Shirley Elaine Morrill, 89, of Bristol

SHIRLEY ELAINE MORRILL BRISTOL — Shirley Elaine Morrill, 89, of Bristol, Vt., passed away peacefully at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Berlin, Vt., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Starksboro, Vt., where she spent her childhood before making her home in Bristol. Shirley had fond memories of her time living on the Kilbourn Farm and lived independently at Pleasant Hills Apartments in Bristol until June 2025. Shirley selflessly stepped in to h … (read more)

ROBERT FRANCIS ROBIDOUX BRISTOL — Robert Francis Robidoux, 61, of Bristol, Vt., passed away unexpectedly Dec. 16, 2025. He was born. Jan. 4, 1964, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vt. In his free time, Bob loved hunting, riding his motorcycle, and campin … (read more)

LEIGHTON WILCOX ORWELL — Leighton Wilcox, 81, of Orwell, Vt., passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, peacefully after a brief illness. He was the husband of Jeanette Wilcox, with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage. Leighton is survived by his wife, Jean … (read more)

MARGARET BOJANOWSKI MIDDLEBURY — Margaret Susan (Allard) Bojanowski, age 45, passed away tragically of natural causes at her home Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Middlebury, Vt. Margaret’s life was defined by compassion, strength and her fierce commitment as a … (read more)

CARIS A. CARR MIDDLEBURY — Caris Anne Carr died Dec. 19, 2025, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vt. Caris was born in Palmerton, Pa., June 29, 1935. She was the daughter of Louis and Carmella (Veneroso) Andreuzzi. A graduate of the University of Pennsylv … (read more)

NICKI MAE GURNEY LANZA PANTON — It is with deep sadness that we announce our beloved Nicki Mae Gurney Lanza, age 46, passed away Dec. 18, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. Nicki was born in Rutland May 3, 1979. She w … (read more)

HELEN KITCHEL ORR’S ISLAND, Maine — Helen Kitchel, devoted aunt, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away at 76 on Orr’s Island, Maine, Dec. 5, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia Nov. 17, 1949, to Catherine Brackin Kitchel and H. Sheldon Kitchel. She grad … (read more)

SUSANANN ARNEBOLD ORWELL — Susanann Arnebold, age 88, passed peacefully, Dec. 8, 2025, with family by her side, at her home in Orwell. Sue was born in North Bergen, N.J., April 11, 1937. She was the daughter of Buster and Gladys (Hoegger) Heinemann. She g … (read more)

KLARA CALITRI CORNWALL — Klara Calitri, (neé Feiner) of Cornwall, Vt., died Nov. 19, 2025, at the age of 103. Klara was born to Mary and Moritz Feiner in Vienna, Austria, in 1922. Klara and her family lived in Vienna until the invasion of 1938, when Morit … (read more)

MARY ANNE EDDY ORWELL — Mary Anne Eddy, age 93, passed peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025, with family at her side, at her home in Orwell. Mary Anne was born in Kingston, N.Y., on April 17, 1932. She was the daughter of Harry T. and Catharine (Cassidy) Merrill. … (read more)

JOEL RICHARD KING CORNWALL — Our beloved husband and father, Joel Richard King, passed away at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing Home Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, after a long illness. Joel was born Aug. 25, 1941, at home in Whitingham, Vt., to Guy and Lo … (read more)

LESLIE H. SARGENT JR. VERGENNES — Leslie H. Sargent Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2025, in Vergennes, Vt. surrounded by his loved ones. Leslie was born Feb. 5, 1937, in Weybridge, Vt., to Leslie and Mae (Lamott) Sargent. As a proud veteran, Lesl … (read more)

TERRA LIN THOMAS PITTSFORD — Terra Lin Thomas, age 36, passed peacefully Dec. 11, 2025, at her home in Pittsford following a courageous battle with cancer. Terra was born in Middlebury June 1, 1989. She was the daughter of Michael and Linda (Samuelsen) Ki … (read more)

MICHAEL JOSEPH BREYETTE MIDDLEBURY — Michael Joseph Breyette, age 60, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away Dec. 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Ocular Melanoma and Uveal Metastatic Cancer. He is survived by his husband and beloved partner in l … (read more)

SUSAN ANN DEMERS CONWAY, S.C. — Susan Ann Demers, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Sue was born in Worcester, Mass., April 8, 1963. She was the daughter of Malcolm and Barbara (Anderson) Wade. She grew up … (read more)