Arthur W. Huestis, 76, of Bridport

ARTHUR W. HUESTIS BRIDPORT — Arthur W. Huestis passed away May 15, 2024, at the age of 76 (although he perpetually said he was 29). Arthur was born on Oct. 18, 1947, the first son of Daniel and Eleanor (Blacklock) Huestis. He graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1965. He was a proud member of the FFA of Middlebury, where he was Vice President in 1963-1964 and Treasurer in 1964-1965. While in the FFA Arthur was awarded a State Star Farmer award for an article on hoof trimming. Arthur married the lo … (read more)

KAREN MARIE (STONE) AUSTIN WHITEHALL, Mont. — Karen Marie (Stone) Austin passed away at home in Whitehall, Mont., on May 3, 2024, at the age of 71 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. Karen was born in Burlington, Vt., on Sept. 18, 1952, to Mary Sto … (read more)

MICHAEL MENTZER BARRETT DERBY, Conn. — Michael Mentzer Barrett, age 63, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Jo-Anne Gallo Barrett, and thei … (read more)

ANDREW ‘DREW’ LALUMIERE FERRISBURGH — Our beloved champion, son, brother, cousin, nephew, friend and all-around amazing human, Drew Lalumiere was taken from us too soon on May 9, 2024. Though we are heartbroken at his departure, we are all the better for … (read more)

ROBERT HOWARD RODGERS NEW HAVEN — We invite family and friends to celebrate the life of Robert Rodgers at his home, 2284 South Street in New Haven, on Friday, May 24, from 1:30 p.m. Come, taste some of his favorite food, and see the fruits of his work: bu … (read more)

CAROL ANN AUDY NEW HAVEN — Carol Ann Audy of New Haven, Vt., age 69, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2024. She was born Dec. 21, 1954, in Middlebury, Vt., the daughter of George and Bertha Sherman. She graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in … (read more)

BERTHA J. BENJAMIN MIDDLEBURY – Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service for Bertha J. Benjamin, who died Jan. 2, 2024, at Middlebury Cemetery on Route 30 in Middlebury, Vt., on June 1, at 1:30 p.m.  A celebration of lif … (read more)

LINDI LEE BORTNEY RIPTON — Lindi Lee Bortney died May 1 at her home in Ripton after a long illness. She was 79. Linda Lee Bortney was born April 28, 1945, in San Francisco, Calif., the only child of Fred S. Bortney (born Bortnick) and Florence Simon Bortn … (read more)

GEORGETTE M. COUSINEAU WHITEHALL, N.Y. — Georgette M. Cousineau, 72, of Skenesborough Harbor Apartments passed away on May 2, 2024 in the Rutland Regional Hospital following a short illness. She was born on Sept. 23, 1951, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury … (read more)

ALAN L. EVARTS VERGENNES — Alan L. Evarts 74, died May 3, 2024, at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab Center in Middlebury after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 17, 1949, in Middlebury, the son of Vance F. Evarts Sr. and Martha (Abel) Evarts. Alan rec … (read more)

PANALA KINZIE LEICESTER — Panala Kinzie, age 71, of Leicester, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024. She was surrounded in her final days by those who loved her most of all. Pan was born on Nov. 29, 1952, to Charles and Beatrice Kinzie in London, … (read more)

PEGGY MCGRATH LAWRENCE ADDISON — Peggy McGrath Lawrence, 83, of Addison, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024. Born in New York City, N.Y., Feb. 10, 1941, to the late H. Thomas and Margaret McGrath (nee Cahill), Peggy grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y., … (read more)

GRANT HARVEY PARKER RIVERSIDE, Calif. — We regret to announce the passing of Grant Harvey Parker, who died in Riverside, Calif., on March 26, 2024, at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Kathleen Anne Parker; son Matthew, daughter- … (read more)

ROLAND TED SIMMONS JR. ORWELL — Roland Ted Simmons Jr., age 80, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury. Ted was born in Hartford, Conn., on Nov. 5, 1943. He was the son of Roland and Helen (Helenski) Simmons Sr. He … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — A memorial service for Candace D. Swain will be held on May 19, 2024, for her family and close friends. The gathering will be held at the Allen and Susan Swain residence at 509 Otter Creek Highway, New Haven, Vt. Candi loved the trillium patch … (read more)