...
Wayne Kenyon
Nov 7, 2022
Wayne Kenyon Obituary 10/12/1933 - 11/7/2022 Wayne Kenyon, 89, Passed away peacefully November 7th 2022. Wayne was born in Woodsville, New Hampshire to Charles and Fanny Kenyon on October 12th 1933. Wayne was a Native to Bradford Vermont. He attended schools in Bradford, Vermont and graduated high school from Bradford Academy. Special interest in high school consisted of the Glee...
Lucille Wolf
Nov 6, 2022
Lucille Wolf, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Bradford, Vermont on November 6th, 2022. Lucille was born in Hartford, Connecticut to the John M Pelton and Mary E Hubbell on October 7th, 1929. Lucille attended school in Connecticut, graduating high school in 1947, where she met and married Earl Miller and began raising 4 sons. Lucille was predeceased...
Shirley Ann Konicki
Nov 4, 2022
Shirley Ann Konicki, age 85, passed away on November 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on November 13, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts to Anthony and Doris Krauchune. She grew up in Maynard, MA and spent her adult life in Pawtucket, RI before moving to Vermont in December 2021. Shirley was a social worker...
Eleanor (Ellie) Dawn Roberts
Nov 3, 2022
Eleanor Dawn Roberts (Ellie) of West Fairlee, VT passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Thursday, November 03, 2022. Ellie was born on September 02, 1962, the daughter of the late Daniel West Roberts and Verna Mae (Clark) Roberts of West Fairlee, VT. She spent her childhood growing up in West Fairlee. Graduating from Thetford Academy in 1980. She...
Martha Mendenhall Daum
Nov 2, 2022
Martha Mendenhall Daum, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2 in her home at Wheelock Terrace in Hanover, NH. Martha was originally from Wilmington, Delaware. She was a longtime resident of Media, PA; later moving to Springfield, VT; then finally settling in a home she and her husband, Roger Daum, built on Lake Fairlee in Post Mills, VT. Martha’s...
Cynthia Ann Pelkey
Oct 30, 2022
On October 30, 2022 Cynthia Ann Palumbo-Pelkey, (Cindy, Sam) 65 of West Newbury, VT passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH with her loving family by her side. She was Born in Warwick, RI. On January 10, 1957 to Pasquale A. Palumbo , Ann E. (Jervis) Palumbo of Coventry, RI, and her brother Michael E. Palumbo. Cynthia...
Ramona (Mona) Lee Weeks
Oct 30, 2022
Ramona (Mona) Lee Weeks passed on October 30, 2022. She was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was a feisty little French woman of few words but had a big heart. Mona loved her cat Pearl, family, friends (small group). She was a diehard Yankees and Cowboys fan, she enjoyed fishing, puzzles, and coloring!
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