Obituaries

Feb 23, 2016

Helen Fitzgerald Torrisi Butler, 97, died peacefully at her home on the Battenkill in Arlington, VT, on February 23. She was born in Scarsdale, NY, the daughter of John and Jenny Fitzgerald and little sister to brothers Billie and Jackie. Helen went to the College of New Rochelle where she received degrees in English and Journalism. When World War II...

Feb 18, 2016

Pearl H. Peacock Davenport Stergas, 92, a lifelong resident of Shaftsbury, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Rivers Edge Community Care Home following a brief illness. She was born in Bennington, VT on June 24, 1923. In earlier years Pearl was employed at Tansitor Electronics for twenty-nine years until the time of her retirement. She was a member of the...

Feb 18, 2016

John Robert Balch, Age 93, a lifelong resident of Manchester, died on Thursday, February 18, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on September 27, 1922, and was the son of the late George and Hannah (O'Dea) Balch. He received his education in Manchester schools. Following his graduation from high school, he entered the U.S. Army Air...

Feb 17, 2016

SHAFTSBURY Grace O. Pacitto, 78, a former resident of Shaftsbury, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2016, at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT She was the beloved wife of 61 years to Peter C. Pacitto II. Mrs. Pacitto was born in Bennington, VT on May 6, 1937, daughter of the late Merton J. and Viola Jensen Olin. She was...

Feb 14, 2016

SUSAN M. CARRIERE DESAMSONOW Our beautiful sweet Susan passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bennington, VT on February 14, 2016. She was born on November 12, 1961 in Bennington, daughter of Agnes Carriere and the late Francis Carriere. Susan graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 1980, then completed a 4 year Optician apprenticeship under the sponsorship of...

Feb 13, 2016

Gladys Coates Nielson, age 91, died on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Sweetbrook Nursing Home in Williamstown, MA. Mrs. Nielson was born in Orwell, VT on November 30, 1924. She was the daughter of Harry Coates and Grace Miller Coates. Her early education was in local Orwell schools and Brandon High School. Upon completion of high school, she attended and...

Feb 10, 2016

S/SGT Leonard E. Forrest, U. S. Army, Ret., 84, a resident of Rutter Road, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Bennington on July 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Leonard W. and Bernice (Bushee) Forrest. Lenny received his education in the Bennington schools. A veteran of both...

Feb 9, 2016

Joanne Louise (Rogalski) Betit, 54, a loving wife, mother, sister, cousin, and dear friend to many, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9 in Bridgewater, Mass. Born Oct. 16, 1961 in Bennington, Vt. to Helen and Casimir Rogalski, she was one of five siblings. Growing up in Bennington, she loved summer picnics with the family at Emerald Lake and Hapgood Pond, and...

Feb 9, 2016

Feb 7, 2016

Geraldine "Geri" Thompson, 94, widow of Charles W. Thompson and mother of Nancy (Ronald) Nadeau, a former resident of LeClair Road, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Bette Sue Caeners, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Palm Springs Baptist Church in Altamonte Springs at 2:00 p.m....

Feb 5, 2016

Betty J. Phillips, 91, widow of Lloyd S. Phillips, a resident of Crescent Manor Care Center, Bennington, Vermont died Friday February 5, 2016 at her residence. Born in Bennington, VT on November 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Morse) Smith. She received her education in Bennington. In earlier years Mrs. Phillips was employed at...

Feb 2, 2016

Teresa J. Shelp, 83, widow of Russell L Shelp, a former resident of Hoosick Falls, NY, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Bennington Health and Rehab following a long illness. Born in Buffalo, NY January 14, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Biaggia (Bova) Sardina. She received her education in the Buffalo schools. She enjoyed bingo,...

Jan 27, 2016

Jules E. Sweeney, 69, of White Creek, NY joined his youngest son, Joseph, in heaven on January 27th 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Jules enjoyed farming, collecting toy tractors, scenic drives, playtime with his grandkids, and was an avid train enthusiast. He is survived by his wife and soulmate Dee Sweeney, his children Kathy, Lisa, Julie, Elisha, Jeremy and...

Jan 27, 2016

Raymond D. Gallant, 98, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester, VT. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ray was born in Norton, VT on July 27, 1917 to Prosper and Irene (Daniels) Gallant. He was raised in Shaftsbury, VT and lived most of his adult life in Bennington....

Jan 26, 2016

Nancy Ann Marcoux, 78, a resident of Walloomsac Apartments, Bennington, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her home following a long illness. Born in Bennington on March 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Agnes M. (Giard) Marcoux. Nancy received her early education at Sacred Heart School and was a 1955 graduate of...