obituaries

Oct 17, 2024

Joseph Orton Gougeon, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Hanover, NH. Born on March 22, 1937, Joseph, affectionately known as a fun-loving man, lived a life marked by devotion to his family and a myriad of interests that brought joy not only to himself but also to those around him. Joseph proudly served in the...

Oct 13, 2024

East Ryegate, VT – Susan Jean Minard, 70, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She was born on January 27, 1954, to Anita (Dufraine) and Clifford Minard in Lebanon, NH.

Susan's greatest accomplishment was her family. Her family was her world, especially her grandchildren. She...

Oct 11, 2024

Robert Edmund Vezeau, 79, of Benton, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 23, 1944, in Rochester, NH, Robert spent his early years in Portsmouth, where he attended school before proudly serving in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. After his military service, he worked...

Oct 11, 2024

Lebanon, NH – William "Bill" J. Ellithorpe, Jr., 86, a 50-year resident of Newbury, Vermont, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He spent his last hours surrounded by loving family members and his "sweetie" in the comfort of the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care. We know that he happily rode a sulky behind Cambro Time--one...

Oct 10, 2024

Marcia Edith Bridge

In the early morning hours of October 10th,  the Lord took the hand of Marcia, and like the He had with the ancient Children of Israel, led her across the proverbial Jordon into the Promised Land, and to the heavenly home he had prepared for her. Marcia Editrh Bridge (Kollbeck)...

Oct 8, 2024

Gail Harriet (Sanborn) Peters, 81, passed away peacefully at home in Landaff, NH on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024.  She was born to Richard and Cora (Blake) Sanborn on August 20th, 1943, in Lyme, NH.  She grew up in West Rumney, NH with three siblings Tom, Dan, and Troy.  She married Errol Peters on April 6th, 1963, at the Wentworth...

Oct 7, 2024

East Ryegate, VT – Robert W. Marcotte, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday evening, October 7, 2024. He was comforted in his passing by his two best buds Frippy and Gaston. He was born on May 13, 1954, in Springfield, Vermont, to Robert and Beverly (Gosselin) Marcotte, who along with his sister Cherie, have predeceased...

Oct 4, 2024

Morrisville, VT – Ruth Chiaka Iheme, nee Chukwueze, 67, passed away with her daughter by her side listening to a favorite hymn, on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born on September 7th, 1957, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, to the late Pa Jeremiah Ignatius Chukwueze, who was a minister of God's Kingdom Society, and the late Madam Patience...

Oct 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kodi Gunnnar Dyke, a bright and compassionate individual, who left us too soon.

Kodi was born on August 15, 2000, to the parents of Jason R. Dyke and April Scruton Dyke. Kodi had an enormous heart and a profound desire to bring happiness to those around...

Oct 3, 2024

Anthony "Uncle Tony" Cataldo, 80, of St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away peacefully at Portsmouth Medical Center after a short illness, with his niece Pamela Smith and her husband Brent by his side on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1944, in Malden, MA, as the beloved only child of Anthony and Dorothy (Moreno) Cataldo.

Sep 29, 2024

Michael P. Thompson, 58, Wells River, died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, on Sunday September 29, 2024, after a period of failing health.  He was born in Waterbury, CT on March 17, 1966 to Richard and June (Finkle) Thompson.He grew up in Thomaston, CT and graduated from Thomaston High School.  In Connecticut he worked as an...

Sep 29, 2024

Richard A. Vance, 84, of Groton, Vermont passed away on Sunday September 29, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Groton, Vermont on June 25, 1940, son of the late George H. and Theresa (Legare) Vance, and had been a resident of Groton for the past 29 years. Richard was a self-employed logger. He was a...

Sep 27, 2024

Gail Irene (Cook) Rehm, 84, a longtime resident of Arlington and Rockport, MA, passed away on the morning of September 27, 2024. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was the daughter of William Cook and Irene Slater. After graduating high school, she married Robert Rehm. Gail was a school administrative assistant and retired from the Lexington School system...

Sep 26, 2024

A graveside service will be on Friday October 4, 2024 at 1PM at the Walter Harvey Cemetery, 956 Mosquitoville Rd, Barnet, VT 05821

Sep 25, 2024

Lyman, NH – James N. Locke, 88, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Loretta at his side. He was born October 12, 1935, in Monroe, NH, the son of Kathleen (Somers) and Harvey Earl Locke. When he was about 7 years old, they moved to Lyman where he attended grade school and then went on...

Sep 21, 2024

Patricia "Pat" E. Wyman, 84, of North Haverhill, NH, died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 16, 1940, to Velma H. Horn.

Pat worked as a housekeeper for several years, then went to Lincoln to work in laundry, ending up at Grafton County Nursing home in...

Sep 17, 2024

Newbury, VT – Timothy James Eathorne, 38, was born on August 31, 1986, in Hartford, CT. Timothy lived in many places but decided to settle down in Newbury, VT where he passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2024.

When Timothy wasn't hard at work he enjoyed spending time with his family. Tim also loved to cook and...

Sep 12, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished Marianne "Annie" McClure (née Bensel) on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Surrounded by her loving family, Marianne departed this life at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and unwavering kindness.

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Sep 11, 2024

Robert Joseph Rehm, Jr., 89, a longtime resident of Arlington and Rockport, MA, passed away on the morning of September 11, 2024.  He was born in Melrose, MA to Pearl and Robert Rehm Sr., on January 12, 1935. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy, followed by an enlistment in the Air Force.  After the military Robert...

Sep 8, 2024

Warren, NH – Vicki G. (Brooks) Libby, 67, died at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was welcomed into this world by her parents, Emily (Gay) and Victor Brooks on November 29, 1956, in Woodsville, NH. Vicki's parents were hard workers, and it is no surprise that she too was a...