Margaret Elsie Cushing
Oct 23, 2023
SPRINGFIELD/BARRE – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Margaret Elsie Cushing (Conner), 92, of Springfield, VT, and formerly of Barre, VT. She was born April 5, 1931, in Newport, VT, to George Conner and Julia Flanders and was the youngest of 3 children. She married Ronald Cushing Sr. on August 6, 1950, and...
Winston L. Chase
Oct 2, 2023
BARRE CITY - Winston (Winky) Lucius Chase, 73, of Short Street, died Monday, October 2, 2023, at home with his partner, Sandra Pond, by his side. Born December 30, 1949, to Nelson Gordon Chase and Lola Inez (Toby) Chase. He attended school at Maple Corners Elementary in Calais and Woodbury School. Winston (Winky) married Jolene Houghton on September 28, 1974....
Lorraine R. Watker
Sep 27, 2023
BARRE- Lorraine R. Watker, 92, of Barre, a loving mother and friend to many, passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2023, at her home. Born on May 5, 1931, in Barre, she was the daughter of Clarence and Annette (Gagnon) Hartley. She attended Elementary School in Orange and graduated from Spaulding High School, class of 1949. On June 14, 1952,...
Catherine W. Sawyer
Sep 11, 2023
BARRE- Catherine W. Sawyer, 94, passed away at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester on Monday, September 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on August 8, 1929, in Barre, VT, the daughter of Michael J. and Leona (Hendy) Wobby. Catherine was a Registered Nurse and throughout her career she worked in all aspects of...
Patricia Semanski
Sep 6, 2023
BARRE – Patricia (Pat) Semanski, 84, went to meet the Lord on September 6, 2023, following a brief stay in the McLure-Miller Respite House in Colchester. She was born September 11, 1938, in Scranton, PA. She truly was a coal miner’s daughter which explains why she loved country music so much, though she liked Patsy Cline more than Loretta Lynn....
Alan Joseph Joyal
Sep 5, 2023
LITTLETON, NH – Alan J. Joyal, 58, of Littleton, NH, and formerly of Barre, VT, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2023, with his family by his side at Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, NH. Alan was born May 3, 1965, to Lyman Joyal and Marie (Morel) Joyal. Alan graduated from Spaulding Highschool in 1983 and then went to Champlain...
Armand Raymond Couture
Aug 8, 2023
BARRE – Armand Raymond Couture passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Armand was born in Barre City to Adrienne (Jacques) Couture and Romelus Couture on November 25, 1934. He attended Barre City Schools, graduating from Spaulding High School, Class of 1953. He met his wife, Janet Gordon, in...
Richard W. Ramos
Aug 6, 2023
WILLIAMSTOWN - Richard W. Ramos, 23, passed away suddenly at his Williamstown home at the age of 23 on August 6, 2023. Richard was born in New Britain, CT, and moved to VT in 2010. He enjoyed playing and watching football and baseball. He was always the life of the party and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family....
Michel R. Bonin
Aug 6, 2023
BARRE-Michel “Mike” Bonin of Barre, VT (62) passed peacefully at Central Vermont Medical Center Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born on August 11, 1960, the son of Jean-Claude and Ghislaine Bonin of Summer Street. Mike was a “True Barre City Legend”. He thrived with the love of his family and community by his side. A special soul that brought a smile...
Bernard "Bernie" Corliss
Aug 5, 2023
EAST MONTPELIER-Bernard A “Bernie” Corliss, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5th of natural causes at Woodridge Nursing Home. Bernie was born December 28th, 1933, the only child of Arthur and Grace (Lane) Corliss. He grew up in East Montpelier, where he continued to live and raised a family. After graduating from Montpelier High School in 1953 he...
Joshua M. Barnett
Jul 30, 2023
MARSHFIELD – Joshua Mitchell Barnett, 33, of Marshfield, Vermont, died in a motorcycle accident on route 214 in East Montpelier on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1990, in Berlin, Vermont to Norbert Fred Barnett and Penny (Clark) Barnett. He grew up in Plainfield and Marshfield Vermont. He has two brothers, Norbert Freddy Barnett, and Ethan...
Kelly R. Roberts
Jul 28, 2023
BARRE TOWN-Kelly L Robert's, 65 of Neddo Rd died on Friday, July 28th 2023 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. Born November 11th, 1957 in East Barre, he was the son of Wesley and Mabel (Gauthier) Robert's. He attended Barre Town Elementary School and Spaulding High School. On October 11th, 1986 he married Joanne Tremblay. They lived in Websterville...
Thomas F. Gauthier
Jul 24, 2023
BARRE- Thomas F. Gauthier passed away at his home in Barre on July 24, 2023. He was a local legend known as “The man on the couch”. Tom was born on September 17, 1960, in Barre to Ferdinand and Jean (Bishop) Leonhard. Tom’s biological father Ferdinand passed away from Leukemia before Tom was born. After graduating from Montpelier High School...
Joanne E. Cerasoli-Campbell
Jul 15, 2023
BARRE-Joanne Elaine Cerasoli Campbell, 66, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, at the Jack Byrne Center after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her adoring family. Born on September 4, 1956, she was the youngest child of Richard J. and Shirley M. (Paulison) Cerasoli. She attended Barre Town Middle and Elementary and Spaulding High School....
Eugene D. Wright
Jul 12, 2023
PLAINFIELD-Eugene (Doty) Wright, 88, a longtime resident of Gore Rd in Plainfield, Vt passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Braintree, Vt. the son of the late George and Evelyn Wright. Eugene married Martha (Mongeur) Wright on December 31, 1955 in Windsor, Vt. In his early years he...
Thomas J. Lamson
Jul 11, 2023
BARRE - Thomas "Tom" J. Lamson, 48, of Barre, Vermont, passed away on July 11, 2023, in Barre. Tom was born on May 26, 1975, in Berlin, Vermont. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Tom was a kind-hearted individual who enjoyed fishing, watching sunsets, and spending time at the Waterbury Reservoir. He had a deep appreciation for...
Eugene P. Marquis
Jul 10, 2023
GRANITEVILLE – Eugene P. Marquis, 85, of Graniteville, passed away on July 10, 2023. Born on October 18, 1937, he was the son of Dora Bedell and Adalord Marquis. His family included Brothers Wendell Robinson, Robert Marquis, and sister Wilma Marquis (Roy). After high school, Eugene enlisted in the Navy and married Elaine Goble. Together they had two children, Suzanne...
Jean R. Parent
Jul 7, 2023
BARRE - Jean-Rock Parent, 92, formerly of Granite Street in Barre, VT, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, at Woodridge Rehab and Nursing in Berlin after several months of failing health surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 12, 1931, in St. Sebastien, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Josaphat and Valéde (Proteau) Parent. He...
Claudette M. Samson
Jul 7, 2023
BROOKSVILLE, FL – Claudette Matte Samson, born July 10, 1942, in Barre, Vermont, passed away from this life on July 7, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, and dedicated schoolteacher. Claudette is survived by her husband Cyrille Joseph Samson, daughter Simone Samson Bratcher, son Robert Samson, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St. Monica Church...
Douglas A. Parks
Jul 6, 2023
BARRE – Douglas A. Parks, 68, of Barre, passed away at Barre Gardens on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born on March 11, 1955, he was the son of Winston and Patricia (Cummings) Parks. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1974. On August 24, 1996, he married Theresa Goyette at St. Monica Church in Barre and settled in Barre before...
