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Richard H. Dawley
Jul 7, 2021
Richard H Dawley, 95 ½, of Mount Holly, VT passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the Gill Odd Fellows Home, Ludlow, VT on July 7, 2021. Richard was born on Dec 2, 1925, the son of Harry G and Flora A (Williams) Dawley.
Richard attended the Mount Holly graded school, and Stevens High...
Charles E. Brothers
Jun 21, 2021
Charles E. Brothers “Charlie”
On Monday June 21, 2021, Charlie, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes.
Born July 1, 1932 in Rutland, Vermont to Harold and Irene (Fitzgerald) Brothers.
A lifelong resident of Rutland, he graduated from Rutland High School in 1950. At 17 he joined the Rutland unit...
Cecelia A Mason
Jun 19, 2021
Cecelia Ann Mason, 67, passed away peacefully at home June 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after 2 a month fight with a sudden illness.
She was born October 2, 1953 in Albany, NY to Jack and Delina (Crane) Palella.
Cecelia grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School in 1971.
...Gayle E. Wortman
Jun 16, 2021
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Gayle E. Wortman, born August 1, 1949 in Rutland, VT. Gayle passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his family due to complications as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
Gayle was loved by many people including his mother, Roberta (Betty) Liljeroth Wortman, and the...
Michael W. Sheehan Sr.
Jun 15, 2021
Michael William Sheehan Sr, 74, of Rutland passed away at Concord Hospital surrounded by his loved ones, on June 15, 2021. Michael, known to his family and friends as Mike, was born in Bristol, CT on March 3, 1947 to the late Jeremiah and Madeline Sheehan. Mike attended Rutland High School and enlisted in the Army when he was...
Jo-Ann Farrell
Jun 11, 2021
Jo-Ann Turner Farrell, 69, died June 11, 2021 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Rutland, April 8, 1952, the daughter of Leon and Marion (Mayo) Turner.
Joanne was a 1966 graduate of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and a 1970 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy.
She recently retired from...
Bernard R. Gibeault
Jun 10, 2021
At his home and surrounded by family, Bernard Richard Gibeault, 89, of Edgewater, Florida, died peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
He was born Sept. 25, 1931, in Whiting, Vermont, son of the late Moise and Regina (Patenaude) Gibeault.
Bernard was the husband of the late Verna “Teeny” (Senecal) Gibeault who preceded him in death...
Joseph L. Sabataso
May 26, 2021
Joseph L. Sabataso 83 died Wednesday May 26, 2021 at his home in Rutland, VT surrounded by his family.
He was born May 1, 1938 in Rutland, VT the son of the late Luigi and Dorothy (Belfore) Sabataso.
Joe attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy and St. Michael’s College until he was called home to run...
Joseph S. Kulig
May 25, 2021
Joseph S. Kulig, 91, died May 25, 2021 at Rutland Regional Medical Center with his devoted wife Bernice and dedicated daughter Betsy by his side .
He was born in Rutland, February 11, 1930, the son of John and Agnes (Tomczyk) Kulig.
Joseph was a US Air Force Veteran and served in the Korean War....
Ronald K. Parlman Sr.
May 20, 2021
Ronald K. Parlman Sr., 81, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Dartmouth Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a brief illness.
He was born in Hudson, NY August 19, 1939, the son of William and Hilda (Sheldon) Parlman.
Ron was a US Army Veteran.
He married Winifred Rowen in Ghent NY on November...
Jane Taylor
May 19, 2021
Rutland
Jane Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Rutland on May 19, 2021. She was surrounded by many loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
The daughter of Ralph & Marguerite Tabor, Jane was born in Quechee, Vermont on October 6, 1933.
...Charlene A. Boretos
May 18, 2021
Charlene A. Boretos, 91 a former Rutland resident, passed away May 18, 2021 at UVM Medical Center in South Burlington .
She was born in West Rutland, November 27, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Yvonne (Guindon) Gallagher.
Charlene was a graduate of West Rutland High School.
In 1950 Charlene married the love...
Arne A. Gustafson
May 16, 2021
Arne Alof Gustafson, 92, formerly of Rutland, VT, died peacefully with his wife Veronica by his side, on May 16, 2021 at his home in Hudson, FL following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Bristol, CT on August 14, 1928, the son of Edwin and Hannah Ingegard (Hagman) Gustafson. He attended Bristol High School. Arne...
Rina L. Girardi
May 15, 2021
Rina Lina Girardi, 33, died unexpectedly on May 15, 2021.
She was born in Italy, July 29, 1987, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Oropallo) Girardi.
Rina was a 2005 graduate of West Rutland High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Castleton University.
She was a Controller for Rutland Auto...
Dolores M. Rodrigue
Apr 29, 2021
Dolores M. Rodrigue, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29 th , 2021, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Dolores was a remarkable woman who served as an inspiration to anyone she met along her journey. She was a fighter and full of grace and strength despite her ongoing health challenges. Dolores was...
Richard N. Sumner
Apr 29, 2021
Richard N. Sumner, 79, of Colchester, Vermont, passed away on April 29, 2021 at his home under the care of hospice, with his family by his side.
Richard was born on April 6, 1942 in Castleton, son of George and Madeline (LaRose) Sumner.
Richard worked at Vermont Marble Company for 26 years.
He...
Marianne Anderson
Apr 28, 2021
Marianne (Zak) Anderson of Rutland, Vermont passed away at her home on April 28, 2021 .
She was born in Peekskill, New York, the daughter of John and Frances (Dietz) Zak.
She graduated from Peekskill High School and Berkeley School of Business. She spent the ensuing years in New York enjoying a career at Honeywell,...
Bernard W. Poremski Jr.
Apr 28, 2021
Bernard w. Poremski Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully April 28, 2021, at home, surrounded by family.
Bernie, as he preferred to be called, was born in Rutland, Vermont, on Oct. 23, 1939. He was the son of Valerie (Taranovich) and Bernard Poremski.
His early childhood years were spent on his parent's dairy farm in...
Jose A. Valentin Jr.
Apr 28, 2021
Jose A. Valentin Jr., 57, died April 28, 2021 at home.
He was born in Meriden, CT, October 31, 1963, the son of Jose A. and Mary (Monaco) Valentin Sr.
Jose moved to Rutland from Southington, CT in 2000.
He was owner operator of American Collision Auto Body Shop.
Jose enjoyed...
Maurice L. Ponton
Apr 26, 2021
Maurice L Ponton, 93 died April 26, 2021 surrounded by family at Mountain View Center in Rutland. Maurice was born in Swanton VT on June 6th 1927 to Raymond and Marion (Soulia) Ponto. Maurice had a passion for cooking which he shared with his family and many friends over the years. He was head chef at Woolworths in Rutland VT...
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