Eileen Podlas (Mema)
Oct 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eileen McGowan Podlas, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the community of Manchester, VT, who left us on October 30, 2023. Her light, warmth, and boundless love touched countless lives, and she will forever be remembered for her joyful spirit and deep compassion. Born July 30, 1949...
Scott Galusha
Oct 27, 2023
Scott Galusha, 50, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2023 in Bennington, Vermont. Scott was born on March 27, 1973 in Bennington, Vermont to the late Harold and Patricia (Muckle) Galusha. Scott attended local schools and later became a line cook for local restaurants. He later went on to marry the late Joslin B. Mayhew Galusha. Scott enjoyed spending time...
Eugene Elmer Bills, Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
Eugene Elmer Bills, Jr. 64, a resident of Wardsboro, passed away Saturday October 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Eugene was born in Townshend, VT on May 29, 1959 the son of the late Eugene Elmer Bills, Sr. and Evelyn Karen (Vose). He attended Wardsboro schools and graduated Leland & Gray Union High School in Townshend. Eugene...
Joyce Lorraine (Colyard) Roy
Oct 17, 2023
Joyce Lorraine (Colyard) Roy, 66, a resident of Fuller Hill Road, passed away October 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Joyce was born on September 6, 1957 the daughter of the late Virginia Mary (Morris) Colyard and William Monroe Colyard in Elizabeth, NJ. Joyce was a very passionate person. Most passionate of people still with us and many that have...
Judy B. Stevens
Oct 14, 2023
Judy B. Stevens, 77, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away following a brief illness on October 14, 2023. Judy was born to the late George and Mabel (Farster) Beers on August 9, 1946 in Templeton, Pennsylvania. Following living in Templton, Judy also spent her earlier years in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. After high school, Judy attended nursing school at Pittsburgh College. Judy worked...
Robert “Bob” Schmidt
Oct 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” Schmidt passed away at home in Manchester, Vermont in the loving arms of his wife on October 11, 2023. He was born in Nuremburg, Germany on February 21, 1931. He apprenticed as a cabinet maker in Germany and when he was 18 years old he was sponsored by his aunt, Gunda (Schmidt) Schatz, to come to the U.S....
Alfred Paul Mcallister
Oct 4, 2023
Alfred Paul McAllister of Arlington, VT, died peacefully at the Vermont Veterans’ Home on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. Born in Stamford, CT on October 24th, 1931, son of Alfred E. McAllister and Irene Nickerson, he attended St. Johns Grammer School and later graduated in 1950 from All Hallows High School, a Catholic boys’ high school in Bronx, New York near...
Claude Alcide Beaudoin
Oct 3, 2023
Claude Alcide Beaudoin 73, formerly of Attleboro, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at his home on Berry Hill in Sheffield, Vt late Tuesday night October 3, 2023. The eldest child of Leon and Cecile (Moffet) Beaudoin, Claude was born in Quebec City on June 11, 1950 . At an early age he moved along with his parents to the United States...
Ellen Blanche Hill Powers
Oct 3, 2023
Ellen Blanche Hill Powers, 84 of East Lyme, CT passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. The daughter of Burton G. and Grace (Sumner) Hill. She was born in Halifax on December 2, 1938. Ellen grew up in Halifax where she received her early education, she went on to high school...
Marion Magnuson
Oct 1, 2023
Marion Magnuson, 85, a resident of Equinox Village, passed away October 1. 2023. At Marion’s request there are no formal funeral services. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT.
John Richard Carmichael
Sep 29, 2023
John Richard Carmichael, 75, a resident of East Road, passed away September 29, 2023 at Saratoga, NY Hospital. John was born in Middletown, NY on February 4, 1948 the son of the late Kenneth and Felcia (Urbina) Carmichael and attended Middletown schools. John drove a truck for Merrill Transport, Greene’s Oil and Appollo Fuels. John enjoyed fishing, playing cards, building...
Jody Lacross
Sep 24, 2023
Jody LaCross, a resident of Pownal, VT, passed away doing one of her favorite things, (Fall decorating) Sunday September 24, 2023. Jody was born in Bennington on March 8, 1985 the daughter of Robert and Tammy (Fielding) LaCross. Jody is survived her parents Tammy Fielding (Lee) and Robert LaCross, children Isiah Crone (Ashley), Tanner Crone (Ashley Martin) and Aadyn LaPoint,...
Joni Stevens Phillips
Sep 24, 2023
Joni Stevens Phillips, 64, a life long resident of Vermont, passed away unexpectedly September 24, 2023. Joni was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on August 20, 1959 the daughter of the late Wallace S. and Norma A. (Gray) Stevens. She attended Sutton, Lyndonville and Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Antony Union High School. She also attended Northeastern Christian University and...
Paul F. Canavan
Sep 23, 2023
Paul F. Canavan, 90, a resident of Village Lane, passed away September 23, 2023 at Brookdale, Village at Fillmore Pond. Paul was born in Roxbury, MA on February 20, 1933 the son of the late Philip and Edith (Grey) Canavan. He graduated from Charlestown High School and earned his Bachelor Degree from Northeastern University. He also served in Director of...
James B. Hulett
Sep 21, 2023
James B. Hulett, 70 a resident of Peru, VT, passed away suddenly September 21, 2023. James was born in Springfield, VT on February 10, 1955 the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Betty) Harned Hulett and attended Burr & Burton Seminary. In his earlier years James worked at Bromley Mountain and some of the local ski shops. He was working as...
Joanne Barbara Garger
Sep 20, 2023
Joanne Barbara Garger, 83, a resident of Hagelberg Hill Road, passed away unexpectedly at her home September 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Joanne was born in Newark, NJ on November 13, 1939 the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Werner) Stopero. She attended Westwood, New Jersey schools, graduating from Westwood High School. Joanne worked at a clothing store...
Dennis C. Blunt
Sep 20, 2023
Dennis C. Blunt, 82, a resident of Bennington, passed away September 20, 2023 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Dennis was born in Steelville, Missouri on July 11, 1941, the son of the late William Dale and Catherine (Clymer) Blunt. He graduated from Steelville High School and attended Trade School in St. Louis. After being honorably discharged from the...
Charlotte K. Houghton
Sep 18, 2023
Charlotte K. Houghton, 96, formerly of Poultney, VT, passed away September 18, 2023 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born in East Arlington, VT on September 26, 1926 the daughter of the late John and Frances (Mann) King. She graduated from Arlington High School and Bishop DeGoesbriand School of Nursing in Burlington, VT. and...
Jean M. Knapp
Sep 14, 2023
Jean M. Knapp, 92 of Arlington VT., formerly of Beacon, NY, passed away at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT, on September 14, 2023. Born in Mount Kisco, NY on November 14, 1930, she was the daughter of George and Myrtle (Tompkins) Maynard. She graduated from Beacon High School in 1947 and attended Brandeis University. She worked in The Evening...
Joyce L Ameden
Sep 14, 2023
Joyce L. Ameden, 99, passed from this life on September 14, 2023. Joyce was born on February 15, 1924 to Clarence F. and Verlie M. Smith. She grew up in Winhall, Vermont along with her three sisters, and attended the local one-room school there. She then went to Springfield, VT Highschool while living as a boarder with local families in...
