PHILIP EDWIN DENU JR. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. SHELBURNE — After 96 remarkable years, Philip Edwin Denu Jr. closed his eyes for the final time May 11, 2026. Having witnessed nearly a century of history, Phil prided himself on educating those around him with a vast knowledge of historical facts. He touched many lives, not only with his wisdom, but also with his humor and unwavering spirit. Philip was born in Cleveland, Ohio Nov. 25, 1929, to Philip and Rubye Denu of Norwegian … (read more)
ROBERT J. GARTHAFFNER SHOREHAM — A memorial service and celebration of life for Robert “Garth” Garthaffner, who died Nov. 26, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m., at the home of Shelley and Chris Lewis at 1453 Route 74E, Shoreham, Vt. Please pa … (read more)
ELEANOR MARGARET LEHMAN MIDDLEBURY — Eleanor Margaret Lehman was born Sept. 25, 2007, and left this world May 7, 2026. Eleanor was a deep thinker whose tender heart ached to heal the suffering in the world. She was an artist who created expressive line dr … (read more)
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 … (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)
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