Robert A Sawyer
May 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that I let you know that our wonderful father Bob Sawyer passed away on Wednesday.
For those that knew him or those that heard stories about him knew he was a force in this world. A teacher. A coach. A motivator. A role model. A builder. A friend to so many. A...
Barbara George West
May 16, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, lover of life, and servant of God; she passed peacefully, gazing into the eyes of her husband and surrounded by her children. She spent the last weeks of her life at home, hosting a stream of visitors who came to share appreciations and some of her infectious laughter. She leaves behind her devoted, adoring husband...
Edwin Earl Teeling
May 12, 2024
Born June 7, 1932, in the Bronx, Edwin (Ed) spent his early years living in Long Beach, NY, known as “the city by the sea.” As a young adult, Ed spent summers lifeguarding at the town’s beautiful beaches. In 1952, Ed was drawn to another city, Washington, DC, where he attended Georgetown University and graduated in 1956.
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Carl Edwin Hedman Ii
May 7, 2024
Carl Edwin Hedman II, 80, a resident of Dorset, VT passed away on May 7th 2024 following a lengthy illness.
Carl was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 17th, 1944 to the late June E. Jacobus and Carl E. Hedman. He attended high school in Cornwall on Hudson, New York and graduated from the University of North...
Dean F. Hanson
May 6, 2024
Dean F. Hanson, age 95, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born in Barton, VT in 1928. Inspired by a desire to serve he received his funeral directorship from New England Mortuary School, Boston, Mass in 1951. He owned Hanson -Walbridge Funeral Homes for 29 years. In his spare time, he loved golf, flying,...
Dr. William F Wolfe
May 4, 2024
Bill passed away at home due to pancreatic cancer under the loving care of his wife Rose and VNA-Hospice of Southern Vermont.
Pre-deceased by Parents, William F Wolfe Sr. and Mary Lee Wolfe, twin brothers, John and Donald Wolfe, and best friend from college Dan Kehoe.
Survived by Rose, his wife of 52 years, Sons...
Mary Hawes Kohler
Apr 24, 2024
Her children, friends far and wide, and the communities of North Bennington, Bennington and Shaftsbury are saying thanks for the gift of years with Mary Hawes Kohler, who died peacefully at Bromley Manor Senior Home in Manchester on April 24th, 2024.
The Hawes name to which Mary was born in 1934 covered a meandering path from pre-Revolutionary...
Kevin James Bishop
Apr 20, 2024
Kevin James Bishop of Manchester, VT passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a quick but hard-fought battle with leukemia. Kevin was born April 15, 1953, in Bennington VT to the late Henry & Clara Bishop. Kevin attended Bennington area schools until he met and married the love of his life Linda Blake,...
Joan Ada (Braman) Morse
Apr 19, 2024
Joan Ada (Braman) Morse age 84 of Vernon, VT passed away, Friday, April 19, 2024 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center; Lebanon, NH.
Joan was born in Clarksburg, MA on June 18, 1939 to Walter Alfred and Anna Rose (Duverney) Braman. Joan attended Drury High School in North Adams, MA and received her GED from Greenfield Community College...
Audrey Caroline Balassie
Apr 15, 2024
Loving wife and mother and kind friend, Audrey Caroline Balassie died in peace at the age of 96 on April 15, 2024, at home in Bennington, Vermont. She was born Audrey Martin on July 19, 1927, in Stamford, Connecticut, the younger of two daughters of Philip and Alice Martin.
Audrey attended local schools in Stamford and upon...
Timothy W Agan
Apr 7, 2024
Timothy W. Agan, 45 a resident of Cold Brook Road, passed away April 7, 2024 at his home with his partner Chelsea Fischer by his side. Tim was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on June 28the son of Ernest Ruffell and Leslie Agan. He attended Newport, NH schools, graduating from Newport High School, class of 1996. Tim worked...
Shane Adrian Fressola
Apr 6, 2024
Shane Adrian Fressola, 49, a resident of Chapel Road, passed away April 6, 2024 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a brief illness. Shane was born in Bennington on March 10, 1975 the son of Michael and Dawn (Grusendorf) Fressola. Shane attended Bennington schools, graduating from MT. Anthony Union High School, class of 1993. Shane was raised in Pownal and...
Whitney T Hamilton
Apr 5, 2024
Whitney T. Hamilton of Higley Hill Road, Marlboro, died unexpectedly on April 5, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1984, in Brattleboro and grew up on his grandfather's dairy farm. He graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 2003. Whitty worked at the Retreat Farm, Feed Commodities in Bernardston, Wayne Corse Excavating, the Town of Whitingham, VT Roadworks,...
Frederick W Houston
Apr 5, 2024
Fred W Houston passed peacefully at his home in the wee hours of the morning on Friday, April 5th, 2024 after a night of watching footie (soccer for the rest of us) and chatting with dear friends.
The man lived a full life that took him around the world more than once. “For the sins of his...
Cwo (Ret) U.S. Army Raymond A. Smith
Apr 5, 2024
Chief Warrant Officer, Retired U.S. Army Raymond A. Smith, a resident of Arlington, VT, passed away April 5, 2024 at the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington, Vermont. Ray was born in Smithville, Jefferson County, NY on October 27, 1935, the son of the late Walter R. and Florence E. (Pope) Smith. They moved back to Arlington, Vermont in 1940. He...
Claire E. Reid
Apr 5, 2024
Claire E. Reid, 24, a resident of Richville Road, passed away April 5. 2024 in Manchester. Claire was born in Bethlehem, PA on April 2, 2000 the daughter of Christopher and Mary Beth (Canavan) Reid. Claire attended MEMS in Manchester and graduated from Burr & Burton Academy, class of 2019. Claire was a very creative person who loved to...
Linda A. Hoffman
Apr 5, 2024
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Linda A. Hoffman passed away on April 5th, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born in Bennington, VT on April 24th, 1943, the daughter of Doris and George Wright of River Road in West Arlington, VT. She had many cherished memories of time spent on the nearby farm of her maternal grandparents, Sidney and...
Rev. Dr. Nancy Hester Bloomer
Apr 3, 2024
The Reverend Dr. Nancy Hester Bloomer, 84, of Essex Junction, Vermont, died peacefully on April 3, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1939, in Binghamton, New York. She was the daughter of Ruth (Hester) Bloomer and Ronald Bloomer.
Nancy is survived by her daughters Carol Farley (Mike) and Sarah Vogelsang-Card (Jay), along with her three grandchildren,...
Hobart Clark Terhune
Apr 2, 2024
Hobart Clark Terhune peacefully passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born the only son of Elizabeth Hobby and Sidney Terhune. Noble was a kind and thoughtful friend who lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed growing up in the Twin Lakes area, the town of Salisbury, CT. Hobie was a graduate of Indian Mountain School in Lakeville...
Donald J Bartsch
Apr 2, 2024
On the morning of April 2nd, 2024 Donald J Bartsch passed away in his sleep. Don was born January 7th, 1940 in the Bronx NY, and grew up in Pelham Westchester County NY. After graduating from High School, Don went to work on the New York Stock Exchange where he became a full Member in 1965. Donald was an...
