Gary L. Sawyer
Jul 27, 2022
BARRE-Major Gary Lee “Buz” Sawyer died peacefully on July 27, 2022, at Barre Gardens after a brief illness at the age of 93. He had resided at Lincoln House in Barre for 9 years, developing friendships and making his home there. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland to Verdon and Jane (Legere) Sawyer on July 8, 1929. He attended the...
Phillip Michael Gillian (Paul) Davis
Jul 21, 2022
Phillip Michael Gillian (Paul) Davis, 22, Passed away on Thursday morning, July 21, 2022, in Barre, VT. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Trudy Mae Paul. Phillip loved wrestling and football and spending time with his friends. He had a big personality and a quick wit. Besides his mother he was predeceased by his grandmother...
Joseph P. Salerno
Jul 15, 2022
BARRE-Joseph P. Salerno “Papa Joe” 92, of Barre VT, passed away after a brief illness on July 15th, 2022, at Central Vermont Medical Center. Born in 1930 in Port Henry in the Adirondack region of New York to parents Raphael and Anna (Esposito) Salerno. As a teen excelled at many sports -baseball, football, basketball, golf, and graduated from Port Henry...
Lorraine J. Rogers
Jul 13, 2022
Williamstown - Lorraine J. Rogers 93. of Pleasant Street passed away Wednesday July 13, 2022, at Woodridge Nursing Home. Born in Montpelier Vt., on November 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Adeline (Santor) Trombly. Lorraine attended Berlin school in Berlin, Vt. On Jan. 12, 1949, she married Francis Rogers in Barre. They made their home...
Kenneth B. Sherman Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
WILLIAMSTOW- Kenneth B. Sherman Jr. “Stubby” 77 of Williamstown passed away on Monday July 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1945 in Duxbury Vt to the late Kenneth B. Sherman Sr. and Helen (Farnsworth) Sherman. Ken had many jobs over the years. In 1963 he went into the Navy. After his...
Henry D. Laperle
Jun 25, 2022
Graniteville - On Saturday, June 25th, 2022, Henry D. LaPerle Sr. was called home at the age of 79. The world has lost a great husband, brother, father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. Henry was born July 25th, 1942, to Donat and Desneiges LaPerle in Barre, VT. He attended Holy Ghost graded school and Spaulding High School where...
Louise M. Whitcomb
Jun 24, 2022
BARRE TOWN-Louise M. Whitcomb, died peacefully in her home in Barre, VT, on June 24, 2022, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. She was the daughter of Arthur and Rose (Lanctot) Fortier, who predeceased her. Louise was a member of the first graduating class of Marion High School in Barre, VT, in 1960. Louise married fellow Marion High School...
Marie L. Ury
Jun 24, 2022
BARRE-Marie (Laprade) Drury, 87, passed away at her home, in Barre, on June 24, 2022, after several years of declining health with her loving and devoted niece Nikki at her side. Marie was born on September 21, 1934, to Adelord and Lorena (Woodard) Laprade in Washington, Vermont, on the farm, in the same room as her father was born. Marie...
Real L. Jalbert
Jun 20, 2022
GRANITEVILLE- Real “Frenchy” Jalbert, 89, of Graniteville, Vt. beloved husband for 65 years to Lucille Jalbert, passed away on Monday June 20, 2022, at the Central Vermont Medical Center with his family by his side. Frenchy was born August 26, 1932, in St. Francois Xavier, Brompton Canada to the late Auguste and Marie Anne (Boulanger) Jalbert. He grew up in...
Robert C. Rugar
Jun 18, 2022
BARRE-Robert Charles Rugar, known to most as Bob and to his family as Bobby, 38 of Barre VT passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022. Bobby was born in Biddeford Maine on a cold, snowy day February 5, 1984. His attending nurse said he was the most beautiful baby she had ever seen, and his mother could not have agreed...
David A. Buswell
Jun 13, 2022
BARRE - David A. Buswell, 73, of Barre, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2022. David was born October 25, 1948, in Montpelier to the late George and Doreen (Potter) Buswell. He attended Chelsea Public School and graduated in 1969. After high school, he began working at Spaulding High School as a custodian for 21 years. David enjoyed...
Elaine L. Jacques
Jun 11, 2022
HAMDEN CONN.-Elaine Realini Jacques, 91, of Hamden, Connecticut, formerly of Jacques Street in Barre passed away on June 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Littleton, New Hampshire on July 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Coyer) Realini. She moved to Barre at an early age, where she attended St. Monica School...
Peter Michael Sinclair
Jun 10, 2022
BARRE - Friday June 10th, 2022, Peter Michael Sinclair (Cid) lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 56. Pete was born February 24th, 1966, in Rutland, Vermont to Carol S. Hanson and Michael C. Sinclair. He spent most of his years growing up and settling in Barre, Vermont attending Barre Schools and graduating from Spaulding High School...
Georgette L. Ouellette
May 28, 2022
Barre City - Georgette L. Ouellette, 89, of 62 Maple Avenue passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT, surrounded by her family. Georgette was born in Lambton, Canada on September 29, 1932, the daughter of Antonio and Zelia (Boulanger) Gosselin. On May 23, 1953, she married Maurice B. Ouellette in St. Gerard, Canada...
Ann-Marie R. Mears
May 27, 2022
BARRE TOWN-Our beautiful, kind, strong and wildly determined mother, Ann-Marie Mears, passed on to her next life, where she will be free of pain, on May 27th. She greets her much loved and long missed husband Gary Mears, parents Roger and Laurette Chouinard and her brother Leopold Chouinard. Born in Barre on December 21, 1958, she was the devoted daughter...
Gene M. Bowen
May 9, 2022
East Calais – Gene M. Bowen was born in South Stafford, Vermont to Katherine Morrison Bowen and Myron A. Bowen on May 10, 1945. The family moved to East Calais, Vermont where Gene grew up and has lived for over 77 years. Gene Died on May 9, 2022, at his home in East Calais. Gene was married to Margaret L....
Richard J. Shaw
May 9, 2022
BARRE-Dick began his journey to eternal life just before dawn on Monday May 9, 2022. His wife and his three daughters nursed and cared for him throughout that night, and his beloved dog (and constant companion) Sadie, was at his side at the very end of his earthly life. Dick was the only child of Harold and Margaret (Whittig) Shaw...
Edmond Lehoux
May 8, 2022
BARRE – Edmond Lehoux passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in St. Jacques Le Majeur, Quebec, July 22, 1935, he was the son of Napoleon and Alice Lehoux (Bolduc). On August 18, 1956, he married Claudette Domon in St. Gerard, Quebec, where they resided until 1960 when they moved to Frankfort, Maine....
Elsie C. Dubois
May 7, 2022
WILLIAMSTOWN – Elsie C. DuBois, 78, of McCarthy Road died Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Fletcher Allen. She was born May 29, 1943, in Barre. She was the daughter of Gordon Flood and Rosetta (Meachum) Flood. She attended Fletcher School in Barre City. On June 6, 1959, she married Arthur E. DuBois in Barre. Following their marriage, they lived in...
Christopher T. Wicker Jr.
May 3, 2022
EAST BARRE– Christopher T. Wicker Jr., 6 Months and 19 days old, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home. He was born to Brianna and Christopher Wicker Sr. on October 15, 2021, at Central Vermont Hospital. Christopher was a happy, energetic baby who loved to eat., especially his Cheerios. The family was excited because he recently got...
