Daniel Coolidge celebration of life

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)

JOSEPH S. PIECIAK JR. BRATTLEBORO — Joseph “Joe” Stanley Pieciak Jr., 82, of Brattleboro, Vt., died peacefully at home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 24, 1943, in Holyoke, Mass., he was the son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Babias … (read more)

PRISCILLA BAKER MIDDLEBURY — Please join us on Saturday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Middlebury, Vt. Link below to live stream the event: www.youtube.com/@midducc/streams. Priscilla died peacefully Feb. 5, 2026. She lived by the be … (read more)

DOUGLAS L. TRACY LINCOLN — Douglas L. Tracy passed away Wednesday, April 1, peacefully at his home in Lincoln. He was born in Hinesburg Dec. 23, 1931, to Forest “Rick” and Margaret (Amour) Tracy. He lived in Charlotte until 1941, when he moved to the fami … (read more)

JOHN R. DONNELLY PANTON — John R. Donnelly, 91, of Panton, Vt., passed away Wednesday, April 1, at 8:45 p.m., at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1935, in Waterbury, Conn. to Eugene and Margaret Donnelly. John lived a long and invigorating life, his youthfu … (read more)

WAYNE WILLIAM CLARK SHOREHAM — Wayne William Clark, 88, of Shoreham, passed away on Sunday, March 8. He was born on February 9, 1938, to Edris (Martell) and Leroy Clark in Lincoln, Vt. He was the second of nine children. Wayne joined the U.S. Army after h … (read more)

BRISTOL — Peter Arthur Waite, 75, of Bristol, Vt., died peacefully March 20, 2026, only six weeks after being diagnosed with lymphoma. Son of James B. and Beverly P. Waite, Peter enjoyed a fun-filled childhood in Ridgefield, Conn., where he was the leader … (read more)

STANLEY “RED” BRINKMAN HINESBURG — Stanley “Red” Brinkman, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Hinesburg Saturday, March 28, following a struggle with pneumonia. He was born June 28, 1942, the son of Henry “Jake” Minor Brinkman and Gladys McCabe Bri … (read more)