Jennie M. Brinkman, 80, of Middlebury

JENNIE M. BRINKMAN MIDDLEBURY — Jennie M. Brinkman, a resident of Vermont and Cornwall for most of her life, died at home early morning, Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 13, 1945, in San Severo, Italy, the daughter of Stanley Carlton and Anna Maria (Patrizio) Johnson. Jennie graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1963. At the age of 17, she began her career as a secretary under the tutelage of Helen Dukette at Middlebury College’s Secretarial Department in Old Chapel … (read more)

LORETTA ROBARGE HAWKINS FERRISBURGH — Loretta Robarge Hawkins, 86, of Ferrisburgh, Vt., passed away peacefully Jan. 29, 2026, with her husband at her side. Born in Morrisville in 1939, Loretta graduated from Vergennes Union High School. For many years she … (read more)

TIMOTHY LEE JAQUA LINCOLN — Timothy Lee Jaqua of Lincoln, age 70, passed away on Christmas Day, 2025, with the comfort of church members at Porter’s ARCH suite in Middlebury. He was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Roger and Carolyn (Sauber) Jaqua … (read more)

WILLIAM “BILL” JOHN NORTON SR. LINCOLN — William “Bill” John Norton Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Jan. 24, 2026. He was born Oct. 22, 1942, to parents Reuben Norton of Bristol, Vt., and Alta Butterfield of Lincoln, Vt. … (read more)

MICHAEL JOHN STRONG SR. HUBBARDTON — Michael John Strong Sr., 59, of Hubbardton, Vt., passed away unexpectedly Jan. 24, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a short illness. Mike was born on April 7, 1966, in Bomoseen, Vt., to Theron R. Stron … (read more)

ARTHUR HENRY SMITH TUCSON, Ariz. — Arthur Henry Smith, 85, of Tucson, Ariz., died peacefully Jan. 16, 2026, with his children by his side. Arthur was born July 27,1940, in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, N.Y., one of four brothers. Arthur spent his … (read more)

MARGARET LILLIAN PALMER EAST MIDDLEBURY — Our beloved Margaret Lillian Palmer of East Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully Wednesday Jan. 21, 2026, in the presence of her family at home. Her legacy is carried on by three daughters, Debra Piper and her … (read more)

VALERIE CONGDON HINESBURG — Valerie Congdon died Nov. 14, 2025, in Morrisville Vt., after a short period of declining health. Valerie would tell you that the defining relationship of her life was with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her childlike faith … (read more)

BRUCE WAYNE COSTELLO SALISBURY — Bruce Wayne Costello, 72, passed away peacefully Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Middlebury, Vt., July 27, 1953, the son of Leo and Theda (Myrick) Costello. Bruce is s … (read more)

RUTH MARION LOUGEE GEORGIA, Vt. — Ruth Marion Lougee, née Braman, joined her heavenly father and parents Phillip and Violet Braman in Heaven on Jan. 21, 2026. She leaves her dearly beloved sister, Ginny (Barbara’s Well Spring); daughter Barbara, and her “ … (read more)

KATHRYN MARGUERITE (GIARD) MYRICK BRIDPORT — Kathryn Marguerite (Giard) Myrick of Bridport, Vt., passed away at home Jan. 21, 2026, three days shy of her 94th birthday. Born in Bridport in 1932, Kathryn was the only daughter of farmers Victor and Margueri … (read more)

JEAN HURLBURT SMITH NEW HAVEN — Jean Smith, age 96, of New Haven passed away at her home Jan. 20, 2026, after a long life of service to her family and community. Jean Avis Hurlburt Smith was born in Monkton July 24, 1929, to George and Rachael Hurlburt. S … (read more)

JOANNES JOZEF “JAN” DE BOER NEW HAVEN — Joannes Jozef “Jan” de Boer, 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in New Haven Jan. 14, 2026, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jan was born in Westwoud, the Netherlands on March 2 … (read more)

HAROLD ARTHUR ADAMS BRANDON — Harold Arthur Adams, 99, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing Home on Jan. 15, 2026. Harold “Harry” was born in Windsor, Conn., on Feb. 11, 1926, son of Alvie Henry Adams … (read more)

MALCOLM WADSWORTH CHASE JR. MIDDLEBURY — Malcolm Wadsworth Chase Jr., known to nearly everyone simply as Mal except his family as Sonny, was a brilliant scientist, devoted family man, gifted musician, enthusiastic coach, relentless puzzle-solver, and mast … (read more)