Jean M. Bruce
Feb 26, 2021
Jean Mary Bruce, 89, died February 26, 2021 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.
She was born in Wallingford, April 22, 1931, the daughter of Frederick and Ella May (Allen) Stone.
Jean was a machinist at General Electric in Rutland and retired in 1993 at the age of...
Ursula A. Smith
Feb 25, 2021
Ursula A. Smith, 87, passed away at her home on February 25, 2021, after a year of declining health. She was born January 3, 1934, the second of four daughters to Jules F. Bertero, MD, and Mary L. (Connolly) Bertero of Santa Maria, California. Her childhood years were spent in Santa Maria, where she graduated as valedictorian of the...
John W. Crosby
Feb 22, 2021
John Wayne Crosby, 73, died February 22, 2021.
He was born in Rutland, July 3, 1947, son of John P. and Hope A. (Clark) Crosby.
John was a machinist at General Electric.
He enjoyed cats.
He was an US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his former...
Jane C. Johnston
Feb 21, 2021
Jane Johnston of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Rutland, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Feb 21, 2021. She was born in Hartland, Vermont, Oct 17, 1928 to Howard P. Claypoole and Majel (Evans) Claypoole.
She was a graduate of Rutland High School class of 1946.
She married Red Johnston on Aug...
David A. Perkins
Feb 21, 2021
David A. Perkins , 76 , died February 2 1 , 202 1 at Rutland Regional Medical Center .
He was born in Rutland, January 9 , 19 45 , the son of Charles and A lma ( Dumouchel ) Perkins .
David was a veteran of the US Air Force.
He w...
John J. Socinski
Feb 20, 2021
John J. Socinski, 82, of Center Rutland, Vermont, died peacefully February 20, 2021, at home. He was the youngest son of Adam and Eva (Maciag) of West Rutland, Vt.
After graduating from West Rutland High School, John married his best friend and high school sweetheart Janet (Carlson) and settled in Proctor, later moving to Center Rutland. He...
Patricia W. Morton
Feb 2, 2021
Patricia Willard Morton, 89, died peacefully on February 2, 2021. She was born in Rutland, June 2, 1931, daughter of Clifford and Roberta (Thayer) Willard. She was raised in Wallingford and attended Wallingford High School.
Patricia enjoyed being a Herbalife distributor for 37 years. She also worked as a Town Clerk in Mt. Holly, bookkeeper for Hubbard’s...
Carole G. Lafond
Feb 1, 2021
Carole Grace LaFond, 78, died February 1, 2021 at The Pines.
She was born in Derby, CT, July 8, 1942, the daughter of James and Gretchen Randall.
She worked in Food Service at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
Surviving are a son, Marc LaFond of Rutland; 2 daughters, Paula Rooker of Castleton and Cara-Lee...
Doreena A. Frappier
Jan 28, 2021
Doreena A. Frappier, 74, a former Center Rutland, VT resident, died Jan. 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Prattsburgh, NY.
Born on Aug. 3, 1946 in Millinocket, ME, she was the daughter of Harold and Stella C. (King) Bishop.
Surviving are a daughter, Rhonda Clark of Prattsburgh, NY; 3 sons, Richard Miner, Coy Miner...
Janet L. Loprete
Jan 27, 2021
Janet L. Loprete, 84 years of age, passed on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 peacefully at her home.
Janet was born August 14, 1936 in Watertown, MA to the late Martin and Mary Finn.
She was the youngest of six children, three preceded her in death.
Janet graduated with a nursing degree from Catherine...
Lois J. Benvenuti
Jan 26, 2021
Lois Jean Benvenuti, died peacefully on 01-26-21 surrounded by her family at home. She was born to “Jack” Giacomo Annibale Benvenuti and Nellie Maria Crosina, on August 22, 1926 in North Adams, MA. She is survived by her sons, Nicholas Adams of Berlin, NY, and Fredrick Adams of Rutland, VT. Her sister, Roberta Joan Marie (Benvenuti) and husband Murry...
Bonnie A. Moore
Jan 24, 2021
Bonnie A. Moore, 65, died peacefully on January 24, 2021.
She was born in Connecticut, April 14, 1955, the daughter of Donald A. and Virginia (Deleva) Moore.
She was raised in Shrewsbury and was a Rutland High School graduate.
Bonnie owned Valley View Farm in Clarendon where she hosted yearly charity rides for...
William J. Kulig
Jan 6, 2021
William J. Kulig, 67, died Jan. 6, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Rutland, July 25, 1953, son of Frank and Sophie (Godek) Kulig.
William was a graduate of West Rutland High School.
He was employed at General Electric Corp. and was a member of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church and West...
Kevin R. Daly
Jan 5, 2021
Kevin R. Daly, 75, died on January 5, 2021 at home.
Kevin was born in Boston, MA; on January 7, 1945, the son of the late Robert W. and Ethelyn (Sweet) Daly.
Before retiring and moving to Vermont, Kevin lived in Stow, MA and worked as an Engineer and Project Manager for...
Ann M. Walker
Dec 31, 2020
Ann M. Walker, 72, died December 31, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Rutland, September 24, 1948, the daughter of John D. and Mary (Macari) Pisanelli.
Ann was a Rutland High School graduate and also received an Associate’s Degree from Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA.
She was a...
Mary A. Dumas
Dec 30, 2020
On December 30, 2020, Mary Ann Dumas, 68, died peacefully at home with her wife at her side, after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration.
She was born in Rutland, VT, June 28, 1952, the daughter of Mearl & Aline (Aileen) (Stephenson) Dumas.
Mary graduated from Poultney High School & continued her education in accounting....
Antoinette M. Godrick
Dec 24, 2020
Antoinette Marie (Tade) Godrick peacefully passed away on December 24, 2020, at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT, following a longsuffering, painful compromised breathing condition that happened on December 13, 2020. She was surrounded by her family for the duration until she passed.
Antoinette Godrick's life was dedicated to serving God and church first, loving her...
Ann O. Wilkins
Dec 12, 2020
Ann O. Wilkins, 94, died December 12, 2020 at Rutland Health Care Center.
She was born in Hanover, NH, September 16, 1926, the daughter of Roy E. and Anna (O’Connor) Littlefield.
She was a member of Christ the King Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Associate of Daughters of...
Roland A. Lafrance
Dec 12, 2020
Roland A. LaFrance, 85, died peacefully on December 12, 2020 at The Meadows. He was born in Northampton, MA, on September 18, 1935, the son of Ernest LaFrance and Adrienne (Houle) LaFrance. He pursued the goal he had from an early age of being an accountant. Roland received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Western New England College. He...
Siegfried "Sigi" Osowski
Dec 11, 2020
Siegfried "Sigi" Osowski, 76, died Dec. 11, 2020 after a brief illness.
He was born in Schwalben, Germany, December 23, 1943, the son of Sigismund and Emma (Ernst) Osowski.
Sigi emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1952 and became a US Citizen in 1966. He spent time in Indiana, New Jersey, and New...
