All Obituaries

Brian F. Stokes Starksboro, VT Brian F. Stokes passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 12, 2021. Brian was born on July, 19, 1958 in Burlington, the son of the late Keith and Margaret (Casey) Stokes. He graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg in 1976. He spent most of his working career in the masonry trade and enjoyed his retirement working part time at Federated Auto Parts. Brian had a passion for hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He enjoyed spending time...

Rosemary Turner On December 10, 2021 Rosemary left this beautiful world to be with her Lord. Rosemary was born June 21, 1940 at Coopers Hospital in Camden, New Jersey to John J. O’Neill and Cecelia Kennedy She loved to read, garden and spend time with her grandkids. She loved cooking, baking and hosting family meals. She was a crossword puzzle enthusiast and really enjoyed giving back to the community. She was very proud to hold on to 36 plus years of sobriety, dedicated to helping...

Barbara Jean (Little)(Martin) Kenfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in the ICU at the UVM Medical Center. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of the University of Vermont Medical Center for their care and compassion of Barbara during her final days. A special thank you to Fred Little Jr. and his wife Draggy, thanks to her intuition they were able to spend some time with Barbara during her final hours while family was enroute to the...

Donald Elbert Strickland South Burlington, VT (Formerly of Essex JCT., VT) It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Elbert Strickland, 83, on November 27, 2021.  He was born in Dunn, NC, on December 12, 1937 to William Elbert and Myrtle (Roberts) Strickland.  Surviving are his wife Norma Truax Strickland and his children Donald Strickland, Jr., William Strickland and his wife Linda, and Michelle Strickland.  Spring services...

Kenneth Earl Bessette Burlington, VT It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Earl Bessette, 65, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  He was born on February 28, 1956 in Albany, NY, to Lawrence and Arlene (Hance) Bessette.  Ken attended Burlington High School and worked for the former Saputo Cheese Factory in Hinesburg and at the Pine Ridge School in Williston. Before relocating to Burlington, Ken was a fire fighter with the Richmond Volunteer Fire...

Marjorie Bradley Hunt Jericho, VT Marjorie Bradley Hunt passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2021.  She was predeceased by her husband Maitland R. Hunt, her son Malcolm R. Hunt, and several siblings. Left to cherish Marjorie’s memory are her sons Marvin Hunt of SC, Murray Hunt of Jericho, daughter Martha Prince of Jericho and their families, brother Jim Bradley and sisters Lois Kittell and Barbara Kittell.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the...

Marie Kenney-Soelch Richmond, VT It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Kenney-Soelch, 31, on November 3, 2021, at the McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester. She was surrounded by her loving family.    Marie was born September 19, 1990, in Burlington, VT to Timothy and Jennifer (Moran) Kenney.  Marie attended school in Richmond, VT graduating from Mt. Mansfield High School in 2008.  She received a BS in Biology from the...

Joyce Mae (Ehart) Woodruff Richmond, VT   Joyce Mae (Ehart) Woodruff, 81, of Richmond, passed away October 31, 2021 with her family at her side. Born February 24, 1940 in Trenton, NJ, daughter of Rudolph and Grace (Holcombe) Ehart, she was the eldest of two children. She spent her childhood attending field trials with her father and his beagles, cooking, socializing with friends, playing trombone, and excelling in her studies at Princeton High School. She attended Drexel...

Stanley George Wortheim of Hollis, Maine formerly of Richmond, Vermont died peacefully at home October 9, 2021.  He was born in Richmond, Vermont on March 11, 1928. Stanley served in the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1953. He married Virginia “Jinny” Burnell on November 28, 1956. She predeceased him on August 5, 2010. Stanley was a Horse Trader by profession who drove a truck to make ends meet. Stanley loved socializing and looking for his next trade. He enjoyed...

David A. Mitchell Huntington, VT David A. Mitchell, aka “Gonzo” died unexpectedly in his Huntington home on Thursday, September 30, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 19, 1962, and graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School. David worked hard his whole life as a carpenter and as a meat processor at Harrington’s. He truly was a Jack of all...