Obituaries

Sep 24, 2016

Mr. Robert J. Millington, 70, a resident of Morgan St. in Bennington died Saturday September 24, 2016 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. He was born in Bennington, VT August 13, 1946. He was the son of the late Frank and Addie (Harrington) Millington. He received his early education in Shaftsbury and was a graduate...

Sep 23, 2016

Sep 23, 2016

Marjorie Jane Morse I, 74, a resident of Applegate Drive in Bennington died Friday September 23, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington following a brief illness. She was born in Manchester, VT at the family home on (Date of birth). She was the daughter of the late William and Louise (Balch) Hulett. Marjorie received her education in...

Sep 22, 2016

Mrs. Mildred Lampron, 94, widow of Alyre E. "Al" Lampron a former resident of Walloomsac Apts. in Bennington and more recently of the Vermont Veterans Home, died Thursday September 22, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She was born in Stephentown, New York August 27, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Phoebe...

Sep 22, 2016

Jonathan J. Parker, infant son of John E. Parker Jr. and Sarah (Wilson) Parker, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. In addition to his parents Jonathan is survived by a sister, Emma; his maternal grandparents, Tim and Joanne Wilson of Pownal; his paternal grandfather, John Parker Sr. and his wife Amy; his paternal grandmother,...

Sep 21, 2016

Robert A. Petitt Sr., 82, a resident of Niles School Road in Pownal, VT died peacefully on Wednesday September 21, 2016 following a long illness. He was born in Pownal, VT January 1, 1934. He was the son of the late Thomas and Irene (Card) Petitt. He received his early education in Pownal and was a 1951 graduate of Williamstown...

Sep 19, 2016

Virginia Ann (Stratton) Berard, 83, a resident of Burgess Road in Bennington went on her final journey on Sept. 19, 2016. She passed away at home surrounded by her family. Ginny as she preferred to be called was born on February 7, 1933. The eldest of Robert and Esther (Cone) Stratton. She attended the Burgess School, a one room school...

Sep 19, 2016

Andrew John Schneski, 67, a resident of Putnam Street in Bennington died Monday September 19, 2016 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanoer, N.H. following a long illness. He was born in Bennington, VT April 17, 1949. He was the son of the late Andrew John Schneski and Helen (Suita) Schneski . He received his education and was a 1967...

Sep 18, 2016

Walter T. Bitler, 67, past Vermont State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, passed away surrounded by family after battling a long illness. Walter was always very active in his community, as well as his church. He held the highest office with the Knights of Columbus as Vermont State Deputy (A.K.A Deputy Dog by his family). Walter has always been...

Sep 13, 2016

Sep 11, 2016

Gloria Jean Sausville, 72, a resident of Morgan St. in Bennington died Sunday September 11, 2016 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Bennington, VT May 24, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lorraine (Burgess) Howe. Gloria Jean received her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Bennington High School. She...

Sep 11, 2016

Tammy L. Bourn, 58, a resident of Route 7A in Shaftsbury died Sunday September 11, 2016 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She was born in Bennington, VT January 1, 1958. She was the daughter of Gary and Patricia (Knapp) Houran. Tammy received her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Mount Anthony Union...

Sep 8, 2016

William A. Flood, MD Dr. William "Bill" Flood passed away on Thursday, September 8, at Brookdale Fillmore Pond in Bennington, Vt.  He was 94 years of age. He was born September 4, 1922, to Agnes (Driscoll) and John Flood of Bank St, North Bennington, Vt.  The middle child of 3, he was very bright, and enjoyed sports, ham radio, hunting,...

Sep 5, 2016

Robert E. Fowler, widower of K. Marion Fowler, died peacefully Monday, September 5th. Born in Pownal, VT, September 1, 1916, he was the son of Loren and Jenny (Hicks) Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were married in Bennington, VT on November 23, 1940. Mrs. Fowler died June 3, 2014. Robert and Marion had two children, Norma Salter and Carl Fowler....

Sep 5, 2016

Rhoda Jean Welch Mattison Morton age 75, a resident of Chapel Road died on Monday, September 5, 2016 following a short illness. Born in Bennington, April 21, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Myles John and Ruth Mary (Harrington) Welch. Rhoda received her education in Bennington and graduated from Albany Business College. In earlier years, Rhoda was employed...

Sep 1, 2016

Winfred A. Dufresne, 66, of Bennington , Vermont died unexpectedly on September 1st. Born in Bennington on December 13, 1949 he was the son of Winfred Sr.and Marion (Knights) Dufresne. Bubby, known as the fisherman and hunter of Bennington would always be the guy tracking the big one in his secret hunting place that only the few privileged would know....

Aug 31, 2016

Mrs. Rachel J. Mason, widow of Anson Coleman Mason, a resident of Carpenter Hill Road, Pownal, VT died peacefully on Wednesday, August 31st at home surrounded by her family. Born in Pownal, VT February 24, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Loren and Jennie (Hicks) Fowler. She received her education in Pownal and was a graduate of the...

Aug 28, 2016

Mary Allison Beattie Kirkpatrick, age 91, a resident of 6 Garbrooke Drive, Bennington died peacefully on August 28, 2016 at her home surrounded by people who loved her. She was born on January 2, 1925 in North Adams, MA, to W. Roy Beattie and J. Bessie (Lent) Beattie. She attended North Adams schools, graduating from Drury High School in 1942....

Aug 27, 2016

William "Bill" Pitt Montgomery, age 76, a former longtime resident of Shaftsbury and more recently of Palm Bay, FL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28, 2016, while visiting family in the Bennington area. Bill was born on July 9, 1940 in Bennington, to the late George and Marion (Wright) Montgomery. Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force,...

Aug 25, 2016

James A. Bouplon, 52, a resident of Donald Greene Road in Shaftsbury died Thursday August 25, 2016 at the home of his daughter Meghan Bouplon and son in law Kyle Legacy following a long illness. He was born in Bennington, VT May 8, 1964. He was the son of the late Carl Bouplon Sr. and Myrtie (Callahan) Bouplon. Jim received...