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Craig J. Fuller
CRAIG J. FULLER, 50, of Barre, VT
passed away unexpectedly at his home
in Groton, CT on November 3, 2021. A
celebration of Craig’s life will be held at
a later date. For a full obituary, please
visit www.champlaincremation.com/obituaries
Leonard A. Giroux
WILLIAMSTOWN, VT - Leonard A. Giroux, 94,
recently of the Gardens Apartments in Williamstown
passed away on November 7, 2021 at the Central Vermont
Medical Center.
He was born on October 29, 1927 in St. Albans, VT, the son
of Albert and Laurette (St. Amand) Giroux.
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
On May 31, 1996, Leonard married Elsie Beede Scribner
Giroux in Barre, VT. Elsie survives him.
Services will be held privately in the spring.
Arrangements are in the care of Pruneau Polli Funeral
Home.
John Pittsley
BILLERICA, MA - John Pittsley, a former resident
of South Barre, passed away on Tuesday, October
12, 2021, at his home with his wife Andrea, the love of his life,
and his loyal pet Kasey by his side.
He was the son of Richard and Irene Pittsley of South Barre
and a 1971 graduate of Spaulding High School. After graduation
he served in the Air Force and furthered his education in
Boston. He worked for United Refrigeration until his retirement.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Dylan Thomas Wirth
EAST MONTPELIER - It is with heavy
hearts that Elizabeth and Cate Wirth want
you to know their son Dylan Thomas
Wirth passed away on November 7th
2021.
Dylan was born on July 23, 1999 in
Berlin n fit lot of life into i
years. As a curious boy, Dylan could be
found exploring his neighborhood, riding
his bike, making friends with neighbors.
Bikes later turned into tractors, jeeps, trucks - anything with
wheels. He loved driving around listening to country music.
Dylan had a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss that.
Dylan faced many challenges in his short life and still
touched so many with the sweet, generous, caring side of who
he was. Dylan loved to be helpful to others. We want to thank
all who reached out and gave of themselves to make Dylan’s
life richer. We are forever grateful.
Dylan is already missed by his parents, his sister Hannah
and brother in law Onel along with many aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends. Dylan has a 22 month old son, Ryan Johnson
of Barre who he loved with all his heart.
Dylan’s birth parents, Gabrielle England and Patrick Spooner
have also been in Dylan’s life and will miss his presence.
Over the last few years Dylan also sought to make connections
with members of his extended birth family.
For anyone who would like to remember Dylan please consider
being kind to those who are a bit different, who don’t
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A celebration of Dylan’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday,
November 19, 2021 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home
in Montpelier. We request that anyone who would like to join
us please wear a mask.
JOHN MICHAEL WESLEY BLOCH, born
Sept. 1, 1938, son of Ruth Scanlon Bloch and
Leon Bloch, passed away peacefully at home in
Montpelier on Nov. 6, 2021, having been cared
for by his wife, Rebecca Sheppard, for many
years. John was a stalwart defender of peace and
justice with an unwavering vision of a society
with equal access to education, housing and health care. Born
in New York City and raised in Markham, Virginia, John came
to Vermont in 1958 as a student at Goddard College, where he
received his BS in History. John’s joy of life is celebrated and
he is mourned by many friends, family and especially, his loving
wife, his children, and grandchildren. Please consider donating
to the Barre Labor Hall or the Southern Poverty Law
Center. A celebration of John’s life was held at the Barre Labor
Hall on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m.
PAYTON MARIE BOUTIN, 14, of Carpenter
Road, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021,
surrounded by her loving parents, following a
long and courageous battle with Rett syndrome.
Born on Dec. 7, 2006, in Berlin, she was the
daughter of David and Michele (Vest) Boutin.
She was currently a ninth grader at Williamstown
Middle/High School. Payton had a beautiful spirit and
strength that amazed us daily. She radiated joy and happiness
despite the many obstacles she faced. Our silent angel never
needed words to teach us how to love unconditionally and to
be kind. Survivors include her parents, David and Michele
Boutin; her paternal grandparents, aunts and uncles, as well as
her cousins and extended family, including her beloved pack
of Huskies. Family and friends called on Friday, Nov. 12,
2021, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral
Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook,
please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com Memorial contributions
may be made to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust, 67
Under Cliff Road, Trumbull, CT 06611.
CORINNE A. CRAIGE, 83, of Burlington,
passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Birchwood
Terrace Healthcare in Burlington. A memorial
service to celebrate Corinne’s life with
family and friends will be scheduled for a later
date to be determined by her family. For those
who wish to contribute, memorial contributions
may be made to NAMI Vermont (namivt.org), an organization
whose cause was important to her. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the care of the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel,
261 Shelburne Road in Burlington. To view the full obituary
and to place online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
JOHN C. “JACK” DELPHIA, 89,
of Carmichael Street, passed away on
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by his side. Born Oct. 26, 1932, in Middlebury,
he was the oldest son of Cushman and Pauline
(Pickett) Delphia. He attended elementary
school in Burlington and played football, baseball
and basketball at Burlington High School where he graduated
in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his
country during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military
service, he attended Johnson State Teachers College
where he met his soulmate and future wife, Sally Anne (Girard)
Delphia. The two were married on Sept. 7, 1957. Survivors
include his children, grandchildren and extended family.
The service to honor and celebrate his life will be held in the
spring of 2022 at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of
oer eoril contriution e e in c ne
to Golden Huggs Rescue Inc. at https://www.goldenhuggs.
org/donate. Arrangements are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral
Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook,
please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
ALBERT K. “AL” DODGE, 79, of
Cyr Road, passed away on Tuesday,
Nov. 2, 2021, at his home, due to congestive
heart failure. Born on July 15, 1942, in Barre, he
was the son of Robert and Mary Ann (LaForest)
Dodge. He attended local elementary and high
schools in Barre. After his schooling, he enlisted
in the U.S. Army. On July 3, 1971, he married Dawn Hussey
in Barre. They made their home in Barre. Survivors include
his children, grandchildren and extended family. A graveside
service to honor and celebrate his life will be held in Brookhaven
Cemetery in Orange in the spring of 2022 at a date and time
to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Onion River Animal Hospital, 2386 Airport Road-Berlin,
Barre, VT 05641. Arrangements are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral
Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook,
please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
ESTHER BELLE GILLETT, 90, of Forest
Drive, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at
her home, after a long illness. Esther was born
on Jan. 29, 1931, the daughter of George and
Gertrude (Macey) Pedrozo. She attended graded
school in Middlesex and later graduated from
Montpelier High School in 1949. On June 3,
1950, Esther married Henry Gillett. During her last years, Ester
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ations. Survivors include her sister, Christina Jones, and her
brother, Donald Pedrozo. A memorial service was held 11 a.m.
on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to BAYADA Hospice,
2517 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482. Those wishing
to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
ROY HART — A celebration of the life of Roy Hart was held
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ing titled “Pa Pa” was read by granddaughter Hillary Hart and
daughter Sheryl Walsh. Lauri, Joshua, Kira and Lyndia Livingston
read and gave personal remarks about their father and
grandfather. Mark Hart wrote a meaningful tribute to his dad
which was read by Kim Baker. Jeremy Walch also had many
remembrances of his grandfather to share. Other attendees had
memories to share, as well. Special music consisted of “Could
I have This Dance?” God’s Plan and Amazing Grace. Pastor
Carlyle read scriptures and gave a “Message of Hope.” Honorary
bearers were Hillary, Mark, Michael and Nathan Hart,
Joshua Livingston and Jeremy Walsh. Following the service,
a reception and time of fellowship was held at the Elks Lodge
in Barre, Vermont.
LAWRENCE CHARLES KID-
DER, 88, a longtime resident of Waterbury
and Duxbury, Vermont, who resided
with his daughter in Barre, Vermont, for the last
10 years, left this world on Sunday, Nov. 7,
2021. Born on July 24, 1933, in Waterbury, to
Benjamin F. and Marjorie (Page) Kidder, he was
the oldest of four siblings. They moved to Duxbury where he
spent his childhood. He left for the Army at an early age and
eventually became a military policeman. Stationed in Bad
ol ern e et locl ern girl rn ofie n
drich, who would become his wife; she predeceased him in
1979. Survivors include his daughter, sisters, grandchildren,
and extended family. Calling hours were held on Tuesday,
Nov. 16, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Perkins-Parker Funeral
Home, 48 South Main St., Waterbury, A graveside service with
full military honors will be held in the Vermont Veterans Memorial
Cemetery in Randolph, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 11
a.m. To send online condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com.
GAETAN Y. “BUTCH” MORRIS-
SETTE, age 81, passed away peacefully
on Oct. 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving
family, at his home in Alburgh. He was born in
Drummondville, Quebec, on Sept. 17, 1940, to
the late Henri and Germaine (Precortt) Morrissette.
Butch met Irma (Paronto) and the two
were married on Sept. 26, 1964. Butch made a career with the
local telephone company and proudly retired from Verizon
Telephone Co. after 32 years. He loved being surrounded by
his children and grandchildren, making memories, laughs and
good times. He is survived by his soulmate, Irma Morrissette,
his children, grandchildren and extended family. In respecting
Butch’s wishes, there will be no public services. In lieu of
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UVM Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 111 Colchester
Ave., Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 5, Burlington, VT
05401-1473. Arrangements are by Goss Life Celebration
Homes. Please visit our website to share condolences, photos
and favorite memories at www.gossfs.com.
JASON C. PRATT, 47, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Berlin
Meadows. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements
are by Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
MARY SWANN, 91, passed away on Friday,
Nov. 5, 2021, at the Woodridge Rehabilitation
and Nursing facility in Berlin, after years of declining
health. Born Mary Bernice Peake on
April 9, 1930, to Ben and Bernice Peake, Mary
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George Swann and raised three children in Roxbury. In her
earlier years, Mary enjoyed cats, music, cards, dancing and
traveling. She leaves her children, grandchildren and extended
family. Mary also leaves her longtime companion, Merve
Spooner. A memorial service was held at Roxbury Congregational
Church in Roxbury, Vermont, on Sunday, Nov. 14,
at 1:30 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the
Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Activity Fund, 142
Woodridge Drive, Berlin, VT 05602. Funeral arrangements
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Vermont.