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Janice (LePage) Bauchiero, 97, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3, 2025. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, on February 21, 1928, she was the daughter of Lester and Ramona (Cowles) LePage. She grew up in Longmeadow, MA, and cherished summers with her family at their beach cottage in Little Neck, Ipswich, where she developed a lifelong love for the ocean. Janice was a woman of remarkable creativity and warmth, with a passion for art that touched every part of her life. Whether designing beautiful wreaths, crafting elegant Christmas decorations to brighten her home, or practicing calligraphy?an art she taught herself?Janice found joy in creating and sharing beauty with her...

Jean Brown Silva, 82, died on Saturday April 19th at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, NH surrounded by her family. Jean was born on July 31, 1942 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island the daughter of Earnest E. and Barbara (Conway) Brown. Jean will always be remembered for her impeccable style, her commitment to walking and having the very best advice. Jean was always happiest when the sun was shining and she was outdoors. She loved walking every day and always looked for the hills rather than a way around them. She loved spending time with her family and it really didn't matter doing what. She began skiing again in her 60s so she could ski with her grandchildren. She was always up for a hike to...

Dr. Paul H. Rigali, a beloved orthodontist and devoted community member, passed away at his home in Barnard, Vermont on March 4, 2025. Born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, he was the eldest of three children. Dr. Rigali graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, with Honors in Biology, where he excelled in athletics, earning seven varsity letters and serving as captain of the lacrosse team. After completing his D.D.S. with clinical honors at Loyola University in 1972, he pursued further training in Oral Medicine and Surgery. He completed his orthodontic training at Tufts University in 1975, opening his orthodontic practice a year later in Wallingford, CT. Dr. Rigali achieved diplomat...

Nancy Johnson Bassett of North Pomfret, Vermont and formerly of Fairfield, died on November 15, 2024 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care at Dartmouth. She was born in Bridgeport to the late Mabel Gravesen and John Peter Johnson. Nancy left this life after 99 vibrant and energetic years. She is survived by her children Elizabeth Bassett and James Bassett, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Full obituary at cabotfh.com

Baylee (Silverstein) Green Of Woodstock, Vt and formerly Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on August 21,, 2024 at age 92. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 8, 1932 to Charles and Mary Silverstein. She graduated from Franklin High in 1949 and from Syracuse University with a BA from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1953. While at Syracuse she met Richard "Dick" Green and they married in 1953. They lived in Freeport, NY and moved their family to Rochester in 1968. She had a fulfilling life as a wife, mom and through her work as a substitute Spanish teacher and teacher's aide at Brighton High School, teaching English as a second language in Rochester and in Public Relations at...

William Vargas, 79, who was raised in Rutland, Vermont, and also retired in Rutland, died peacefully at the Terrace senior-living community in Woodstock, Vermont, on June 4. He had been in declining health with dementia for several years. As a high school English teacher, William was greatly admired by generations of his students. He taught for twelve years at Oxbow High School in Bradford, Vermont, and later, for twenty years, at Gilford High School in Gilford, New Hampshire. He had a sardonic and ever-present sense of humor, a keen intellect, and a voracious curiosity about the world around him. He particularly loved stories about his native Rutland and, given his own...

Woodstock, Vermont On January 28, 2024, Daniel Varian Jones II (Danny), a cherished husband, father, brother, son and all around amazing person said his "goodbyes for now" surrounded by the family and friends he loves and cherishes. Able to finally move his legs with no pain or weakness, Danny immediately reunited with his Siberian Husky, Tosh, put in his AirPods, cranked up a playlist and went for a bike ride in the hills above town. Moving his body was his meditation. The mountains his home. The outdoors his church. Danny lived and died in Woodstock, VT. Born on December 7, 1972 in Stamford CT. and raised in New Canaan, CT. bikes and athletics were central to Danny's childhood and...

Woodstock, Vermont On January 28, 2024, Daniel Varian Jones II (Danny), a cherished husband, father, brother, son and all around amazing person said his "goodbyes for now" surrounded by the family and friends he loves and cherishes. Able to finally move his legs with no pain or weakness, Danny immediately reunited with his Siberian Husky, Tosh, put in his AirPods, cranked up a playlist and went for a bike ride in the hills above town. Moving his body was his meditation. The mountains his home. The outdoors his church. Danny lived and died in Woodstock, VT. Born on December 7, 1972 in Stamford CT. and raised in New Canaan, CT. bikes and athletics were central to Danny's childhood and...

Elaine J. Longley Chase, 93, of North Pomfret, VT passed away January 5, 2024, comforted by the loving hands of her family. She was born in Pelham, MA on April 6, 1930, in a "Maternity Home" before many expectant mothers delivered in hospitals, to Perry F. and Lillian Daisy (Parsons) Longley. She spent her early years in Amherst, MA where her father was employed on a large dairy farm. The family later moved to Stockbridge, VT to her grandfather's poultry farm. She attended a one room school house until high school when she rode a school bus for the first time. Elaine was raised at twelve by her father and grandmother, Anna Bowman Longley, after her mother left. She worked and lived at the...

William Weston Rodes Harrison, 61, passed away at his home on November 24, 2023 in Woodstock, VT. He was born in Nashville, TN on April 7, 1962, to Owen Weston and Elizabeth (Nelson) Harrison. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School, Ashland, VA, in 1980 and from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in 1984. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Rodes lived in New York for thirty-five years, first working for Bank of New York (BNY Mellon), then Hilliard Farber and Co. (Tradeweb) as a mortgage option broker and desk manager. While living in New York, Rodes cherished his weekends in Woodstock, Vermont with his daughters. He spent the last few years at his Woodstock home, where he...

Dr. John N. Schullinger, 94, died November 13, 2023. Memorial services at a later date. Memorial contributions and a Complete obituary at cabotfh.com

Thomas Edge Jacobs was born the 10th of January 1947 to Thomas Maloney Jacobs and Nancy Anne Edge in Baltimore, Maryland. He died 20 May 2023. A full obituary and guestbook can be found at cabot fh.com There will be a private gathering in Baltimore in the Fall.

Christine A. Howland, 72, of Wheelock, Vt, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by the love of her family, after a long battle with dementia. Her daughters were by her side until the very end. Christine was born in Barnard, Vt on December 24, 1950, the daughter of Roger V. and Beverly J. (Blood) Potwin. Being born on the family farm she was raised to know the importance of hard work. She was educated in Woodstock, Vt and held onto her work ethic throughout her life. She married Terrence (Terry) Howland and they had three children. She was a full-time mother, enjoying cooking, gardening, and making a home for her family and friends. Christine loved all children...

Hon. Paul Mirski, 79, architect and former Republican state representative died February 19th, 2023, following a 15-year illness of pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his two children Christian and Sara, their respective spouses, Emily Mirski and Peter Spencer, and his four grandchildren, Louise and Iris Mirski, and Benjamin and Thomas Spencer who, if you were to ask, will tell you that Papa was a "Legend". Paul was a graduate of the University of Detroit, where he met and married his wife of 53 years, Kaye Mirski (also deceased). The couple lived in Enfield, NH for nearly 50 years. Paul played an important role in the preservation of Northern New England's historic resources and was a...

Ken Hershey, 89, died Monday, January 9th, at home in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont. Ken was born on January 7, 1934, in Lancaster, PA to Clyde and Lila Good Hershey. Ken is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joanne; daughter Denise (Phil Lapp) of Sharon, Vermont; son David (Kris Koehne) of Colchester, Vermont; daughter Tanya (Billy Sneed) of Ripton, Vermont; grandchildren Annabel and Becket Lapp; Benjamin, Clara, Lila, and Rachel Hershey; and Berend Sneed; and sister Betty Frey of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Ken is predeceased by his sister Janet and brothers Edwin and Melvin. Those wishing may make memorial donations to Bethany Mennonite Church or Bethany Birches Camp, 169 VT-100A,...

Kay Steinle Noonburg, formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away on December 22, 2022. She was 86 years old and departed us peacefully at home with family members by her side. Born in Hays, Kansas on August 1, 1936, Kay was the first child of Eugene and Eleanor Steinle of Russell, Kansas. She attended public schools in Russell and graduated Russell High School in 1954. Kay attended Kansas State University, graduating in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in social work. She was an active member of Tri-Delta sorority and numerous other college activities. Following college graduation from KSU, Kay left Kansas to become a case worker with the Florida Social Welfare Department in Milton,...

Pauline Woods Fullerton passed away on December 19th, 2022 in Windsor, VT. She was born in Hartland, Vt on June 15th, 1929, the daughter of Allen M. Woods and Verdie Ayers Woods. After attending schools in Springfield, North Springfield, Brownsville and Windsor she graduated from Woodstock High School in 1948. She also attended the University of Vermont. On September 18, 1949 she was married to Erwin Fullerton in the Congregational Church in Woodstock, VT. The Fullerton's lived in Cobleskill, NY for one year while Mr. Fullerton attended college there. Then they moved to Hudson Falls, NY where they lived for 45 years. She belonged to the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls and was...

Carletta Alice Pettengill Nevers passed away suddenly at her home in Hanover, NH, on Monday, December 5th, 2022. She was born on January 15th, 1936 in Houlton, Aroostook County, ME, the first child of Carl and Hilda (Stairs) Pettengill of Island Falls, ME. She first started working at a young age when she sold hot popcorn at the family-owned Island Falls Opera House. In the fall, with all the local school children, she would pick 60 to 65 barrels of potatoes a day in the area farms of The County. After she graduated from Island Falls High School she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine at Farmington. In 1956 she married Gary Nevers, of Patton, ME, who preceded...

Carletta Alice Pettengill Nevers passed away suddenly at her home in Hanover, NH, on Monday, December 5th, 2022. She was born on January 15th, 1936 in Houlton, Aroostook County, ME, the first child of Carl and Hilda (Stairs) Pettengill of Island Falls, ME. She first started working at a young age when she sold hot popcorn at the family-owned Island Falls Opera House. In the fall, with all the local school children, she would pick 60 to 65 barrels of potatoes a day in the area farms of The County. After she graduated from Island Falls High School she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine at Farmington. In 1956 she married Gary Nevers, of Patton, ME, who preceded...

Carletta Alice Pettengill Nevers passed away suddenly at her home in Hanover, NH, on Monday, December 5th, 2022. She was born on January 15th, 1936 in Houlton, Aroostook County, ME, the first child of Carl and Hilda (Stairs) Pettengill of Island Falls, ME. She first started working at a young age when she sold hot popcorn at the family-owned Island Falls Opera House. In the fall, with all the local school children, she would pick 60 to 65 barrels of potatoes a day in the area farms of The County. After she graduated from Island Falls High School she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine at Farmington. In 1956 she married Gary Nevers, of Patton, ME, who preceded...