Maurice ‘Moe’ Rene Lussier, 82, formerly of Ferrisburgh

MAURICE “MOE” RENE LUSSIER PORTLAND, Maine — Maurice “Moe” Rene Lussier, 82, of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 29, 1943, in Vergennes, Vt., Maurice was the son of Raoul R. Lussier and Irene Agnes (Massé) Lussier. He pursued his passion for education with unwavering dedication throughout his life. Maurice graduated from Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt., and later ea … (read more)

DIANE (DENIS) SMITH SALISBURY — Diane (Denis) Smith passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, following a year-long battle with cancer. She appreciated the love and support received by family and friends over the past year and loved seeing everyone who came to vi … (read more)

ROBERT “BOB” CHASE STETSON BRISTOL — Robert “Bob” Chase Stetson was born in 1933 in Haverhill, Mass. He grew up in several Massachusetts communities and graduated from Springfield Classical High School in 1951. He has one sister, Cynthia Stetson Wade. Bob … (read more)

JENNIE MARIE BRINKMAN MIDDLEBURY — A full mass for Jennie Marie Brinkman, who died Feb. 1, 2026, will be held at The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Middlebury, Vt., Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. A celebration of life with a tented … (read more)

JUNE E. (WARREN) FLANAGAN FERRISBURGH — June E. (Warren) Flanagan, 94, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her granddaughter’s home in Ferrisburgh, surrounded by her family and those she loved. She was born July 2, 1931, in Ticonderoga, N.Y., the daught … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Eleanor Margaret Lehman of Middlebury passed away May 7, 2026, at her home. Her memorial service is planned for Sunday afternoon, May 31, at CVUUS in Middlebury. A full obituary will appear in next week’s issue of the Addison Independent.

JAN DE BOER NEW HAVEN — Please come and join us to remember, honor and celebrate the life of our husband, father, Opa, brother, uncle — Jan de Boer. We will gather to share the memories, photos and stories at his favorite place, the home farm. The address … (read more)

ELIZABETH ANN “BETTE” MCKEAN MONKTON — Elizabeth Ann “Bette” McKean, 83, of Monkton, Vt., passed away peacefully May 9, 2026, at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt. Bette McKean was born March 12, 1943, in Shoreham, Vt., to Cassius M. and Mari … (read more)

CATHERINE NAGY MIDDLEBURY — Catherine Nagy died peacefully at home May 8, 2026, after a brief illness. Cathy was born March 28, 1939, in Clifton, N.J., the first of six children of Henry Van Vooren and Catherine Meyer Van Vooren and the first grandchild o … (read more)

RAYMOND CASSIN ESSEX JUNCTION — Raymond Cassin, age 96, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side May 3, 2026, following a sudden decline in health. Ray was deeply loved by his family, friends, and the staff at Mansfield Place in Essex Juncti … (read more)

SUZANNE “SUE” AUDY NEW HAVEN — Suzanne “Sue” Audy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home May 11, 2026, with her loving husband, Paul, by her side. She was 74 years old. Sue was born Sept. 13, 1951, to Bill and Dorothy … (read more)

JAMES DOOLAN RIPTON — James “Jim” Doolan passed away May 9, 2026, at his Ripton home surrounded by family. He was a renaissance man, a boatbuilder, storyteller, singer, but most proudly a teacher. He was a blessing to all who knew him. His favorite poet, … (read more)

NAOMI EVELYN SMITH WALLINGFORD — Naomi Evelyn Smith, born April 2, 1949, in Bridgeport, Conn., passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She grew up in Trumbull, Conn., and later in Wallingford, Vt. A celebration of life wi … (read more)

H. KENT WRIGHT III BRIDPORT — H. Kent Wright III, a lifelong resident of Bridport, Vt., passed away surrounded by the love of his family and community on May 6, 2026. Born July 1, 1935, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury to Horace Kent Wright Jr. and Doroth … (read more)

FOREST DALE — A graveside committal service and burial for Lisa Marie Bryant, 61, who passed away Feb. 23, 2026, will be held Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m., in the Forestdale Cemetery. Arrangements are by Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home, Brandon.