Helen V. Fredericks
Jun 22, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN - Helen Virginia Fredericks died peacefully at home with her devoted caregiver Tina by her side on June 22, 2024. Born a twin with her brother Henry on November 5, 1951 in Wallingford, VT, Helen was the the daughter of Francis and Gertrude Frederick. Growing up Helen lived in a number of different locations, including the Brandon Training School...
Jeremiah E. Gingras
Jun 22, 2024
BARRE - Jeremiah E. Gingras, 40, of Barre, Vermont passed away on June 22, 2024. Always quick to laugh. His joyous spirit, kind and generous heart will be missed. Jeremiah was born to Philippe and Linda Gingras on October 3, 1983, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. He attended Spaulding High School where he was a four-time Vermont State Wrestling Champion and graduated...
Georgette R. Coleman
Jun 14, 2024
WEBSTERVILLE-Georgette Rita Coleman, 73, of Westerville VT, passed away on June 14th. After twice overcoming cancer, Georgette eventually succumbed to liver failure. She passed in the presence of her two children, Sulamunn (Sully) and Katidja (Katie) Coleman, who held her hands as she crossed over. Georgette was born on July 28th, 1950, to Roger and Rita Vigneault in Barre, VT....
Richard P. Gauthier
Jun 11, 2024
BARRE - Richard Gauthier, 77, formerly of Barre, VT, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT. Most recently, Richard resided in Bradford, VT where he was often seen cleaning at a local gym, “Fairlee Fit.” Richard shared a love for baseball with his care giver, Michael, and recently attended a New York Yankee’s...
George P. Ew
Jun 10, 2024
BARRE - George P. Drew, 90, passed peacefully into the loving arms of God on June 10, 2024, surrounded by the love and care of his family. He was born in Lyndonville, Vermont, on May 16th, 1934, the oldest of three children of Ann and Clifton Drew. George was predeceased by his parents, his sister-in-law, Clare Drew, and his cousins,...
David J. Duranleau
Jun 2, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN – David J. Duranleau, 65, of Williamstown, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was born on November 16, 1958, to the late Jean and Lucille (Matson) Duranleau. During Davids early years, he worked at Ben & Jerrys. He also volunteered at J.C. Penny, Meals on Wheels in...
Claudette R. Trepanier
May 25, 2024
BARRE – Claudette R. 'Dette' Trepanier, 77, of Barre, Vermont, died on May 25, 2024, at UVMC in Burlington after a short illness. Claudette was born on February 27, 1947, in Barre to Gerald and Lucienne (Mercier) Trepanier. After graduating from Marion High School in 1965, she was employed by Sprague Electric for several years. Other employment included work caring...
Joseph L. Willette
May 22, 2024
GRANITEVILLE - Joseph Leo Willette, 85, of Graniteville, died on May 22, 2024, at CVMC in Berlin. He was born August 11,1938 in Northfield VT and was the son of Homer and Cecile (Dumas) Willette. Joe graduated from Northfield High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 -1958. He and Suzanne Couture married June 30th,1962, at...
Donald J. Murray Jr.
May 20, 2024
BARRE - Donald James Murray Jr., 66, of Barre, VT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in Jupiter, FL on May 20, 2024. Donald “Don” was born in Barre on April 12, 1958, to Donald J. Murray Sr., and Claire Ashford. As a 1976 Spaulding High School graduate, he loved sports, especially baseball, basketball and later in life golf....
Kathryn A. Wasik
May 10, 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN- Kathryn Wasik passed away at home with family by her side on May 10, 2024. Family was her world from the very start. Being the second oldest, she was fiercely loyal and protective of her 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Family gatherings were always the best when the siblings recounted their outlandish childhood escapades, often shocking their mother with...
Pauline A. Letourneau
May 7, 2024
BARRE – Pauline Trottier Letourneau, 95, a lifelong Barre resident, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2024. Pauline was born in Montpelier, VT, on September 10, 1928, to Cyril and Agnes Trottier. Pauline graduated from Spaulding High School in 1948. She then went on to work at Barre City Hospital as a bookkeeper. In 1955 she married the love of...
Mckenzie L. Martin
Apr 27, 2024
BARRE-McKenzie (Kenzy) L Martin, 19 of Barre passed unexpectedly on April 27, 2024. Kenzy was born on May 21, 2004, in Berlin to Heather Martin. She graduated from Spaulding High School in 2022 and worked at Kohls in Berlin. Kenzy was an avid drawer, reader and a collector of books and legos. She always had a book in her hand....
Heather L. Martin
Apr 27, 2024
BARRE-Heather L Martin, 41 of Barre, passed unexpectedly on April 27, 2024. Heather was born on October 10, 1982, in Berlin. She is the daughter of Bernard and Cheryl (Wright) Surprenant. She graduated from Spauling High School in 2001 and spent most of her career as an LNA. Heather enjoyed photography. She was always behind the camera taking pictures. Heather...
Paul K. Larose
Apr 24, 2024
BARRE - Paul K. LaRose, 87, of Barre, Vt, passed away unexpectedly at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on April 24, 2024, with family by his side, reunited with his wife Shirley (Lowery) of nearly sixty years. Paul was born on July 2, 1936, in Berlin, VT, to Howard and Irene (Lewis) LaRose. In 1956, he married the love of his...
Brian M. Gibbs
Apr 20, 2024
PLAINFIELD - Brian M. Gibbs, 62, of Plainfield, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on April 20th, 2024. Brian was born on February 5th, 1962, to Ora and Phillip Gibbs of Williamstown, Vermont. Brian grew up in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1980. Brian spent most of his professional years excelling as a machinist at Rock of Ages. He...
Debra J. Caron
Apr 20, 2024
BARRE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Debra Jean Caron, who passed away on April 20th, 2024, at her home in Barre, VT at the age of 64 after a long battle with cancer. Deb was born on April 27th, 1959, to Bernice & Theodore Caron Sr. Deb will be greatly missed...
Michael Henry Rollins Ii
Apr 19, 2024
BARRE-Michael Henry Rollins II passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1986 to Michael Rollins and Sharon Woodworth. Mike was a 2004 graduate of Spaulding High School and had various careers, but most notably working in landscaping with his step-father. He took immense pride in making sure anything he did was perfect....
Mary P. Searles
Apr 10, 2024
BARRE TOWN - Mary Paul Searles of Barre VT passed away on April 10,2024 with her loving family at her side due to surgical complications. Mary was born in Barre hospital on April 11,1944 to Paul Benoit and Rita (Chaloux)Benoit of Barre. Mary graduated from Spaulding High school in Barre. She went on to study early childhood development later in...
Kristopher A. Fisk
Apr 2, 2024
Kristopher A Fisk, 41, of Topsham, VT, gained his wings on April 2nd, 2024, at Strongs Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. After a long 19-year battle with congested heart failure, Kris received the precious opportunity for a heart transplant on 3/13/24. Post-surgery, Kris gained other health issues, causing him to gain his wings. Born to Patty Wagner of Bradford...
Alfred M. Vanetti
Mar 4, 2024
BARRE - Alfred M. Vanetti, 89, of Barre, passed away on March 4, 2024, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in Barre, VT. He was born February 14, 1935, in New York City. He was the son of Guido and Louisa (Iamoretti) Vanetti. His parents were from the Lombardy region of Italy. He attended schools in Brooklyn, NY. Mr....
