John E. Hendy, 87, of Salisbury

JOHN E. HENDY SALISBURY — John E. Hendy, 87, of Salisbury, Vt. passed away surrounded by family Jan. 13, 2026, at Porter Medical Center. John was born on July 6, 1938, in Barton, Vt. He was predeceased by his father, John D. Hendy; mother, Ella (Valley) Hendy; and brother-in-law Don Boss. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Donna (Dyke) Hendy and children Jo Anne Roy of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; Judy Austin and husband John of Salisbury, Vt.; Janet Hendy of Lavergne, Tenn.; and Michael Hendy and partner He … (read more)

BRISTOL — Timothy James Heffernan, 87, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, following a recent health setback. Heffernan, a United States Air Force veteran who was born and raised in the Bristol/Starksboro area, will be celebrated and interred this … (read more)

DAVID ALLEN CRAWFORD SOUTH BURLINGTON —David Allen Crawford, age 84, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2025, at an assisted living facility, surrounded by his loving family. David Allen Crawford was born March 22, 1941, in Newark, N.J., to Bertha Crawford ( … (read more)

CLARA YU RICHMOND, Va. — Clara Yu, 77, died Jan. 1, 2026, while traveling on a cruise in the Caribbean with her beloved husband, John Deppman. Clara was born into an unsettled world in Chongqing, the “wartime capital” of China. She was the third daughter … (read more)

JAY ALAN GALUSHA CLINTON, Maine — Jay Alan Galusha, 58, of Clinton Maine, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, with his wife by his side after a three-year illness. Jay was born Oct. 28, 1967, in Camden, Maine, and adopted at birth by Blynn and Florence (W … (read more)

STANLEY OWEN SARGENT LINCOLN — Stanley Owen Sargent, 83, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2025, at his home in Lincoln, Vt., surrounded by loved ones. Stanley was born Feb. 2, 1942, in Bristol, Vt., to Leslie and Mae (Lamott) Sargent. As a proud veteran, S … (read more)

RYAN THOMAS PEPE EAST THETFORD — Ryan Thomas Pepe, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, teammate and coach, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30, 2025, in Hanover, N.H. Ryan was born Dec. 28, 2001, in Lebanon, N.H., the son of Michael and K … (read more)

PHYLLIS ‘RORY’ CONWAY MCKNIGHT BATH, Maine — Phyllis Conway McKnight passed away Dec. 25, 2025, at Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine, after a long illness. Born to Phyllis Irene Creaser and John Thomas Conway on July 11, 1946, in Proctor … (read more)

SARA JANE HOWE WILLISTON — Sara Jane Howe, 79, died in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington Thursday, Dec. 18. The family invites you to view further information and share your memories by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com. ◊

FERRISBURGH — Bessie A. Sessions, a longtime resident of Ferrisburgh, Vt., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with her daughters by her side Dec. 13, 2025. Bessie was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Burlington, Vt., and raised on Roads End Farm in Pa … (read more)

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 Starks … (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)