Silvio Francis Nativi
Jul 18, 2021
VENICE FLORIDA-Silvio Francis (Sil) Nativi, 85, of Venice, Florida passed away on July 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Silvio was born, lived and worked in Barre Vermont until retiring in the 1990's. He is survived by Doris Donahue Nativi, his loving wife of 54 years; his son Michael and his wife...
Joan J. Brooks
Jul 17, 2021
BARRE-Joan (Spooner) Brooks, 79, of Barre, passed away Saturday July 17, 2021, at The Barre Gardens. Joan was born in Moretown on June 9, 1942 to her parents Clyde and Jessica Spooner. She attended school through the 8th grade at which time she began to work to help support the family. She lived all of her life in the Washington...
Janette L. Wheeler
Jun 30, 2021
Janette L. Wheeler BERLIN- Janette L. Wheeler, 88, of Berlin, passed away at Woodridge Health and Rehab on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, after suffering a stroke. Born at the former Barre City Hospital on December 10, 1932, Janette was second born of eight siblings of Henry Stacy and Gabrielle (Huard) Stacy. She was raised on the family farm in Berlin....
Bruce B. Blake
Jun 28, 2021
Bruce B. Blake Plainfield- Bruce B. Blake, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side. There will be no calling hours. A service to honor and celebrate Bruce's Life will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11am at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in...
Andre Ducharme
Jun 22, 2021
Andre Ducharme Websterville - Andre Ducharme, 90, passed away from this life on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Andre Ducharme was born in Sherbrooke PQ on June 16, 1931 to Jean-Baptiste Ducharme and Almerilda Breault. He left school in 7th grade to work on the farm with his family. On May 29, 1954 he...
Richard M. Shadroui
Jun 19, 2021
RICHARD M. SHADROUI BARRE- On June 19, 2021, Richard "Dick" M. Shadroui, at the age of 97, passed on peacefully at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. He had resided in Barre for almost 40 years. He was born on June 3, 1924 in his family home. He was the youngest of nine siblings and pre-deceased by his parents, Joseph...
Arlene E. Kenworthy
Jun 17, 2021
WILLIAMSTOWN VT-Arlene Elizabeth Kenworthy, 83, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on June 17, 2021 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 19, 1937. She was the daughter of Eugene and Eva (Reakirt) Fetzer. Arlene attended schools in Pennsylvania. While in Pennsylvania she met and married John Kenworthy IV. They...
Julian Miana
Jun 17, 2021
Julian Miana, 96, of Glenmont, NY passed away with his family by his side on his 96th birthday, Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Julian was born on June 17, 1925 in Barre, VT to the late Eugenia and Manuel Miana. After attending Barre City schools, Julian proudly served in the United States Navy during...
Jamie Lee Lessard
Jun 15, 2021
JAMIE L. LESSARD BARRE-Jamie L. Lessard, 47, of Barre City, passed from this life by his own choosing on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, following many years of painful disability and emotional pain. His family prays that although he left us far too soon, he is now at peace and no longer must endure the physical pain of the last few...
Suzanne M. Potter
Jun 11, 2021
BARRE-Suzanne Potter, (65) of Barre, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of June 11, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Sue was born on December 16, 1955 to Roland and Marie Paule Caron. She graduated from Lyndon Institute and attended Lyndon State College, where she studied psychology and education. She was a very talented artist, from painting and drawing to...
Jessica A. Bresette
Jun 4, 2021
BARRE-Jessica Ann Bresette, 35, of Barre, Vermont passed away in her home on Friday June 4, 2021. She was born in Berlin, VT on June 27, 1985, to Kimberly Hussey and Steven Bresette. Jessica leaves behind three beautiful and amazing children Cierra, Emmery and Peighdon; her two nephews Levi and Daylynd; and her six nieces, Despina, Alivia, Abby, Elizabeth, Danielle,...
Dorothy J. Tibbetts
May 30, 2021
DOROTHY J. TIBBETTS CABOT- Dorothy J. Tibbetts, 72, of Cabot, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Born on March 15, 1949, Dorothy was the daughter of Emile and Roslyne (Knuson) Bergeron. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre. Dorothy worked at Central Vermont Hospital for 35 years. She had a...
Michael Anthony Perreault
May 23, 2021
Michael Anthony Perreault age 65, of Cabot, Vermont passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont. He was one of a kind, the true meaning of fun, love, and laughter. Born November 17, 1955 at Barre City Hospital, he was the son of Gerard (Joe) Perreault and Doris (Provost) Perreault. He attended...
Amanda M. Ladd-Deuso
May 3, 2021
SHELBURNE VT- AMANDA M. LADD-DEUSO, 45, of Shelburne passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 3, 2021.  She was born on April 25, 1976, in Berlin Vt. to her parents David J. Lucero, and Anita M. (Ladd) Lucero. Mandi had a never-ending spirit and zest for life. She loved making others laugh and often found humor in the simple things in...
Thomas G. Atwood
Apr 28, 2021
THOMAS G. ATWOOD MONTPELIER- Thomas G. Atwood, 70, of Prospect Street in Montpelier passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at his home. Thomas was the son of Howard and Priscilla (Murphy) Atwood. He was born in Windsor Vermont on March 22, 1951. Thomas loved working on cars growing up and found working on his bicycle in recent years to...
Katherine B. Bisson
Apr 17, 2021
BARRE- Katherine B. Bisson peacefully passed away at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 98. Katherine was born in Montpelier on Sept. 2, 1922 to Charles and Bernice (Pembroke) Harpan. She graduated from St. Michaels High School in Montpelier. After graduating, she worked as a switchboard operator. On Sept. 7, 1946, she...
Linda Marie Dindo-St. John
Apr 14, 2021
BARRE TOWN-Linda Marie Dindo-St.John, a lifetime resident of Barre, Vt - passed this life into eternal life unexpectedly on April 14th, 2021. Linda was born to Howard and Pauline Dindo on April 16th, 1946. She was the oldest of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was employed at Grand Union Grocery for 35 years. She was an active member in...
Richard W. Knowlton
Apr 12, 2021
BARRE TOWN-Richard W. Knowlton, 72, of Scenic View Drive in Barre Town, passed away unexpectedly at his home with his partner close by on April 12, 2021. He was born in 1948 in Morrisville VT. Richard was the son of the late Clayton and Margaret (Semple) Knowlton. Richard graduated from Lamoille Central Academy High School in 1966 and attended Vermont...
Mary H. Welch
Apr 6, 2021
EAST BARRE- Mary Welch, 82, lost her battle with cancer and passed away in her home with her sister by her side. Mary was born on July 23, 1938 at Gifford Hospital in Randolph, VT to John and Leona [Gratton] Hackett. She was a graduate of Braintree Randolph Union High School [class '56] and of O'Brien's School of Cosmetology in...
John Lavigne
Apr 3, 2021
BERLIN- John P. Lavigne, 46, of Bennington Drive, passed away Saturday April 3, 2021 at his home. John was born in Berlin Vt on August 12, 1974. He was the son of Kenneth Lavigne and Donna Johnson. John grew up in Barre and attended Spaulding High School. After his schooling, John moved to Manchester Vt where he worked in the...
