Obituaries (2024)

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Diana Coleman TOWNSEND, MA — Diana (Whittemore) Cole…

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Kieran "Tom" Egan IRA — Kieran "Tom" Egan, Ira VT Tom Egan, 75, of Ira, VT died on June 9, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1948, in New York City , the son of Thomas K. and Marguerite (Jordan) Egan. Survivors include his brothers Michael L. Egan (Karen Downey …

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David Hall MESA, AZ — David Hall, age 62, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was cared for by his loving wife, Rochelle (“Shelley”) Hall until his passing on Saturday with family & his beloved dog Ellie. David will be …

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John Holden CLARENDON — John Holden, 77, of North Clarendon, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition.

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Brian J. Davis DUNNELLEN, FL — The graveside service for Brian J Davis will be held on June 20th at 1pm in Pittsfield VT, with Pastor Ron Sherwin. Brian, of Dunnellen, Florida, passed away December 17, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. He was born August 12, 1963 in Rutland Hospital, son of Frank and …

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Howard Papineau PERKINSVILLE — A graveside service for Howard Papineau, who passed away January 15, 2024 will be held, with honors, on June 26, 2024 at 11:00am at the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, VT.

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Dale Henry CLARENDON — The calling hours for Dale Henry, who died on April 17, 2024, will be held from 4-6 PM on Thursday, June 20,2024 at the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on June 21 in the Cheney Hill Cemetery in Rutland Town.

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Harold J. Shortsleeve Jr RUTLAND — Harold James Shortsleeve Jr, age 72, born in Rutland, Vermont passed away on May 29, 2024 after his five-year battle with cancer. Jay, as he was fondly known, was born on May 18, 1952 to his parents Harold James Shortsleeve Sr and Patricia Royce in Rutland,…

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William Vargas RUTLAND — William Vargas, 79, who was raised in Rutland, Vermont, and also retired in Rutland, died peacefully at the Terrace senior-living community in Woodstock, Vermont, on June 4. He had been in declining health with dementia for several years. As a high school English tea…

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John C. Romano CLARENDON — John Carmen Romano, 92, died June 6, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his four children. He was born on May 11, 1932, in Rutland, Vermont at the house owned by his grandfather, Salvatore Cioffi, at 260 West St…

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Kieran "Tom" Egan IRA — Tom Egan, 75, of Ira passed away Sunday evening, June 9, 2024 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. A more complete obituary will appear soon at Cliffordfuneralhome.com. Calling hours are Monday, June 17 from 10am to 11:45 at Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington St.,…

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Arthur H. Sabin POULTNEY — Arthur H. Sabin, 74, died on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. For a complete obituary, please see www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com.

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Georgia R. Wyman LUDLOW — Georgia R. Wyman of Ludlow passed away peacefully at her home in Vermont on June 9, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1946 to George and Ruth (Kenworthy) Ripley. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, splitting her time between summers in Vermont and wi…

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Gary D. Ayres RUTLAND — Gary D. Ayres, 72, of Rutland, Vermont and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died June 5, 2024 as a result of his 8-year battle with prostate cancer. At his bedside were his wife and friends. He grew up in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Attending Leverington Church …

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Vickey C. Barney PROCTOR — Vickey C. Barney, age 60, passed away on June 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Vickey lived her entire life in Proctor, Vermont and graduated from Proctor High School. For many years she helped out on her grandparents’ farm milking cows. Vickey worke…

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Michael A. Alberico RUTLAND — It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our son Mike, on June 3rd. He was born on 12-19-1977 to Anthony and Veronica (Connery) Alberico. Later adopting a Stepmom, Suzanne Alberico. Mike went to both Christ the King and Mount Saint Joseph schools…

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Carolyn G. LaPlante Watterlund RUTLAND — Carolyn G. LaPlante Watterlund, 87, of Rutland, VT, died June 8, 2024 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of the Rutland Herald. Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Jean L. Marinaro RUTLAND — Jean L. Marinaro, 76 of Rutland, passed away on June 4, 2024. She was born September 19, 1948 in Rutland, VT was the daughter of Dominic (Meco) and Yolanda (Linda) Accorsi Cotrupi. She was a graduate from Mt. St. Joseph Academy, Class of 1966 and Becker College in …

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Henry “Butch” Howard RUTLAND — Henry “Butch” Howard, 85, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Proctor on February 11, 1939, the son of Rogers and Caroline (Angevine) Howard. Butch grew up in Rutland, graduating …

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Thomas R. Anoe RUTLAND — Thomas R. Anoe, 77, of Rutland died on May 28, 2024 at Rutland Regional Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on July 9, 1946 in Rutland, the son of Richard and Marie (Lancour) Anoe. Tom was a 1964 graduate of Mount St. Joseph. He worked as a legal secretary for…

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Patricia A. Miller BENNINGTON — Patricia Adele Miller, 70 of Bennington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and close friends at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH on June 3, 2024, following a brief illness. Patti was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Gerard "Jerry” and Vi…

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Dr. Theodore C. Polgar LAKEWOOD, CO — Dr. Theodore C. Polgar, a beloved Periodontist known for his compassionate care and dedication to his community, passed away on May 14, 2024, in Lakewood, Colorado. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to Theodore and Elizabeth Polgar…

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Harvey Bersaw WALLINGFORD — A graveside service for Harvey Bersaw 88, of Wallingford VT. and Meadville, Pa. will be held at 11:00 a.m. June 21 at the family lot in the Danby-Scottsville cemetery.

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Jean L. Marinaro RUTLAND — Jean L. (Cotrupi) Marinaro, 75, of Rutland died June 4, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 29, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Church in Rutland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in …

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Valerie A. Baker CAMBRIDGE, MA — Valerie A Baker, 54 of Cambridge, MA and formerly of Wells, VT died unexpectedly in Cambridge, MA. She was born on Dec 2, 1969 in Rutland the daughter of Roger and Margaret (Taylor) Baker. For a complete obituary visit www.durfeefuneralhome.com

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Arthur Scales MOUNT HOLLY — The graveside service , with military honors, for Arthur Scales, who died December 30, 2023, will be held at 11 AM on Friday June 14,2024 in the Ludlow Cemetery.

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Linda King Pelletier FAIR HAVEN — Funeral services for Linda King Pelletier who passed away on December 23, 2023 will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Fair Haven, VT. A celebration of life immediately following at the Fair Haven American Legion at 72 S…

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David L. Belden CASTLETON — David Laurence Belden, 58, of Castleton and a former longtime resident of fair Haven died unexpectedly Friday May 31, 2024 at the Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 1, 1965 the son of Donald and Judith (Harty) Be…

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John O. Frazier HYDEVILLE — John Owen Frazier, 80 of Hydeville died Thursday afternoon May 9, 2024 at the Rutland Regional medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on June 17, 1943 in Rutland the son of John and Sarah (Hughes) Frazier. John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1961…

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Thomas Tumielewicz RUTLAND TOWN — The Mass of Christian burial for Thomas Tumielewicz, of Rutland Town, who died December 29, 2023, will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 11 at St. Stanislaus Church in West Rutland. Burial with Military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Rutland.

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Chester B. Gates Sr. MT HOLLY — Chester B. Gates Sr., 87, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on June 25,1936, the son of George “Leonard” Gates and Catherine (Sprague) Gates. Chester worked as a Contractor, handyman, did landscaping, and stonewalls. He was a l…

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Mary Ann Dale ST. ALBANS — Mary Ann Dale (nee Casella) from St. Albans, VT, passed away on May 29, 2024, in Burlington, VT, at the age of 76. Born in Swedesboro, NJ, she met her husband Steve when she was 14 at the Swedesboro frozen custard stand. They married two years later and celebrated …

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Arthur I. Brown RUTLAND — The graveside service for Arthur Ira Brown, 76, of Rutland, Vt., who died January 22, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11 AM in Evergreen Cemetery. Following the service there will be a gathering time for sharing memories. Tossing Funeral Home is assisti…

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Gertrude E. Lauf RUTLAND — Gertrude E. Lauf 99, passed away Friday May 31, 2024 at the Meadows at East Mountain in Rutland. to view the complete obituary please visit www.ducharmefuneralhome.com

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David L. Belden FAIR HAVEN — David L. Belden 58 from Fair Haven passes away unexpectedly on May 31, 2024. Services are pending with the Durfee Funeral Home A full obituary will appear at a later date.

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Colleen A. Hoard BENSON — Colleen Alta Hoard, 54, of Benson died at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington on May 30, 2024 following a tragic accident while horseback riding. She was born on April 3, 1970 in Bennington the daughter of Norman and Sharon (Hewes) Brown Sr. Colle…

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Paul A. Many Middlebury — Paul A. Many died on May 30, 2024 after a brief battle with glioblastoma. For a complete obituary, please see www.sandersonfuneralservice.com

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Malcolm J. Hanbury Sr RUTLAND — Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle, Malcolm Jordan Hanbury Sr. Passed peacefully with family by his side at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn NY, he grew up in Rockville Center NY until coming to Vermont …

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George E. Dupont POULTNEY — George Eugene Dupont, age 87, died at home with family at his side in Poultney, Vermont, on May 26, 2024. George was born 11/02/1936 in Holyoke, MA and raised in Belchertown and Granby. He and his wife relocated their family to Vermont in the 1960’s, where he cont…

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Chester B. Gates Sr MT HOLLY — Chester B. Gates, Sr. 87, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was the son of George “Leonard” Gates and Catherine (Sprague) Gates. Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:30AM. Burial …

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Richard W. Ferguson Sr FAIR HAVEN — The celebration of Life for Richard William "Dick" Ferguson Sr, 73 a resident of River Street, Fair Haven will be held from 12noon until 4pm Saturday June 22, 2024 at the Fair Haven American Legion Hall.

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Catherine M. McDevitt RUTLAND — Catherine M. McDevitt, 91, died on October 16, 2023, at Rutland Health and Rehab. Catherine was born on May 31, 1932, the daughter of Andrew G. McDevitt and Catherine L. Mailhiot. She worked as a secretary out of Boston. Survivors include niece Lynda (White) M…

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Robert E. Lafantano RUTLAND — Graveside services for Robert E. Lafantano, 61, a former Rutland resident who died November 18, 2023 will be held Saturday June 8, 2024 at 11:30 at Calvary Cemetery in Rutland. Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.

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Joyce E. Barnes CENTRALIA, WA — Joyce Elaine (Dennison) Barnes passed away of pancreatic cancer on May 14, 2024, in Centralia, Washington. She was born April 8, 1949, to Ella (Wolfe) Sears and Ernest Dennison in Granville, New York. The majority of Joyce’s life was spent in Vermont and Flori…

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Carol M. Byrne SHELBURNE — Carol M. Byrne, age 85, died peacefully in her sleep, with her daughters by her side, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Full obituary and arrangements will be found on the website of Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Services in the coming days.

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David L. Schmitt RUTLAND TOWN — David L. Schmitt, age 73, of Rutland Town, Vermont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 28 in Rutland Town. He was born June 24 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Honorable Pennsylvania State Representative C.L. Schmitt and the late…

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Madonna H. Betit EAST WALLINGFORD — Madonna Helene Betit, was born January 31, 1935 to Hector and Irene (Fortier) Betit in Bennington Vermont. She died peacefully May 29, 2024 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. There will be no calling hours. A …

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Barabara A. Twenty DANBY — Barabara Ann Twenty, 83 died Monday December 4, 2023 at Our House Residential Care Home in Rutland. She was born on February 15, 1940 in Danby the daughter of the late William C. Burden, Sr. and Helen F. Wells. Barbara attended Danby schools. She married Edward Twe…

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Terrance J. Riley CASTLETON — Terry was born in 1939 in Bennington, VT to Terrance & Eileen (Wrin) Riley and grew up in Arlington playing varsity basketball (captain), baseball, and soccer at AHS. During his youthful summers, he worked driving trucks for big construction projects. In hig…

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Veralyn FryzellSUDBURY — Veralyn Fryzell 85, formerly of Castleton Died Wednesday May 29, 2024 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. To view the complete obituary please visit www.ducharmefuneralhome.com

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