William H. Finger, age 80, of Lincoln

WILLIAM H. FINGER LINCOLN — It is with great sadness to announce William H Finger, age 80, died peacefully at his home in Lincoln, Vt., Aug. 24, 2026. He was born at Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington, Vt., Dec. 14, 1945, the son of William M. Finger and Agnes H Finger. Bill moved to Newburg, N.Y. in the 1940s and attended grade school and high school there. He later graduated from the University of Vermont in 1967. Bill spent many summers as a child and teen at his grandmother’s house in Lincoln. Later h … (read more)

KATHERINE M. “KAY” GEORGE MONKTON — Katherine M. “Kay” (McGuire) George passed away Aug. 28, 2026. Born in Ossining, N.Y., Nov. 8, 1930, Kay was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Katherine (Brady) McGuire. She grew up in Ossining, where she attended … (read more)

FREDERICK M. LATHROP MIDDLEBURY — Frederick M. Lathrop, age 100, passed away peacefully July 31, 2026, after experiencing a rich and full life. Fred was born March 15, 1926, in Morristown, N.J., to Helen (Bush) and Charles M. Lathrop. He was the oldest of … (read more)

PAULETTE ANN (HIGBEE) LECLAIR MONKTON — Paulette, beloved wife, mom, sister, “Nana” and friend passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 23, 2026.  Born on September 21, 1949, in Middlebury and who grew up in New Haven, her generous warm heart touched the li … (read more)

HARLEY B. MUZZY RUPERT — Harley B. Muzzy, 72, of Rupert, Vt., passed away August 9, 2026. A lifelong Vermonter, Harley was born Jan. 7, 1954, at the family home in North Ferrisburgh, Vt., to Basil and Lois Muzzy. He graduated from Vergennes Union High Sch … (read more)

PATRICIA ANN NEWMAN MIDDLEBURY — Patricia Ann Newman of Middlebury, Vt., died peacefully Aug. 3, 2026, with her daughters, Kim and Kelley by her side. Pat was known for her generous spirit, positive nature, love of laughter and ability to embrace new frie … (read more)

LARRY PLACE BRISTOL — You might not think that a pristine, freshly swept floor is a gift. It might not signal to you a son’s devotion, a husband’s love, or a father’s care. But to us, the loved ones of Larry Place, the clean, cool cement floor of the gara … (read more)

Screenshot MIDDLEBURY — Denise Diane Marie Shepard, age 90, passed peacefully Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at the Mountain View Center in Rutland. Denise was born in Whiting in 1935. She was the daughter of Dominique and Clara (Lamoureux) Quesnel. She grew up … (read more)

KYLE MATTHEW CONNER MONKTON — Kyle Matthew Conner, 31, of Monkton, Vt., passed away Aug. 26, 2026, leaving behind a life filled with adventure, friendship, laughter and an incredible number of people who loved him. Family and friends are invited to gather … (read more)

MELISSA BUSH BRIDPORT — Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate the life of Melissa Bush, who died Aug. 13, 2026. Come share memories, stories and the joy she brought to those who knew and loved her Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2-4 p.m., at Bridp … (read more)

THOMAS A. KOZIC JR. WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — Thomas A. Kozic Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in West Boylston, Mass., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. He was a former long-time resident of Ferrisburgh, Vt. Born to the late Thomas and Mary Kozic of So … (read more)

BRISTOL — With sadness, we note the unexpected passing of Douglas Donald Powell, formerly of Bristol, on Aug. 7, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. He was born Feb. 19, 1957, the son of Lucille (Powell) Jimmo and Frederick Powell. Doug spent his earliest days in Bri … (read more)

HELENA ARLENE COUSINEAU BRANDON — Helena Arlene Cousineau, age 86, passed peacefully Aug. 17, 2026, at Mountain View Center in Rutland. Helena was born in Middlebury July 22, 1940. She was the daughter of William and Grace (Ladd) Vassau. She grew up in Ea … (read more)

GEORGE L. SUPERNAULT ORWELL — George L. Supernault, 68, of Orwell died Aug. 22, 2026, at the Jack Byrnes Palliative & Hospice Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in North Adams, Mass., April 3,1958, the son of Leonard and Barbara (Roedel) Supernault. … (read more)

JOHN ANTHONY BERTOLINI MIDDLEBURY — John A. Bertolini, Ellis Professor Emeritus of English and Liberal Arts, who taught English and Film at Middlebury College for 44 years, died Aug.16. He held a B.A. from Manhattan College and M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbi … (read more)