Allan Lawrence Doucette
Feb 24, 2026
Allan Doucette, 65, a longtime resident of Bennington, VT, passed away February 24, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous 40-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Though his journey with MS was long and often difficult, he faced it with remarkable strength and resilience. Allan never allowed his illness to define him or diminish the man he was at...
Marie Janice McKeon
Feb 21, 2026
Marie Janice McKeon, 96, lifelong resident of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully at her home on February 21, 2026. Marie was born to the late John and Hazel (Tripp) Gorman on December 24, 1929 in Bennington. She was one of eight children. She received her education at Bennington High School (Ben Hi), where she would meet her future husband, Robert...
Raymond Marsocci
Feb 18, 2026
Raymond Francis Marsocci died while resting in his Vermont home on February 18th, 2026. His wife, Elaina, was next to him - how they had lived for almost 66 years, as a strong, loving, complementary team. Born March 11th, 1942, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, Ray was the fourth of five children to an Italian immigrant couple. He grew up...
Timothy Sleeman
Feb 13, 2026
Timothy Richard Sleeman passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 13, 2026.Timothy was born on Monday May 14, 1962 at 11 P.M. He was a lifelong resident of Bennington. Timothy attended Mount Anthony Union High School where he made many good friends. Timothy loved studying bears and collecting teddy bears. He could talk your ear off about both of them. Timothy...
Emily Anne Rice
Feb 6, 2026
Emily Anne Rice, 49, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and more, passed away on February 6, 2026. Emily was born in Bennington to William and Priscilla (Crawford) Rice on May 15, 1976. She was one of two children. It was during her early education, in sixth grade, Emily decided she was going to college. With her adamant nature, she achieved...
Janet Johnson
Jan 29, 2026
Janet Dawn Eggsware Johnson, 82, a lifelong resident of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. Born and raised in Bennington, she was the 2nd of 11 children of the late Kermit M. Eggsware and Beatrice (Mathers) Eggsware. Janet graduated from Bennington High School and was the wife of Robert K. Johnson for 52 years until Robert’s (Bob’s)...
Audrey Graham
Jan 29, 2026
Audrey Clarissa Graham died peacefully and gracefully on January 29, 2026, at the end of a remarkable 106-year life. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 8, 1919, just three months after Congress passed the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, a time when farmers still delivered milk in horsedrawn carriages in the city. Imagine the changes...
Donald Alan Dorman
Jan 27, 2026
Donald Alan Dorman, 79, longtime resident of Bennington, VT passed away on January 27, 2026. Donald was born on June 7, 1946 to the late Philip and Doris (Dupee) Dorman in Bennington, VT. He was one of seven children. Donald received his education in Bennington, and later went on to work for the Bennington school district as a multi-faceted employee....
Donald Mason
Jan 24, 2026
Donald Mason passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1952, in Bellows Falls, Vermont, to Catherine Grover and Perry Mason. In his free time, Donald loved to be out in nature, particularly enjoying fishing and driving his beloved cars. His passion for both vehicles and animals was well known. Donald is survived by his daughter,...
Patricia Ann Kelley Sweet
Jan 21, 2026
Patricia Ann Kelley "Patti", 71, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband, eldest daughter and grandchildren, who had been caring for her during her many years struggle with Alzheimer's. Patti was born on June 13th, 1954 in Bennington, VT. She was second oldest of six children born to Gordon Spencer Sweet...
Ramona Gerity
Jan 16, 2026
Ramona H. (Harrington) Gerity, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Born on February 28, 1936, in Greenwich, NY, Ramona was the daughter of the late Leo Surdam and Anna (Springer) Surdam in Potter Hill, NY. She received her education in Hoosick Falls, NY. Ramona was very devoted...
Louis F Hurley
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Louis “Joe” F. Hurley, 98, longtime resident of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Joe was born on September 28, 1927 to the late Frederick and Eva (Sawyer) Hurley in Bennington, VT. He was one of six children. He attended Bennington High for his early education, and afterwards joined the United States Army Airforce, serving during...
Donald Harvey
Jan 13, 2026
Donald Harvey, 86, a lifelong resident of Shaftsbury, VT, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born on February 23, 1939, Don was the son of Chester Harvey and Eleanor Welch. Don attended North Bennington School, graduating in 1958. Soon after, Don joined the U.S. Airforce, where he proudly served, by his own precise count, for “three years, four months, and...
Sally Seyller
Jan 4, 2026
Sally Susan Seyller (Puro) passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, following an eight-year struggle with dementia. Born on May 28, 1943, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Sally made Vermont her lifelong home and held a deep love for its natural beauty, four seasons, welcoming people, and abundant wildlife—especially birds. She was a fierce advocate for animal rights and a devoted supporter...
George Jay Kramer
Dec 31, 2025
George Jay Kramer, 89, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, Florida on December 31, 2025. George was the oldest son of Harold and Adeline Kramer of Passaic, New Jersey. He was a proud graduate of Montclair Academy and attended the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. It was there that George he met his wife of 47 years, Carole Arch,...
Patricia Bishop
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Eleanor Bishop passed away on Tuesday, December 30th surrounded by her loving children. Patricia was born on October 23rd, 1945, in Bennington, Vermont to Margarita Katherine and Frank Joseph Valentine. Patricia was one of six children. Patricia spent her younger years raising her 6 children while working at Mack Molding in Arlington, VT for over 25 years. After retirement,...
Alan Shephard Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Robert Shephard Jr, who left us on 12/27/2025 in Troy, New York. He was born on 3/17/1982 in Bennington, Vermont to Alan Shephard Sr. and the late Michelle Carpenter Shephard. Alan was a very creative person who had a talent for art as well as musical production, having...
Dorothy Vollor
Dec 23, 2025
Dorothy Vollor, 99, a resident of 26 White Birches Mobile Home Park in Bennington. She was born in West Rupert, VT May 22, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Dennis Abare and Dolly (Stone) Tifft. She received her education in Rutland and Brandon. She married Walter Vollor Sr. on April 4, 1964. Mr. Vollor died April 4, 1988....
Matthew Peters
Dec 17, 2025
Matthew Peters passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1990, in Cambridge, New York, to Louis Haley and Cassandra Peters. Matthew was raised by his Dad, Paul Redden Sr. from an early age. Matthew enjoyed spending his free time playing video games, as well as hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Lillan...
Robert T. Farley
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Thomas Farley was delivered into this world by his great aunt, Dr. EV Franklin, first woman ambulance doctor, on August 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. He died on December 13, 2025 in Albany surrounded by friends and family. He was an alumni of BBS in Manchester and attended Castleton State College. He then enrolled into the school of practicalities...
