Diana Alene Peterson, 85, of Middlebury

DIANA ALENE PETERSON MIDDLEBURY — Diana Alene Peterson passed away June 9, 2026, with her son at her side. She was born in Meadville, Pa., July 29, 1940. She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 37 years, Bruce B. Peterson of Middlebury Vt.; her children, Mark Johnson (Betsy) and Amy Johnson; her stepchildren Tom Peterson (Xiaoling), Kristin Abbott (Abbott), and Donald Peterson (Amy), her grandchildren Rheanna Abbott, Jeff Abbott, Clark Johnson, Benjamin Johnson and Samuel Johnson; her great-g … (read more)

STEVEN J. SHORES VERGENNES — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steven J. Shores, who passed away July 7, 2026, at the age of 65. Steve was born April 2, 1961, in Burlington, Vt. Steve was a man whose life was deeply rooted in the … (read more)

JOSEPH MONTANA LAMPHERE SUDBURY — We are heartbroken to share that Joseph Montana Lamphere, 37, passed away following years of chronic illness that took so much from him. Named after a true football legend, he held on with an impressive amount of strength … (read more)

TORI MAE (BREWSTER) SUMMERING BERWICK, Maine — Weird, wild, wonderful Tori Mae (Brewster) Summering lived fast, loved passionately, and fought hard. She went out the way she came in, refusing to be ignored. She leaves behind a family trying to catch their … (read more)

LINDA A. SCANLON BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The family of Linda A. Scanlon, 77, of Bridgeport, Conn., and Salisbury, Vt., is saddened to announce her passing on July 1, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Conn., after a courageous five-week hospitaliz … (read more)

SALISBURY — A gathering in celebration of the life of Mary Burchard, who passed away April 28, 2026, will be held Aug. 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Terrace Dining Room at East View. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Addison Indepe … (read more)

WAYNE DONALD KIMBALL MIDDLEBURY — Wayne Donald Kimball, 89, of Middlebury, Vt., died peacefully at Porter Medical Center July 3, 2026. Wayne was born at home in New Haven, Vt., Aug. 12, 1936. He attended schools in Middlebury and was a lifelong resident o … (read more)

GLORIA ELAINE ALDRIDGE BERTRAND WHITING — Gloria Elaine Aldridge Bertrand was born June 8, 1936, to Valma (Hutchins) and Gillard Aldridge. She passed from this life July 3, 2026, at the age of 90 years old. Gloria spent her early years at the family homes … (read more)

KEVIN PAUL COUSINO WEYBRIDGE — Kevin Paul Cousino, 59, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home in Weybridge. He was born March 17, 1967, in Middlebury, the son of Ambrose and Wilma Reed Cousino. His hobbies included camping, fishing and spending … (read more)

CORNWALL — Eugene “Gene” Ethier of Cornwall, passed away June 22, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated July 21, at 11 a.m., at St. Bernadette Church in Bridport. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition of the Independent. Arrangements by Mil … (read more)

KATHRYN GIARD MYRICK BRIDPORT — Please join family and friends on Saturday, July 25, for a celebration of the life of Kathryn Giard Myrick, who passed away on January 21, 2026. A service to honor Kathryn’s life and legacy will be held at the Bridport Town … (read more)

TERRENCE K. ‘TIGER’ RYAN SOUTH BURLINGTON — Terrence K. “Tiger” Ryan, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in South Burlington, Vt., June 18, 2026. Born on June 25, 1941, in Rutland, Vt., Terry was raised in Springfield by his loving parents, John and M … (read more)

LILY ASTRID WILDEY TRIADELPHIA, W.V. — Lily Astrid (née) Geoghegan Wildey was called home to the Lord on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of John Stephen and Lily (Frank), Lily was born June 29, 1931, the third of four children … (read more)

ELEANOR MARY RUSSELL SHELBURNE — Eleanor Mary Russell, 90, of Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully June 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor (Ellie) was born in Springfield, Mass., Dec. 1, 1935, the daughter of William A. Russ … (read more)

RITA F. PETERSON LYNDONVILLE — Rita F. Peterson, 96, of Lyndonville, Vt., passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 2, 1930, Rita was the daughter of Cyrille Fortin and Albertina Lessard … (read more)