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Roger E. Maynard, 94, a lifelong resident of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Saturday May 21, 2022 at The Center For Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington where he had resided for over 2 years. The son of Eleoda and Mary (Buffum) Maynard, he was born in Wilmington on November 1, 1927. He grew up on the family farm, received his education in Wilmington schools and was a 1945 graduate of Wilmington High School. Following his graduation, World War II was still active and he entered the US Navy where he served until 1947, being discharged as a Seaman First Class. Roger began a lifelong career at Deerfield Valley Supply in 1947 where he eventually became the General Manager of five...

Roger E. Maynard ,94, a lifelong resident of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Saturday May 21, 2022 at The Center For Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington where he had resided for over 2 years. The son of Eleoda and Mary (Buffum) Maynard, he was born in Wilmington on November 1, 1927. He grew up on the family farm, received his education in Wilmington schools and was a 1945 graduate of Wilmington High School. Following his graduation, World War II was still active and he entered the US Navy where he served until 1947, being discharged as a Seaman First Class. Roger began a lifelong career at Deerfield Valley Supply in 1947 where he eventually became the General Manager of five...

Ada Marchegiani Libardi, 99, of Readsboro, VT passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022 at home with her family. Ada was born on December 9, 1922 on Grinka Farm Drive, in Readsboro, VT to Celso & Teresa (Colo) Marchegiani. She attended school in Readsboro. Ada worked at Wall-Streeter Shoes in North Adams, MA and the Readsboro Chair Co. In 1949 she married Eugene (Geno) Libardi of Chester, MA, and they began their life together in Readsboro, VT. He was her rock, her partner and the love of her life. In 1959 their son, Mike Libardi was born. After the death of her sister, Dirce, in 1961, their family expanded. She and Geno welcomed their three nieces and two nephews into their family and...

Eric Sprenger, the son of Claus "Joe" and Maryann Sprenger and a beloved long-time resident of Wilmington, died unexpectedly on March 1, doing what he loved while cross-country skiing on Lake Whitingham. Eric is survived by the woman he adored, his wife and soulmate, Barbara LeVan, and his three daughters: Brie Beckwith and husband Justin of Warren, VT, Tyne Pike-Sprenger and husband David Rothman of Fayston, VT, and Emma Rose Sprenger of West Brattleboro, VT. Also surviving "Pops" are his greatest joys, his grandchildren: Redmond and Frida Beckwith, Wilder and Tulsi Rothman, and Lennon Timmons. He is also survived by his sister, Cyndi Sprenger of Wilmington, VT. Eric is predeceased by his...

John "Pat" Hunt died on December 17, 2021 with his family by his side. Pat was born on October 1,1945 to his parents, J Patricia and John Hunt, in Fall River, MA and attended school in Somerset, MA. He served in the Air Force at Malstrom AFB Montana, where he met and married Marilyn Kohut. Pat and Marilyn bought Cooper Hill Inn in 1985, bringing their family to Vermont. Pat enjoyed playing baseball and coached and umpired Little League. He was an amateur meteorologist, was passionate about music, enjoyed playing the guitar, and loved ice cream. Pat was very proud of his children and grandchildren and of all their accomplishments. He is survived by his wife Marilyn and his children; Tim(wife...

Virginia A. Stone, 89, a resident of Larrabee Road, passed away November 9, 2021 at her son Craig's home surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Readsboro, VT on April 7, 1932 the daughter of the late Carrol and Josephine (Burns) Cutting, Sr. She attended Whitingham schools, graduating from Whitingham High School. Virginia assisted her husband with the Town books for over 45 years and was a member of the West Halifax PTC. She loved her home and cherished times spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking, snowmobiling, sewing, square dancing and watching game shows. Along with her husband she enjoyed attending local fairs especially the Tunbridge Fair....

Donald Ray Landers passed away peacefully in Vermont on October 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Davenport Iowa on November 14, 1931 to John and Ethel Landers. He was a businessman, avid sports fan, Korean War Navy Veteran, and loving husband to Karen Riith whom he married in 1982. Don moved frequently as a child, graduating from Jacksonville Beach High School in Florida in 1948. He went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta following graduation and attended Georgia State University, receiving a BA in business. His enlistment in the Navy in 1951 brought him to the Pacific theater during the Korean War where his duties as a supply sergeant aboard the USS...

A graveside service with military honors for Peter W. Morris, who passed away October 7, 2021, will be held Saturday April 30, 2022 at 11am at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, VT. A reception will follow the graveside service at the Haystack Golf Club, 70 Spyglass Road in Wilmington VT.

Peter Wadsworth Morris, 90 of Wilmington, VT died October 7, 2021 at the Vermont Veterans Home. He was born January 8, 1931 in New Haven, Connecticut to Milton and Adeline (McAuley) Morris. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Army in February 1951. He was assigned to the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Campbell where he received the Parachutist Badge. In November 1951 he was assigned to the 187th Regimental Combat Team in Japan and Korea until 1953, nine months on the front line in Korea. Returning to the states in August 1953, he finished his military career at Fort Jay, NY where he met his future wife, Patricia Crawford. They were married at the Baptist Church in...

Barbara Jill Gentilin (Lewis) born Aug 2, 1938 in Osage, WY. Her parents, Arthur Lewis and Osie Gibson moved the family to Weirton, WV when Jill was 2 where her father was employed as a welder in the Weirton Steel Mills. Jill graduated Weirton High School in 1956, and became a Registered Nurse working at both Montefiore Hospital and Cleveland clinic in Obstetrics. She met her husband, Charles "Chuck" Gentilin in Florida where both were on vacation. They were married on June 29, 1961, and relocated to Princeton, NJ and then after Pennington, NJ. Her children, John and Roseanne were born in 1962 and 1966, respectively. She obtained her BSN at Trenton State College in 1980. Shortly thereafter,...

LUANNE (TRASK) MACE CROSBY passed away September 18th at home surrounded by family. Luanne, the daughter of Dr. Roswell G. Mace MD and Elizabeth (Trask) Mace, was born December 30, 1928 in Springfield, MA. Before retiring to Jacksonville, VT with her late husband Robert Allen Crosby, Sr., Luanne [and Bob] raised their family in Stamford, CT where she also worked as a medical technologist. Luanne is also predeceased by her brother John Lansing Mace, and is survived, and will forever be loved and remembered, by her children Diane E. Crosby of Wilton, NH, Robert A. Crosby, Jr. (Abigail) of Jacksonville, VT, and Peter M. Crosby of Colorado Springs, CO. She will also be dearly missed by her...

Bertram J. (Pete) Adams succumbed to Covid19 on September 17, 2021 in Vernon, Vermont. He was born Sept. 6, 1928 in Northampton Mass. to Louis and Rachel (Hemenway) Adams, delivered by his aunt Dr. Ruth Hemenway. He grew up on Adams Farm in Wilmington, VT, the 4th generation on the farm that is still owned by the family. He graduated Wilmington HS in 1946, then from VT Agricultural College in 1948. He then served as a Staff Sargent in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Returning home, he was part of Mt. Snow's early days as head carpenter, building Snow Lake and Sundance Lodges, among others. He married Betty Crosier on Nov. 2, 1952. They built their home together in Wilmington where...

There will be graveside committal service for Bertram (Pete) Adams on Saturday, May 7 at Riverview Cemetery, Stowe Hill Road, Wilmington, VT at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Adams Farm, 15 Higley Hill Rd, Wilmington. All are welcome to join the family in celebrating Pete's life. We would love to hear any memories or stories you may have to share. Light refreshments will be served but feel free to bring a dish to share if you wish. Services are under the care of Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, Wilmington, VT.

Tanner J. Wincek, 18, a resident of Hubbard Hill Road, passed away July 16, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Tanner was born in Brattleboro, VT on October 1, 2002 the son of Jason E. and Cheryl Roy Wincek and attended local schools. Tanner worked in property maintenance as a ground's keeper in Florida and Vermont. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, sledding, mudding, working on and building his jeep and loved wrenching. In his younger years he played football, listened to all kinds of music, very loud, and cherished times spent with his family and many friends. Tanner was a member of Baggin Creations T.C. Jeep Club of Ocala, FL and the ONF Clear...

Michael R. Johnson, 66, a resident of Searsburg passed away unexpectedly at his home July 15, 2021. Michael was born in Westfield, MA, the son of the late Roy Johnson, Jr. and Katherine (Iserman) Johnson. He attended Blandford, MA elementary schools and graduated from Westfield Vocational School. Michael worked as a master electrician for many years but as everyone knew, he could fix or build anything and was always helping a friend or family with any project, big or small. Living most of his life in Vermont, he worked on the lifts at MT. Snow and Ward Electric. Michael had a passion for his hot peppers (the hotter the better), trains, computers, artwork, politics and listening to various...

Larry Mill, 79, of Ray Hill Road, Wilmington, died in his sleep on July 2 following a number of years of declining health. A celebration of his life will be at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Wilmington: 1:00pm on Friday, 30 July 2021. A reception will be held at the church following services. For Memorial Contributions, please contact [email protected] To view the complete obituary, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

Jacob Leonard White, 70, a lifelong resident of White's Road in Wilmington, passed away on June 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Jake's positive attitude and strength helped fight a courageous five year battle with cancer. Jake was born on October 13, 1950 in Brattleboro, to Stuart and Nellie White. His father unexpectedly passed away when he was three and he and his brother, Walter, were raised by their mother on their dairy farm. He attended Wilmington schools, graduating in 1968. He was a standout athlete in basketball and baseball and his classmates voted him "kindest" his senior year, an attribute that held true his entire life. He began working in the grocery business at O.O....

Evelyn Mae King died Saturday May 29th at her home. Born in Petersboro, NH on November 13th, 1929, she was the daughter of Leon and Marion (Irwin) Cook. Moving to Whitingham, VT as a child, she attended school in Whitingham and was a graduate of Whitingham High School class of 1948. Following graduation, she worked in the Brattleboro area until her marriage to Donald King in 1951. Together they moved to the King family farm in Readsboro, VT and raised their 3 children. She was an active member of the community, the Couples Club and served on the school board for several terms. She most enjoyed her time spent attending and supporting the First Baptist Church where she was a member for over...

Douglas Wright Saunders, 70, of Vernon, Vermont former longtime resident of Wilmington Vermont, passed away on May 5, 2021. Doug was born on May 17, 1950 in Flushing, New York to Phyllis and David Saunders. He graduated in 1968 from Orchard Park High School, Orchard Park, New York where he was fondly nicknamed Gate. After living at the Richmond Richie and the Dewey Dump in Buffalo, New York, Doug moved to southern Vermont around 1970 which he made his home. He worked as a chef at many local restaurants and later became a self-employed contractor. Doug had a passion for cooking and loved to cook for and spend time with his family and friends. He was a whiz at identifying the photo of the...

Mr. Kent Straat died on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the age of 86, after a long battle with cancer. He passed away in the place he most loved, the home he designed, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Norwalk, CT on November 7, 1934, the only child of Kent and Margaret (Fish) Straat. Kent grew up in Norwalk where he graduated from Norwalk High School and received his BA from Lehigh University. He served his country in the US Army from 1954-1957. He began his career at Bethlehem Steel, then worked for I.B.M. and for many years was an executive recruiter at William H. Clark & Associates in New York. A direct descendent of Dirck Straatmaker who emigrated from Holland in...

Michael A. Wheeler, 63, a resident of West Halifax, passed away January 15, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Michael was born in Bennington, VT on October 28, 1957 the son of the late George and Marion Williams Wheeler. He attended Whitingham schools graduating from Whitingham High School. Michael was an auto parts salesman working for area auto parts stores for many years. He enjoyed fishing, driving his Mustang, attending car shows, going to the beach, especially Maine, was a big NASCAR and Jimmie Johnson fan and enjoyed listening to classic rock especially Tom Petty. Michael is survived by his wife Holly Wheeler of West Halifax, VT, daughters Kristy Dansereau of...