Janice M. Aja
Apr 23, 2026
BERLIN-Janice M. Aja passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at Woodridge Nursing Home, where she had resided for several years.
She was born on April 28, 1932, in Montpelier, Vermont, the daughter of Grant and Leona (Tatro) Lamell. In September 1950, she married Joseph F. Aja. Together they made their home in East Barre, where they raised their six children....
Gloria M. Duprey
Apr 12, 2026
MIDDLESEX - Gloria Murray Duprey of Middlesex died peacefully at home on April 12th, 2026.
Born Gloria Louise Murray to parents Tylea Mae Poulen and Nelson Edward Murray at Heaton Hospital in Barre Vermont.
Gloria graduated with honors from Montpelier High School in 1965. She met her husband Richard W. Duprey while volunteering for the Middlesex fire department. They married on November...
Terry J. Allen
Apr 10, 2026
EAST MONTPELIER - Terry J. Allen, an artist, photographer, journalist and activist, died at her home in East Montpelier, Vt., on April 10, 2026, of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and rapidly progressing prion brain disorder. She was 78.
Brave and independent, headstrong and altruistic, Terry traveled the world and explored the complexities of the human condition. She was at ease in...
Kenneth P. Yearman
Apr 9, 2026
BERLIN-Kenneth P. Yearman, 85, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont. Born June 10, 1940, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late John and Alda (Beaver) Yearman and the second youngest of eight children.
After moving to Northfield in 1943, Ken eventually joined the Air Force and built a distinguished career...
Dana J. Drown
Apr 8, 2026
MIDDLEBURY — Dana James Drown passed away unexpectedly after a long and difficult battle with addiction, a struggle rooted in mental health challenges and the lack of adequate support and resources available to those in need. Though his struggles were real, they never defined the love he had for his family or the life he lived.
Dana was an all-American boy...
Wesley H. Guyette Jr.
Apr 7, 2026
BARRE - It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wesley H. Guyette Jr., who departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 88. Wesley, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was surrounded by love and care at Woodridge Nursing Home in Barre, VT, as he concluded his long...
Lorin M. Burt
Apr 5, 2026
EAST CORINTH - Lorin M. Burt, 38 yrs. old, lived in East Corinth Vt passed away on April 5, 2026, in Corinth Vt at the intersection of Chelsea Road and Turkey Hill Road.
Lorin Burt was born in Bellows Falls Vermont on July 16, 1987, to Lou M Burt Sr and Rose L. Burt. Lorin enjoyed the outdoors from hunting, fishing,...
Alec Nathan Foote
Mar 31, 2026
BARRE-Alec Foote, 45, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026, at his home, in the arms of his father.
Born in Middlebury on November 8, 1980, he was the son of Peter Foote and Mary McClintock, Alec grew up in Montpelier alongside his sister, Katy, in a close-knit neighborhood filled with friendship and adventure. He loved being outdoors riding his bike...
Ryan W. Lamery
Mar 25, 2026
Graniteville, VT-Ryan W.C. Lamery, 42, of Graniteville passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026.
Ryan grew up in Cabot and attended school there where he excelled in math, science, basketball and soccer. He had an uncanny ability to figure out how things worked, and how to fix them; a gift recognized by many.
Ryan loved to spend time with his family and...
Joshua A. Blackler
Mar 13, 2026
WATERBURY CENTER - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Joshua Alan Blackler. Joshua was born February 21, 1983, to Melanie Phillips and Christopher Blackler. He graduated from Harwood Union High School and held a variety of jobs throughout his twenties, always finding ways to stay active and connected to his community.
Although estranged from his birth...
Nicholas S. Ward
Mar 8, 2026
BARRE - Nicholas Seth Ward, age 30, of Barre, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly between the evening of March 7 and the early morning of March 8, 2026.
Nicholas was born on May 11, 1995, in Stony Brook, New York. He graduated from East Hampton High School.
Nicholas loved spending time with his children, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and doing anything outdoors, and...
Barbara J. Bassett
Mar 5, 2026
BARRE - Barbara Josephine Bassett, 84, passed away on March 5, 2026, at her home in Barre, Vermont. Barbara was born on July 5, 1941, in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire. She was the youngest of the 4 children born to Claude Bassett and Orphise Perras Bassett.
Barbara is survived by her nieces, Leilani and Heather (Antonio), and her great-nieces, Brisa, Maya,...
Sylvia A. Fisher
Mar 4, 2026
NORTHFIELD — Sylvia A. (Utton) Fisher, 80, died March 4, 2026, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her two sons and closest confidant by her side.
Born January 13, 1946, Sylvia was the daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Richardson) Utton. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964 and married Bert D. Fisher on May 6, 1965, in Worcester....
Patricia A. Davies
Feb 27, 2026
WAITSFIELD - Trish was born in Wales and was educated at home until she was nine years old. She spent her next years at a boarding school in England where she graduated at age 17. As her country was deep in the throes of World War II, she found herself drafted into the service. Not wanting to wear a uniform,...
Pamela M. Bagalio
Feb 26, 2026
ORANGE – Pamela Marsha Bagalio, 77, of Orange, VT, passed away on February 26, 2026, at her home in Orange. She was the daughter of Carroll James Weeks and Dorothy Elizabeth Jerry.
Pam married the love of her life, Steven Arthur Bagalio on July 23, 1966, at St. Monica Church in Barre, VT. They had the kind of love we all...
Debra J. Karvonen
Feb 17, 2026
BARRE-Debra Jane Karvonen, 69, of Barre, Vermont, passed away on February 17, 2026 after a long illness.
Deb was passionate about so much - both what she loved and what she didn’t. She cared deeply about dogs, gardening, cooking, reading (especially mysteries), and crossword puzzles. She was a lifelong Democrat who was unafraid to share her convictions. Deb was a jack...
Deborah A. Martin
Feb 10, 2026
BARRE – Deborah A. Martin passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the St. Johnsbury Center for Living and Rehabilitation, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s related dementia. She faced her battle with resilience, strength and grace, with family by her side. Throughout her battle she never lost her sharp wit, entertaining the residents and staff with spirited remarks...
Gail H. Fondry
Feb 9, 2026
BARRE - Gail Haven Fondry, 75, of Barre, Vermont, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 17, 1950, in Barre, she was the beloved daughter of Constance Fondry and John Fondry.
Gail was a proud graduate of Spaulding High School. She went on to marry the love of her life, Bart Foster, and together they built...
David A. Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
WASHINGTON-David A. Johnson, 55, of Washington, Vermont, passed away on February 9, 2026, at home with family and close friends around him, after a long battle with cancer — a fight he met with unwavering determination, pursuing every treatment option available, including traveling to Dana-Farber in Boston in the hope of a miracle.
David was born on July 15, 1970, in...
Kerry A. Harty
Feb 5, 2026
WILLIAMSTOWN - Our beloved mother, Kerry Anne Harty, passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 7, 1971, in Malden, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Patricia Clark.
She enjoyed reading, crafting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kerry is survived by her children, Amber, Erin, and Billy; her grandson, Liam; and her husband, John.
Kerry...
