Cecelia Dorman
Apr 9, 2017
Cecelia L. Dorman, 79, died April 9, 2017, at Mountain View Genesis Center, after a long illness. She was born March 30, 1938, in Rutland, the daughter of Joseph P. and Gelsomina (Petraglia) Carrara. Cecelia was a 1956 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy. She was enlisted in the U.S Women's Army Corps from 1956 to 1958 where she...
Bruce G. Johnston
Apr 9, 2017
IRA - Bruce G. Johnston, 69, of Ira, passed away peacefully at Rutland Regional Medical Center on April 9, 2017, after losing a valiant battle with lung cancer. Bruce was born June 21, 1947, the son of Gordon E. Johnston and Shirley I. (Gilmore) Johnston. He graduated from West Rutland High School in June 1965 and immediately enlisted in...
William R. Graf
Apr 8, 2017
William R. Graf, DVM, of Rutland, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 8, 2017, while attempting to rescue his beloved Jack Russell, "GiGi," from Lefferts Pond. Bill was born Aug. 25, 1923, to Swiss parents and settled in the United States just prior to World War II, along with his brother, Hans, and sister, Elsbeth. He attended Penn State...
Kenneth L. Bates
Apr 6, 2017
Kenneth L. Bates Sr., 69, of Rutland, passed away peacefully April 6, 2017, with his family by his side, after a long illness. He was born in Proctor on June 14, 1947, the youngest son of George Ira Bates and Marie (Avery) Bates. Ken was a graduate of St. Peter Elementary School, Rutland Junior High School and Rutland High...
Frederick H. Aakjar
Mar 29, 2017
DANBY - Frederick Henry Aakjar, 60, of Danby, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, unexpectedly but peacefully in the presence of his family. He was born in Sharon, CT, Dec. 29, 1956, the son of Elmer and June (Franks) Aakjar. Frederick graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering #1 in his class and another degree in Environmental Science #1...
Martha Depoy Pratico
Mar 29, 2017
Martha DePoy Pratico, 61, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on August 1, 1955 in Rutland, Vermont to the late Donald and Martha (Norton) DePoy. She graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy. Martha married Myles "Skip" Pratico, the love of her life for 42 years, They have three...
Christine E. Beane
Mar 25, 2017
Christine E. Beane, 89, of Rutland, died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Worcester, Vermont, Oct. 14, 1927, the daughter of Henry and Maddie (Bellville) Smith. Christine had a love for the outdoors, sewing, reading, gardening and her birds. Christine was employed as a seamstress. Surviving are two sons, Darrell Beane, of...
Marjory Perkins
Mar 20, 2017
Marjory Perkins, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Born July 20, 1931, in Rutland, Vermont, Marjory was the daughter of Craig and Mary Perkins of Mendon. From her early years as a lifeguard and swimming instructor at the Rutland Pool, through her graduation with a theater arts degree from Boston's Emerson...
Thomas Frank Tyminski
Mar 18, 2017
IRA -Thomas F. Tyminski, 24, of Ira, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, at his home. He was born in Rutland March 8, 1993, the son of Robert and Christine (Snecinski) Tyminski. Tom had attended Mill River Union High School and Stafford Technical Center where he developed a love and career in diesel mechanics, and had graduated...
Boleslaus "Butch" J. Godek
Mar 18, 2017
West Rutland Boleslaus J. Godek Boleslaus J. “Butch” Godek, 88, of Rutland died March 18, 2017 at Rutland Health & Rehabilation. He was born in West Rutland, December 22, 1928 the son of William and Julia (Misek) Godek Butch was a graduate of West Rutland High School class of 1947. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church...
James "Junie" E. Reardon
Mar 17, 2017
James E. "Junie" Reardon Jr., 86, was called home to be with our Lord on March 17, 2017, in Rutland. He was born in Rutland, Vermont, on Sept. 17, 1930, son of James E. Reardon Sr. and Mary "Mamie" Costello Reardon. Junie was a 1949 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean...
Janet S. Franzoni
Mar 12, 2017
Janet S. Franzoni, 99, of Rutland, passed away peacefully Sunday morni n g , March 12, 2017, surrounded by family and loving staff at her home at The Gables in Rutland. She was born in Burlington on Feb. 19, 1918, the daughter of Harold and Emma Slocum. Janet graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, with a major in...
Dorothy A. Falco
Mar 7, 2017
Dorothy A. (Ferguson) Falco, 79, of Rutland, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Rutland, VT, the daughter of William W. Ferguson Sr. and Lillian (Warren) Ferguson. Dorothy was a 1955 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy. She enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, gardening,...
Dorothy A. Falco
Mar 7, 2017
Dorothy A. (Ferguson) Falco, 79, of Rutland, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Rutland, VT, the daughter of William W. Ferguson Sr. and Lillian (Warren) Ferguson. Dorothy was a 1955 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy. She enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, gardening,...
Joseph Michael Garafano
Feb 27, 2017
BRIDPORT - Joseph M. Garafano, 63, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 10, 1953, in Rutland, the son of Louis and Florence (Roberts) Garafano. He graduated in 1972 from Mount St. Joseph Academy, where he served as class president. He attended the College of St. Joseph. Mr. Garafano was employed as a cook...
Francis Patrick Coppinger
Feb 25, 2017
Francis Patrick Coppinger, caring husband, cherished father and treasured grandfather, having completed his earthly journey, passed from this world into eternal rest on Feb. 25, 2017, at the age of 92, at The Meadows at East Mountain, following a time of declining health. He was born in Portland, ME, first son of the late Patrick F. and Margaret A....
Frances G. Flynn
Feb 17, 2017
WEST RUTLAND - Frances "Frannie/Grammie" G. Flynn, 82, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in West Rutland. She was born Jan. 30, 1935, in Rutland, the daughter of Paul Joseph and Anna (Drapola) Gawet. Frannie was a Mount St. Joseph Academy graduate. She was employed at the Center Rutland Post Office and with CVPS. She enjoyed being a lister...
Allan S. Noren Jr.
Feb 16, 2017
PROCTOR - Allan S. Noren Jr., 76, of Proctor, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at his home. He was born in Proctor May 27, 1940, the son of Allan S. and Elsa (Swanson) Noren Sr. Allan was a 1958 graduate of Proctor High School and a 1960 graduate of Becker Junior College. He attended Castleton State College. On July...
Marion Loyzelle Harrison
Feb 15, 2017
Marion Loyzelle Harrison, 91, of Rutland, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. A calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at St. Peter Church will be followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
Sir John Norton-Griffith
Jan 29, 2017
Sir John Norton-Griffiths, 78, of Rutland Town, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at his home. He was born in New York City on Oct. 4, 1938, the son of Sir Peter and Kathryn, Lady Norton-Griffiths (Schrafft). John was married on Oct. 17, 1964, to Marilyn (Grimley) Norton-Griffiths, of Crosby, Liverpool (U.K.). He was a Charted Accountant and a Fellow...
