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JEREMY WILLIAM STONE VERMONT — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeremy W. Stone. Jeremy was born on September 30, 1982, in Bristol, Conn. He was born to James and Dianne (Cochran) Stone. Jeremy passed unexpectedly on August 9, 2025. Before Jeremy could walk, he developed a passion for music, a passion that continued throughout his adult life. When people think of Jeremy, it is often a memory with a guitar in his hands. He was a very talented guitarist and was frequently found jamming w … (read more)

JOHN J. JEROME JR. BRISTOL, Conn. — John J. Jerome Jr. of Bristol, Conn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in the comfort of his home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. His loving partner of over 25 years, Mary Killian, was by hi … (read more)

MARY BUDAI MIDDLEBURY — Mary Budai of Middlebury, Vt., died peacefully Aug. 10, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt., at the age of 101, after a short battle with T-cell lymphoma. She was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on Feb. 3, 1924 … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Doris Downs, 87, of Middlebury, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a long illness. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Addison Independent.

RIPTON — Carolyn “Bridget” Malzac, 64, passed away on the morning of July 18th after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She was born in Middlebury and was a lifelong resident of the area. A big portion of her life was spent in Ripton with her partner of … (read more)

JOSEPH “LEE” LEO MOULTON ADDISON — With heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph “Lee” Leo Moulton on July 8, 2025. For full obituary please visit www.gregorycremation.com. ◊

BRISTOL — The family of Patricia Ryan who died June 28, 2025, will hold a celebration of life for Pat on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bristol Rescue Squad facility on Monkton Road in Bristol. Bring your memories to share.

GREGORY LEIGH SCHROEDER SALISBURY —Gregory Leigh Schroeder, 68, of Salisbury, Vt., passed away on July 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Greg was a man with a big heart — he loved helping anyone and everyone, especially people from his little town of Sa … (read more)

HENRY FORGUES ALBURGH SPRINGS — Henry Forgues, 74, passed away at his beautiful farm embraced by the love of his family and friends both near and far. Baptized Henry Roger Forgues, son of Emma and Lucien Forgues, he grew up in a French-Canadian family, wi … (read more)

WATSON A. SCOTT NEW HAVEN — Watson A. Scott, 74, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1951, in Addison, Vt., the son of William and Alberta (Martin) Scott. Watso … (read more)

DR. CAROL HARADEN MIDDLEBURY — Dr. Carol Haraden, 71, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on July 27, 2025. Carol was born on Oct. 27, 1953, in Bar Harbor, Maine, to Chandler and Barbara Haraden. A pioneering statistician, loving mother, l … (read more)

LINDA LEE BOURDEAU MIDDLEBURY — Linda Lee Bourdeau, 71, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully at her home in Stephenville, Texas on July 6, 2025. She was born July 9, 1953, in Middlebury to her parents, Leona (Mitchell) Bourdeau and Raymond Oscar Bou … (read more)

JACK JACKMAN ADDISON — Jack Jackman, 73, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded with love from his wife, Terry of 48 years; daughter Megan (Ryan McLean) and son Robert (Harold Deering); three grandchildren, Logan, Bryden and Seaver; and one g … (read more)

SARITA JOHNSTON VERO BEACH, Fla. — Sarita B. Johnston, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Nov. 30, 1930, in Bogotá, Colombia, Sarita was the beloved daughter of Isaac Behar and Cruzana Be … (read more)

GARY W. LANGE VERGENNES — Born on July 19, 1954, Gary W. Lange left the planet on July 23, 2025. He lived a life full of love, laughter, joy and friendship, which he enjoyed thoroughly and immensely, and left with a heart full of gratitude for the life he … (read more)