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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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Patricia Bishop

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.

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

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

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

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...

John P. Harrington Sr.

John P. Harrington Sr.

Dec 10, 2025

John P. Harrington Sr., 71, resident of Pownal, VT passed away on December 10, 2025. John was born on July 5, 1954 to the late Peter and Viola (Roucoulet) Harrington in Bennington, VT. He was one of four children. After receiving his education, John began his career working at Grants, a merchandise department store in the shipping and receiving department....

Edward Mrazik

Edward Mrazik

Dec 10, 2025

Edward Mrazik was born in Phoenixville, PA, to Michael and Rose (Nochta) Mrazik, Edward was the youngest of five children. At 17, he joined the United States Air Force and served on active duty for six years. Later, after starting his family, he returned to the USAF as a reservist at Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA, serving an additional 20...

Anne Hooks

Anne Hooks

Dec 4, 2025

Anne Mazzetti Hooks, 98 a long-time resident of Monument Avenue in Bennington, VT and more recently of Brookdale Filmore Pond died Thursday December 4, 2025, at Williamstown Commons, Williamstown MA surrounded by her family. Born on January 15, 1927, in Bronxville, New York, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dora (Bargellini) Mazzetti. Anne spent her childhood years...

Jessica Brailsford

Jessica Brailsford

Dec 3, 2025

Jessica Lynn Brailsford, 53, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was the beloved daughter of LeRoy Thomas and Susan Frost. Jessica married Brian Brailsford, and together they raised two daughters, Darlena Bevis and Leonna Lawrence. She was a proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Jordan, Kylee, Mercedes, and Kadyn. Jessica found joy...

Albert E. Davis

Albert E. Davis

Nov 18, 2025

Albert E. Davis, 89, a resident of Salem, NY passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 in Bennington, VT. Albert was born in Searsburg, VT on July 6, 1936 to Daniel Edward and Eliza Maude (Griswold) Davis. Albert received his education in Searsburg and Woodford. He was a member of the 172nd Division of the Army National Guard. Albert married...

David Beach

David Beach

Nov 16, 2025

On November 16th, David H. Beach (74) of Shaftsbury, VT passed away suddenly at his home. His loving family is grieving his absence: His wife of 50 years, Pat Gibbons, his oldest son, Mike Beach, and daughter-in-law, Idena of Bennington, VT and youngest son, Bryan Beach and daughter-in law, Megan of Bohemia, NY as well as his three grandsons, Enso,...

Robert L.P. Montgomery Jr.

Robert L.P. Montgomery Jr.

Nov 16, 2025

Robert L.P. Montgomery, Jr., 75 of Bennington, VT and Poinciana, Fl., passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his deer camp in Winhall, VT on November 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born in Bennington on August 16, 1950, the son of Robert Sr., and Janette Alice (Brown) Montgomery. Monty was an educator for 34 years, most of...

William Stryker

William Stryker

Nov 14, 2025

William M. Stryker passed away peacefully at home in Saratoga Springs NY on November 14th at the age of 79. His loving companion Linda Maroney was at his side at the time of his departure, providing comfort and support until the end. Bill was born in Teaneck, NJ on November 6, 1946. At the age of 13 he and his...

Peter Atkins Noyes

Peter Atkins Noyes

Nov 8, 2025

Peter Atkins Noyes, 70, resident of Bennington, VT peacefully passed away in comfort care on November 8, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Peter was born on January 6, 1955 in Bennington, VT to the late Walter and Brenda Noyes. After receiving his early education, Peter went on to work at HM Tuttle and for the...

Diana Corbett

Diana Corbett

Nov 7, 2025

Diana Mae Corbett, 81, of Hoosick Falls, NY passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2025 while a resident of CLR in Bennington. Diana “Dee” Corbett was born May 2, 1944 to Ralph and Minnie Moll (originally of Stillwater, NY) in Hoosick Falls, NY where she attended Hoosick Falls High School. While...

Arthur A Peterson

Arthur A Peterson

Nov 6, 2025

Arthur (Art) Peterson, 70, formerly of Bennington, VT, passed away at the Craneville Place of Dalton in Dalton, MA on November 6, 2025 after a brief illness. Arthur was born in Bennington, VT on August 10, 1955, the son of Albert and Anna (Tollison) Peterson. Art was a Direct Care Professional with the Berkshire County ARC for many years, working...

Dorothy Rogers

Dorothy Rogers

Nov 6, 2025

Dorothy Marie Rogers, 80, a resident of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 6, 2025 Born March 11, 1945 in Bennington. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Kermit M. Eggsware Sr. and Beatrice (Mathers) Eggsware. Dorothy was raised in Bennington, VT and graduated from Bennington High School where she met and later married the late...

Scott E Kimball

Scott E Kimball

Nov 5, 2025

After a long courageous fight, Scott Edward Kimball passed peacefully in his home Wednesday, November 5th 2025. Scott is proceeded in death by his mother Barbara Kelly, and sister Deborah Angell. He is survived by his brother Raymond Angell, daughters Amanda and Cassi, son Brian, god daughter/niece Debi and son in-laws Joshua, David and Trevor. As well as his grandchildren...

Gertrude Carter

Gertrude Carter

Nov 4, 2025

Gertrude “Trudy” Cleave Carter, 84, of Williamstown, MA, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Pennsylvania on August 26, 1941, Trudy was the eldest of three daughters of Howard and Barbara (Toy) Cleave. She spent her early years at her father’s Camp Champlain in Westport, NY, where she nurtured her lifelong love of...

Madelyn Ann Costantino

Madelyn Ann Costantino

Oct 29, 2025

Madelyn A. “Johnnie” Costantino, 89 of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at the Albany Medical Center on October 29, 2025. Johnnie was born in Searsburg, VT on August 14, 1936, the daughter of Harold V. and Esther E. (Bump) Grover. She was married to Francis William Costantino. Mr. Costantino passed away May 14, 2024. Johnnie was a rebel in...

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