Allen Fortin, 61, of Hinesburg

ALLEN FORTIN HINESBURG —It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Fortin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on Feb. 2. Allen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service and love that will be cherished by all who knew him. Born and raised with a strong sense of community, Allen graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School and Middlebury Vocational School and quickly became a leader, serving as the F … (read more)

PETER GORDON HALSTEAD CORNWALL — Peter Gordon Halstead, of Chatsworth, Calif., died peacefully on Jan. 31, 2025, in Cornwall, Vt., with his sister, Janet Halstead Franklin, by his side. The son of the late D. Gordon and Virginia Carpenter Halstead, Peter … (read more)

LESA (HOBBS) PRATT BRANDON — Lesa (Hobbs) Pratt of Brandon, Vt., passed away peacefully at Rutland Regional Hospital Jan. 28, 2025. at the age of 62 years. She was born June 15, 1962, to Stewart Sr. and Brenda Hobbs. She is survived by her loving husband … (read more)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — John J. Scanlon Jr., 63, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. He hailed from Salisbury, Vt. He has no known survivors. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel, phone: 941-629-3141.

DEBORAH CHURCHILL WING LEICESTER — Deborah Churchill Wing, 73, of Lake Dunmore, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Debbie was born on June 19, 1951, in Proctor, Vt., to Mary Jane Churchill Wing and Howard W. Wing. She spent her … (read more)

JOHN EDWARD ZECHER SR. MIDDLEBURY — On Jan. 28, 2025, John Edward Zecher Sr. passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. John was born Feb. 21, 1936, in Hempstead, Long Island, N.Y. He was the second son of E.P. and Marie Zecher, alon … (read more)

JEAN WHEELER ANDERSON FERRISBURGH — Jean Anderson 81, of Ferrisburgh died Dec. 18, 2024, after battling with dementia for many years. Jean passed away peacefully at home with her husband of 60 years, Nils Anderson, at her side. Jean was born Feb. 25, 1943 … (read more)

CATHRYN MARIA GARCIA (DUANY) BUTLER LAS VEGAS, Nev. — With great sadness, the family of Cathryn Maria Garcia (Duany) Butler announces her peaceful passing on Jan. 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Cathryn was surrounded by her loving family as she left this wor … (read more)

EFFIE LORRAINE SCRUTON COLE ADDISON, — Effie Lorraine Scruton Cole, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester surrounded by her family. Effie was born in 1937 on top of Killington Mountain, during … (read more)

CLIFFORD J. DOUGLAS ADDISON — Clifford J. Douglas, 82, of Addison, Vt., known to many as Bucky, Bucket the Clown, or Santa, passed away peacefully on the morning of Jan. 26, 2025, at the University of Vermont, surrounded by his children and granddaughters … (read more)

HELEN LOUISE MARSH MIDDLEBURY – A celebration of the life of Helen Marsh, who died Dec. 18, 2024, will be held at St. Stephen’s Church in Middlebury at 1 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2025, with a reception to follow at the Founder’s Room at the Residence at Otter Cree … (read more)

CAROLYN SILSBY PATERSON KEARNEY, Mo. — Carolyn Jean Silsby, who died Jan. 21, 2025,  was born to Edward and Virginia Silsby in Hanover, N.H.  She has one sister, JoAnne Elizabeth. Her family moved to Vermont, where she grew up, attending Middlebury High S … (read more)

SARAH BOWER PERRY HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Sarah Bower Perry passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2025. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude for the compassionate care and love provided by the Arc of Madison County, the Huntsville Hospital, and … (read more)

LINCOLN — Alvin Wesley Cobb passed away Jan. 16, 2025, at home with family and friends. He was born to Edson and Sandra (Robinson) Cobb on Sept. 6, 1959, in Lincoln. He leaves behind his mother, Sandra; sister Susan Jerome and husband Norbert of Vergennes … (read more)

STEVEN CHARLES LEOPOLD BRISTOL — It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Steven Charles Leopold, 76, beloved husband of the late Bridget (White) Leopold, on Jan. 15, 2025. Steve was born in Burlington, Vt., on April 20, 1948, to the late J … (read more)