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After a long life filled with family and friends, adventures and love, William (Bill) Howard Parmenter died peacefully on January 19, 2023 at the Margaret Pratt Community in Bradford, Vermont with his wife by his side. He had reached the end of his long journey with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 85 years old. Bill was born on October 29, 1937 in Amsterdam, New York, to Maurice and Jane Parmenter. He spent his childhood years living in a variety of towns in the foothills of the Adirondacks, eventually settling with his parents and brothers in Mayfield, New York, where he graduated from high school in 1955. At an early age, his passion for music emerged, and he spent several years in the...

Herbert James Hodge, 94, of Fairlee, Vermont passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on December 20th, 2022 after a period of declining health. Affectionately nicknamed "Herbie", he was well-known in the agricultural and local communities, and a beloved lifelong resident of Fairlee. Known for his unwavering positive outlook, and unequivocal ability to connect with others, he did not meet a stranger in his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, devoted steward of the land, and above all, a friend to each person that he came into contact with. Herbert was born in Hanover, NH on February 16th, 1928 to father, Avery and mother, Mary (McIndoe) Hodge. Not one for...

With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved Mr. Herbie Hodge. Herbie passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2022, after worsening health conditions. Herbie, loving husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Fairlee VT passed away at the age of 94. Herbie was born in Hanover NH on February 16, 1928 to Avery and Mary Abbie Hodge. His education was mainly the land and his father. He left Bradford Academy early to enlist in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947 on Navel Ship USS Little Rock. On August 4, 1951, he married Beverly Fadden and started what would be a 70-year partnership as Farmer Hodges. He was a member of the Grange, Orange County Farm Bureau, The Holstein Assoc.,...

Lebanon, NH - Mae Lillian Newton, age 99, passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH on December 12, 2022, while she was surrounded by her loving family. Mae was born in Barkarkara, Sweden on February 23, 1923 and moved to the United States via Ellis Island at the age of 9 months, with her parents and 4 sisters. She was a student of the first graduating class at North Arlington High School, North Arlington, NJ in 1940. After high school Mae joined the workforce as a keypunch operator in Newark, NJ. While she worked, Mae was waiting for the love of her life, Dan Newton, to return from his service in the Army, during WWII, in Europe. ...

Corinth VT-Gloria Evelyn Henry, 85 passed away Monday Dec 5,2022 peacefully in Gardner MA. Floria was born October 7,1937 she was the daughter of Pearly and Hazel (Lezer) Tracey and grew up in Cookville VT. Gloria married Forrest Henry Sr June 7,1958 and they made their home in East Corinth VT. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, her brother Richard Tracey and her sister Janice Paronto. Her husband passed away in 2008. Gloria also lost her son Steven Vermette in 2010 and her granddaughter Vanessa Vermette in 2020. Gloria is survived by her son Forrest L Henry Jr and wife Terri L Henry f Norwich VT. Grandchildren Tracy L Nadeau and husband John Nadeau of Canaan NH, Christopher F Henry...

Paddy was born on November 25th, 1934 in Boston and spent her early years in Dorchester Mass. with her parents, Julius and Catherine Abbott Sandberg and sisters Kay, Jean and Judy. Her mother, Catherine died when Paddy was 6 years old and she and her sisters spent a few years in a Boston convent school while their Dad looked for work at the South Portland Shipyard. After marrying Evalena Fountain in Portland, Julius combined his four children with Evalena's four children: Richard, Beverly, Robert and Janice. The family would soon grow to 10 children with the births of Dottie and Billy Sandberg. Paddy graduated from South Portland High school in 1953 and worked for several years in...

Arthur Patrick Sharkey, Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Valley Terrace in White River Junction, VT. Art was born on October 9, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, the oldest child of Arthur Sr. and Martha Sharkey. He and his siblings, Robert and Helen, grew up in South Philly and were active in their community and the Catholic church. After high school, Art joined the Christian Brothers and attended LaSalle College. Though he eventually decided the religious life was not for him, he followed his passion for teaching for the rest of his career. After he left the Brothers, Art joined the Job Corps and was sent to South Dakota as a teacher for at-risk youth. From there he took a job...

Steven Ward, 65 of Piermont NH, died October 3, 2022, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative Care in Lebanon, NH. As per his express wishes, no services are to be held. A complete obituary will be published at a future time. Hale Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Scott W. Witt Scott W. Witt, 87, died Sunday, October 2,2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a period of declining health. He was born June 30,1935 in New York City, the son of Warren R. Witt and Edith (Thomas) Witt. For most of his life he lived in Congers, New York, and graduated from Congers High School. Scott was interested in journalism, radio, and T.V. work from an early age, publishing his own local newspaper, The Congers Bugle, for 5 years, beginning at age 11. He had his own radio show as a teenager, called The Rockland County News Review, on radio station WLNA, located in Peekskill, New York. Most of his adult working life was spent as News Director of WLNA and...

Scott W. Witt, 87, died Sunday, October 2,2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a period of declining health. He was born June 30,1935 in New York City, the son of Warren R. Witt and Edith (Thomas) Witt. For most of his life he lived in Congers, New York, and graduated from Congers High School. Scott was interested in journalism, radio, and T.V. work from an early age, publishing his own local newspaper, The Congers Bugle, for 5 years, beginning at age 11. He had his own radio show as a teenager, called The Rockland County News Review, on radio station WLNA, located in Peekskill, New York. Most of his adult working life was spent as News Director of WLNA and WHUD. Scott was...

Roxbury: James Scott French died September 20th, 2022 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon NH from stage 4 cancer. James was born at Gifford Hospital in Randolph to Harold E. French and E. Francis (Rice) French, March 2, 1970. High School graduate, arborist, tradesman, James was an avid hunter, fisherman and mud-bogger, and, he loved his Harley. He was also involved in the Cub Scouts when his son Ethan was young as a Cub Scout Leader in Brookfield. James was outgoing and garrulous, always willing to give someone a hand, or have a lengthy conversation with a friend or complete stranger. He was predeceased by his favorite dog, Burma. Survivors include his beloved son Ethan French, Father...

Fairlee, Vermont Mary E. (Midge) McDade died on September 5th, 2022, at home after a long illness. Midge was born on December 9, 1942 in Providence, Rhode Island to William Birchmeier and Mary (Lynch) Birchmeier of Pawtucket, RI. She graduated from Tolman High School in Pawtucket and attended the nursing program at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts. In 1962 she married James McDade. She was a stay-at-home mother to Douglas McDade and Derrith McDade in Pawtucket, RI and later Seekonk, MA. She cared for her mother for several years in Seekonk. Midge was predeceased by her father and mother and sister Joan Derrick. She is survived by her husband, Jim, her son Douglas...

Martha Mendenhall Daum, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2 in her home at Wheelock Terrace in Hanover, NH. Martha was originally from Wilmington, Delaware. She was a longtime resident of Media, PA; later moving to Springfield, VT; then finally settling in a home she and her husband, Roger Daum, built on Lake Fairlee in Post Mills, VT. Martha's life was dedicated to the service of others; first as an educator and then as a Registered Nurse. She was very involved in her church communities, participating in church choirs, teaching in Sunday School and Vacation Bible Schools, as well as participating in a variety of other church activities. As a committed volunteer, she was...

Ruth Esther Brainerd Clements passed away peacefully at the Margaret Pratt Community in Bradford, Vermont on July 30, 2022. She was almost 92 years old. Ruth was born September 15, 1930, the daughter of Florence Martin Brainerd and Leon Brainerd in East Corinth, Vermont and grew up on the family farm on Taplin Hill and attended the Taplin Hill School. She graduated from Bradford Academy in 1948. After graduation she worked at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire in the records department. After meeting and marrying Allen Clements, they lived in Norwich, Vermont until moving to Bradford where they raised their six children. Over the years Ruth did the book keeping for Allen's...

Walter Hood of 358 Park Street, West Springfield, MA passed away Sunday July 24th at the age of 80. He was born August 22, 1941 in Windsor, VT., the son of his foster parents Frank Hood and Annie Goodwin. He was married to his loving wife Elaine for 48 years. Walter started his working career at Beneficial until he found the 360 Credit Union where he has been for 46 years. He loved his job and forged wonderful relationships with all his coworkers considering them family. He was an avid sports fan, loved golf, his New York Teams the Rangers, Giants and Knicks but most of all his favorite sport baseball where you would find him watching his New York Yankees. He is survived by his son Glenn...

Born the youngest of 9 children to Louis William and Esther Rose Ackerman on August 6, 1935, Glen Emery "Babe" Ackerman died July 14th at Hanover Terrace Healthcare and Rehab, where he was striving to regain strength and return to his home and family. Babe attended school in Fairlee, graduated from Bradford Academy and joined the work force. He drove truck for a while, working for the Bradford Veneer Mill, and then for Pippen Backhoe, which found him with a TT-unit loaded with tools and parts, and traveling the west coast building backhoes for various brands and sizes of tractors. However, Babe found his true calling in carpentry, and he became a true craftsman. He honed his skills on...

Daniel A. Perry, 87 of Bradford, VT passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2022. Daniel was born September 30, 1934, in Woodsville, NH, to Morris and Nancy (Rodgers) Perry. He was a graduate of Bradford Academy, Bradford, VT. Dan served as an Airman 2nd Class in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963. Dan, a lifelong resident of Bradford, was a member of the Bradford Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) where he served many roles. He served on the School Board, as a Village Trustee and member of the Bradford Volunteer Fire Department. Dan enjoyed golfing, antique cars, his antique guns, and model trains. He loved his family, friends and community and will be missed by all...

Dwight Richard Young passed away in his home at the age of 71, surrounded by his family on June 6, 2022 following a long illness. Dwight was born in Bradford, VT on January 29, 1951 on a snowy day on the way to the hospital. Dwight attended grade school in Cookeville and then went on to graduate from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1970. On January 16, 1971, Dwight married Patricia Thurston, together they had two children, Shannon and Sonya Young. They divorced in 1996. Dwight was a member of the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department for many years. In his 41 years of employment Dwight worked for Goss Tire, Hebb Manufacturing, Upper Valley Press, Upper Valley Transport, Don's Auto, Locke...

George F. Lewis III George Lewis, 59, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home in Bradford, VT. He was born November 1, 1962 in Hanover, NH to Mr. and Mrs. George F. Lewis Jr. He grew up in Canaan, NH and attended Mascoma Valley Regional High School. He proudly served in the US Army, where he was a Sergeant in the motor pool. He was stationed in Germany and Fort Lewis in Washington state. He held several positions at Timken as a machinist, maintenance and supervisory. He was the Facilities Manager at Alice Peck Day Hospital before moving to Florida for a short well deserved retirement. He moved back to the Upper Valley and managed the Veterans Cafe Services at the VA in...

How does one capture the essence of someone's life, a life that encompassed six decades of living, in a few words on a piece of paper? William Paul Keith, Bill to his friends and family and Coach Keith to many, passed away suddenly at his home on May 18, 2022. Bill was born in Bennington VT on February 12, 1958 to Joseph Jerome and Yvonne (Martin) Keith, the fifth of six children. His family later moved to Pittsford where he grew up and was educated, graduating from Otter Valley High School in 1976. Bill was an accomplished golf and basketball athlete, participating and co-captaining in both throughout high school. He joined the US Air Force and spent four years stationed at Ramstein...

They say the brightest stars burn out the quickest, but they are the most beautiful. Heather Lee White (AKA Princess) is our brightest star. After a tragic accident on May 17th, 2022 she went home to the Lord departing her life here on earth to find everlasting peace. She departed a life well lived, and lived her life to the fullest. She illuminated more energy and life in her 25 years, than most do that have spent decades here on earth. Heather was born to loving parents Edward D. White and Lisa (Hansen) White on June 1st, 1996 in Lebanon, NH. She grew up in West Newbury, VT with her mother, father, sisters, and brother. Heather went to Newbury Elementary School, then Oxbow High...