Charlene Marie Kelton, 66, of Middlebury

CHARLENE MARIE KELTON MIDDLEBURY — Charlene Marie Kelton passed away Sept. 28, 2025, following complications related to cancer. Char was born Nov. 8, 1958, in Lebanon, N.H., to parents Raymond Carroll (Bud) Kelton and Joan (Grenon) Kelton. Early in childhood the family moved to Middlebury, where they laid firm roots and connected deeply with a community that Char cherished being a part of. Char graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1976 with her friends, many of whom she maintained close relationsh … (read more)

ADDISON — The family of Louise Richards, who died Jan. 30, 2025, invites you to join a celebration of her life, Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., at the West Addison Community House on Jersey Street in Addison. Please bring memories and anecdotes to share. Ligh … (read more)

LINDA ADAMS HINESBURG — Linda Adams, 75, passed on Sept. 16, 2025, leaving this world much the same way she lived in it — quietly determined and deeply loved. Linda loved simple joys: the woods, the hum of a good country song, a Sunday afternoon NASCAR ra … (read more)

FREDERICK RAYMOND HUMISTON III FERRISBURGH — On the evening of Sept. 23, 2025, Fred Huminston passed peacefully due to complications from multiple illnesses. He was being visited and comforted by family members in the ICU at UVM medical center. At the tim … (read more)

ROBERT E. FALES SR. BRANDON — Robert E. Fales Sr., 86, passed away Sept. 25, 2025, at Porter Medical Center Hospital in Middlebury. He was born in Sherburne, Vt., the son of Adrian B. and Rose A. D. Fales. Robert moved to Leicester Junction in 1949 at the … (read more)

LESLIE H. “LES” FULLER FERRISBURGH — Leslie H. “Les” Fuller passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1943, to Lyndon and Beatrice (LaRose) Fuller of Ferrisburgh, Vt. He grew up and went to school in Vermont and Connectic … (read more)

DAPHNE PRINGLE LINCOLN — Friends of Daphne Pringle, Jan. 20, 1931 – August. 1, 2025, would like to invite those who wish to join us for a celebration of Daphne downstairs at Burnham Hall, 52 East River Road, Lincoln Vt., on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 2-4 p.m … (read more)

JOSEPH AUSTIN FERRIS BRISTOL — Joseph Austin Ferris, 96, went to join his beloved wife Betty on Sept. 25, 2025. He was a resident of Bristol, Vt., for 65 years. Joe was born May 29, 1929, to Cora and Dan Austin in Middlebury, Vt. He was adopted by his cou … (read more)

LILLIAN MARIE QUENNEVILLE LEICESTER — Lillian Marie (DeRepentigny), 92, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, peacefully at her home in Leicester, Vt. Lillian was born in Whiting, Vt. She was the daughter of Ernest and Aurore (Aubin) DeRepentigny. She attended a one-ro … (read more)

TRAVIS BEAL JACOBS BRIDPORT — Travis Beal Jacobs, Fletcher D. Proctor Professor Emeritus of American History at Middlebury College, the son of Albert C. and Loretta Beal Jacobs, died at his home in Bridport, Vt., on Sept.16, surrounded by his loved ones. … (read more)

DAVID JOSEPH ATHERTON RUTLAND — David Joseph Atherton, 53, passed away unexpectedly in his Rutland, Vt., home on Sept. 15, 2025. He was born to Brian Atherton and Ramona Belanger on Dec. 10, 1971. Raised in Bristol, Vt., David graduated from Mount Abraham … (read more)

KAREN ANNE LESSOR LAYTON MINEVILLE, N.Y. — Karen Ann Lessor Layton passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, after a few years of failing health. She was 67 years old. Karen was living with her son William in Mineville, N.Y. She was born April 5, 1958, to … (read more)

KATI EILEEN MILLER PALMYRA, Va. — Kati Eileen Miller, age 42, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2025, after a struggle with metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by loving souls as we all told our favorite Kati Miller stories. She was born in Middlebury … (read more)

THOMAS ALAN YAGER CLANCY, Mont. — After seven years of fighting to recover from severe spinal degeneration and paraplegia, Thomas Alan Yager died unexpectedly on July 28, 2025. Tom was born April 8, 1948, to Christopher Yager and Jeanne Salak Yager in Ams … (read more)

ALLEN RICHARD ALGER ORWELL — Allen Richard Alger, age 81, passed peacefully Sept. 6, 2025, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. Allen was born in Colchester on Jan. 16, 1944, son of Eldon and Ardella (Machia) Alger. He grew up in the Sudbury and Brando … (read more)