Edith Ida Elizabeth Houle
Mar 19, 2016
Edith Ida Elizabeth Houle, 100, a resident of Colrain Road passed away Saturday March 19, 2016 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield. Edith was born in Worcester, MA on June 23, 1915 the daughter of Louis and Hilda (Nordbeck) Renaud. She attended schools in Quincy, MA graduating from Quincy High School. Edith enjoyed camping with her family and traveling as...
Thelma J. Coley
Mar 19, 2016
Thelma J. Coley, 83, a resident of Sunderland Hill Road passed away peacefully on Saturday March 19, 2016 in Bennington following a brief illness. Thelma was born in Pownal, VT on August 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marion (Towslee) Jolivette. Growing up in the area, she attended local schools, graduating from Bennington High...
Harold Edward De Bona, Sr
Mar 18, 2016
Harold Edward De Bona, Sr (Hal) of Dorset, VT passed away peacefully on March 18, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Hal was 92.Hal was born on May 6, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Milwaukee Country Day School. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He graduated from Northwestern University where he...
Irene A. Wood
Mar 18, 2016
Irene A. Wood, 78 a resident of Bennington passed away peacefully on Friday March 18, 2016 at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Fifield) Griggs, she was born in Bethel on March 28, 1937. Irene was a graduate of Johnson State Teachers College and had taught in Bennington area schools , for many years...
Barbara J. Spain Strong
Mar 15, 2016
Barbara J. Spain Strong, loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed at her home in South Londonderry, Vermont on March 15, 2016. Barbara resided in Ewing and Mantoloking before retiring to Saco, Maine and South Londonderry, Vermont.Graduated from Ewing High School 1972, Barbara was employed as the Judicial Administrative Assistant in the Mercer County Court House for...
Marion M. Jepson
Mar 14, 2016
Marion M. Jepson, 87 a lifelong resident of Bennington passed away peacefully on Monday March 14, 2016 at Rivers Edge Community Care Home. The daughter of Henrietta Weeden, she was born in Bennington on March 8, 1929. Growing up in the area, she attended local schools in Pownal and Bennington. Marion had worked at the former E Z Mills...
Andrew E. "Andy" Dequasie
Mar 12, 2016
Andrew E. "Andy" Dequasie, 86, a resident of Oak Drive in Pownal, VT passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. The son of Arthur and Helen (McManus) Dequasie, he was born in Sewickley, PA on December 31, 1929. He graduated from Leetsdale High School at the age of 16 and continued his education at...
Carleton P. "Buddy" Couch , Jr.
Mar 12, 2016
Carleton P. "Buddy" Couch , Jr. of Glens Falls, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday March 12, 2016. He was 60 years old. The son of the late Carleton P. Couch Sr. and Virginia (Carbonaro) Couch who survives. He was born in Bennington , VT on September 27, 1955. He attended North Bennington Elementary School and...
Kelly J. Jackson
Mar 11, 2016
Kelly J. Jackson, 50, a resident of Church Street, passed away unexpectedly March 11, 2016 at her home. Kelly was born in Adams, MA on October 25, 1965 the daughter of Patrick and Roma Rosalie (Marcil) Dunne and attended school in Adams. Kelly enjoyed her home and spending time with her family. She enjoyed fishing, hiking, reading, loved animals...
Joan Marie Cole
Mar 10, 2016
Joan Marie Cole, 73, a resident of Colbrook Drive, passed away Thursday March 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Palmer, MA, on July 23, 1942 the daughter of Robert and Julia (Wactha) Hayes. She attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School in Palmer, graduating from Palmer High School. Joan was...
Franklin Stevens
Mar 5, 2016
Franklin R. Stevens, 64, a resident of Abbott Street passed away March 5, 2016 at his home. Franklin was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 15, 1951 the son of Wallace Sidney and Norma (Gray) Stevens. He attended Lyndon Institute for one year and graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School. In his earlier years Franklin worked for...
Fredric Smith
Mar 4, 2016
Fredric W. Smith, 68, a resident of Simonds Road in Williamstown, MA, passed away Friday March 4, 2016 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington surrounded by his family. Fredric was born in Brookline, MA on December 15, 1947 the son of the late Raymond and Mae (Howard) Smith and received his education in Leominster, MA schools....
Vaughn Clark Sr.
Mar 3, 2016
Vaughn Thomas Clark Sr., 69, a resident of Jamaica, VT, passed away March 3, 2016 at SVMC, his wife and brother at his side.Vaughn was born in Springfield, VT on November 13, 1946 to Lloyd and Phyllis (Shattuck) Clark. He graduated from Burr & Burton Seminary, attended New England College, graduated from UVM after serving in Vietnam and earned...
Hailey Willette
Mar 2, 2016
Hailey Willette, 12 a resident of Clarksville, TN, passed away March 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services for Hailey will be held Wednesday March 9, 2016 at 10am at Hanson-Walbridge and Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel Historic Route 7A Arlington, VT. Interment will follow in Ira Allen Cemetery in Sunderland, VT. There are no...
Dorothy S. Buffum
Mar 2, 2016
Dorothy S. Buffum 83, a former resident of North Bennington passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 2, 2016 in Concord, NH. She will be welcomed into Heaven by the love of her life, Clifford and her son Butch. She was born the daughter of Harry and Lucy (Russell) Sanders. She was born in North Bennington November 30, 1932 where...
Paula F. Reed
Mar 2, 2016
Paula F. Reed, 57 a resident of River Street passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a long illness.The daughter of Lawrence A. and Mary E. (Gutbrodt) Martone she was born in Troy, New York on August 25, 1958. She grew up in Troy where she graduated from Troy High School....
Dr. Meredith Brook "Jerry" Handspicker
Feb 28, 2016
Dr. Meredith Brook "Jerry" Handspicker, 83, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, February 28th, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, buoyed by the support of his loving wife, Deborah Perkins, by family and friends who had gathered during his brief final illness, and by his deeply compassionate nurses, doctors and other caregivers.Born June 25, 1932, in Malden,...
Durwood A. Fisher
Feb 26, 2016
Durwood A. Fisher, a lifelong resident of Manchester Center, passed away at his home on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 90. Durwood was born in Manchester on October 17, 1925 to Earl H. and Flossie (Babbitt) Fisher. Durwood attended school in Manchester and graduated from Burr & Burton Seminary in 1943. He grew up working on...
Marie Greak
Feb 26, 2016
Marie Greak, 89, a resident of Village Lane, passed away February 26, 2016 at Brookdale at the Village at Fillmore Pond. Marie was born in the Bronx, NY on April 23, 1926 the daughter of the late Michele and Maddalena (Costello) Cautillo.Marie grew up in a large family in the Bronx near the New York Botanical Garden, Fordham University...
Harold C. "Harry"Durand
Feb 24, 2016
Harold C. "Harry" Durand 77, a resident to f Route 7A passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 24, 2016 in Bennington following a brief illness. The son of Raymond and Jeanette (Wheeler) Durand, he was born in Marlboro, MA on February 17, 1939. He grew up in Marlboro where he graduated from Marlboro High School.Shortly after High School Harry...
