Nancy Riley Childs, 74 a resident of West Brattleboro passed away at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend on Thursday, February 18, 2021 following a brief illness. The daughter of Captain Herbert C. and Isabel (Riley) Childs. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on November 22, 1946 . Nancy received her early education at Connecticut public schools and graduated from Roger Ludlow high school. She continued her studies graduating with a B.A. from Lake Erie College in Ohio. In earlier years she had been employed at The Polaroid Company in Boston. Nancy was an avid reader and a skilled wordsmith. She loved being with her family and enjoyed visiting Vermont where several family members reside....

William Baldwin Finn 91 a resident of Manchester passed away peacefully on Thursday morning February 11, 2021 at The Pines in Rutland where he had been staying. The son of Dr. Frederick and Ann (Baldwin) Finn he was born in Jersey City, NY on October 4, 1929. Bill obtained his Bachelors Degree from Mount St. Mary's in Maryland and his MBA from Rutgers. Bill served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War where he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. For 20 years he had owned and operated a Sears franchise store and also owned and operated the Hillcrest Inn for four years. He was active in the Manchester community where he served as President of The Manchester Country Club, President...

Maurice "Carl" Johnson was born on February 24, 1963 in Valdosta, Georgia and passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021. Carl was a beloved member of the Manchester community; the residents of Manchester will remember him for his undying generosity and charismatic personality. Carl had a smile that could brighten the entirety of the small town that he called home. He worked as a diligent business owner of Manchester Maintenance after his father, the late Maurice Johnson, passed away in 2019. Carl was a strong patriarch of his family, loved by his community and provided unconditional support and love to his daughter Mikenna Chantel Johnson. Carl is survived by his only daughter, Mikenna...

We are honored and proud at this most humbling moment to share the news of our precious Mama's journey "home". Dinny joined her beloved and faithful maker on Feb. 7th. In the wake of her departure from earth she left a long trail of beauty and love. Every home that was blessed with her presence was artfully adorned, exquisitely landscaped and filled with love, honor and the aroma of delectable food. A gardener, a seamstress, a cook, a mother, a sister, a wife and lover to John ~ father of Timothy, Peter, Mark and Lance. All of us boys still here with a beautiful string of offspring carrying on the legacy of Mama and Pop....our roots. Mama we have not lost you, we have found the unspeakably...

Edith M. Sargood, 84, a resident of North Road in Sunderland, passed away February 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. To send the family personal condolences and for complete obituary details please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

Ward Wells Wilson 91 , a resident of Dunlap Farm Road passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning February 7, 2021. He was born April 21st,1929 in Ithaca, NY, the third child , second son, of Leslie Lawrence and Mary Louise (Fisk) Wilson. Mr. Wilson attended the schools in Ithaca, N.Y., then attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia, graduating in June 1947. He then attended St. Lawrence University at Canton, N.Y. and graduated in 1954 from the school of Optometry Columbia university in New York. Mr. Wilson joined the practice of Wilsons Optometrists being the third generation of Wilsons to do this ,following his grandfather, Frank G. Wilson and father, Leslie L....

Keith Edward Cole, 61 of Manchester, VT, passed away on January 31st, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Keith passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends. Keith was born on August 25th, 1959 to parents Clinton Cole of Townshend, VT, and Doris (Towne) Cole of Arlington, VT. Keith graduated from Burr and Burton Seminary in 1977. Keith was well known for his hard work, dedication, and his kind heart. He worked at the Sirloin Saloon in Manchester from the time he was 17 until they closed their doors in 2011. Many will remember his smiling, friendly face at his impeccably kept salad bar where he enjoyed chatting with patrons. Keith also spent many years at Zoey's Double Hex...

Mary "Peggy" Niles, 94, a resident of Twitchell Hill Road, passed away January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in North Pownal, Vermont on August 16, 1926 the daughter of the late Harry V. and Cora Mae Baker Wilcox. Mary grew up on the family farm along with 5 brothers and 6 sisters, two other brothers died as infants. Mary received her early education at the North Pownal Elementary School and then attended Bennington High School. She married Raymond G. Niles on June 29, 1947 in the North Pownal Congregational Church and they enjoyed a 60-year marriage prior to his death in 2007. Mary was an avid baseball, golf and NASCAR fan, already looking forward to this years spring...

Judith Anne Geriak, 80, of Manchester Center, VT, passed away at home on January 29, 2021. Judy was born November 5, 1940 to Harvey G. and Hazel P. Turner in Morrisville, VT. She moved to Teaneck, NJ when her father returned from World War II and received her early education there. She played the clarinet in the Teaneck adult band as a junior high school student. In 1955, her family moved to Stamford, CT and Judy graduated from Stamford High School in 1958. She then went on to Vermont College where she earned an associates degree in 1960. After graduation, she worked for Hilti Fasteners in Stamford. In 1964, she married Stephen Geriak, Jr., going on to have three children. The family...

John C. Lancaster, 67, of South Londonderry, died suddenly at his home on January 27, 2021. He was born March 4, 1953 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Joan C. and Edward S. (Ned) Lancaster, Jr. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. His early school years were spent in Northborough, Massachusetts, where he was involved with the Boy Scouts and many camping and outdoor activities. In 1963, the family moved to Litchfield, CT. Living next door to a dairy farm he had early jobs delivering milk and helping bring in hay crops. He had early exposure to winter outdoor activities such as sledding, skiing and ice skating. He was also a member of The First Litchfield Artillery (a historic active...

Virginia Carruthers, 100, formerly of West Dover, VT, passed away January 25, 2021 at Applewood Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, NH. Virginia was born in Jamaica Plains, MA on November 14, 1920 the daughter of the late Andrew and Lillian Duquet Carnie and attended local schools. Virginia was the West Dover Town Clerk for many years, handwriting deeds for the town. She also owned and operated the Snow Shoe Lodge in West Dover. Virginia was a former member of the Eastern Star and Ladies Aide Group in West Dover. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards, traveling especially to the beach where she loved to be. She enjoyed all kinds of music and was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams. She was...

Margaret VanGeons, 94, a resident of Silver Street in Bennington, passed away January 24, 2021 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Born Margaret Patricia Richdale on April 14, 1926, in Stamford CT. Margaret and her twin sister Mary were the youngest of four children born to Zetta Pearl Bouton and Herbert Richdale. They grew up in Ridgebury, New Canaan and Darien, CT. Margaret married Edward "Ned" L. Baldwin Jr. in 1943, before his deployment to the European front during World War II. When he returned, they resided in Danbury where they raised three children, Patricia Dale Senecoff, Edward Leavensworth Baldwin III and Lee Todd Baldwin. As young mothers, Margaret and Mary raised their...

Barbara J. Sargent, 79, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021. For complete obituary details please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

Linda Gale Lake, 72, a resident of Benmont Ave, passed away January 23, 2021 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home. Linda was born in Troy, NY on March 21, 1948 the daughter of the late Albert J. and Sarah L. Herrington Bushkosky. She graduated from Hooscac Valley, NY High School and worked as a receptionist for many area doctors' offices. She enjoyed crafting, gardening and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren which she always followed them in their sporting events. She was a former Chamber member and volunteered at local food pantries. Linda is survived by her children Wendy Naser (Fuad) of Bennington and Wayne T. Saunders (Raelyn) of Cambridge, NY, sisters Janice M....

Elizabeth Ann Abbott, 91, a former resident of Dorset, passed away January 20, 2021 at Equinox Terrace. She was known as Betty to her friends and Boo to her family. She was born in Wells, VT on July 14, 1929. Betty was the daughter of the late Milo and Emma McClure Johnson. In her younger years, she and her husband Pete, owned and operated the Westview Inn in Dorset. Later on in life she worked as a sales clerk for the Peltier Store also in Dorset. She enjoyed reading and meeting new people. She was active in the Dorset Church and other local senior groups. Betty was an avid gardener and cherished times spent with her family. She is survived by her children Peter Abbott of Albany, NY,...

Rodney J. Fisher, a resident of County Street in Bennington, passed away January 20, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be held Monday January 25, 2021 at 1pm at Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home 213 West Main Street Bennington, VT. A visiting hour at the funeral home will be held one hour prior to the service. To send the family personal condolences and for complete obituary details, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. A go-fund me page has been set up for the family to help with with funeral costs. (gofundme.com/f/rodney-fisher-funeral-expenses)

John F. Thompson, 82, a resident of Route 313, passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born in Sandgate, VT on July 31, 1938 the son of the late Dana Lee and Hildegard Lomberg Thompson. He attended Sandgate schools and upon moving to Manchester attended Manchester Schools and graduated from Burr & Burton Seminary. John earned his Master's Electrician degree from Vermont Technical College where he was in the first class for electrical science. John worked for area electricians until he decided to own and operate his own business earning a great clientele. John loved hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, hiking and just about anything outdoors. He...

Joyce E. Cowper 87 a resident of West Mountain Road passed away at her home on January 10, 2021. She leaves her children Steven Cowper, Liam Cowper, Robin Mockli and Julie Cowper-Downs as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no services. To send personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com or Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home 213 West Main Street, Bennington.

Teresa G. Brown, 59, a resident of Sunflower Drive, passed away January 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. To send the family personal condolences and for complete obituary details, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes .com.

Wendy Parsons, 92, died January 1, 2021 in East Dorset, VT. She was born in Newark, NJ, daughter of Molly and Ben Cohen, she met her first husband, Alfred Balter while ice skating, both of which were excellent skaters. They raised four sons and one daughter in Stamford, CT. She became a single mother of five children and went to work as a preschool teacher and attended Norwalk Community College, Western Connecticut College and the University of Bridgeport, CT where she received a Masters Degree in Reading with Honors. She met her second husband Dave, added his three children to her five and they moved to Pound Ridge, NY. She continued to teach until her retirement and then moved to East...

Wendy Parsons, 92, died January 1, 2021 in East Dorset, VT. She was born in Newark, NJ, daughter of Molly and Ben Cohen, she met her first husband, Alfred Balter while ice skating, both of which were excellent skaters. They raised four sons and one daughter in Stamford, CT. She became a single mother of five children and went to work as a preschool teacher and attended Norwalk Community College, Western Connecticut College and the University of Bridgeport, CT where she received a Masters Degree in Reading with Honors. She met her second husband Dave, added his three children to her five and they moved to Pound Ridge, NY. She continued to teach until her retirement and then moved to East...