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Recent Obituaries in Bennington, VT
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bennington, VT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Kevin Lewis Becker
Sep 17, 2026
Kevin Lewis Becker, 72 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2026. Kevin was born in Bennington on April 18, 1954, the son of the late Rolland and Barbara (Mattison) Becker. Kevin worked for nearly 30 years at Stanley Tool in Shaftsbury, VT. After Stanley Tools closed, he went to work at NSK in Bennington...
Laura Cyr Begnoche
Sep 11, 2026
Laura (Cyr) Begnoche was a life-long resident of Middlebury with a brief time spent in Bridport where she and Lawrence Begnoche raised their family. Once they became empty nesters, they moved back to Middlebury.
Laura is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence (Larry) Begnoche who passed away in March of 2023.
She is survived by her three children, Edward, Kennedy, and...
Nancy C. Hall
Aug 30, 2026
Mrs. Nancy C. Hall, widow of James O. Hall, passed away on August 30, 2026 at the age of 100.
Born in Bennington on August 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris (Warren) Cornell. She received her education in the Shaftsbury and North Bennington schools and was a 1944 graduate of North Bennington High School.
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Phyllis Leonard
Aug 23, 2026
Phyllis Leonard, a longtime resident of North Pownal, passed away Sunday, August 23 2026 with her loving family by her side. Born September 9, 1932 in North Pownal, VT, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Everett W. and Stella I. (LaFrance) Bartlett Sr. and the wife, for over 69 years, to Ralph Leonard Jr. of North Pownal. Phyllis worked...
Marvin Lewis Loveland
Aug 22, 2026
Marvin Lewis Loveland, 91 of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on August 22, 2026 at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, New York. Marvin was born in Shaftsbury, Vermont on May 27, 1935, the son of Fred and Bessie (Bump) Loveland. He married Barbara Mae Griggs in Arlington, Vermont on September 19, 1959. Marvin was a member of...
Paula Pappas
Aug 20, 2026
Paula Pappas, aged 79, died peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Mission Care Nursing Home in Bennington, VT. She was born on February 15, 1947, in New York City, the daughter of Angie and Evangelos Pappas, where she resided until the passing of her parents. She afterwards joined her family in Bennington in February of 2017. Paula always had high...
Robert John Wolf
Aug 19, 2026
Robert John “Bobby” Wolf, 56 of Bennington, VT, passed away on August 18, 2026, at his residence in Bennington. Bobby was born in North Adams, MA on May 7, 1970, the son of Carl and Anne Brousseau. He was married to Deborah Beeg Webb. Bobby had bachelor’s degrees in Geology and Math. He began his working career with Groundwater Associates....
Scott York
Aug 14, 2026
Scott York, 77 of Sunderland, Vt., previously of Bradley Beach, NJ died on August 14, 2026 in his home, with his wife Colleen, and close and loving friends with him. Scott was known for his vibrancy and athleticism - a great cyclist, walker/runner, surf skier, lifeguard, surfer and a loving husband and a great brother and friend to all who...
Stanley A. Goodhue
Aug 5, 2026
Stanley A. Goodhue, 96, a former resident of Shaftsbury, Vermont, and more recently of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Stanley was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on November 10, 1929, the son of the late Edward W. and Valarie (LaPlante) Goodhue. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Class of 1947....
Donna Lee Buck
Aug 4, 2026
Donna Lee Buck passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Donna was born in Chelsea, MA on January 17, 1946, to Harry and Marge Moon. Donna graduated from Bennington Catholic High School in 1964 and married Francis Buck on September 5, 1964. She worked in various places including Tansitor Electronics, Montgomery Wards, and Sears Roebuck,...
George Foucher
Aug 3, 2026
George L. Foucher, 68, a resident of Bennington, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026 at home. George was born on December 21, 1957 to Nancy A. Murphy and Richard R. Foucher in Cleveland, OH. George worked at the Green Mountain Race Track in his younger years, and was a great tree arborist in VT, NY, and CT. He...
Judith Edwards
Jul 10, 2026
Judith Edwards, 94, resident of Bennington, VT passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born in New Haven, CT on January 9, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Rongyos) Guy. Judith received her education in CT and was a graduate of Hill House High School in New Haven, CT. She later graduated from Larsen...
Edward Allen Willette
Jul 5, 2026
The family of Edward “Ed” Willette is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 5, 2026. Born April 1, 1954, in Burlington Vermont, the son of Charles N. Willette and Mildred L. (Fitzpatrick) Willette. Ed spent most of his childhood in the Burlington area making mischief alongside his seven siblings: Patsy, Cherrie, Charlie, Colleen, Monica, Michael, and Peter. Ed...
Myron Wilkinson
Jul 1, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of long time Bennington resident Myron Franklin Wilkinson at age 70. He passed in the early morning hours of July 1, 2026 where he had been surrounded by his loved ones at Southern Vermont Medical Center. Son of the late Megan Wilkinson (Crawford) and the late Leonard Wilkinson. He...
Adelaide M. Talbot
Jun 30, 2026
Adelaide M. Talbot, formerly of Bard Road in Bennington, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. She was 103 years old. Born in Farmingdale, New York, on September 2, 1922, Adelaide was the daughter of John and Christina (Scholl) Talbot. She was educated in Farmingdale and graduated from Farmingdale High School with the Class of 1940. Following graduation, Adelaide began...
Ferd H. Jones
Jun 16, 2026
Ferd H. Jones, 91, longtime resident of Bennington, VT passed away on June 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Ferd was born on June 24, 1934 in Hoosick Falls, NY to the late Carl and Lucy (Hakes) Jones. He was one of six children. Ferd was especially knowledgeable and interested in working with automobiles. He worked in several dealerships...
Sherri Lyn DeHaas
Jun 11, 2026
Sherri Lyn DeHaas, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on July 10, 1965, in Queens, New York, Sherri moved to Peru with her family at the age of three. At 15, she moved back to the US, living in Virginia and Miami Florida. She managed a travel agency before attending the...
Eugenie Rounds Rayner
Jun 11, 2026
Eugenie R. Rayner, 72, of Bennington, VT, passed away at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on June 11, 2026. Eugenie was born in New Orleans, LA on January 19, 1954, the daughter of William Alan and Phyllis W. (Cooper) Rayner. Born in New Orleans, Eugenie then went to Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT to Rutland, VT before settling...
Frances Hicks
Jun 1, 2026
Frances “Fran” Bishop Hicks, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Bennington, Vermont, surrounded by pictures of her loved ones. Fran had a deep love for her family, took great pride in her Irish heritage, and delighted in spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her passion for photography and capturing life’s special moments was evident throughout her...
Pamela Jean Vachon-Duprea
May 21, 2026
Pamela J. Vachon-Duprea, 79, of Bennington, VT, passed away Thursday May 21, 2026, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Pamela was born in Bennington on November 30, 1946, the daughter of Richard Henry Vachon, Sr., and Mary Ruth (Holden) Vachon. She married Raymond Arthur Duprea on June 10, 1988. Raymond died on October 11, 2011. Pamela earned...
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