All Obituaries

Kobe Allen Bedor, born August 17, 2001, died unexpectedly at home on April 11, 2021. Kobe was known for his magnetic personality, sense of humor and his selflessness. He was a very protective big brother. He loved his family and friends with every inch of his huge heart. Kobe had a passion for snowboarding, camping, and spending time around a campfire with his  family and friends. He always had a special ability to make anyone laugh and feel welcomed whether he knew them for 10 minutes...

Eugene Edward Hammond, Jr., age 63, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home. Gene was born on December 6, 1957, in Wilmington, DE to Eugene and Esta (Kincaid) Hammond, Sr.  He was raised and educated in New Castle, DE, graduating from Dawar High School. He worked as a truck driver, his last 7 years for Pioneer Concrete.  On June 23, 2007, Gene married Patricia L. McAllister. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and family gatherings. Survivors include...

It is with great sadness that the family of Jane Carrigan Williams, announce her passing from this life into God’s great Kingdom in the morning of April 9, 2021, in Lyndonville, VT, with her loving family by her side. Jane was the only daughter born into a happy, Irish Catholic family of nine brothers.  She was born and grew up on Grafton Hill in Worcester, MA during the Great Depression where she attended church and school at St. Stephens until graduation.  Jane was a...

On Tuesday April 6, 2021 Neal Wayne Silver passed away at the age of 49. Neal was born February 29, 1972 to Evelyn and Robert Silver. He grew up in Vermont where he graduated from Blue Mountain Union High School. He then moved to California and attended San Diego State University. He received his masters in Finance. After graduation he went oversees to teach at a university in China. He also worked as a private tutor teaching children English. He spent his free time there exploring the...

Obituary: Gary Earl Holbrook Gary E. Holbrook, 75, of Derby, VT passed away, with family by his side, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Gary was born in St. Albans, VT on March 3, 1946, to William and Ruth (Macarther) Holbrook.  He liked watching old Western movies.  He enjoyed auto racing, remote controlled car racing, and building race engines and cars. Survivors include two sons: Kevin Holbrook and partner, Cyndi Kenney, of St....

Our family lost one of its most cherished members April 4, 2021. Frances (Aiken) Goodwin peacefully joined the Lord surrounded by family at the Pines Rehab Facility, Lyndonville Vermont. Fran was born to Charles and Thelma (Eldridge) Aiken in McIndoes Falls, Vermont where she grew up on the family farm. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1951 where she was proud of the big green. She showed her school spirit by playing in the band and was First Chair Allstate Musician.  Fran...

Paul L. Bednarz, 86, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2021 with family members by his side at the assisted living facility Welcome Home in Lyndonville, VT. Paul was born on September 6, 1934 in Windsor, CT to the late Walter and Hattie (Hoskins) Bednarz. On April 2, 1960 he married the love of his life, Geraldine Agnoli who predeceased him a year ago. Paul worked at a heavy-duty truck shop for over 20 years, but farming was always his passion. In 1990 he and Gerry packed up their...

Raymond J. Richard Jr. 1942-2021 Raymond “Ray” Richard, 78, fondly known by family as Peanut, passed away peacefully at home in the company of his daughter Cheryl and caretaker Spencer on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Ray was married to Marion Morrissey Richard, predeceased, for over 55 years.  He is survived by his sister Cindi – husband Stephen of Stafford Springs, CT, and brother Robert – wife Christine of Guilford, CT; lifelong friend and cousin, Bobby Peters of...

Brennan Matthew Stillson, 12, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021.  Born November 30, 2008 in Littleton, NH to Matthew Stillson and Stefanie Williams, Brennan was a sixth grader at the Danville School. Brennan loved hunting and fishing with his Papa and Nana, Donald and Lorraine Williams, spending time with his Aunt, Anita Williger, and cousins Audrey and Ava Williger, whom he was very close with. Some of his favorite things to do were playing basketball with his brother Aiden,...

Brian Scott Brooks, 43, of Gilman, VT passed away at his home on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Brian was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on September 24, 1977 to Gary and Gail (Mackay) Brooks.  He attended St. Johnsbury Academy graduating with the Class of 1996.  Brian worked as a Machine Operator for New England Wire.  A New England sports fan, Brian rooted for the Boston Bruins, the Red Sox, and the Celtics but also the NY Giants.  Once a friend, Brian was always a friend. ...