A Graveside Committal for Lynda Mercy, who passed away on April 6, will take place on Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m., at the St. Isidore Cemetery, 246 Mountain Road, Montgomery Center, VT 05471. Lynda’s full obituary may be viewed at dgfunerals.com.
Milestones
Terry J. Allen
EAST MONTPELIER – Terry J. Allen, an artist, photographer, journalist and activist, died at her home in East Montpelier, April 10, of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and rapidly-progressing prion brain disorder. She was 78. Allen was born November 24, 1947, in Fall River, Mass. Brave and independent, headstrong and altruistic,[Read More…]
Robert Albert Languerand
WOLCOTT – Robert Albert Languerand, 55, of Wolcott, left this mortal world unexpectedly on April 2. Born on January 28, 1971, to Andre and Cecile Languerand, he was the eldest of six children. He grew up surrounded by his large and loving French‑Canadian family, which included more than 50 first[Read More…]
Betsy-Ann Lingenfelter
BARRE – Betsy-Ann Lingenfelter, 83, of Barre, formerly of Hardwick, died April 23, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. She was born October 30, 1942, in Passaic, N.J., the daughter of the late Karl and Marguerite (Titus) Lingenfelter. She graduated from Hardwick Academy and continued her education at the[Read More…]
Karen Fochler Lyman
SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Karen Fochler Lyman, a woman of timeless elegance and grace, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born on July 20, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., Karen was the beloved daughter of Charlotte and Howard Fochler. She was raised in Northbrook, Ill,, where her early years reflected the poise[Read More…]
Ruth Whiteway
CRAFTSBURY – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruth Whiteway, 96, on April 23. May her ashes ride on the wings of a bird.Born to Francis and Alberta Toolan in Chelsea, Mass., Ruth had two sisters: Mary and Doris. She[Read More…]
Barbara L. Coolbeth
HARDWICK – Barbara Lucille Coolbeth, 89, of Hardwick, died peacefully on Sunday evening, April 5, at UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Her loving family was at her side. Barbara was born December 30, 1936, in Busch, Mo.; the daughter of the late Paul R. and Dorothy (Wheeler) Mundle. She attended[Read More…]
Roy K. Hopkins
HARDWICK – Roy Kenneth Hopkins, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 11, at the age of 87, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 4, 1938, in Hardwick, to Reed and Glenna Hopkins, Roy was raised on the family farm alongside his sisters, Ruby and[Read More…]
Deanette Mae LaClair
AKRON, N.Y. – Deanette Mae LaClair (Eastman), devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Thursday, April 16, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Deanie, as known by family and friends, was born August 12, 1947, to the late Bernard and Catherine Eastman in East Hardwick,[Read More…]
Claudia Elizabeth Bagiackas
WOODBURY – Claudia Elizabeth Bagiackas passed away on April 12, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon, Saturday, April 18, at 2110 Dog Pond Road in Woodbury. Please join us to share memories. Potluck luncheon to follow.
Edward J. “Ed” Kish
HARDWICK – Edward Julius “Ed” Kish, 67, of Hardwick, passed away on April 9. After a four-year battle with leukemia, he passed in peace with loved ones by his side. Ed will be remembered as a man of integrity, faith, and unmatched selflessness. He was known for his strong work[Read More…]
Lynda Marie Mercy
WOODBURY – Lynda Marie Mercy, 76, passed away April 6, peacefully, in her home in Woodbury with her loving husband by her side.She was born on January 24, 1950, to Edwin G. Lowell Sr. and Katherine Goldy (Jerome) Lowell in Wolcott. Lynda graduated in 1970 from Peoples Academy in Morrisville.She married[Read More…]
