Obituaries


  • David Wimett celebration of life

    BRANDON — Please join us as we gather for a celebration of life for David Wimett, who passed Sept. 16, 2026, at the Waybury Inn in East Middlebury,…

  • Shirley Jean Douglas, 90, of Leicester

    Shirley Jean Douglas, 90, of Leicester

    LEICESTER — Shirley Jean Douglas, age 90, passed peacefully Oct. 8, 2026, at Helen Porter Health & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. Shirley was born in Middlebury Aug. 4,…

  • Barbara Ann Pratt, 96, of Panton

    Barbara Ann Pratt, 96, of Panton

    PANTON — Barbara Ann Pratt of Panton, Vt., passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Barbara was born in Williston, Vt.…

  • Harold Allen, 97, of Middlebury

    Harold Allen, 97, of Middlebury

    MIDDLEBURY — Harold Allen, 97 years old, of Middlebury, Vt., died Sept. 29, 2026. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., June 6, 1929, to Pearley and Lillian (Salk)…

  • Donna M. Smith, 80, of Brandon

    Donna M. Smith, 80, of Brandon

    BRANDON — On the afternoon of Oct. 2, 2026, Donna M Smith (Fay-Whitney) passed away peacefully at home after a long battle of Alzheimer’s. She was born in…

  • David W. Dotson, 85, of Poultney

    David W. Dotson, 85, of Poultney

    POULTNEY — David W. Dotson passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 12, 1940, in Fort…

  •  Jean Marie Ricard Pfenning, 92, of Forest Dale

     Jean Marie Ricard Pfenning, 92, of Forest Dale

    FOREST DALE — Jean Marie Ricard Pfenning, age 92, of Forest Dale, passed peacefully with family by her side Oct. 2, 2026, at The Pines of Rutland with…

  • Carol Alice Boise, 81, of New Haven

    Carol Alice Boise, 81, of New Haven

    NEW HAVEN — Carol Alice Boise of New Haven, Vt., passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vt., at the age of…

  • Sally Burrell, 68, of Bristol

    Sally Burrell, 68, of Bristol

    BRISTOL — Sally Burrell died Sept. 17, 2026, after a brief illness with ovarian cancer. She accepted her path with grace and openness enjoying her final months singing…

  • JoAnn H. Hellier-Heinz, 87, of Bristol

    JoAnn H. Hellier-Heinz, 87, of Bristol

    BRISTOL — On Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 87 years, JoAnn H. Hellier-Heinz, made her final preparations and set sail for bluer waters. JoAnn was…

  • Roderick Charles Isham Sr., 93, formerly of Hinesburg

    Roderick Charles Isham Sr., 93, formerly of Hinesburg

    ESSEX JUNCTION — Roderick Charles Isham Sr. passed away peacefully Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 93, at Mansfield Place Assisted Living in Essex Junction, Vt. Rod…

  • Ann McGinley Ross, 94, of Middlebury

    Ann McGinley Ross, 94, of Middlebury

    MIDDLEBURY — Ann McGinley Ross passed peacefully the night of Sept. 15, 2026, at her home at Eastview, Middlebury, after a long, rich life filled with family and…

  • Arlene Frances Stanley, 87, of Shoreham

    Arlene Frances Stanley, 87, of Shoreham

    SHOREHAM — Arlene Frances Stanley, age 87, passed peacefully Sept. 28, 2026, in the company of her sons at her home in Shoreham. Arlene was born in Orwell…

  • Stacey Lynn Alger, 56, formerly of Brandon

    Stacey Lynn Alger, 56, formerly of Brandon

    BENNINGTON — Stacey Lynn Alger, 56, passed peacefully Sept. 15, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. A graveside committal service and burial will take place Oct.10, 2026,…

  • William “Bill” Conner, 83, formerly of Vergennes

    William “Bill” Conner, 83, formerly of Vergennes

    ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — William “Bill” Conner, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at his daughter Amy’s home Sept. 15, 2026, at the age of 83.…

  • Steven J. Malaney Sr., 84, of North Ferrisburgh

    Steven J. Malaney Sr., 84, of North Ferrisburgh

    NORTH FERRISBURGH — Steven J. Malaney Sr. of North Ferrisburgh died Sept. 11, 2026. Born June 12, 1942, in Burlington, Vt., he is the son of the late…