Douglas Christopher Greig
Apr 30, 2025
COLCHESTER-Douglas Christopher Greig Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on December 28, 1946, in Paterson, New Jersey to Joseph and Dorothy Greig, Doug was a man whose warmth and storytelling touched the lives of everyone he met. Doug graduated from Manchester Regional High...
Francese F. Setien
Apr 27, 2025
MONTPELIER - Francese Farrand Setien, 100, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield. She was born November 12, 1924, to Fred and Georgianna Farrand (DeBlois) in Littleton, NH. Francese and her parents moved back to VT when she was two and a half years old. She attended school in South Barre and graduated...
Richard J. Deep
Apr 6, 2025
BARRE – Richard J. Deep, 93, of Barre, passed away on April 6, 2025, at Chestnut Place in Berlin, VT. He was born September 6, 1931, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, to Paul and Susie Deep. His family moved to Barre in 1932. Richard attended St. Monica School and Spaulding High School graduating in 1950. In his early years, Richard...
David W. Blow Sr.
Apr 5, 2025
BARRE - David William Blow Sr., 75, of Barre Vt, passed lovingly into the arms of his Lord and Savior peacefully in his sleep on 4/5/25 while in long term care. David was born in Barre, Vt where he grew up in the Barre/Websterville area. He attended Spaulding High School where he graduated in 1967. After high school he joined...
Nancy L. Goodrich
Mar 26, 2025
ORANGE - Nancy L. Goodrich, 76, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Nancy was a beloved sister, aunt, great aunt and friend to all that knew her. Her love and kindness were present in everyone she touched. She was born November 13, 1948, in Barre, VT. On June 28, 1975, she married the love of...
Howard "Spike" B. Anderson
Mar 22, 2025
EAST BARRE- Howard “Spike” B. Anderson, 70, a longtime resident of East Barre, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 24, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Howard served in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Air Station in Atlanta before working as a foreman at Atlas...
Ralph E. Bennett
Mar 19, 2025
BERLIN-Ralph E. Bennett III (Joe), 90, of Berlin passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at his home in Berlin VT, surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born to Suzie B. (Willey) Bennett and Ralph E. Bennett II on July 29, 1934. He married Vivian L. (Aldrich) Bennett in 1980. They blended their families and made their home in...
Rose M. Wheeler-Stillson
Mar 18, 2025
BARRE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose M. Wheeler-Stillson, affectionately known to many as “Mama Wheeler.” Rose was born on October 13, 1959, in Pulaski, Virginia, to Kenneth W. Wheeler of Montpelier, Vermont, and Stella J. Church of Pulaski, Virginia. She graduated from U-32 Middle and High School in 1978 and continued her...
Julien R. Ramos
Mar 16, 2025
BARRE - Julien Rene Ramos, 25yrs, died suddenly on March 16, 2025, while riding his motorcycle. Julien R. Ramos was born September 8, 1999, 4.5 hours before his twin brother Richard W. Ramos, born on September 9, 1999. MEOW! Julien Ramos graduated from Spaulding High School and then from the Marine Corps, Paris Island the same year 2017. Julien, a...
Markco G. Flye
Mar 11, 2025
BARRE-Markco G. Flye, of Barre Vermont died March 11, 2025, unexpectedly. Son of Clifford and Mary Flye. He grew up in Topsham and Corinth and graduated high school in Bradford Vermont. After which he attended Goddard College. Mark was a Master of Philosophy and enjoyed conversation that sparked the minds of others. Playing banjo and guitar gave him great joy....
Kenneth Bryans Sr
Mar 10, 2025
South Glastonbury, CT- Kenneth Bryans Sr., 91, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Cohoes, New York, he was the son of the late George and Irene Fountain Bryans. On February 11, 1956, Kenneth married the love of his life, Hazel Clark Bryans, in Schenectady, New York. They shared 69 wonderful years together, building a life...
Shirley Marie Bennett-Bill
Mar 9, 2025
BARRE - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Marie Bennett-Bill, who left us on March 9, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on March 5, 1956, in Thetford Mines, Quebec Canada. At the age of four, Shirley moved to Vermont with her family where she grew up making loving memories and developed many...
Michael S. Duprey
Mar 7, 2025
BARRE TOWN - Michael Steven Duprey, 68, passed away on March 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, service, and dedication to his family. Born on May 5, 1956, Michael was the fourth oldest child of Wilfred and Pauline (Little) Duprey. Michael lived a life marked by commitment to his country, his community, and the people he loved....
Chester (Chet) Cookson
Mar 5, 2025
EAST MONTPELIER – Chester (Chet) Cookson, 87, of Chestnut Place in Berlin, formerly of East Montpelier, passed away on March 5, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born in Woodbury at his family’s home to Daniel Carlos Cookson Sr. and Mary (McGill) Cookson. He attended school in Woodbury and Spaulding High School. On June 20, 1959, he...
Jaylin Jj Rollins
Feb 28, 2025
BARRE- Jaylin James Rollins “JJ”, 16 of Barre Vt passed away on Friday February 28.2025 at his home. JJ was born on July 28, 2008, to Mindy Rollins in Randolph Vt. He attended Spaulding High School in Barre. JJ was a boy who loved spending time with his family and close friends. He had the biggest impact in a short...
Lise T. Simoneau
Feb 25, 2025
BARRE - Lise T. (Gilbert) Simoneau of Barre, Vermont, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 25th, 2025. Lise was born May 3rd, 1953, to Andre and Yvette (Maheux) Gilbert in Coaticook, QC, the oldest of 6 children. Lise started work at the Country House restaurant in Barre, but she spent the majority of her life...
Julius Gryckiewicz
Feb 22, 2025
BARRE, VT – Dr. Julius “Jules” Gryckiewicz of Putnam, CT, passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-four on February 22, 2025, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Barre, VT, surrounded by his family. Born in New Britain, CT, on April 12, 1930, Jules was the middle of five children of Joseph Gryckiewicz and Helen (Kasinski) Gryckiewicz who immigrated...
Bernard Bertrand Isabelle
Feb 20, 2025
Barre, VT: Bernard (Bernie) Bertrand Isabelle of Barre, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home, at the age of 66 years. Bernie was born April 4, 1958, in Barre, VT, to Arthur and Lorraine Isabelle. After graduating from Spaulding High School, Bernie worked in restaurants for much of his life, including in Barre, VT, Bar Harbor ME...
Emogene (Jean) A. Bancroft
Feb 15, 2025
BERLIN - Emogene (Jean) Bancroft, an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at Central Vermont Hospital on February 15, 2025, at the age of 90. She will be so missed by all of us who loved her. Jean was a gifted baker and made hundreds of Wedding and Birthday cakes with love. Nobody made spice rolls and...
Sue-Ann (Stewart) Markham
Feb 11, 2025
BERLIN - Sue Ann (Stewart) Markham - “Mamie”, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was a warrior in every sense of the word, bravely battling cancer, overcoming breast cancer twice, and facing each challenge with strength, grace, and humor. Born to Wayne and Edith Stewart, Sue spent her entire life...
