All Obituaries

Ruth Pearl Holloway, 88, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her daughter’s home with her family by her side. Ruth was born on September 25, 1932, in Groveton, NH to Ralph and Susie (Willey) Bennett.  She was raised and educated in Groveton but left school to help care for her brothers and sisters.  Over the years, Ruth worked for the Groveton Papermill, the stamp company in Derry, NH, Palmer Brothers in St. Johnsbury, and ended her working...

Shirley L. Parker, age 82, of Sugarhouse Road, passed peacefully at her home with family by her side Monday, March 1, 2021 due to complications from multiple myeloma. Shirley was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on August 13, 1938, daughter to the late Jean William and Constance Rebekah (Bracey) Legendre.  Shirley grew up in St. Johnsbury and graduated from Danville High School in the Class of 1956.  Starting a new career as a certified school librarian and earning her college degree at...

Wanda G. Poor, 60, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Wanda was born in Concord, VT on February 11, 1961 the daughter of Ethel Stuart and William Grey.  She was raised in Kirby, VT and graduated from Concord High School.  Wanda went to nursing school in Waterbury, VT and then went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree at Norwich University; an accomplishment she was very proud of.  Wanda worked for 35...

Sheryl Lee Barber, age 73, recently of the Darling Inn, Lyndonville, VT passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, Sunday, February 28, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Sheryl was born in Lyndon, VT, on June 13, 1947, daughter to the Late Floyd Donaldson and Maureen (Cutting) Bumps. Known as Sherry to most everyone, grew up in West Burke and graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1965. After being a homemaker until the 2 oldest got in school, Sherry worked as a...

Marjorie “Ruth” Cassady Wheeler, of Lyndon Center, VT,  passed away at home peacefully the morning of Saturday, February 27, 2021 surrounded by her family, who were by her side throughout the night.   She was born on August 7, 1932 in Waterford, VT, daughter to David H. and Marjorie (Gray) Cassady; they pre-decease her. Ruth was the ultimate mom, grandmother and great grandmother.  She is survived by her loving family. Her sons Paul and wife Jean of North...

On Sunday February 28, 2021 John Francis Ranken (JFR) loving husband and father of three children Ellen, Susan and Frank, passed away at the age of 97.  John was born July 15, 1923 and grew up in Huntington Long Island with his parents Ellen (Day) and John F. Ranken Sr.  John graduated from Huntington High School in 1940 and enlisted in the US Army in 1942 where he served in the 749th Tank Battalion driving jeep/mechanic for a Lieutenant on a 160 day campaign of reconnaissance...

Kenneth E. Copp, age 80, of Long Hill Road, died at his home February 24, 2021. Kenneth was born in Newark, VT, on May 27, 1940, son to the late Carroll and Esther (Moulton) Copp.  The family moved to Concord in 1951 and he graduated from Concord High School in the Class of 1959, enlisting in the U.S. Army the same year and was honorably discharged in 1962.  Even though his travels took him many places, he always returned to Concord. Kenneth had several jobs, but he was most...

FOR THE LIVESTREAM OF THE FUNERAL MASS PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE AND CLICK IT FOR 11AM TODAY, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27th , OR YOU MAY COPY THIS INTO YOUR BROWSER   www.facebook.com/Caledonialifeservices/    After a long battle with cancer to which he gave all the strength he had, on the afternoon of Monday, February 22, 2021, Lawrence A. Kirchoff, age 73, made a perfect tackle on his journey to be with the Lord. He lived a fulfilled life...

On February 22, 2021 Rena Gail Nunn of Lyndonville Vermont passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Rupert and Mildred Wood welcomed Rena to the world on January 14, 1947 in Lunenburg VT. Rena was number five out of seven children. She had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Rena had three children, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Rena was kind and compassionate. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family. In her lifetime she worked a variety of jobs, but her...

Waterford, VT: Merlin W. Amadon, age 81, of East Village Road, passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2021, with his loving wife of 54 years, Sheila and daughter, Anne, by his side with children and family in spirit from afar.   Merlin and his twin, Merle, were born on the family farm in Barnet, Vermont, on June 27, 1939. He loved to point out the Barnet sign off I-91 and tell his kids that famous people were born there. He attended Trade School and then joined the...