Hinsdale, NH Richard G. Phillips, of Eden Trail, died February 16, 2021, at his home. He was born March 17, 1936, in Colebrook, NH, the son of Burt and Evelyn (Holden) Phillips. Richard was a 1954 graduate of Colebrook Academy. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. He worked as a logger for Currier and for Stow Mills, retiring in 2013. He is a member of Post 44 American Legion in Winchester, NH. He enjoyed horse pulling, sugaring, gardening and cutting firewood. On September 26, 1987, in Grafton, VT, he married Amy Wright who survives. He is also survived by his son, Frank Phillips of NH, stepsons, Steven Fisher of Grafton, VT, Sam Fisher of...

Barbara Ella (Gorham) Maysilles, 95, of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully, February 7, at Langdon Place of Keene after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on May 8, 1925, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to Willis Gardnier Gorham and Grace May (Bryant) Gorham and spent her childhood on her parent's farm in the Northeast Kingdom of the state. She obtained a teaching certificate at Johnson Normal School (later named Johnson State College). Having been educated in a one-room schoolhouse, she began her teaching career in a similar school in Craftsbury, Vermont. She also taught at Fairfax, Vermont, and then at the New England Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster. It was here through...

Daniel Bruce Wells of Cambridgeport, VT lost his 11 year battle with cancer on February 1st surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born December 31, 1946 at home in East Bethel, VT, the youngest of 8 kids of the late Edwin "Ray" and Dorothy Wells. Dan was a 3 sport athlete at Hartford High School and played in the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl after graduating in 1966. Following graduation he joined the US Navy and served one tour in Vietnam on board destroyer USS Richard Edwards as a radioman. After serving in the Navy he returned home to VT and got married to Robin a year later. He drove for UPS for 7 years before starting D&R Fire Extinguisher business in Bellows Falls. Dan &...

Nancianne D. Houghton, 82, of Walpole, NH, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 13, 2020, at home with her loving family by her side. Nancianne was born on July 9, 1938 in Brattleboro, VT, to the late Blake S. and Nancy (Fish) Darling. She enjoyed 62 years of marriage with her husband William whom she married in 1958. Together they raised four children. Nancianne's family was her life's work and will forever be her legacy. Nancianne was an active member of the Congregational Church in Walpole, NH. She taught preschool for many years at the Walpole Village School before later joining the family business of Everett E. Houghton Co., Inc, until her retirement. Everyone in the...

Kevin Shrader, 63, of Westminster, Vermont, passed away on Monday, December 7, as a result of a workplace accident. He was the loving husband of wife Beth M. (Schuster) Shrader and the owner of All Seasons Tree Service, having been in the tree care industry for four decades in both New Jersey and Vermont. Born in 1957 in Morristown, NJ, he was the fourth child of Fred and Dorothy Shrader of East Hanover, NJ. He is survived by sister-in-law Janette Schuster of Walpole, NH, siblings Sandford Shrader and wife Maureen of East Hanover, NJ, Nancy Ochs of Blairstown, NJ, and David Shrader and wife Sharon of Amherst, Virginia, and five nieces and nephews. Kevin grew up and...

There will be a Graveside service for Ralph on Thursday December 10,2020 at 1pm in the St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery in Charlestown, N.H.

Charlestown N.H. Ralph E. Stoddard 86 died November 25, 2020 at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born July 13,1934, the oldest of 4 sons born to Harold A. and Gladys L. (Quinn) Stoddard. He was raised in Chester Vt., attended schools in Chester and Graduated from Chester High School in 1952, where he served as his class president his Junior and Seiner years. While in high school he was active in band and orchestra, and served as manager of the basketball teams, also he worked at Jameson's market after school, vacations, and in the summer. Following High School, he attended Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, Graduating in 1956, with a bachelor of...

Bemis Date of Birth: 1/5/1927 Date of Death: 11/11/2020 Place of Death: Westminster Eleanor Kingsley Bemis , 93, of Athens, VT died on November 11th, 2020. Eleanor was born on January 5th 1927 in Hartland, VT to Cordelia Bayliss and Frank Kingsley. She was one of 12 children. In 1957 she was married to Robert Bemis of Athens, VT where she became a lifelong resident. She was a hard worker and took pride in her job at the American Optical for over 30 years. In addition, she spent numerous years serving her community as an active member of the school board, justice of the peace and several other positions. Eleanor was known for her kind spirit and generosity in helping others. She...

Eleanor Kingsley Bemis, 93, of Athens, VT died on November 11, 2020. Eleanor was born on January 5th 1927 in Hartland, VT to Cordelia Bayliss and Frank Kingsley. She was one of 12 children. In 1957 she was married to Robert Bemis of Athens, VT where she became a lifelong resident. She was a hard worker and took pride in her job at the American Optical for over 30 years. In addition, she spent numerous years serving her community as an active member of the school board, justice of the peace and several other positions. Eleanor was known for her kind spirit and generosity in helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her friends of Charlestown and Bellows Falls senior centers;...

Allen Guy Cushman, Jr., 81, of Town Farm Road, died October 30, 2020, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born February 19, 1939, in Proctorsville, Vermont to Allen and Edith (Kendall) Cushman. He attended schools in Proctorsville and Ludlow, VT. Following school, he worked at several jobs, then making his career as a meat cutter in several local stores. He worked many years for the Bellows Falls Police Department. He enjoyed crime shows and old westerns on television. Allen loved his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. On August 17, 1956, in Westminster West, VT., Allen married Marion Frink who survives. He is also survived by his son, Allen Cushman, III...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Rossi, 51, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in the arms of her best friend and companion, Scott Knickerbocker, in Brattleboro, VT. Born on July 9, 1969 to Dr. Anthony and Lynne Rossi of Easton, PA, Elizabeth graduated in 1987 from Easton Area High School. An accomplished cellist, starting in the third grade, she achieved the honor of attending Pennsylvania State Orchestra in her senior year. She was also a member of The Young People's Philharmonic in Bethlehem, PA for four years. An athlete for most of her life, Elizabeth competed on her high school and college cross country teams. After high school, Elizabeth spent a year in Finland as a Rotary...

Linda Jean (Karkut) Zayas, Age 69, of Bellows Falls, VT, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, October 23 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born December 10, 1950 in Derby, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Eugene and Ann (Sarna) Karkut, who both predeceased her. She is survived by her husband, Richard, three sons and their families, Jeffrey, married to Amy (Coleman) and grandchildren Keira, Ethan and Zachary of Woodstock, VT; Kevin and partner Beth of Concord, NH; and David, married to Stephanie (Ciesla) and grandchildren Pierce and Maisie of Boise, ID. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Karkut of Norwalk, CT and brother Gary Karkut of Southbury,...

Saxtons River, VT Albert J. Gonyea, of Saxton's River, VT, and formally of Averill Park, NY, on September 24, 2020, passed away as any good Vermonter, doing what they liked best, night fishing. Albert was born July 14, 1932, in Cavendish, VT. The son of Wilfred Gonyea and Fern Thomas. In 1953, he served during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1961. Albert worked as a laborer on a farm, Albany Felt Company and other woolen mills. He was also a truck driver whose CB handle was Big Owl for Barber & Bennett Feed Company. He also worked for the State of Vermont. After retirement, he drove for the Current Bus. Albert Taught a survival course in Averill Park, N.Y. and...

Bellows Falls, Vt Joanne W. Dawson, 79 of Rockingham St. died Tuesday September 15, 2020 at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born on March 4, 1941 in Lowell, Vt. the daughter of Melvin and Marie (Mackenzie) Warner. She graduated from St. Michael's high school in Newport, Vt. following school Joanne worked for the State of Vermont in the personal department was the owner of the Greensboro bend general store, Under the Rainbow jewelry store and worked for Whitney Blake, Melsur and McGirr's nursing home in Bellows Falls, Vt prior to her retirement. She loved being outdoors, enjoyed gardening and had a Green Thumb, loved to taking long walks and cook outs, loved animals,...

Mary Sibilia Grippo of Bellows Falls, Vermont, peacefully departed on September 13, 2020, with her family by her side. Mary was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of the Frank and Angelina Sibilia. Educated in Italy in her early years she came back to the United States via Ellis Island in 1939. She went to the former New Jersey State Teacher's College and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and also received training as a nurse. She was also chosen as Junior Miss and a member of Pi Alpha Phi society. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-five years, Dr. Enrico M. Grippo, in 2008. After raising five children she began her twenty year career...

Roger D. Neathawk, 72, of Cold River Rd. Langdon, N.H. died Thursday August 27, 2020 at the Springfield Hospital. He was born February 21, 1948 in Brattleboro, Vt. the son of Charles and Juanita (Karlson) Neathawk . He attended schools in Bellows Falls and was a 1966 Bellows Falls High School graduate. After high school he served in the Army. Following his service in the Army, he worked at the Smith Harriman Construction Company in Antrim, N.H. Roger was a member of the Pierce-Lawton American Legion in Bellows Falls and the VFW, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing slits at the casinos and spending time with his family. On September 7, 1968 in Grafton, Vt. Roger Married Cindy Lloyd...

Athens, VT Bernice (Bunny) Rounds Woodard, 90, of Route 35 passed away August 21, 2020, at Pine Heights in Brattleboro, VT. She was born July 26, 1930, in Grafton, VT. The daughter of Harley and Catherine Rounds. She attended school in Grafton, VT. Following school, she worked for Vermont Academy and Mary Meyers. Enjoyed cooking, cats, outdoors, knitting, crocheting, loved to go to sporting events. She was a fun loving, feisty lady with a wonderful laugh who loved to smile. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Community Christian Church in Athens, VT., Bellows Falls Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. She married John Woodward in Grafton, VT. who predeceased her. Bunny is...

Cameron Robert Parker, 21 of Bellows Falls, Vermont. passed away unexpectedly on August 5,2020 while serving his country. Cameron was born in Springfield Vermont and is the son of Richard and Brina Parker. Cameron graduated from Bellows Falls Union High School in 2016. Shortly after graduation Cameron Joined the United States Air Force. Cameron went to Boot Camp at Lackland , Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. and graduated as part of the 320th TRS FLT 367th Company on May 12th of 2017. Cameron then went on to advance training at Sheppard Air Force base in Wichita Falls, Texas as part of the 362th TRS . Cameron became a crew chief for the U2's. He was 1 of 4 airmen selected out of...

David J. Maysilles, 1929 - 2020 David Jonathan Maysilles, age 91, of Keene, New Hampshire, passed away on July 30, 2020. He was adopted as the only child of Lillian (Beck) Maysilles. As a child, he lived at the New England Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster, Vermont, where he was educated through grades 1-8 (class of 1943). His mother was a teacher at the Kurn Hattin Girls Campus. He was further educated at Vermont Academy (1947), at Middlebury College (1951), and then later received a master's in administration from George Washington University (1971). After graduating from Middlebury, he married Barbara Gorham. They celebrated their 69th anniversary a few months before his passing....

Robert (Bob) Norman DeRusha, 69, of Bellows Falls. Died July 23, 2020 at his home. Bob was born in Montague, MA to Benjamin and Alma (Welcome) DeRusha on Nov. 13, 1950. He attended Greenfield High School and The University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has spent the last 30 years working at the family business, Lotus Graphics in Brattleboro, and has been semi-retired for the past two years. He enjoyed trips to the Cape, Boston and Manhattan, and he spent much of his spare time involved in town politics. He is survived by three children: Kimberley Ridgway, Ed DeRusha, and Jessica Barnes-Blazej; 4 grandchildren; his Brother, David DeRusha and sister Joanne Graves. Robert was predeceased...

Richard "Wood" "Dick" Taylor was born in Bellows Falls, VT, July 9, 1943, having recently celebrating his 77th birthday. He was born to Paul Merrill Taylor and Anita Cheverier Taylor one of 5 children, he leaves behind his siblings Nancy (Wayland) Robinson of Perkinsville, VT, David (Kay) Taylor of Bend, Oregon and Tina (William) Kissell of Vernon, VT. His sister Paula (Bonnie) Stetson predeceased him in 2003. Dick met the love of his life, Barbara Ranzau and they were married in Putney, Vermont, April 5, 1969. They have one daughter, Bobbi (John) Kilburn of Westminster, Vermont. He leaves two grandsons, Jacob Kilburn of Westminster, Vermont, Ian Kilburn of Malden, MA and a...