Robert John Naylor II, 73, of Salisbury

ROBERT JOHN NAYLOR II SALISBURY — Robert John Naylor II, age 73, passed away peacefully Feb. 8, 2026, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, surrounded by the love of his family. Rob was born May 15, 1952, in Middlebury, Vt., to Robert and Alta Naylor. He was raised in Brandon, where he built lifelong friendships and graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1970. He continued his education briefly at the University of Vermont and later at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. On Feb. 19, 1983, … (read more)

LLOYD C. CANTIN BRISTOL — It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our dearest Lloyd. A fierce and loyal friend, brother, son and uncle, Lloyd will forever be remembered for his devotion to those he loved and how he met each day with … (read more)

MARGARET SMITH MIDDLEBURY — Margaret Smith, 82, a longtime resident of Middlebury, passed away at The University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Pine Plains, N.Y., to Larry and Grace Smith, Margaret was the youngest of six childre … (read more)

YVETTE WRIGHT SHOREHAM — Yvette Wright, 67 of Shoreham, Vt., passed away Feb. 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 3, 1958, to Bernard and Yvonne Gingras of Weybridge. Yvette was crowned Miss Addison County Field Days. She wor … (read more)

PRISCILLA RODABAUGH BAKER Living life intentionally, building networks and connections   (“Obituaries are not about the dead, but about the living and giving a person a second life.” Obit. 2016 documentary about the NYTimes Obituary Dept.)   MID … (read more)

BARBARA MARY DEGRAY BRIDPORT — Barbara Mary DeGray, age 89, passed peacefully Feb. 7, 2026. Barb was born in Bridport Oct. 13, 1936. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Pidgeon) Giard. She grew up in Bridport, where she received her early education and … (read more)

EDWARD CHARLES DEVINO JR. ADDISON — Edward Charles Devino Jr., a husband, father, Poppy, and fixer of all things, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Ed was born on June 7, 1959, in Middlebury, Vt., to Edwar … (read more)

SALISBURY — Robert John Naylor II, age 73, passed peacefully Feb. 8, 2026, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition. Funeral arrangements are pending a Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.

HOREHAM — Jim Peden, 87, passed unexpectedly at home in Shoreham Jan. 30, 2026. A private celebration of his life will be held in the summer. Donations in his honor may be made to Shoreham Rescue, Middlebury Regional Ambulance, or Age Well (Champlain Vall … (read more)

ROBERT CLARK STERLING BRANDON — Robert Clark Sterling passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2026, at the age of 81. He died at the Pines in Rutland, which was oddly appropriate. He was the Administrator there back when it was Eden Park and many of his staff are … (read more)

RICHARD ‘DICK’ GUY TREADWAY SHOREHAM — Richard “Dick” Guy Treadway of Shoreham, died at UVMMC surrounded by his family Feb. 3, 2026. Dick was born on Aug. 23, 1948, in Rutland, Vt., the son of Donald and Irene (Quenneville) Treadway. Dick grew up on the f … (read more)

CAROL GIBSON WARNOCK “I want to go soon and live away by the pond where I shall hear only the wind whispering among the reeds. It will be success if I shall have left myself behind.” — Henry David Thoreau LINCOLN — Early in the morning of January 8, in th … (read more)

JENNIFER SHAWN HATHORN CHATEAUGAY, N.Y. — Jennifer Shawn Hathorn, 49, a current resident of Chateaugay, N.Y., passed away tragically Jan. 27, 2026. Jennifer was born Jan. 17, 1977, in Hanover, N.H. She grew up in Hartford, Vt., spent many years in Middleb … (read more)

LORETTA ROBARGE HAWKINS FERRISBURGH — Loretta Robarge Hawkins, 86, of Ferrisburgh, Vt., was born on just another day (as she’d always say) in October of 1939, and passed away peacefully Jan. 29, 2026, with her husband by her side. Born in Morrisville, Lor … (read more)

SARAH H. ADAMS SOUTH STARKSBORO — Sarah was born in Corning, N.Y., to Lacy Mercereau and Jean Richardson Hungerford April 9, 1940. She attended the local Corning schools; graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., in 1962; studied at Bank Street Col … (read more)