Margaret J. Simmons

Margaret J. Simmons

Mar 25, 2024

Margaret Simmons, 78, of Mountain View Drive in St. Johnsbury, VT died on Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home.  A Graveside Service will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024, 11:00AM at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury.  Rector, Margaret’s husband who died December 2023, will share her burial service. Condolences can be shared at saylesfh.com.

Evan Newland

Evan Newland

Mar 23, 2024

East Haven, VT: Evan Douglas Newland, age 39, of East Haven, VT, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Evan was born on April 16, 1984, in St. Johnsbury, VT, son to Brian Dale and Linda Ann (Ely) Newland.  He grew up in East Burke on his family's Farm and graduated from Lyndon Institute with the Class of 2003.

Evan...

Susie Greaves

Susie Greaves

Mar 23, 2024

Susie Greaves, 69, of Lyndonville, Vermont, passed away at her home on March 23, 2024 with her loving daughters by her side.  She was born on May 14, 1954 in Walden, Vermont and graduated from the Danville School in 1972.

Susie had an enormous spirit and genuinely adored people.  You couldn’t visit her home without being given coffee, treats, and an...

Norma Degreenia

Norma Degreenia

Mar 22, 2024

Norma (Cushman) Degreenia, 69, St. Johnsbury, Vt passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Norma was born on May 19, 1954 the youngest daughter of Charles and Anita (Mosher) Cushman.  She grew up on Bible Hill with her eight siblings. On August 9, 1969 she married Leslie Degreenia and they raised their family down the road from...

Adam Joseph Hale

Adam Joseph Hale

Mar 15, 2024

Adam Joseph Hale, 44, of West Burke, VT died on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his residence having lost his battle with addiction. 

Adam was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on December 25, 1979, to Nancy (Dumas) Cohen and John M. Hale.  He was raised in St. Johnsbury and attended St. Johnsbury Academy and then graduated from Lyndon Institute.  

Adam had...

Fred Bedor

Fred Bedor

Mar 12, 2024

Fred Bedor passed away in his home Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2024, after his long battle with cancer. 

He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on February 4, 1972, the last baby born at Brightlook Hospital. He was raised on the family farm in St. Johnsbury, until his father moved them to Lyndon, and started the family logging business. Fred took...

Bryana Gillis

Bryana Gillis

Mar 9, 2024

Bryana Gillis, 28, of Franklin, NH, died unexpectedly on March 9, 2024 in a tragic car accident. 

Bryana was born on June 2, 1995 in Manchester, NH to Deborah Zirpolo. She attended school at the Franklin School District before attending and graduating from Laconia Huot Career and Technical Center where she received her LNA certification. She enjoyed helping people and was...

Charleen G. Briggs

Charleen G. Briggs

Mar 9, 2024

Lyndonville, VT: Charleen G. Briggs, age 69, of the Darling Inn,  died unexpectedly at her home in Lyndonville, March 9, 2024.

Charleen was born in Savannah, GA, on June 11, 1954, daughter to the late Charles Henry and Frances (Anderson) Hilton.   She was raised and educated there and moved to the area in 1980 where she remained to be a...

Jessica Lynn Norrie

Jessica Lynn Norrie

Mar 9, 2024

Lyndonville, VT: Jessica Lynn Norrie, age 27, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 tragically from a car accident in Barnet, VT.

Jessica was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on August 18, 1996, daughter to Nancy A. neé  Ladue and Larry P. Norrie, they survive her.   She grew up in Lyndonville, attended Lyndon Town School and graduated from Lyndon Institute in the...

Evelyn L. Smith

Evelyn L. Smith

Mar 6, 2024

On the evening of March 6, 2024, Evelyn Leavitt Smith,76, left her time with us to be with the Lord. She died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Evelyn was born in Houlton, Maine on March 27, 1947, the only child of Clayton and Marybell Leavitt.

In 1973, she met her soulmate and the love of her life Duane Smith....

Kathryn Piper

Kathryn Piper

Mar 6, 2024

Kathryn “Kate” Aring Piper of Lower Waterford, Vermont was born on August 30,1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on March 6, of an untreatable, degenerative neurological disease. Kate was 72 years old.

Kate did everything with her full, committed heart and powerful intellect. She was always striving to create purpose in life and make...

Scott Maxwell

Scott Maxwell

Mar 3, 2024

Scott Alan Maxwell, age 57, of Pleasant St. passed unexpectedly at his home on March 3, 2024.

Scott was born in Lancaster, NH, August 1, 1966, son to the late Stanley Edward Maxwell and Jeannette (Couture) Maxwell. He grew up in Jefferson NH and graduated from White Mtn. Regional in the class of 1984. Scott married Lori Ann (Beavers) on July 18, 1998 and lived in Vermont, though he was proud to be from New Hampshire. His career started as a machinist and he quickly gained a fondness and eagerness for learning...

Mary Gorham

Mary Gorham

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Aileen Gorham suddenly passed away on March 2, 2024, after suffering a heart attack at NVRH.

 Mary was born May 1, 1948, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Edwin MacLean & Hazel Crowdis Maclean. She was the 2nd of their three children:  George, Mary, and Patricia. 

 After the premature death of her father, her family moved to Massachusetts and Mary later became a U.S. Citizen in 1965.  In 1972 she married the love of her life,Howard Gorham, and they raised their family in Kirby, Vermont.  Howard & Mary have four...

Constance "Connie" A. Beattie

Constance "Connie" A. Beattie

Mar 1, 2024

Connie Ann Beattie, 84, of Lyndonville, VT passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 1, 2024. 

Connie was born in Peacham, VT on July 25, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Schoolcraft) White. Connie graduated from the Peacham Academy with honors in 1957 and went on to study dental hygiene at the University of Vermont....

Timothy Feltus

Timothy Feltus

Feb 28, 2024

Timothy William Feltus, age 56, of Lyndon, VT died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home.  Services will be announced at a later date.

Jesse Warren Nelson

Jesse Warren Nelson

Feb 28, 2024

Warren Nelson, 42, of Sutton, VT passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024 after an aggressive recurrence of cancer. Jesse was born on July 23, 1981 to Gary and Shari Nelson. Jesse’s life was a symphony of determination, love, and unwavering spirit, painting a portrait of a man who embraced every challenge with grace and every moment...

Carl Jaborek

Carl Jaborek

Feb 27, 2024

Carl Mitchell Jaborek, 53, of Concord, VT passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  There will be no services at this time.  A complete obituary will be published once completed.

Bruce Cushman

Bruce Cushman

Feb 25, 2024

Bruce Cushman, age 54, suddenly passed away Sunday morning, February 25th, 2024, in Barre, VT from a heart attack. Bruce was born on May 9th, 1969, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, to his parents Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cushman. Bruce had three older brothers Chuck, Scott, & Dean, and one younger sister, Kim. 

Bruce grew up in Saint Johnsbury, but he attended...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Feb 19, 2024

Jerry Johnson, 49, of Saint Johnsbury, VT passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. Jerry was born August 15, 1974 in Norfolk, VA. He grew up primarily in Kenly, North Carolina until he moved to VT in 1992. He was a self-taught guitarist (acoustic and electric) and could play any song after a quick listen. He also enjoyed snowboarding. He...

Lucille Ruth Ventres

Lucille Ruth Ventres

Feb 19, 2024

Lucille Ventres, aged 95, passed away on February 19, 2024 at the Frances Atkinson House in Newbury, Vermont.  Lucille was born in Berlin, Connecticut January 30, 1929 to the late Herman Ernest and Ruth Oliver (Webster) Splettstoeszer. Lucille married Arthur Dale Ventres July 1, 1946, they shared 36 years together until his passing in July 1982.  

Her compassionate nature extended...