William ‘Bill’ John Norton Sr., 83, of Lincoln

WILLIAM “BILL” JOHN NORTON SR. LINCOLN — William “Bill” John Norton Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Jan. 24, 2026. He was born Oct. 22, 1942, to parents Reuben Norton of Bristol, Vt., and Alta Butterfield of Lincoln, Vt. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1960 and went on to attend Champlain College in Burlington, Vt., graduating in 1963. Bill met the love of his life, Linda Goodyear of Lincoln, Vt., and was married June 18, 1962. Shortly after marrying, they raised … (read more)

MICHAEL JOHN STRONG SR. HUBBARDTON — Michael John Strong Sr., 59, of Hubbardton, Vt., passed away unexpectedly Jan. 24, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a short illness. Mike was born on April 7, 1966, in Bomoseen, Vt., to Theron R. Stron … (read more)

ARTHUR HENRY SMITH TUCSON, Ariz. — Arthur Henry Smith, 85, of Tucson, Ariz., died peacefully Jan. 16, 2026, with his children by his side. Arthur was born July 27,1940, in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, N.Y., one of four brothers. Arthur spent his … (read more)

MARGARET LILLIAN PALMER EAST MIDDLEBURY — Our beloved Margaret Lillian Palmer of East Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully Wednesday Jan. 21, 2026, in the presence of her family at home. Her legacy is carried on by three daughters, Debra Piper and her … (read more)

VALERIE CONGDON HINESBURG — Valerie Congdon died Nov. 14, 2025, in Morrisville Vt., after a short period of declining health. Valerie would tell you that the defining relationship of her life was with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her childlike faith … (read more)

BRUCE WAYNE COSTELLO SALISBURY — Bruce Wayne Costello, 72, passed away peacefully Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Middlebury, Vt., July 27, 1953, the son of Leo and Theda (Myrick) Costello. Bruce is s … (read more)

RUTH MARION LOUGEE GEORGIA, Vt. — Ruth Marion Lougee, née Braman, joined her heavenly father and parents Phillip and Violet Braman in Heaven on Jan. 21, 2026. She leaves her dearly beloved sister, Ginny (Barbara’s Well Spring); daughter Barbara, and her “ … (read more)

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 Margueri … (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)