Myrtle Corey
Feb 4, 2017
Myrtle Jane Corey, 84, formerly of Meadow Lane, passed away Sunday February 5, 2017 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home in Bennington. Myrtle was born in Bennington, VT on June 12, 1932 the daughter of the late Ernest Bonesteel and Marion (Taylor) Downing. Myrtle attended the Shaftsbury Village Brick School House and graduated from North Bennington High School, class of...
Walter Taylor
Feb 3, 2017
Walter Monroe Taylor, Sr., 65, a resident of Pownal, passed away February 3, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Walter was born in Cambridge, VT on October 23, 1951 the son of the late James Monroe and Florence Sylvia (LaPlante) Taylor and attended local schools. Walter worked as a self employed Tree Surgeon for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Marie W. Cushing
Feb 3, 2017
Marie W. Cushing, 91 a resident of North Bennington passed away peacefully on Friday February 3, 2017 at Fairwinds Residential Care Home in North Bennington.Marie was born in Laconia, NH on August 18, 1925 , she was the daughter of Lodore J. Denis and Elizabeth (Guay) Denis. She grew up in New Hampshire where she graduated from Concord High...
Alan Sollien
Feb 2, 2017
Alan C Sollien passed away on February 2, 2017 after a six month battle with cancer. Throughout his journey he continued to to be delighted and appreciative of the amazing care and professionalism given to him by the nurses, doctors, and all that were involved, many of whom he knew from his days at SVMC. He often remarked that...
Sheila Foster
Jan 29, 2017
Sheila Foster, longtime resident of Manchester passed away on Sunday, January 29th after a brief illness, she was 92. Born Mary Sheila Ryan in Montreal, Quebec Canada to Leo George and Alice (Spencer) Ryan on August 4th, 1924. Sheila attended Loretto Abbey in Toronto and McGill University in Montreal. She continued her education at Parson's School of Design in...
Janice Hurley
Jan 29, 2017
Janice A. Hurley, 76 a resident of Gore Road passed away peacefully on Sunday January 29, 2017 following an extended illness.The daughter of Walter and Clara ( Brasie) Voller, she was born in Rowe, MA on January 26, 1941. She grew up in the Schenectady, NY area where she graduated from Schenectady High School.Janice had worked at the Ben...
Robert P. Branford, Jr.
Jan 27, 2017
Robert P. Branford, Jr., 63, a resident of Pownal, passed away January 25, 2017 at his home. Robert was born in Ohio on November 13, 1953 the son of the late Robert P. Branford, Sr. and Delores Lake. Robert graduated from High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and received his Bachelor Degree from Southern Vermont College. Robert was a United...
Francis Reed, Sr.
Jan 22, 2017
Francis X. Reed, Sr., a resident of Edward Isham Drive, passed away Sunday January 22, 2017 at Bennington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Frank was born in New York City on May 8, 1924 the son of the late Henry J. and Theresa (Baumann) Reed. He received his education in New York City schools up until High School. He earned...
Marjorie Dix
Jan 18, 2017
Marjorie A. Dix, 82, recently of Pine Heights in Brattleboro, died January 18, 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. A longtime resident of Wilmington, then Readsboro, VT, Marge was born at home in Wilmington on March 7, 1934 the daughter of the late George and Nancy (Bly) Hoyt. On September 21, 1956 she married Richard A. Dix. Rip died in...
Marguerite Bushee
Jan 16, 2017
Marguerite R. Bushee, widow of Clarence W, Bushee passed away on January 16, 2017 at Equinox Terrace. The daughter of Lynn and Leona (Crosier) Rudd , she was born in West Rupert on May 24, 1923. She grew up in Rupert where she attended local schools and was a graduate of Salem (NY) High School. Marguerite loved people and...
Eileen Cantrell
Jan 14, 2017
Eileen E. Cantrell, 68, a resident of Yeaw Road, passed away January 14, 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Eileen was born in Hartford, CT on October 18, 1948 the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary E. (Ellsworth) Kerry. She received her education in South Windsor, CT schools, graduating from Weaver High School in Hartford. Eileen loved flower...
Nancy Coulter
Jan 10, 2017
Nancy L. Coulter, 70, a resident McCormick Lane, passed away January 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Queens, NY on August 14, 1946 the daughter of Herbert and Doris (Berger) Vettel and attended local schools. Nancy worked as a legal secretary and for many years worked for the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance...
Concetta Busick
Jan 9, 2017
Concetta F. Busick of Wardsboro, VT died at Grace Cottage Hospital on January 9, 2017, following a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Concetta was born in Baltimore, MD on January 7th, 1954 to parents Raymond K. and Concetta Vinci Miles. The second of five children, Concetta was known for her patience, quiet strength, and selflessness, which manifested early...
Austin Plumb
Jan 7, 2017
Austin Plumb, 89, a resident of Whitingham, passed away January 7, 2017 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Austin was born in Whitingham on November 29, 1927 the son of the late Grover and Agnes(Shippee) Plumb and attended Whitingham schools. Austin was a truck driver for both the Towns of Wilmington and Whitingham and also drove a truck for Al...
Harry Sheldon
Jan 7, 2017
Harry Calvin Sheldon (9/28/32 - 1/7/17), passed into Heaven on January 7th to reunite with his beautiful wife, Barbara Ann, who preceded him in death in 2012. He was born on September 28, 1932 to Harry and Helen Sheldon in South Dorset, Vermont. He attended the South Dorset School and earned his GED. He worked for his father before...
Anita Werner
Jan 6, 2017
Anita L. Werner, age 95, died on January 6, 2017. She was born November 25, 1921 in the Bronx, NY, the only child of John and Florence Koster. She was educated in the New York City schools, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Queens College. She was a homemaker, and later an early childhood teacher for twenty years.Anita married...
Helen Jones
Jan 4, 2017
Helen Kelly Jones, a resident of Buck Hill Road, passed away January 4, 2017 at her home. Helen was born in Cloontia, Ireland on July 16, 1935 the daughter of the late James and Bridget (Durkin) Kelly and was educated in the Irish National Schools. Helen was a devout catholic and a member of St. Margaret Mary, Christ Our...
Elizabeth Cole
Dec 30, 2016
Elizabeth I. Cole, 68, a longtime resident of North Bennington passed away peacefully at Crescent Manor Care Center on Friday, December 30, 2016. The daughter of Warren and M. Elizabeth (Moore) Lake, she was born in Bennington on January 23, 1948. She grew up with her family in Dorset and was a graduate of Burr & Burton Academy. "Liz"...
Christopher Brewster
Dec 25, 2016
Christopher Charles Brewster of Manchester Center died December 26 at Albany Medical Center, following an extended illness. Christopher was born May 30, 1958 in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the son of Charles and Barbara Brewster, also of Manchester Center. Chris was a graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown, MA, and received his B.S. in Economics...
Alice Hilse
Dec 24, 2016
Alice M. Hilse, 90, a resident of Route 67 East, Shaftsbury, passed away December 24, 2016 at her home. Alice was born in North Bennington on April 13, 1926 the daughter of of the late Edward and Anna (Granger) Sweet. She received her education in North Bennington schools, graduating from North Bennington High School. Alice worked at Polygraphics and...
