Shirley Ann Wrisley, 88, of Vergennes

SHIRLEY ANN WRISLEY VERGENNES — Shirley Ann Wrisley, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at McClure Respite House in Colchester. She was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in St. Albans, the daughter of James Underwood and Aurise Dumas Underwood.  She was married to the love of her life, Kermit C. Wrisley (predeceased). She touched many hearts as she had a heart of gold. She had many friends and donated to many charities. She had worked part-time for the Vergennes postal service and Wrisleys Bike Servi … (read more)

FRANCIS RAYMOND “FRANK” NICOSIA MIDDLEBURY — Francis Raymond “Frank” Nicosia passed away peacefully at the University of Vermont Medical Center on Nov. 21, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Throughout his illness he was always in the co … (read more)

RHONDA BALLOU DELMAR — Rhonda B. Ballou, a longtime resident of Delmar, N.Y., died on Nov. 18, 2023, at the age of 78, following a series of illnesses. She was born on May 5, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Albert A. Bartsch and Virginia (McKelv … (read more)

SIMON BARENBAUM MILFORD, Mass. — Simon Barenbaum died on Nov. 18, 2023, in Milford, Mass., with his daughters by his side. He was 97 years old. He was born in 1926 to Israel Barenbaum and Esther Zevko Barenbaum, traveling actors in the Yiddish theater. Th … (read more)

ROBERT GEORGE DUBOIS MIDDLEBURY — Robert George Dubois, age 68, passed peacefully on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at his home in Middlebury, with his wife Gail by his side. Robert was born in Middlebury on Jan. 25, 1955. He was the son of George and Madeleine ( … (read more)

ARTHUR FARNSWORTH NEW HAVEN — Arthur Farnsworth, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Haven, Vermont. Art was born on February 25, 1944, to Harold and Flora (White) Farnsworth. Art is survived by his children Randy (Amy) Farnsworth and Dels … (read more)

JAMES E. MCNULLA IIIFIRST COMPANYCLASS OF 1958 DELAND, Fla. — James E. McNulla III died Nov. 7, 2023. He was Born March 5, 1933, in Vergennes, Vt., to Kathleen Norton McNulla and James E. McNulla II. He was the oldest of nine children: two brothers, Patri … (read more)

MARY JANE WASHBURN MIDDLEBURY — Mary Jane (Reimer) Washburn, 92, died November. 18, 2023, in Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Middlebury. She was born on Dec. 25, 1930, as the youngest child to Charles and Helen Kinney Reimer. Her childho … (read more)

BRIDPORT — Born April 24, 1937, in Peoria, Ill., to John and Mary Jennings (deceased), Frances Helen White, left us on Nov. 13, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. Fran was married to Mike White (deceased) in 1957. She is survived by daughter Rene Sa … (read more)

CHARLES “JOE” BEAN CHARLOTTE — Charles “Joe” Bean, 82, of Bean Rd., Charlotte, Vt., and beloved husband of June Bean, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2023 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt. Funeral services will be held in December w … (read more)

JOHN E. BETZ JR. FORT ANN, N.Y. — John E. Betz Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Ann, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, with his wife and daughter at his side. Born Feb. 27, 1937, in Dover, N.J., he was the son of the late John and Mar … (read more)

DAVID K. BOLTON NEW HAVEN — David K. Bolton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 8, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. David was born David Dana Dexter Bradley on Feb. 12, 1946, in London, England, to Patricia Adams and Amer … (read more)

CARMELITA C. BURRITT MONKTON — Carmelita C. Burritt, a dedicated mother, beloved sister and respected member of her community, peacefully passed away on Oct 30, 2023, at the age of 90 with her loving son Chris and beloved daughter-in-aw Robin by her side. … (read more)

THOMAS JASPER COMES MIDDLEBURY — Thomas Jasper Comes, age 60, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Fondly remembered by his friends and loyal customers as Dr. Tom, he spent his life restoring … (read more)

HARRY FIFE JR. SEATTLE, Wash. — Harry Moore Fife Jr. passed away peacefully, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at the Columbia Lutheran Home in Seattle, Wash. He was 98 years old. Born on Jan. 12, 1925, in Middlebury, Vt., Mr. Fife was the son of the late Harry Moor … (read more)