E P Mahar & Son Funeral Home

Alexander E. Mahar, 82, a lifelong resident of Bennington, died Monday May 16, 2022 at the Fairwind's Community Care Home in North Bennington surrounded by his family following a long illness. He was born in Bennington, Vermont February 19, 1940. He was the son of the late Edward and Olga (Kelson) Mahar. He received his education in Bennington where he attended Saint Francis de Sales Academy and was a 1958 graduate of Bennington High School. He later graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science He married the former Marilyn Carmody on September 12, 1959. His father started the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in 1935 and Alex grew up in the family business on Main St. in...

Alexander E. Mahar, 82, a lifelong resident of Bennington, died Monday May 16, 2022 at the Fairwind's Community Care Home in North Bennington surrounded by his family following a long illness. He was born in Bennington, Vermont February 19, 1940. He was the son of the late Edward and Olga (Kelson) Mahar. He received his education in Bennington where he attended Saint Francis de Sales Academy and was a 1958 graduate of Bennington High School. He later graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science He married the former Marilyn Carmody on September 12, 1959. His father started the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in 1935 and Alex grew up in the family business on Main St. in...

Judith (Butera) Berry, of Bennington Vermont, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend. She left this world peacefully on May 15, 2022 at the age of 80. Judy was born to the late Eldo and Lena (Cesaro) Butera on April 18, 1942 in Schenectady, New York. She was married for 49 years to Ray O. Berry, who passed away on November 27th, 2016. Judy was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and SUNY @ Oneonta, where she received her teaching degree. Judy wanted to help young people discover a passion for learning. Judy loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her family, friends and loved ones. She enjoyed going on walks, watching the Boston Red Socks...

Ruth Marion Rupprecht, 85, a resident of Otis, MA passed away on May 14th, 2022 in North Adams, MA. Friends and family are invited to call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on May 28th, 2022 starting at 12:30pm. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 1:00pm. To read the entire obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Terry Michael Rousseau, 59, a resident of North Bennington, VT passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2022. Friends and family are invited to call at the Grace Christian School, located at 104 Kocher Drive Bennington, VT 05201, on May 21st, 2022 from 1-3pm. A memorial service will be held at 3pm. There will be a reception immediately following the service. To read the entire obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Pownal- Harry Lewis Briggs Sr. 90, a resident of North Mason Hill Road in Pownal, Vermont passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bennington on April 14, 1932 to the late Randall and Lizzie (Hill) Briggs. He received his education in the Bennington schools. Harry was a Korean War veteran, serving with the U.S. Army during that time. He married the former Nancy Buck in Colrain, Massachusetts on February 24, 1983. Harry was a well-known, self employed licensed master plumber for many years. He also worked as a school bus drivers and held many various jobs. He was a member of Bennington Moose Lodge 1223. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting...

Katrina E. Green, a resident of Willowbrook Drive in Bennington, Vermont, died on May 10, 2022, at Albany Medical Center. Friends may call the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home following the visitation. To read the entire obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Rolande C. Bruneau, 95, a resident of Barney Road in Bennington died Sunday May 8, 2022 at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. A graveside service will be held at the family lot at White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington on Thursday May 12 at 11:00 a.m. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar and Son Funeral Home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

James E. "Jim" Welch Jr., 75, a resident of North Branch St. in Bennington, VT died Friday May 6, 2022 at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Watertown, NY on December 27, 1946; living in Bennington from the age of 6 months. He was the son of the late James E. Welch Sr. and Nellie May (Hallsworth) Welch. He received his education in Bennington and graduated with the last class at BennHi in 1966. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He married the former Charlotte Louise Rodick on January 15, 1977 in Bennington, VT. In earlier years Jim was employed at Bennington Brush, Ben Mont Paper, Triangle, National Hanger and most recently worked in the...

Christopher A. Gallant, 63, a resident of Bradford St. in Bennington, VT died unexpectedly Tuesday May 24, 2022 at his residence. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday May 31, from noon until 1:00 p.m. The service to celebrate Chris's life will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. The burial will follow in the family lot at White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar and Son Funeral Home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Elsie Ann (Totaro) Roda Elsie Ann Roda, passed away peacefully at age 97 in Bennington, Vermont on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born in the Springdale area of Stamford, CT on March 25, 1925, to James Totaro and Jennie (Beffero) Totaro, who owned the Park Liquor Shop in Stamford for many years. Elsie was born in her family home, at 20 Cerretta Street, built by her grandparents Nicola and Carmella Beffero in 1917. Elsie graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and worked for Pitney Bowes in the billing department until her retirement. She married Joseph John Roda, a WWII veteran of the Army Air Force, in January 1951 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. They were married for 51 years when he...

BENNINGTON - Ruth Mason Barnhill, 94, a resident of Bennington, Vermont (Colgate Heights) passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Visitation for Ruth will be held at the Mahar Funeral Home in Bennington, Vermont on Saturday May 21st, 2022 at 3pm till 4pm. To read the full obituary, please visit our website www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Joseph A. Mintrone, 77, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. Friends may call the Mahar & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, May, 5 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 6 at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 11:00 AM where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. To read the full obituary, please visit our website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Edith M. Guerrera, 86, a former resident of Pownal, VT died Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Rivers Edge Community Care Home in Bennington following a brief illness. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. To read the full obituary, please visit our website www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

NORTH BENNINGTON- Naomi Selena Martin, 42, a resident of Water street in North Bennington, Vermont. Passed away peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022, following a lifelong battle with diabetes. Born on March 10th, 1980, in Bennington ,Vermont. She was the daughter of Bonnie M. Hurley (Brookman) and Charles F. Martin. She received her early education at The Highland Hall School in Bennington, Vermont and was later homeschooled. Naomi enjoyed reading novels, gardening, word searches, music, watching classic movies, and spending time with her daughter Adrianna, family, and friends. She was an incredibly kind and caring person who had a giving nature and an infectious smile that would light up any...

Elizabeth "Lizzie" J. Salmon, 68, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2022 at Crescent Manor. To view Lizzie's complete obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Gerald MacJarrett, 76, a resident of Matteson Road in North Bennington, Vermont passed away on April 20, 2022. There are no services planned for Jerry at this time. To read the full obituary, please visit our website www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

James A. Brookman, 91, a resident of Oak Hill Road in Pownal, VT died Monday April 18, 2022 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington following a long illness. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar and Son Funeral Home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Melissa Perrott-Mason, 55, a resident of West Park Road in Bennington, died peacefully on Wednesday April 6, 2022 surrounded by her family. After Melissa's courageous 4 1/2 yr battle with cancer she surrendered her life to join with her mother in heaven. Melissa was born in Bennington Vermont on August 29, 1966 to Patrick M. and the late Patricia M. (Grover) Perrott of Bennington. Melissa was a loving mother too her two sunshine girls Maria and Allyson, Whom she doted upon.Melissa became the youngest woman in Vermont to pass the real estate license exam at 18 and had a successful career at Century 21 Perrott Reality, later opening Perrott Reality with her husband Dan. Melissa was an active...

Samuel C. "Sam" Cottrell, 76, a resident of Carpenter Hill Road in Pownal, VT passed away Monday evening April 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Sunday April 10, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Monday April 11, at 11:00 a.m. The burial will follow in the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery. To read the full obituary please visit the funeral home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

NORTH BENNINGTON- Norman Eugene Hurley Jr., 60, of North Bennington Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 3, 2022. He passed away at his home with his beloved wife, daughters, and loved ones around him. Norman entered the Marine Corp. at a young age and went on to be a jack of all trades. He completed his plumber's apprenticeship, was a machinist, a manufacturer, and eventually a dedicated maintenance worker. In his spare time he loved to read novels of all types, complete word searches and crosswords, listen to music, spend time with and help his loved ones, and enjoyed his well-manicured lawn. Norman was a kind, patient, and loving man to his wife, Bonnie, and his daughter...