Kathryn Marguerite (Giard) Myrick, 93, of Bridport

KATHRYN MARGUERITE (GIARD) MYRICK BRIDPORT — Kathryn Marguerite (Giard) Myrick of Bridport, Vt., passed away at home Jan. 21, 2026, three days shy of her 94th birthday. Born in Bridport in 1932, Kathryn was the only daughter of farmers Victor and Marguerite (Nadeau) Giard and sister to six brothers. She attended Bridport Village School and graduated from Middlebury High School in 1950, after which she and Fred Myrick were married. Together, they raised nine children in a small house across the road from the … (read more)

JEAN HURLBURT SMITH NEW HAVEN — Jean Smith, age 96, of New Haven passed away at her home Jan. 20, 2026, after a long life of service to her family and community. Jean Avis Hurlburt Smith was born in Monkton July 24, 1929, to George and Rachael Hurlburt. S … (read more)

JOANNES JOZEF “JAN” DE BOER NEW HAVEN — Joannes Jozef “Jan” de Boer, 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in New Haven Jan. 14, 2026, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jan was born in Westwoud, the Netherlands on March 2 … (read more)

HAROLD ARTHUR ADAMS BRANDON — Harold Arthur Adams, 99, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing Home on Jan. 15, 2026. Harold “Harry” was born in Windsor, Conn., on Feb. 11, 1926, son of Alvie Henry Adams … (read more)

MALCOLM WADSWORTH CHASE JR. MIDDLEBURY — Malcolm Wadsworth Chase Jr., known to nearly everyone simply as Mal except his family as Sonny, was a brilliant scientist, devoted family man, gifted musician, enthusiastic coach, relentless puzzle-solver, and mast … (read more)

MARGARET MARIE RAYMOND SHELBURNE — Margaret Marie Raymond, age 82, passed peacefully with family by her side Jan. 18, 2026, at her home in Shelburne. Margaret was born in Rutland March 25, 1943. She was the daughter of Francis and Pauline (Carr) Howland. … (read more)

DONALD E. LITTLE SOUTH BURLINGTON — Donald E. Little, of South Burlington, passed away Jan. 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Born Feb. 6, 1935, he lived a life defined by service, creativity, and dedication to his community. Don was a founding member of the Ve … (read more)

DALE HOWARD STONE BRIDPORT — Dale Howard Stone, age 73, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Dale is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann (Dufresne) Stone; sons, Stacy Stone (Vivian) and their son Kaidan of Bothell, Wash., and T … (read more)

JOHN E. HENDY SALISBURY — John E. Hendy, 87, of Salisbury, Vt. passed away surrounded by family Jan. 13, 2026, at Porter Medical Center. John was born on July 6, 1938, in Barton, Vt. He was predeceased by his father, John D. Hendy; mother, Ella (Valley) H … (read more)

BRISTOL — Timothy James Heffernan, 87, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, following a recent health setback. Heffernan, a United States Air Force veteran who was born and raised in the Bristol/Starksboro area, will be celebrated and interred this … (read more)

DAVID ALLEN CRAWFORD SOUTH BURLINGTON —David Allen Crawford, age 84, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2025, at an assisted living facility, surrounded by his loving family. David Allen Crawford was born March 22, 1941, in Newark, N.J., to Bertha Crawford ( … (read more)

CLARA YU RICHMOND, Va. — Clara Yu, 77, died Jan. 1, 2026, while traveling on a cruise in the Caribbean with her beloved husband, John Deppman. Clara was born into an unsettled world in Chongqing, the “wartime capital” of China. She was the third daughter … (read more)

JAY ALAN GALUSHA CLINTON, Maine — Jay Alan Galusha, 58, of Clinton Maine, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, with his wife by his side after a three-year illness. Jay was born Oct. 28, 1967, in Camden, Maine, and adopted at birth by Blynn and Florence (W … (read more)

STANLEY OWEN SARGENT LINCOLN — Stanley Owen Sargent, 83, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2025, at his home in Lincoln, Vt., surrounded by loved ones. Stanley was born Feb. 2, 1942, in Bristol, Vt., to Leslie and Mae (Lamott) Sargent. As a proud veteran, S … (read more)

RYAN THOMAS PEPE EAST THETFORD — Ryan Thomas Pepe, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, teammate and coach, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30, 2025, in Hanover, N.H. Ryan was born Dec. 28, 2001, in Lebanon, N.H., the son of Michael and K … (read more)