David John Thomas, 86, formerly of Monkton

DAVID JOHN THOMAS BERLIN — With great sadness the family of David J. Thomas announces his passing on Feb. 28, 2024. David was born Oct. 23, 1937, to Clark and Jessie (Tracy) Thomas of Monkton, Vt. He remained in Monkton until his retirement, most recently residing in Berlin Vt. David is survived by wife, Norma (Cota) Thomas of Berlin, Vt.; daughter, Denise (Thomas) Brooks and family of Randolph, Vt.; son, Patrick Thomas and family of Rochester, N.Y.; children of son Michael Thomas (deceased 2004); and siste … (read more)

CHAD ALSPAUGH MIDDLEBURY — Chad Alspaugh, 47, passed away on Feb. 24, 2024, here in Middlebury. Chad was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Jan. 10, 1977, the son of Robert Alspaugh and Samantha Ellsworth Alspaugh. He spoke constantly of his family, and espe … (read more)

MARY WARD MANLEY NEW HAVEN — Mary Ward Manley, 67 passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 15, 2024, after a year’s progression of ALS. Her loving family was at home by her side. Through her diagnosis and disease, she remained steadfast in her positive outl … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Anne Marie Baldwin passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, a mere two weeks following the death of her beloved niece, Jana Baldwin Avram. Her other beloved niece, Megan Rubman, was by her side at UVM Medical Center as she departed on … (read more)

CHARLES “CHUCK” STANDISH CLIFFORD FERRISBIRGH — Charles “Chuck” Clifford, 71, of Ferrisburgh, Vt., passed away on Feb. 24 surrounded by loved ones, after suffering from a heart attack. Born on Oct. 18, 1952, to Margaret “Kate” and Ernest “Ernie” Clifford … (read more)

WENDY ELIZABETH COUGHLAN NORTH FERRISBURGH — Wendy Elizabeth Coughlan, 62, of North Ferrisburgh, Vt., passed away on Feb. 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving spouse and children. Wendy was born on Nov. 9, 1961, in Montréal, QC, Canada, to Ian Louis Coughla … (read more)

SANDRA LEE (DOUVILLE) NAYLOR LEICESTER — Sandra Lee (Douville) Naylor of Leicester, Vt., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Sandy was born to EttaMae (O’Bryan) and Charles Douville. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by … (read more)

ROBERT HOWARD RODGERS NEW HAVEN — Robert Howard Rodgers, 79, of New Haven passed away suddenly at home on Feb. 20, 2024. Due to his mother’s military service, he was born in Alexandria, La., on May 24, 1944, a fact most embarrassing to this ninth-generati … (read more)

ELEANOR DOROTHY STOKES RUPRECHT SALISBURY — On Feb. 21, 2024, Eleanor Dorothy Stokes Ruprecht passed away at age 101 after a long and very full life. She was a strong woman, loving wife, exceptional mother, music lover, professional secretary, history lov … (read more)

JOHN PAUL TERRY MIDDLEBURY — John Paul Terry, 62, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 6, 2024. John was born on Aug. 10, 1961, in Glens Falls, N.Y., to Thomas A. Terry and Gloria J. (LaMotte) Terry. He grew up in Granville and Hartford, N … (read more)

PRISCILLA BAILEY TULLY MIDDLEBURY — Priscilla Bailey Tully let go of this life on Feb. 4, 2024, just shy of her 104th birthday. She was at home, surrounded by family and her beloved cat, Willie. Priscilla came into this world in the middle of a snowstorm, … (read more)

RICHARD “DICK” ANDRE CHOQUETTE NEW HAVEN/WILLISTON — Dick Choquette, 80, a longtime resident of New Haven, more recently Williston, passed away on Feb. 19, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters at his home, following a progressive neurological diseas … (read more)

JUDITH MARIE DESAUTELS LINCOLN — Judith Marie Desautels, 57, of Lincoln, Vt., passed away on Feb. 13, 2024, with her loving family by her side, due to complications from end stage renal disease. Judy was born in Burlington, Vt., on July 16, 1966, the daug … (read more)

EDWIN CHARLES JAMES SHOREHAM — Edwin Charles James, 88, of Shoreham, Vt., passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. The son of Edwin T. and Marcella, he was born in Middlebury, Vt., on Sept. 24, 1935. In 1937 hi … (read more)

ROGER HAROLD SLEEPER WEST ADDISON — Roger Harold Sleeper, 86, of West Addison, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 11, 2024. Roger battled both prostate and pancreatic cancer and was in remission for many years. Roger was born in Lebanon, N.H., on … (read more)