Richard James Atwood
Jul 18, 2019
Richard James "Tweety" Atwood, 78, a resident of Bennington, died at home on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Richard was born in Bennington on Jan. 12, 1941 to Forrest and Florence (Mould) Atwood. A childhood battle with meningitis left Richard with permanent damage to his legs. While his doctor predicted that he would never walk again, Richard defied the odds and...
Mary Dailey (Scarey)
Jul 17, 2019
Our beautiful mom, Mary Scarey Dailey, joined the angels today. We know that the vast emptiness her leaving creates will be eased by the memories we made together and by the glimpses of her we catch in each other: her 6 kids, 21 grandkids, and 18 great grandkids"with 2 more soon to join the clan. Our mom was born in...
Elaine H. Dalton (Hedding)
Jul 15, 2019
Elaine H. Dalton, 84, widow of Allan Dalton, died Monday July 15, 2019 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. She was born in Bennington, Vermont September 6, 1934.She was the daughter of the late Maynard and Gertrude (Colvin) Hedding. Elaine received her education in North Bennington and was a graduate of North Bennington High School Class of...
Therese M. Densmore (Babineau)
Jul 13, 2019
Therese M. Densmore, 89, a resident of Shaftsbury, VT died Saturday July 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late James A. and Agnes T. (Cronin) Babineau. Therese was born in Boston, MA on January 17, 1930. She was raised in West Roxbury and Roslindale, MA. Therese was the loving wife of William M. Densmore...
Barbara Ann Gorry (Schuellain)
Jul 13, 2019
BARBARA GORRY OBITUARY BENNINGTON, VERMONT Barbara Ann Gorry, age 86, a resident of East Road, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, following a long illness. Born in Floral Park, NY on February 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Engel) Schuellain. She received her early education in Floral...
Thomas B. Schweers
Jul 12, 2019
Thomas Bartley Schweers, 46, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019, from Huntington's Disease. For the past six years, Tom lived at Crescent Manor in Bennington, Vermont, and prior to that at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. Tom's family is grateful to the staff at both facilities for their excellent care. Tom was born September 4, 1972 in...
Barbara M Champney (Mackey)
Jul 12, 2019
NORTH POWNAL Barbara Mackey Champney, 87, widow of Richard E. Champney Sr., a longtime resident of North Pownal, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Grantham, NH. Born in Englewood, NJ January 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (O'Dell) Mackey. She received her early education in New Jersey and...
Michael M. Chinnici
Jul 8, 2019
Michael M. Chinnici, 28, a resident of Center St. in Bennington, VT died unexpectedly Monday July 8, 2019 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. He was born in Greenfield, MA March 15, 1991. He was the son of Edward Chinnici Sr. and Cynthia (Toro) Chinnici. Mike received his early education in Whitingham, Florida and Wilmington. He later attended...
Darwin Z. Bentley Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Darwin "Sonny" Bentley Jr. of Bennington died Sunday July 7, 2019 at a friend's home. He was born in Cambridge, NY on May 13, 1958. He was the son of the late Darwin Bentley Sr. and Patricia (Watters) Bentley. Darwin enjoyed spending time with his friends drinking beer under the bridge. Survivors include three sisters, Darlene (Bentley) Palmer, Cindy (Bentley)...
Howard Edward Palmer Sr.
Jul 2, 2019
HOWARD E. "BUTCH" PALMER, SR. OBITUARY POWNAL, VERMONT Howard E. "Butch" Palmer, age 67, a resident of Pownal, Vermont, died on July 2, 2019 at home. He was born in Middlebury, Vermont on April 1, 1952, and was the son of the late Ernest and Iola (Euber) Palmer. He received his education in Vermont and joined the Army following school....
William E. Dailey (Dailey) Jr.
Jun 28, 2019
William Edward. Dailey, Jr., passed away on June 28, 2019, at Southwest Vermont Medical Center. He was born in North Bennington, Vermont, on January 24, 1924, the first of four children of William E. Dailey, Sr., and Mildred Parker Dailey. Growing up in North Bennington, he spent many days working with his father, Bill, Sr., in the general contracting business...
David A. Pello
Jun 25, 2019
David A Pello, 63, a resident of Westview Estates in Manchester, VT. died Tuesday June 25, 2019 following a long illness He was born in Bennington, VT December 24, 1955. He was the son of the late Anthony and Jeanette (Langlois) Pello. David received his education in Bennington and was a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. David was...
Ruth A. Welch (Vanorman)
Jun 22, 2019
Ruth A. Welch, 68, a resident of Water Street, North Bennington, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Vermont Veterans Home following a long illness. Born in Bennington on September 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Bentley) Van Orman. She received her education in the North Bennington and Bennington schools and was a 1968...
Alan Jon Fortney
Jun 21, 2019
Alan Jon Fortney, writer, teacher, and Native American scholar, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019 at home with his family at his side. Alan was born in November 1939 to Albin and Anita (Sodergren) Fortney as the second child of four. His father Albin served with distinction as a Major Chaplain in the US Army in WW II. His...
Tia Renee Williams (Williams)
Jun 21, 2019
Tia Renee Williams entered the realm of infinite love on June 21, 2019. A beautiful soul, whose heart wanted nothing more than to love and be loved, Tia did just that. Her dream was to save and change as many lives as she could. Tia enjoyed spending time at the beach her family and friends, camping, and traveling. Tia's spirit...
Virginia T. Lacroix (Petitt)
Jun 11, 2019
Virginia T. LaCroix, 87, a resident of Barbers Pond Road in Pownal, VT died peacefully on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington with her family at her side. She was born in Bennington, Vermont February 26, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene (Card) Petitt. Virginia received her education in...
Dorothy M. Mcgraw (Mcgraw)
Jun 7, 2019
Dorothy McGraw, a longtime resident of School Street and more recently of Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, passed away on Friday June 7, 2019. Dorothy was born in Bennington, VT on November 16, 1928, the daughter of Thomas and Marietter (Sweet) McGraw. She attended North Bennington Elementary School. Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Lillian. Dorothy's family and home were...
Jedediah C. Maxham
Jun 7, 2019
Jedediah C. "Jed" Maxham, 38, a former resident of Bennington, VT and more recently of Poultney, VT died Friday June 7, 2019 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Bennington, VT February 23, 1981. He was the son of the late Clifford Maxham and Jolene (Willette) Eisenlohr. Jed received his education in Bennington...
Lucy A. Latif (Stemp)
Jun 5, 2019
Lucy A. (Stemp) Latif, 88, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019 at CLR Nursing Home. She was born on March 1, 1931 to Frank and Elfrieda (Kittel) Stemp and educated in Bennington schools. She married Francis Latif on July 4, 1948. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Lucy enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings, where...
Marion P. Cross (Moffitt)
Jun 4, 2019
Marion Pierce Cross passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Widow of Carroll Pierce and Edward Cross. She was born in Bennington, daughter of George and Hattie Moffitt. Survivors include daughter Debra Pierce- Chanard and husband Jeffrey. Son, Jeffrey and Crystal Pierce their daughter Rebecca. She was predeceased by a beloved son, Thomas Pierce in 1991. His children are...
