HARDWICK – Sybil Louise Lanphear Ainsworth, 95, of Hardwick, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the comfort of her daughter’s home where she lived more than eight years. She was born October 18, 1927, in Craftsbury; one of 12 children born to the late Elsie Mae Sheltra Lanphear and Albert Leo[Read More…]
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BARBARA L. SEVERANCE
RANDOLPH CENTER – Barbara L. Severance, 65, of Randolph Center, passed away on early Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2:30 a.m., in the Garden Room of Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. Barbara was born May 25, 1958, in Hardwick, the daughter of James and Aral Smith Rogers. Barbara attended Hardwick Elementary[Read More…]
SYBIL AINSWORTH
HARDWICK – Sybil Ainsworth, 95, of Hardwick died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 19, at the home of her daughter, where she lived for several years. Pending arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street. Online condolences are[Read More…]
ROBERT L. “BOB” CHAFFEE
HARDWICK – Robert Leon “Bob” Chaffee, 75, passed away peacefully on August 30, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. He was born April 22, 1948, in Hardwick; the eldest of five children born to the late Leon and Eileen (Jenne) Chaffee. He attended Hardwick Academy and St. Johnsbury Trade School. Following[Read More…]
MAURICE H. RICHARDSON SR.
EAST HARDWICK – Maurice Henry Richardson Sr., 86, a longtime member of the East Hardwick community, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, in East Hardwick. He was born in Craftsbury on November 18, 1936, the son of the late Henry and Dolores (LeBlanc) Richardson. Most of his childhood was spent[Read More…]
Theo Elliott Judkins
A son, Theo Elliott Judkins, was born to Tucker Judkins and Laura Greene, of Wolcott, on July 22, at Copley Hospital.
WENDELL FORREST WINCHESTER
BRADENTON, Fla. – Wendell Forrest Winchester, 86, of Bradenton, passed away on July 16. He was born in Stannard, Vt., on August 23, 1936, to Forrest Winchester and S. Beryl Stewart Winchester. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1955 and then attended St. Johnsbury Trade School, graduating in 1957[Read More…]
Lyla Jade Dawson
A daughter, Lyla Jade Dawson, was born to James Dawson and Chelsea Otis, of Wolcott, on June 16,s at Copley Hospital.
JOHN PATTERSON
CRAFTSBURY – John Patterson, 78, died peacefully on July 14, of complications related to acute myeloid leukemia. In his final hours, John expressed gratitude for a good life. He will be remembered for his devotion to family and friends, for the twinkle in his eye, and for always being kind.John[Read More…]
BERTHA M. HOOPER
MORRISVILLE – Bertha M. Hooper, 96, of Craftsbury (formerly Hardwick), passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 20, at Copley Hospital.She was born in Hardwick on December, 29, 1926,to Joseph and Leonie (Brochu) Couture. After graduating from Hardwick Academy, she had a variety of jobs including at[Read More…]
PATRICIA ANN LARRABEE
GREENSBORO – Patricia Ann Larrabee, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 8, at the Greensboro Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1941, to Earl and Ethel Larrabee. Her complete obituary will be available in a later edition. A Celebration of Life in Patricia’s memory will be held on Sunday,[Read More…]
BETTE L. O’CONNOR
HARDWICK – Bette L. O’Connor, 81, of Hardwick died on Wednesday, June 28. She was born in Montpelier, on November 16, 1941, to Edward J. and Ruth (Copeland) Rogers.Bette graduated from Cabot High School in 1959 and from Vermont College in Montpelier in 1961. Bette married Dan E. O’Connor of[Read More…]
