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...

Florence Mary Brown, 87, a resident of Readsboro, VT and formerly of Wilmington, passed away November 16, 2020 at Pine Heights in Brattleboro, VT. Graveside funeral services for Mary will be announced at a later date. To view the full obituary and to send the family personal condolences, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

Robert B. Grinold, 80, a resident of Ray Hill Road, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Hartford, CT on February 28, 1940 the son of the late Raymond and Cleo Costello Grinold. He attended West Hartford schools, graduating from Conard High School in 1958 earning his Bachelor Degree from Bryant College. Robert started his career working in his family's auto parts business until transitioning to Real Estate. Upon moving to Vermont in 1969 he started a small construction and real estate development business while also opening a ski lodge on Ray Hill. An early visionary in the Vermont Hospitality Industry, Bob loved hosting guests and...

Ruth Katherine Wolinsky, (nee Usher) passed away on March 23, 2020 at the Vernon Green nursing home in Vernon VT after a long illness. She was born in Hoosick Falls, NY on January 6th, 1927 to George Vincent Usher and Katherine (Dougherty) Usher. Ruth attended public schools in Hoosick Falls where she graduated with honors. Always an avid student, she attended Syracuse University where she majored in Latin American studies, graduating summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kapa. Ruth spent a semester of college at the University of Mexico in Mexico City studying Spanish which became one of her life loves. Upon graduation, she moved to NYC to work as a bilingual secretary for an import export company....

Mrs. Rollene M. "Trudy" Ridlon, 90 a resident of Jacksonville and formerly a longtime resident of Attleboro, MA and Plainville, MA passed away peacefully at Pine Heights in Brattleboro on Tuesday February 25, 2020. Born in Portland , ME on July 30, 1929 she was one of three daughters born to George and Dorothea Randall. She grew up in Ashland New Hampshire where she attended local school. She was married to the late Wesley Edward Ridlon. For many years Mrs. Ridlon had worked at Fosters Jewelry in Attleboro. However She spent most of her life volunteering her time- having four boys she became deeply involved with the Boy Scouts of America beginning when they were in Cub Scouts , she and her...

Earlene Margaret "Peggy" Carey, 74, a resident of Butterfield Drive, passed away January 19, 2020 at her home. Peggy was born in Wilmington,VT on February 26, 1945 the daughter of the late Horace and Marilla Vose Boyd. She was adopted by Perry and Helen Chase following the death of her mother at the age of three months. She grew up in Wardsboro,VT, attending school there and graduating from Leland & Grey High School in Townshend,VT. Peggy worked at Mt Snow Ski Resort as a chambermaid at Snow Lake Lodge, enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Peggy is survived by her daughter Mary Veber of Rowe, Massachusetts, brothers William Chase of Townshend, VT and Perry Chase, Jr of...

Evelyn C. Greene, 91, died peacefully January 7, 2020 at her own home. She was born July 20, 1928 in Wilmington, the daughter of Ralph and Maude (Temple) Canedy. After graduation from Wilmington High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert L. Greene on July 13, 1946. Together, they raised their family in Wilmington and ran their family business, Greene's Servicenter from 1963 until they retired. Evelyn was involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sunday School, and church choir. She even reffed field hockey games. As a teenager, Evelyn could be seen riding her horse around town. Evelyn and Bob enjoyed traveling, mostly driving to their destinations, including Alaska and Canada, to...

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, Carroll (Babe) A. Bird passed away at the age of 86. He was born in Readsboro VT on July 29, 1933. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife Marion. He is survived by his two sons, Alan and David, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carroll served in the Navy from 1955-57 active duty and then the reserves till 1961. He was deployed on the USS Wisconsin. Carroll had a passion for fishing and also loved going bowling and sharing time with his friends. He was a member of the American Legion Post 29 in Readsboro VT. Graveside services will be in the spring at the Sadawga Cemetery in Whitingham, VT. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the American...

David Edward Kuhnert ("Dave"), age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Southwest Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by his wife of 56 years, Ginny Kuhnert, and their three children. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on July 23, 1941, to Lester and Anne Kuhnert, the oldest of two sons. Dave turned 78 this summer, but up until last year, he could out-ski men half his age. And he would have been the first to tell you so. He was first introduced to skiing by family friends in the tight-knit community of Dewitt, NY, where he grew up. When he reflected on his childhood, he often talked about the adults-parents of friends and his Boy Scout leader-who exposed him to his life-long...

Reg, 71 of Jamaica, Vermont passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness . To send the family condolences, please www.sheafuneralhomes.com

Philip E. Bartlett 71 a well known resident of East Dover passed away suddenly on Monday September 23, 2019 at Grace Cottage Hospital surrounded by his family. A service to celebrate Phil's life will be held at the family homestead at 43 Holland Road on Friday September 27 at 1pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the East Dover Volunteer Fire Department or Grace Cottage Hospital in care of the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.To send personal condolences or to view complete obituary visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com

Matthew A. Goodnow, 41, a resident of Tucker Road, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 30, 2019. Matthew was born in Brattleboro, VT on March 25, 1978 the son of Randy and Donna Brown Goodnow. He attended schools in Whitingham, graduating from Whitingham High School. Matthew worked as a machinist for G.S. Precision for over 24 years. He was a member of the Karbon Kings Performance Car Club. He enjoyed driving and buying fast high powered cars and listening to rock music. Matthew was an avid Indianapolis Colt football fan and a New York Yankee fan. He leaves behind his wife Amanda Putnam Goodnow whom he married June 23, 2007 in Bennington, Sons Joseph Reynolds of Brattleboro and Nicholas...

Charles Leslie Turner 81 a lifelong resident of East Dover passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Pine Heights Nursing Home in Brattleboro. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 2 at 10:30 am at The East Dover Baptist Church , followed by committal services at the Dover Center Cemetery with Pastor Robert McIntyre officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home. To view the complete obituary and send personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.