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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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Susan L. Niles (Shaughnessy)

Susan L. Niles (Shaughnessy)

Dec 16, 2019

WHITE CREEK, NY Susan L. Niles, 71, a resident of Lincoln Hill Road, White Creek, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Born in Dodge City, Kansas on October 20, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Margaret (Knights) Shaughnessy. Susan received her early schooling in Hoosick Falls and was...

Edward James Helgert Ii

Edward James Helgert Ii

Dec 14, 2019

Edward James Helgert II, 79, a resident of Gage Street in Bennington passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2019 doing what he loved best, driving, having a cigarette and heading to Stewarts for coffee. He was born in Bethel, CT February 5, 1940. He was the son of the late Edward J. Helgert and Jeanette (Tooley) Helgert. He received...

Elsine M. Sweet (Moss)

Elsine M. Sweet (Moss)

Dec 13, 2019

Mary Elsine Moss LaCroix Sweet, age 88, a former resident of North Bennington, and currently of Manchester Center, died on Friday, December 13, 2109 following a long illness. She was born on September 25, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Kelson) Moss. She grew up in Old Bennington, and received her education in Bennington schools....

Laneta B. Dicranian (Bobbin)

Laneta B. Dicranian (Bobbin)

Dec 8, 2019

Laneta B. Dicranian, 69, a resident of South Street in Bennington died Sunday December 8, 2019 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsfield, MA August 5, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Edward A. Bobbin and Evelyn C. (Harrigan) Bobbin. Laneta received her education in Pittsfield, MA and...

Levi Carter Monroe-Boyer

Levi Carter Monroe-Boyer

Dec 8, 2019

LEVI CARTER MONROE-BOYER BENNINGTON, VERMONT Levi Carter Monroe-Boyer, infant son of Megan Monroe and Alexander Boyer died on Sunday, December 8, 2019 unexpectedly. Levi is survived by his mom and dad, his siblings including Bentley and Ashton, as well as maternal grandparents: Lisa Welch-Powers and her husband, step grandfather, Wayne Powers and grandfather David Monroe, Jr. Levi leaves his paternal...

James L. Woodard (Woodard)

James L. Woodard (Woodard)

Dec 6, 2019

JAMES L. WOODARD OBITUARY ARLINGTON, VERMONT James L. Woodard, age 94, a resident of Arlington, VT, died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center, VT. He was born in Bennington, VT on July 20, 1925 and was the son of the late Gordon L. and Hazel (Burt) Woodard. He received his education in Arlington and is...

John Walter Patterson Jr.

John Walter Patterson Jr.

Dec 6, 2019

NORTH ADAMS John Walter Patterson Jr., 101, a resident of Olds Street, North Adams, MA died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Williamstown Commons in Williamstown, MA following a brief illness. John was born in Pownal, Vermont on June 8, 1918, son of the late John W. and Bessie (Morgan) Patterson. He received his education in the Pownal schools John first...

Robert Gilbert Bennett Sr.

Robert Gilbert Bennett Sr.

Dec 4, 2019

Robert Gilbert Bennett, Sr. Better known as Boley to his friends and Pop to his family Pop fell into eternal slumber on the morning of December 4, 2019. He made it 9 decades! He and his four children, their spouses and a grandson celebrated his 90th birthday last month at the racino in Saratoga. We all came out winners that...

Edward G. Woodard

Edward G. Woodard

Dec 1, 2019

Edward G. Woodard, age 94 a resident of Shaftsbury died on Sunday morning, December 1, 2019 following a long illness. He was born in Bennington on October 29, 1925, and was the son of the late Jess and Mary (Cornell) Woodard. He received his education in local schools. He served in the Navy during World War II. Following his military...

Robert W. Cole

Robert W. Cole

Nov 28, 2019

Robert W. Cole, 102, a resident of Shaftsbury, Vermont died Thursday November 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey March 10, 1917. He was the son of the late Charles and Abigail (Hunt) Cole of Princeton, New Jersey. After the death of Charles his mother married Henry E. Kamping of Brooklyn, NY. He grew up...

Eva Anne O'Dell (Leonard)

Eva Anne O'Dell (Leonard)

Nov 28, 2019

EVA O'DELL OBITUARY POWNAL, VERMONT Mrs. Eva O'Dell, age 85 a resident of Pownal died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 following along illness. She was born in Bennington on December 18, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elma (LaPoint) Leonard. She received her education in local schools. In 1955 she married Kenneth O'Dell in Bennington. Mr....

Jene M. Metcalfe (Forcier)

Jene M. Metcalfe (Forcier)

Nov 24, 2019

Jene M. Metcalfe, 65, a resident of Metcalfe Drive, Pownal, died peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family following a long illness. Born in Bennington on April 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Theresa (Chenaille) Forcier. Jene received her early education in the Pownal school and at St....

Harold J. Barney

Harold J. Barney

Nov 19, 2019

Harold J. Barney, 76, a resident of Main St. in Pownal, VT died Tuesday November 19, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Bennington, VT August 17, 1943. He was the son of the late Harold and Eileen (Remillard) Barney. Harold received his education in Bennington and Vergennes, VT. He married the former Karen A....

Josephine Kelly Dick Cadiz

Josephine Kelly Dick Cadiz

Nov 17, 2019

Josephine Kelly Dick Cadiz, a life-long resident of Bennington VT, died peacefully at the Veterans Home on Sunday November 17, 2019 Born in Bennington, VT on December 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Francis (Frank) and Hazel Horst Kelly. Josephine was educated in Bennington, graduating from Bennington High. She first married Edward G. Dick in Bennington in...

Arthur Edward Miller

Arthur Edward Miller

Nov 17, 2019

ARTHUR "ARTIE" MILLER OBITUARY BENNINGTON, VERMONT Arthur Edward, "Artie" Miller, age 55, a resident of Bennington for over twenty years, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on March 4, 1964, and was the son of the late Arthur Miller, and Marge Gableman Miller who survives. He received his education...

Frank E. Burdick

Frank E. Burdick

Nov 17, 2019

Frank E. Burdick, age 67, a resident of Pownal, VT died on Sunday, November 17, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born in Bennington, VT on March 19, 1952, and was the son of Ernest and Katherine (Callahan) Burdick. He received his education in local schools. He married the former Roxanna Jenkerson on March 25, 1978. Mrs. Burdick survives....

William R. Lorette

William R. Lorette

Nov 16, 2019

William R. "Billy" Lorette, 71, a resident of Scarey lane, North Bennington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Born in Bennington on July 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Kenneth Loyd Lorette and the former Ruth (Reed) Lorette. Billy received his education in the North Bennington schools and was a...

Antonio Napolitano

Antonio Napolitano

Nov 16, 2019

Antonio (Tony) Napolitano, 92, well-known resident of Bennington, died Saturday, November 16, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Moiano, Benevento, Italy on August 8, 1927, Tony was the youngest child of Carmine and Maria Libera Napolitano. He was educated in Italy and later enrolled in the national military police academy " "The Carabinieri"...

Lillian Sleeman Seward

Lillian Sleeman Seward

Nov 13, 2019

Lillian Sleeman Seward, 95, a well-known resident of Bradford St. in Bennington, Vermont died Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington following a long illness. She was born in Bennington, Vermont January 6, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Sollwan and Mary (Alexander) Sleeman. She received her education in Bennington and was...

Robert J. Long Sr.

Robert J. Long Sr.

Nov 12, 2019

OBITUARY ROBERT J. LONG, SR. Bennington " Robert J. Long, Sr., 88, a lifelong resident of Bennington passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Centers For Living and Rehabilitation with his loving family at his side. Bob was born in Bennington on July 3, 1931, the son of Wilbur D. and Ellen Mae (Morrissey) Long. He was a...

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