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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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Peter Joseph Brady

Peter Joseph Brady

Mar 10, 2023

Peter J. Brady, 60, a resident of Washington Avenue In Bennington, Vermont passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to heart failure on March 10, 2023. Born on May 24, 1962 in Greenpoint Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Mary (Mclee) Brady and Martin Brady Sr. Peter graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School in 1981, and...

Marilyn J. Baldwin

Marilyn J. Baldwin

Mar 2, 2023

Marilyn J. Baldwin, 93, a former longtime resident of White Creek, New York and more recently of Olmsted Falls, Ohio died Thursday March 2, 2023 in Olmsted Falls. She was born in Bennington, VT January 24, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Alexandra Rose (Provan) Wayman. Marilyn received her early education in Shaftsbury and was a graduate of...

Kathleen Wylde

Kathleen Wylde

Mar 1, 2023

Kathleen Robare (Singleton) Wylde, 78, a resident of Duffy Drive in Bennington, died peacefully Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical in Bennington. Born in Bennington on April 11, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Catherine (Burke) Robare. She graduated from Bennington Catholic High School, as well St. Joseph College. She later attended the Putnam...

John William Hamilton

John William Hamilton

Mar 1, 2023

John William Hamilton, 83, a resident of Pine Circle in Shaftsbury, VT died Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Shaftsbury, VT January 15, 1940. He was the son of the late John Hamilton and Edith (Jesperson) Hamilton. John received his education in North Bennington and attended Bennington Catholic High School. He...

Adam Leslie Bush

Adam Leslie Bush

Feb 28, 2023

Adam L. Bush, 38, a resident of North Bennington, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2023. Born on April 15th, 1984, he was the son of Richard J. and Linda (Harrington) Bush. Adam received his early education in the Bennington schools and graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 2002. He briefly attended East Coast Aerotech where he took...

Helen E. Aaron

Helen E. Aaron

Feb 27, 2023

Heaven has recently gained a special new angel. Helen Aaron, 76, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023, her birthday. Her sisters, Barbara Marsh and Nancy Aaron, were by her side. Helen, born in Providence, R. I., was predeceased by her parents, Foster and Jane Aaron of Arlington, Vermont. She was a graduate of Arlington Memorial High...

Rosemary Czerwinski

Rosemary Czerwinski

Feb 27, 2023

Mrs. Rosemary Czerwinski, 100, recently residing in Anchorage, Alaska and a longtime resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of February 27, 2023 with family by her side and a brilliant display of the aurora borealis above. Born October 18th, 1922 in Totnes, Devon, England. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Evelyn...

Charles Evans

Charles Evans

Feb 27, 2023

Charles Edward Evans passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on February 27,2023 in Bennington VT at the Washington Elms Home for Assisted Living. Charles was born at Grace Cottage in Townsend, Vermont on the 2nd of January in 1945 to Margery and Emery Evans of Guilford VT. Being the youngest of three children. “Chuck,” as he was lovingly...

Robert J. Quinn

Robert J. Quinn

Feb 26, 2023

Robert James Quinn, 74 of Pownal, VT, passed away on February 26, 2023 at his home following a battle with cancer. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 20, 1948, the son of John Joseph and Dorothy (Stillwell) Quinn. Robert married Ruth Steinberg, whom he met through the internet, on October 25, 2003. Robert was a Sergeant in...

Doris C. Davis

Doris C. Davis

Feb 26, 2023

Doris Cecile Davis, 85, a resident of State Route 29 in Salem, New York died peacefully Sunday February 26, 2023 at the Washington Center Nursing Home in Argyle, NY. She was born at the family home in Bennington, Vermont April 16, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Phillip Irving and Doris Olive (Dupee) Dorman. She received her education...

Shirley Ann Callanan

Shirley Ann Callanan

Feb 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Callanan - 91, a longtime resident of Weeks Street and most recently Gage Street in Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on Friday February 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in North Adams, MA on September 26, 1931, the daughter of Phillip and Cecelia (Galipeau) Pugliese. Shirley received...

Darcy Lynn Volkmer

Darcy Lynn Volkmer

Feb 24, 2023

BENNINGTON- Darcy Lynn Volkmer, 59, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on February 24th, 2023. She was born in Bennington, VT on January 22nd, 1964, daughter of Beverly Bull Volkmer. Darcy spent the majority of her life living in North Pownal and Bennington. She graduated from Mt. Anthony Union Highschool before continuing her education by attending LPN school....

Sylvia Proud

Sylvia Proud

Feb 24, 2023

POWNAL- Sylvia May Proud, 78, a resident of Pownal, Vermont passed away on February 23rd, 2023 following a long illness. She was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on July 7th, 1944 to the late Nellie May Harris and Wilfred B. Barbeau-Proud. Sylvia attended Pownal Elementary School before graduating from Williamstown High School in the class of 1962. She then attended...

Barbara T. Downing

Barbara T. Downing

Feb 22, 2023

Barbara Ann Downing, long-time resident of Houran Road, Bennington, died on February 22, 2023, following a brief illness. She was the second oldest of five children born to Alfred H. and Marguerite (Higgins) Taylor and grew up on Lincoln Street in Bennington. She attended St. Francis de Sales Academy and graduated from Bennington High School with the Class of 1951....

James Jackson Lee

James Jackson Lee

Feb 22, 2023

James Jackson Lee, Jr. passed from this earthly life on February 22, 2023 at age 93 with his family by his side. The son of the late James J. Lee and Emily Schniewind Lee, Jim was born in New York City on April 13, 1929 and raised in Syosset, Long Island. He graduated from Brooks School where he was a...

Theodore Waters Bird

Theodore Waters Bird

Feb 22, 2023

Theodore (Ted) Waters Bird of Arlington, VT passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 following a lengthy battle with several difficult health issues. He was 82 years old. Born on April 16, 1940, Ted grew up in Arlington, Manchester and Bennington and attended local schools. At heart, Ted was an entrepreneur and is probably most well-known...

Charles Oscar Becker

Charles Oscar Becker

Feb 20, 2023

SHAFTSBURY- Charles O. “Charlie” Becker, 98, resident of Ledgely Drive, Shaftsbury, VT passed away on February 20th, 2023 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Shaftsbury, VT on June 16th, 1924, the son of the late Carl and Julia (Cross) Becker. He received his education at the former Bennington High School. Charlie was...

Edward Anthony Mason

Edward Anthony Mason

Feb 20, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of SMSgt Edward A Mason (ret) on 20 Feb 2023 after a battle with cancer. Ed served on active duty in AFTAC from July 1977 - July 2001. After retirement, he spent a short time at ZELTEC then returned to the AFTAC building as a GS until his passing. Ed is...

Charlotte Edson

Charlotte Edson

Feb 20, 2023

Charlotte Porter (Bayliss) Edson, passed away on Monday February 20, 2023. she was born on May 8, 1936, in Melrose, Massachusetts. She is survived by her daughter, Page Porter Ehrhardt, and grandson, Ashton Porter Ehrhardt. Charlotte’s beloved husband of 46 years, Charles Thomas Edson passed away, just days before Charlotte on February 16, 2023. She graduated from her local high...

Michelle L. Sylvester

Michelle L. Sylvester

Feb 20, 2023

BENNINGTON- Michelle L. Sylvester, 59, a lifelong resident of Bennington, VT passed away on February 20th, 2023 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, following a long illness. She was born in Bennington, VT on October 19th, 1963 to the late Barbara (Stevens) and David Caron. Michelle attended Bennington schools, graduating from Mount Anthony Union High school in the Class of...

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