obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Paul R. Gajewski, aged 89, of St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after a sudden illness. Born in Webster, MA, on December 21, 1934, to Martin and Elsie (Walkowiak) Gajewski, Paul attended local schools before enlisting in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.

After...

Nov 2, 2024

Josephine Grace Leonard, 2 months, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where she was born on September 5, 2024, to Dylan and Kylee (Powers) Leonard. Josephine is predeceased by her grandfather, Randy C. Morrison.  She was loved and will be missed by her parents Dylan and Kylee Leonard of Haverhill, NH; grandparents, Cassandra...

Nov 2, 2024

Rosalyn Marie (Eischens) Bertamus passed peacefully from this world on November 2, with family by her side and in the loving care of the staff at The Jack Byrne Center at DHMC.

Rosy was born on June 13, 1938 in Clarkfield, MN to Ferdinand Eischens and Margaret (Pierce) Eischens. She grew up on a farm in St....

Nov 2, 2024

Russell Eugene Sulham, aged 90, son of Pearly and Winona (Henderson) Sulham, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, VT. Born on October 4, 1934, Russell was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Wells River High School. Russell honorably served in the Air Force for nine years, dedicating...

Oct 28, 2024

Robert James Mawson, 89, Bath, NH, died at home with family at his side on Monday, October 28, 2024.  He was born September 18, 1935, in Lawrence, MA, the son of Gordon and Catherine (Nauiokas) Mawson.  He was educated in Salem, NH, and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1953.  Following high school, he attended Sanborn Seminary in Kingston,...

Oct 28, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Lawrence "Larry" Arthur Wilcox, 76, on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home in Piermont, NH.  Larry was born in Jamestown, NY on February 8, 1948, to Richard and June (Bates) Wilcox.  Larry was a graduate of Chautauqua Central School in 1966 where he participated in band, French Club, and the...

Oct 27, 2024

Judith "Judy" Ann Ales, 78, of East Corinth VT, suddenly passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Judith was born on January 29, 1946, to her parents Edward and Edwina Glavin in Malden, MA. She graduated from North Reading High School, and from there she went on to study at UMASS.

Oct 24, 2024

David B. Hubbard, aged 83, passed away on October 24, 2024, at the Cottage Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Littleton, he was the son of Edsel F. and Norma (Oakes) Hubbard. David attended the Blue School in Landaff and later graduated from Lisbon Regional. Known for his love of building small projects, he maintained a...

Oct 23, 2024

West Newbury, VT – Thomas A. Colbeth, 72, died at his home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1952, to his parents Bessie (Stone) and Fred Colbeth, in Woodsville, NH.

Tom grew up in Newbury and graduated from Newbury High School in 1972. He married...

Oct 22, 2024

Christa Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Piermont on October 22nd, 2024 at the age of 63. She was born in Hanover, NH to Christa (Lehman) Harris & Beverly Harris. Christa's mother was remarried in 1968 to Clyde "Bud" Blanchard, and both predeceased her. Bud adopted Christa and her brother Greg and is who...

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.