Mary (Baker) Alexander, 82 of Bristol

MARY (BAKER) ALEXANDER BRISTOL — Mary (Baker) Alexander passed away peacefully April 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born Oct. 3, 1943, she was the only daughter of James and Bernadette Baker and grew up alongside her four brothers in Essex, Winooski, and Vergennes. In 1965 she married Kenneth “Joe” Alexander, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Together they built a home and raised 6 children. Mary dedicated many years to working in the offices of the Monkton Elementary School and Mt. Abrah … (read more)

BRISTOL — Timothy J Heffernan, 87, passed away from heart complications at UVM Medical Center Jan. 5, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held May 2, 2026, at the American Legion Post 19, Bristol, Vt. Please join us anytime from 1 to 4 p.m. to honor a … (read more)

EAST MIDDLEBURY — Jean Helen Burfoot, 77, died peacefully at home on April 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jean was born and raised in a small village outside of Nottingham, England to Eric and Hilda Burfoot. At the age of nineteen, Jean moved to Lond … (read more)

BRISTOL — Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Lucille Jimmo, who passed away Dec. 7, 2025. A service will be held on Monday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the Federated Church in Bristol. Lucille will be remembered for her warmth, quiet streng … (read more)

WHITING — Robert Carroll Leno, age 83 passed peacefully April 8, 2026 surrounded by family at his home in Whiting. A complete obituary will appear on April 23, 2026, edition of the Addison Independent. Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.

FORREST C. G. MANNING MIDDLEBURY — Forrest C. G. Manning, 87, of Middlebury, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. Forrest was born in Waltham, Mass., March 9, 1939, the son of Clifton and Lucille (Emerson) Manning. He grew up in Rochester Vt., and Randolp … (read more)

MARCEL EUGENE ROCHON VERGENNES — Marcel Eugene Rochon, 86, passed away April 4, 2026. He was born in Marionville, Canada April 19, 1939. At the age of eight his parents bought a farm in Shoreham, Vt. and became U.S. citizens shortly thereafter. In 1957 he … (read more)

MONKTON — A celebration of life for Daniel Coolidge, who passed away Oct. 28, 2025, will be held Sunday, April 26, at the Monkton Vol Fire Station on States Prison Hollow Rd. Monkton. Join us anytime from 2-5 p.m.

CHARLES A. BOLLIGER MIDDLEBURY — Charles A, Bolliger, 92, died at Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, Vt. He was born March 29, 1934, in Passaic, N.J., to Adolph and Maryalice (Temple) Bolliger. He grew up in Totowa, N.J., and attended school … (read more)

RALPH HAMILTON SHEPARD JR. FERRISBURGH — Ralph Hamilton Shepard Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ralph was a loving husband, father, stepfather, uncle, brother, and grandfather. After a childhood in New Je … (read more)

GILLIAN B. (WIDEAWAKE) GERO MONKTON – Gillian B. (Wideawake) Gero, 50, died in an automobile accident Oct. 26, 2025, in Leicester, Vt. A celebration of her life will be held April 19, 2026, at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vt. Pleas … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — We are sad to announce the recent passing of our brother, Lynn Bascom. There will be no services, burial will be at the Seeley District/VFW Cemetery, near his parents, Charles Sr. and Lois Bascom. He was a longtime Middlebury resident, MUHS C … (read more)

  ALEC FOOTE BARRE — Born in Middlebury Nov. 8, 1980, Alec Foote passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2026, at his home, in the arms of his father. The son of Peter Foote and Mary McClintock, Alec grew up in Montpelier alongside his sister, Katy, in a … (read more)

FLORENCE A. GILL CORNWALL — Florence A. Gill, 96, died April 7, 2026, at Shard Villa Residential Care in Salisbury. She was born on Jan. 8, 1930, in Shoreham, in the same house her mother was born in. She was the daughter of Joseph and Ada (Hickory) Burge … (read more)

JEAN MUNTON HANCE VERMONT/CALIFORNIA — Jean Munton Hance, a woman of remarkable strength, creativity, and wit, passed away peacefully, shortly after returning to California to be near her family. She was 96. Early Life & A Young Patriot Born in Troy, … (read more)