Matthew Charles Nicklaw, 45, of Leicester

LEICESTER — Matthew Charles Nicklaw, age 45, died Jan. 27, 2023, in Bennington, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle-pedestrian accident. Funeral arrangements are pending at Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of this paper.

STARKSBORO — Marcia Jean (Masterson) Perry died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the age of 73, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Starksboro, Vt., after a six-month struggle with pancreatic cancer. Marcia was born on Dec. 8, 1949, in Middlebury, Vt., to … (read more)

CHARLOTTE — Mark David Williamson, age 75, of Charlotte, Vt., passed away the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at University of Vermont Medical Center in the presence of his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen, and his two children, Kyla … (read more)

FERRISBURG — Sally Chamberlain left this earthly realm on Feb. 1, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1936, to Scott and Hilda (Palmer) Tracy, in Charlotte, Vt. She was the youngest of six children. She is survived by her husband, Paul of sixty-four years, her d … (read more)

FERRISBURGH — William John Ambrose, Sr., 63, of Ferrisburgh, contended with his mortality more than 2.5 years post-stroke. Having faced one battle after another, his spirit yielded to God, calling him up from Middlebury at his time: 12:07 p.m. on Jan. 31, … (read more)

NORTH CLARENDON — Reginald Jed Gibeault, 82, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at his home in North Clarendon with his caregiver and friend, Debbie Petrovich at his side. He was born in Sudbury, Vt., on May 27, 1940, the son of Lionel and Mabel (Marce … (read more)

WAITSFIELD — Glenn Gutterson, chef in Waitsfield, Vt., died Oct. 2, 2022. He was born March 17, 1967, in Middlebury, Vt., the beloved son of Norman and Judith Gutterson, now of Amherst, N.H. Glenn had been married to Tamar (Lederman) Gutterson of Waitsfie … (read more)

BRISTOL Vt. & HOMOSSASA, Fla. — Beverly Jean Kurek, 88, of Bristol, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, after a brief stay at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida. Bev/Betty as her friends called her was born in Rutl … (read more)

BRISTOL — Hazel (Gregory) Lundbech left this life gently and peacefully in the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law, on Jan. 24, 2023. She was 98 years old. Hazel Madge Gregory was born in Leyton, London, England, on Sept. 27, 1924. Her father … (read more)

LINCOLN — Vilas C. Masterson, 79, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at his home in Lincoln. He was born on Aug. 9, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Clifford and Delia (Lathrop) Masterson. Vilas married his loving wife, Walterine, and they settled down in Lin … (read more)

MEDINA, Ohio — Shirley Ann Tiratto, 84, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Medina General Hospital in Medina, Ohio. She was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Shoreham, Vt., the daughter of Thomas and Lucienne (Borthwick) Murray. Shirley was predeceased by her hu … (read more)

“Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat” — Hesiod   CORNWALL — Otto John Betz III, 75, known as Doppy, Otto, John, and O.J. to the many people who loved him, died surrounded by his wife and children on Jan. 22, 2023, from pneu … (read more)

BOZEMAN, Mont. — “A luminous light remains where a beautiful soul has passed.” —Antoine Boyeua These words capture the essence of Margaret Fenn Borden — Margot, Mom, Grandma — who died peacefully at home, knowing she was greatly loved. At 97 years old her … (read more)

RUTLAND — Eleanor R. Brisson, 88, of Rutland and Shoreham, passed away on Jan. 16, 2023, at RRMC after a brief illness with her family at her side. She was born on May 17, 1934, in Morrisville, Vt., the daughter of Ned and Nelda (Paquette) Russ. Eleanor m … (read more)

BRISTOL — Francis George Brown, 93, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at his home in Bristol. He was born Feb. 19, 1929, in Weybridge, Vt., the son of Joseph E. Brown Jr. and Dorothy I. Tatro. He served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was a memb … (read more)