Obituaries


  • Ronald Ethier, 77, of Salisbury

    SALISBURY — Ronald Ethier, 77, most recently a resident of Salisbury, passed away on May 7, 2026, of natural causes at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. Ron…

  • Virginia ‘Ginnie’ Ferris Thanksgiving of life

    FERRISBURGH — Please join us at the Congregational Church of Vergennes at noon, Saturday, Nov. 21, to celebrate the life of Virginia “Ginnie” Ferris, who joined her beloved…

  • Aurel Godard celebration of life

    Aurel Godard celebration of life

    BRISTOL — A celebration of life for Aurel Godard, who passed away Sept. 3, 2026, at the age of 93, will be held Nov. 14, from noon to…

  • Russell Glenn Sumner, 73, of Bristol

    BRISTOL — Russell Glenn Sumner, age 73, passed away quietly at his home in Bristol Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. He was the son of Russell and Pauline (Booska)…

  • Roberta Elsie Leggett, 79, of Bristol

    Roberta Elsie Leggett, 79, of Bristol

    BRISTOL — Roberta Elsie Leggett of Bristol, Vt., passed away at home Oct. 11, 2026. Roberta was born Aug. 11,1947 in Middlebury, Vt., to Harley and Elsie (Brileya)…

  • Harland J. Wendel, 72, of Bristol

    Harland J. Wendel, 72, of Bristol

    BRISTOL — On the afternoon of Oct. 13, 2026, we said “goodbye” to Harland J. Wendel, our beloved husband, father, brother and friend. He was born May 10,…

  • Joshua Thomas Desrocher, 40, Addison County native

    Joshua Thomas Desrocher, 40, Addison County native

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Joshua Thomas Desrocher, a devoted father, loving husband, cherished son, and beloved brother, passed away Oct. 12, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him…

  • John Edward Manchester, 68, of Cornwall

    John Edward Manchester, 68, of Cornwall

    CORNWALL — John Manchester left this world to join his heavenly family Oct. 3, 2026. He was born in Oakland, Md., to Kenneth Sr. and Maxine (Butts) Manchester.…

  • Donald T. Perdue, 84, of New Haven

    Donald T. Perdue, 84, of New Haven

    NEW HAVEN — Donald T. Perdue, 84, of New Haven, Vermont, passed away on Oct. 2, 2026, after a long illness. The family would like to thank Helen…

  • Lawrence W. Ring, 86, of Middlebury

    Lawrence W. Ring, 86, of Middlebury

    MIDDLEBURY — Lawrence W. Ring of Middlebury, Vt., and Tucson, Ariz., peacefully passed away surrounded by family at his Middlebury home Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the age…

  • Janet Marie Russell, 94, formerly of Addison County

    Janet Marie Russell, 94, formerly of Addison County

    CARROLL, Ohio — Janet Marie Russell passed quietly and peacefully at the age of 94, Oct. 12, 2026, at Carroll Place in Carroll, Ohio. She was born Aug.…

  • Kenneth and Phyllis Severson celebration of life

    MIDDLEBURY — Please join us as we come together to remember and honor Kenneth and Phyllis Severson and the lives they shared with us. A memorial gathering will…

  • Pauline Alice Sumner, 99, of Bristol

    BRISTOL — Pauline Alice Sumner, 99, passed away Oct. 12, 2026, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born Sept. 11, 1927, in Lincoln, the daughter of…

  • Robert Judson Watts, 54, of Proctor

    Robert Judson Watts, 54, of Proctor

    PROCTOR — Robert Judson Watts, son of Jack and Judy Watts of Cornwall, Vt., was born on Oct. 24, 1971, in Pittsfield, Mass. to Joanne Armstrong and Robert…

  • John Paul Pawul, 63, of New Haven

    John Paul Pawul, 63, of New Haven

    John Paul Pawul passed away Oct. 12, 2026. Known affectionately as “Pooh Bear,” he worked for Standard Register and Martin’s Hardware in Middlebury.

  • Lisa Marie Bolduc-Wildey, 65, of New Haven

    Lisa Marie Bolduc-Wildey, 65, of New Haven

    NEW HAVEN — Lisa Marie Bolduc-Wildey passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2026, at her home in New Haven, in the arms of her loving husband, Tim, and surrounded…