Obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

Darlene Marie Walker, 71, of Bennington, VT, passed away, with her granddaughter Ashley by her side, after a long struggle with cancer on October 27, 2024, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Darlene was born in Bennington, VT on May 1, 1953, the daughter of Calvin and Dorothy (Sully) Bourtell. Darlene was a straight shooter. She was...

Oct 24, 2024

Ellen Perry Berkeley, 93, a resident of Vermont since 1973, passed away on October 24, 2024 at The Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Born on May 10, 1931, in New Rochelle, N.Y., Ellen was the second child of Lee and Esther (Fish) Perry. Her mother was an award-winning ceramic artist who was also active in community programs, most...

Oct 23, 2024

Robert H. Gratz, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2024. He died peacefully with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Adams, MA on July 21, 1940 to Ernest Carl Gratz and Grace "Nellie" Vallencourt. "Bob" moved to Shaftsbury, VT with his parents in 1941. He attended grade school in Shaftsbury,...

Oct 20, 2024

Annette Marie Mayer (Florio), 65, passed away October 20, 2024, due to ongoing medical problems. A resident of North Bennington, she passed in the comfort of her bed surrounded by her beloved pets Malika, Binx, and Sasha. She was the daughter of Janice Hurley (Voller) and Robert Florio. Though born in Schenectady, NY she spent most of her years in...

Oct 19, 2024

Eleanor Barbara (Morse) Harvey went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 19, 2024 in Bennington Vermont, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Eleanor aka Tillie, was born to Wayne and Ethel Morse on September 28,1941 in Bennington, Vermont. She received her education in Bennington schools. She met and married the love of her life,...

Oct 17, 2024

Jeannette E. Kulas, 101 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at her home on October 17, 2024. Jeannette was born in Bennington on March 5, 1923, the youngest of 19 children born to Cyprien and Desanges (Boutin) LaCroix. She received her early education at Sacred Heart School in Bennington and later attended high school for 2 years. She married Anthony...

Oct 15, 2024

James Lee Vires of Bennington died unexpectedly at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from complications of a massive heart attack. Born in Peoria, Illinois on December 10, 1957, Jim was the first-born son of Lee and Dorene Vires. He grew up in Peoria and Tennessee, where he spent frequent summers with his mother's...

Oct 14, 2024

John Prospere Gallant of Pownal, VT, passed away at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on October 14, 2024 at the age of 97. John was born on March 26, 1927, in Shaftsbury, VT to Prospere and Irene (Daniels) Gallant. He married Jennie May Watrous on November 9, 1957. He was a veteran of World War II, honorably...

Oct 10, 2024

Lionel Brant Kavanagh died on October 10, 2024, in the company of his daughter Tara, his only child. Brant, as he was commonly known, had experienced a period of declining health following a motor scooter accident. Brant loved adventure, the outdoors, the mountains and lakes of NH and Maine. Regularly summering at Great East Lake, the cottage held special...

Oct 10, 2024

Joseph A. Wassick 92, of Bennington VT, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Fillmore Pond on October 10, 2024. Joseph was born on May 28, 1932. He was a longtime member and past chief of the Bennington Fire Department. He was a lifetime member and past treasurer of the Bennington Elks Club #567. Joe was a great fan of Mt Anthony...

Oct 10, 2024

Cindy Jean (Senecal) Levitte, 78, passed away on October 10, 2024 after a long illness. She was born on September 25, 1946 and was the daughter of Earl and Flavian (Pinsonneault) Senecal. She was educated in Bennington and was a graduate of Bennington Catholic High School. She married Samuel Levitte on June 2, 1979. Sam passed away on June 9,...

Oct 10, 2024

Thomas Henry Maynard, resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on March 27, 1938 in Bennington. He was the son of the late Henry Maynard and Eva Butler. In his earlier years, Thomas attended Bennington schools. In his spare time, Thomas loved playing chess and watching sports with his sons. He also...

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Josephine Shepard (Josie), 94, of River's Edge in Bennington, passed away peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on October 9, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Bennington. Josie was born June 5, 1930 to Annie (Gavin) and Michael J Vince Sr. She attended Benn High graduating in 1948 and married Ernest Shepard in 1950. She was a long-time...

Oct 7, 2024

Carolyn Thibodeau (Woodcock) Hutchins, formerly of Bennington, Vt., passed away on October 7, 2024 in Brooksville, Florida after a brief illness. Carolyn, the daughter of Rose (Betit) Thibodeau and Alfred Thibodeau, was born on October 4, 1948 and is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kevin Thibodeau.

Carolyn attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and...

Oct 6, 2024

Peter Fraser White, 63, of Bennington, died peacefully at home on October 6, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on August 5, 1961 in Bennington to Henry E. White and Betty White. He attended local schools and graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 1980, where he was an outstanding athlete in football, wrestling, and baseball. Pete...

Oct 3, 2024

Pamela R. DeCell, 64 of Bennington, VT, passed away at her home on October 3, 2024. Pam was born in Bennington, VT on February 18, 1960, the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Bovey) DeCell, Sr. She was educated in Manchester, VT schools and was a graduate of Burr and Burton Seminary. Pam was an avid Uno player and enjoyed other...

Oct 1, 2024

Michael Francis Costantino, 70, of Bennington, VT, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness at home on October 1, 2024. Michael was born in Bennington, VT on February 3, 1954, the son of Francis Costantino and Lorraine Whitman. He was predeceased by his mother, Lorraine Tollisen, his stepfather, Roy Tollisen, and his father, Francis Costantino.He is survived by his stepmother,...

Sep 28, 2024

Timothy A. McLenithan, 65, a person of many states, Vermont, Rhode island, New York, Texas, Alaska, California, passed away on September 28, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY following a long illness. Tim was born in Bennington, VT on September 21, 1959, the third son of six children to Harold and Janet (Weeks) McLenithan. Tim received his...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" Duane Doggett, 78 of Shaftsbury, VT, passed away after complications from Alzheimer’s disease and pneumonia. He’s survived by his brother Charles Doggett of Greeley, Colorado and nephew Eric Doggett of Killeen, Texas. He was proceeded in death by his parents. Bob grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Edmond High School and attended Central State University...

Sep 24, 2024

Margaret Marie VanGorp, 76, of Houghton Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 7, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Margaret lived a full and vibrant life marked by her passion for family and caring for others. Margaret was born to Irene Rydzewski and John Lickner. Following the untimely death of her...