obituaries

Oct 4, 2022

Groton, VT – Peter Carbee, 64, of Scott Highway passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from his rigorous battle with cancer, in the warm comfort of his own home.

Peter was born on April 29, 1958, in St. Johnsbury VT, he was joyously welcomed by his parents Elsie (Chase) and Leslie Carbee. He is an...

Oct 3, 2022

The life journey of Richard C. Kinerson ended at the age of 71 on 10-3-22 surrounded by his family at home in West Barnet, VT. Richard was born in Bellow Falls, VT in 1950 to P. Clifton and Irene (Pike) Kinerson and grew up on the family farm in West Barnet. After his school years he married Lois Evans...

Sep 30, 2022

Bradford, VT- Roger J. Courtemanche, 88, passed away on Friday, September 30 th at the Jack Byrne Center.

Roger was born on December 31 st , 1933, in Hanover, NH to Napoleon and Louise (Roberts) Courtemanche. He graduated from Hartford High School and went on to join the Army.

He met his wife, Louise Wyman...

Sep 26, 2022

Alfa (Martin) Patten entered into eternal peace on September 26, 2022, after a long battle with illness.

Born on the 16 th of June 1936, she married Rudolph Gautreau in November 1954, and is survived by the four children she raised with him (Gary, Crystal, Jeffrey, and Renée) in Bradford, Vermont.  She is also survived by six...

Sep 25, 2022

Jessie M. Larabee, 57, of Corinth, VT, passed away suddenly on Sunday September 25, 2022, of natural causes.  She was born in Barre VT on December 29, 1964, to Fred and June (Thibodeau) Clark.

Jessie loved collecting pugs, hummingbirds, forest animals and candles.  She enjoyed listening to music, computer games and cooking shows, as well as spending...

Sep 20, 2022

Ryegate, Vt –Violet "Vidy" Cookman, 69, passed away September 20, 2022, at Cottage Hospital after a brief illness.

The daughter of Edward Perley and Virginia (Hitchcock) Sulham, she was born on February 23, 1953. She married Robert (Cal) Cookman on December 5, 1976. They initially lived in Williston, Vt before moving to Ryegate in 1986. Vidy had...

Sep 18, 2022

Eric Paul Frydman, of Mountain Lakes in Haverhill, NH, passed away on September 18, 2022. Eric was loved by many, including his daughters Maisy and Ruthie; parents Patti (Conn) Frydman (Connors) and Marc Frydman; sisters Rae-a Frydman Moughty and Alexandra Frydman; ex-wife Kim Frydman; dog Jerry; and extended family and friends.

A beloved father, son, brother, fur-dad,...

Sep 18, 2022

Ramona Kidder, 72, South Ryegate passed away on Saturday September 18, 2022, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab after a period of failing health.  She was born in Randolph, VT, on February 18, 1950, to Daniel and Lorraine (Jacobs) Murphy.  She was raised in Corinth, attending local public schools, and graduating from Bradford Academy with the class of 1968. ...

Sep 15, 2022

Patricia Ann (Ash) Weglarz, 68, of Wells River, VT, died on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home after a period of failing health.  She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on September 14, 1954, to Clarence P. Ash and Gladys (Hale) Ash.  She grew up in Sheffield, VT.

Patricia attended Woodsville High School and Lyndon Institute....

Sep 13, 2022

Our beloved mother Wanda L. "Durrell" McInnis passed away at Grafton County Nursing Home on Tuesday September 13, 2022, after a five month stay, due to complications of dementia.

Wanda loved the simple things in life. She loved her family, all animals, and spending time on her huge front porch watching the world go by. She loved...

Sep 8, 2022

Russell Wesley Thompson passed away peacefully at home in Bath, New Hampshire on September 8, 2022.  Russell was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on October 8, 1944, the youngest of 3 siblings, to his mother Marian Smith Thompson and his father Alvah Thompson.

Russell personified kindness and patience.  He was a great husband, father, friend and mentor...

Sep 5, 2022

Richard Philo Burroughs, age 85, of Newbury and Woodstock, Vermont died at home in the early hours of September 5, 2022. He was with his wife Shirley and his family, who were his greatest loves. Richard was born September 22, 1936 to Rex and Alice (Ricker) Burroughs, at home in Newbury.

As a child he helped his...

Sep 4, 2022

Winnifred Patoine, 90, formerly of Wild Ammonoosuc Road, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the Canterbury Inn, St. Johnsbury. She was born in Hardwick, VT, on March 4, 1932, the daughter of Raymond and Lucy (Nourse) Anair. She attended local schools. She married Norman Patoine November 27, 1963. She worked at many local shoe factories, Pilgrim's Furniture Littleton, NH,...

Sep 4, 2022

Monroe, NH-  Annabelle M. Fagnant, 86, formerly of Monroe, died on September 4, 2022, at the Margaret Pratt Community, Bradford, VT, following a period of declining health.

Annabelle was born in Benton, NH on May 25, 1936 to William Clinton and Mildred Blanche (Perkins) Smith.  She graduated from Haverhill Academy.

On May 19, 1956, she...

Sep 4, 2022

James Edwards Belyea, 66, of Bath, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 4, 2022.  Jim was born in Woodsville, NH on September 30, 1955, to Robert and Thelma (Edwards) Belyea.

Jim graduated from Woodsville High School in 1973.  He attended Berlin Tech to become a television repairman, but God had other plans.  Jim...

Sep 3, 2022

Harvey "Bill" William Powers, 91, died, Saturday, September 3, at the St. Johnsbury Health and rehab. He was born in Newbury, VT, the son of Ray and Helen Estelle (Crowe) Powers. He attended Newbury Schools and served in the US Army from 1952-1954 and was a Corp E4. He worked at local farms and in the woods. He married...

Aug 30, 2022

Shirley Marie (Carle) Pappageorge, 65, of Woodsville, NH lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 30, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Shirley was born in Woodsville on September 3, 1956, the daughter of Ronald Carle and Beverly Jane (Smith) Carle.  She graduated from Woodsville High School in 1975.  After graduating high school, she worked at Petco Mini Mart. ...

Aug 24, 2022

Woodsville, NH – Allene C. (Brown) Millette, 95, passed away at Cottage Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was born to Mary (Tanner) and Harold Brown on March 24, 1927, in Woodsville, NH.

Allene married Walter Lord Jr., together they had four children. After Walter's passing, Allene found love again and married Frank Millette, and they...

Aug 22, 2022

John Guy Bourgeois, 77, of West Fairlee, VT, passed away with family by his side, at his home on August 22, 2022. He had a brief battle with cancer.

John was born on May 14, 1945, in St. Johnsbury, VT to the late Eleonore (Paquette) and Oscar Bourgeois. He attended St. Johnsbury Academy and then continued his...

Aug 22, 2022

Portland, ME- Isidro Jose Rodriguez, Jr., 31, formerly of Woodsville, NH, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Isidro was born on October 2, 1990, in Manhattan, to Isidro A. Rodriguez and Lowin "Laurie" (Polanco) Rodriguez Camarillo. Locally, he attended the Haverhill Cooperative Middle School where he began forging many special friendships.  During his high school years,...