Frances Hicks
Jun 1, 2026
Frances “Fran” Bishop Hicks, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Bennington, Vermont, surrounded by pictures of her loved ones. Fran had a deep love for her family, took great pride in her Irish heritage, and delighted in spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her passion for photography and capturing life’s special moments was evident throughout her...
Pamela Jean Vachon-Duprea
May 21, 2026
Pamela J. Vachon-Duprea, 79, of Bennington, VT, passed away Thursday May 21, 2026, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Pamela was born in Bennington on November 30, 1946, the daughter of Richard Henry Vachon, Sr., and Mary Ruth (Holden) Vachon. She married Raymond Arthur Duprea on June 10, 1988. Raymond died on October 11, 2011. Pamela earned...
Jennie May Gallant
May 17, 2026
Jennie May Gallant, a long-time resident of Pownal, VT passed away at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on May 17, 2026 after a long illness. Jennie was born December 29, 1931 in Bennington to Frank and Marie (McIntosh) Watrous. She married John Prospere Gallant on November 9, 1957. As many women of her generation did, Jennie spent many...
Daniel Briggs
May 10, 2026
Daniel Briggs, 66, of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at his home on May 10, 2026. Following a lengthy illness, he spent his final moments comforted by the presence of his devoted family. Dan spent several years working alongside his father in the plumbing trade. He also shared his talents within the restaurant industry and dedicated time to his work...
Gerald Arthur Smith
May 5, 2026
Gerald A. Smith, 73, of Woodford, Vermont, passed away on May 5, 2026 surrounded by nature in the farm fields of Vernon, Vermont dressed for the hunt and at peace. Born on November 7, 1952, Gerald, known as Jerry to all, was a man of steady character who found his greatest joys in his family, friends, the rugged beauty of...
Elizabeth A. Winters
May 3, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Powers) Winters, a life-long resident of Hoosick Falls, NY united with the Lord on May 3, 2026 at the age of 81 at the Centers For Living and Rehabilitation. She was profoundly blessed by the loving devotion of her daughter, Michelle, who was her anchor in navigating her healthcare. Elizabeth is the daughter of the late John and...
Louise C Montuori
May 1, 2026
Louise “Lucy” Montuori, 79 of Arlington, Vermont, passed away on May 1, 2026 at the The Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Lucy was born in the Bronx, New York on January 3, 1947, the daughter of John and Rosalie (Fiola) Montuori. She married John O’Rourke on Lake Champlain in 2004. Lucy was a former publishing executive for many...
Vivian Seidler
Apr 28, 2026
Vivian M. Seidler, 86, a resident of Eagle Bridge, NY passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was born on January 22, 1940 to the late George Whitman and Clarissa (Dusablon) Whitman in Bennington, VT. She was one of six children. Vivian received her education at Bennington High School. After graduating...
William Hassenpflug
Apr 26, 2026
William Hassenpflug Jr of Schenectady, New York passed away peacefully at Glendale Nursing Home on Sunday, April 26th at the age of 79. Born on September 14th, 1946 in Bennington, Vermont, the son of William Hassenpflug Sr and Cecelia (Kearns) Hassenpflug, William was confronted with a rare and serious illness called Dermatomyositis. Defying the odds given by doctors at the...
Joan L LaVigne
Apr 18, 2026
Joan Lowre LaVigne, 97, of North Bennington, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. She was born in Middlebury, Vermont in 1928 to John (Jack) Lowre and Dolores (Shambo) Lowre. Joan attended Middlebury Schools before going to The Scott Carbee School of Art in Boston, where she met her future husband, Bruce LaVigne. Joan was a stay at home mom...
Jaqueline Blanchard
Apr 16, 2026
Jacqueline Blanchard, 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Bennington Vermont. Jacqueline was born in Lewiston, Maine, on January 3, 1938 to the late Grace Blanchard & John Blanchard. Jacqueline loved The oceans and lighthouses. Lighthouses and seasells could always be found in her home, wherever she was. She had a deep love for cats, her cat...
Mary Stemp
Apr 16, 2026
Mary A. Stemp, 84, a resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on April 16, 2026. Born in Bennington on April 13, 1942, to the late Robert K. and Abby (Amadon) Farnum. She received her education in Bennington schools. On December 20, 1958, Mary married Steven F. Stemp at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church in Bennington. Mary is survived...
Linda Harrington
Apr 13, 2026
Linda Harrington, 70, a resident of Eagle Bridge, NY., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born in Cambridge, NY on March 9, 1956. Crocheting brought Linda joy. Her faith was also a cornerstone of her life, and she was a devoted churchgoer. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Harrington, and their son, Matthew Harrington, along...
Ralph Hurley
Apr 10, 2026
Ralph Hurley, 67, a resident of Bennington, VT., passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born in Bennington, VT on March 13, 1959. He was the son of the late Clarence Hurley and Laura Woodard. For many years he worked for the Green Mountain Race Track and Northeast Wood Products in Pownal, VT. He was an avid sportsman,...
Norman Chaffee
Apr 6, 2026
Norman Chaffee, 79, a resident of Bennington, VT., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born in Bennington, VT on September 12, 1946. He was the son of the late Lawrence Chaffee and Emma Murray. Boating and water skiing were among Norman's favorite pastimes. He also deeply loved his two dogs, Brodie and Brady. He is survived by...
Cora May Howe
Apr 4, 2026
Cora May Howe (née Wells) was born in Troy, New York in 1933 to Carrie Carlotta (Newton) Wells and Robert Looney Wells. She was one of eight sisters — Nancy, Peggy, Jane, Marcia, Cora May, Patsy, Carolyn and Barbara. She attended Troy High School, where she met her sweetheart Robert (Bob) Howe. They married shortly after and remained happily together...
Kenneth E. Harrington Sr.
Mar 25, 2026
Kenneth E. Harrington Sr., 81, lifetime resident of Shaftsbury, VT passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Ken was born to the late Leo & Mabel (Niles) Harrington on October 7, 1944 in Bennington, VT. He was one of three children. Ken received his early education at Shaftsbury Elementary School, and later graduated from Bennington High School in 1962. Eventually...
Karen A. (Shepard) Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Karen A. (Shepard) Smith, a lifelong resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
Born on October 9, 1960, in Bennington, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late Philip and Wilma (Bacon) Shepard.
Karen received her education at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, where she earned a degree in Business Accounting. She began...
Ronald Schoof
Mar 21, 2026
Ronald A. Schoof, 81, of Shaftsbury, VT passed away on March 21, 2026, at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. Ronald was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 17, 1944, the son of Adolph and Margaret (Mahoney) Schoof. He married Jeri Lucerino on June 13, 1970, in Selden, Long Island New York. Ronald served in the...
Katherine Louise Krawczyk
Mar 16, 2026
Katherine Krawczyk, 96, a resident of Bennington, VT., passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born in Bennington, VT on November 10, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Cora DeBell and Frank Hurley. Katherine cherished the time she spent with her beloved grandchildren. She also found great enjoyment in playing bingo and working on word searches....
