Obituary: Judith Pensack, 1933-2025
Dental hygienist often remarked that she hated putting her hands in people’s mouths, but she loved teaching dental hygiene to young students Judith "Judy" Pensack, 91, passed away on February 11,...
View ArticleObituary: Brien August Ducharme Jr., 1934-2025
Logger enjoyed being in the woods and sharing his love of nature and gardening with his family and friends Brien August Ducharme, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at...
View ArticleObituary: Laurel Colomb Ashley, 1934-2025
Vermont native and mother of two spent 22 years working in the Essex Junction schools Laurel (Colomb) Ashley passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of...
View ArticleObituary: Tom Clark, 1944-2025
Founder of consulting firm, Clark Automation, appreciated the simple things in life, including a frigid, snow-covered Vermont morning and a well-stacked woodpile Tom Clark, of Burlington, Vt., passed...
View ArticleObituary: Z. Philip Ambrose, 1936-2025
Beloved UVM classics professor created a fellowship for students of his discipline Z. Philip Ambrose, a longtime resident of Burlington and beloved professor of classics at the University of Vermont,...
View ArticleObituary: Sandra Lawliss, 1942-2025
Family was the center of South Burlington woman’s universe, and she had an ‘extra gear’ for her grandchildren Sandra Lawliss of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully at home on February 14,...
View ArticleObituary: Richard Paul Trudell, 1946-2025
U.S. Navy veteran worked with civil engineering projects across the region and was active in religious, political and veterans’ organizations for decades Richard "Dick" Paul Trudell, 78, went...
View ArticleObituary: Katherine Marie Leary, 1936-2025
Respected medical assistant touched lives with her gentle spirit and compassionate nature Katherine Marie Leary, born on August 18, 1936, in Essex, Vt., passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at...
View ArticleObituary: Sister Janet Rock, RSM, 1927-2025
Faith-filled woman taught in elementary schools for more than 30 years and kept her eyes, ears and heart open to what was happening in her community Sister Janet Rock (Sr. Mary Anthony), 97, of the...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Andy Van Ness 1963-2025
Andy Van Ness, 61, of Jonesville, Vt., died on January 24, 2025. He leaves behind two beloved children, Anna and Colin Van Ness. Andy was a lifelong artist known for his detailed drawings, medieval...
View ArticleObituary: Barbara Wynroth 1935-2025
Burlington woman was known for dispensing dark chocolates on her visits to City Market and the Fletcher Free Library Barbara Wynroth passed away quietly and peacefully at the McClure Miller Respite...
View ArticleObituary: Carolyn Brown 1954-2024
Graphic designer and artist made lifelong friendships and loved her flower gardens full of black-eyed Susans It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn (Ann Williams) Brown of Shelburne, Vt.,...
View ArticleObituary: Sister Sankofa (Shanda Williams) 1974-2025
Passionate changemaker, BIPOC community advocate and lover of humanity was deeply committed to bringing people together Shanda Delores Williams, aka Sister Sankofa, age 50, of Montpelier, Vt., passed...
View ArticleObituary: Howard F. McRae 1943-2025
Engineer ran his first marathon at age 54 and made a home in Underhill for more than 50 years Howard “Howie” McRae of Underhill, Vt., died on February 15, 2025, at the Arbors in Shelburne, Vt., after...
View ArticleObituary: Melody Cooke, 1935-2024
With an adventurous spirit, Burlington woman road motorcycles, piloted planes and loved Healy sports cars Melody Neuman Cooke, 89, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Burlington, Vt. She...
View ArticleObituary: Dr. John J. Saia, 1939-2025
Beloved family physician and U.S. Army Medical Corp veteran was committed to teaching the art of medicine Dr. John J. Saia, beloved family physician, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at...
View ArticleObituary: Raymond Beaudoin, 1957-2025
St. Albans man enjoyed breakfast with friends every day at the Maple City Diner and will be remembered for his love of nature The family of Raymond Achille Beaudoin, 68, of St. Albans, Vt., announces...
View ArticleObituary: Ray Atwood, 1941-2025
Owner of Ray’s Auto Body and Bolton’s Citizen of the Year in 2004 lived a life of adventure and service Ray Atwood, 83, of Umatilla, Fla., and formerly of Bolton, Vt., passed away on February 18,...
View ArticleObituary: Reinhard Straub, 1950-2024
Musician, artist and substance use counselor founded outpatient substance use recovery facility in Connecticut Reinhard W. Straub, 74, of Carolina, R.I., passed away due to complications of a stroke,...
View ArticleObituary: Gene A. “Uncle” Baskette, 1951-2025
Avid adventurer had vast knowledge of late 19th-century barbed wire, and his love of animals was core to his being Surrounded by loved ones, Gene A. Baskette, known to all as Uncle, lost his battle...
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