Obituary Listing
Recent Obituaries
Wayne Curtis Lockwood
Feb 16, 2024
MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — Wayne Curtis Lockwood, 67, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born January 15, 1957, in Middlebury, VT, the son of Arnold and Ruth (Davis) Lockwood.
He was a truck driver for 42 years. Most recently he worked for Fabian Earth Moving, Ferguson Waterworks, and Belden Construction....
Richard Illsley
Feb 15, 2024
Poultney, VT – Richard Illsley, 87, died Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home in Poultney, VT.
He was born July 21, 1936 in Ayer, MA, the son of George and Beatrice Pearson Illsley.
Richard married Anna Martin on December 21, 1957 in Canton, CT.
Richard was a mechanic for Pratt & Whitney...
Marjorie Steele Low
Feb 5, 2024
East Poultney, VT – Marjorie Steele Low, 91, died February 5, 2024 at her home in East Poultney, VT.
She was born August 17, 1932 in Quincy, Massachusetts, daughter of Walter Edward and Sarah (Douglas) Steele.
Mrs. Low attended public school in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1950.
She was...
William Edward Moersch
Jan 12, 2024
William Edward Moersch, 82, of Poultney Vermont, made his journey to heaven and to his Lord and Savior on January 12, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waterbury, CT, son of William and Dorothy Moersch. He enlisted in the US Army and received his degree as a Registered Nurse from the University of Maryland....
Shirley D. Moyer
Jan 2, 2024
Middletown Springs – Shirley D. Moyer
Shirley R. Moyer 89, died Tuesday evening January 2, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 31, 1934 in Morrisville, VT the daughter of Herbert H. and Lulu (Slicer) Dunbar.
Shirley was a graduate of Craftsbury Academy High School class of 1952
...
Rodney P. Greene
Oct 12, 2023
Rodney P. Greene 71, died Thursday afternoon October 12, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 1, 1951 in Poultney the son of Clifford and Hazel (Dumas) Greene. Rodney was a graduate of Poultney High School. He was an avid bowler, golfer and enjoyed camping and fishing. Rodney is survived by his brother, Steven...
Alfred J. Froeschl, Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
In Memoriam: A Tribute to a Life of a Good, Loving Man It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfred J. Froeschl, Jr., aged 82, who departed this world on September 28th, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in our hearts. A devoted husband, Al...
Steven Craig Broughton
Sep 9, 2023
Steve Broughton (66) of Poultney, VT passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9th. Steve was born in Middlebury, VT in 1956, spent time in San Diego, CA but found his way back to Vermont where he eventually married the love of his life, Valerie, in 2000. In Poultney, Steve was a self-employed builder and was very involved in his community...
James Bethel Brayton
Jun 18, 2023
James was born at home into an Irish diary farming family in Poultney, Vermont. He was the third of three children of Mary Irene (Bethel) Brayton and James Edward Brayton. Little "Jimmy" grew up working the farm and developed a love of animals, honed his horsemanship skills, and was active showing dairy calves with 4H annually at the state fair...
Raymond Glen Keyes
Jun 16, 2023
Danville- Raymond Glen Keyes, 52, formerly from Granville, N.Y, died unexpectedly on Friday June 16th, 2023 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, NH. He was born Aug 9th, 1970 in Rutland, VT the son of William Keyes Sr. and Sharon (Petty) Keyes. Raymond worked in the quarries in Granville, N.Y, and NSA in St. Johnsbury, VT. He enjoyed hunting,...
Joseph A. Debonis, Sr.
May 26, 2023
Joseph A. DeBonis, Sr., aged 80, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023, at The Pines at Rutland, surrounded by Ann, his wife of 55 years, his children and grandchildren. The three passions in Joes life were first and foremost his family, his beloved law practice, and his hometown of Poultney. Joe was a pillar in the town of Poultney,...
Clifford C. Jones
May 25, 2023
Rutland Clifford C. Jones Clifford C. Jones 88, died early Thursday morning May 25, 2023 at Rutland Healthcare and Rehab Center after a brief illness. He was born September 12, 1934 in Poultney VT the son of Roy Fayette Jones and Doris ( King) Jones . Cliff worked as a machinist for many years with General Electric in Rutland. He...
Mark Alan Stackpole
May 19, 2023
Mark Alan Stackpole of Poultney, Vermont passed away May 19, 2023 at the age of 63 after a brief illness. Mark had a passion for landscaping (as evidenced by his business Stackpole Lawn and Landscaping) and anything with 4 paws or 4 wheels. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Brenda Stackpole of Poultney, Vt, his son...
Lila M. Jay
May 12, 2023
Poultney, VT Lila M. Jay Lila M. Jay 91, of Poultney, died Friday afternoon May 12, 2023, at Mountain View Center in Rutland. She was born June 30, 1931, in Rochester, VT, the daughter of Pearl and Lucy May (Hook) Sanders. Lila was a graduate of Rochester High School class of 1949 where she was Salutatorian of her class. She...
William 'Bill' James Lawrence
May 4, 2023
Poultney-William James Lawrence, 64, died May 4, 2023 at the home of his sister, Sheila Saltis. He was born July 16, 1958 in Rutland Vermont, the son of Howard V. and Sylvia (Hughes) Lawrence. Bill was employed for many years as a material handler at Metromail in Rutland. He was a huge wrestling fan for over 50 years and has...
Eleanora G. Sullivan
Apr 8, 2023
Springfield, VT - Eleanora G Sullivan AKA Elaine Grace Sullivan died Saturday, April 8 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care from complications arising from a head injury sustained from an accidental fall. Elaine was born on July 7, 1937 at the Rockingham Hospital in Bellows Falls, Vermont, the daughter of John Joseph and Grace Tyrrell Sullivan....
Annette D. Ritchie
Apr 2, 2023
Rutland -- Annette D. Ritchie passed away on April 2nd at Rutland Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She resided in Hampton, NY with her husband Michael D. Ritchie,Sr., together 52 years, married 47 years. Daughter of Ernest and Lillian (Gordon) Webster. Born on Broadway in Whitehall, NY. Anne worked in slate quarries in her early years. Then she went...
Sharon Kathleen Gage
Apr 1, 2023
Sharon Kathleen Gage, 77, of Hampton, died on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Poultney, VT on January 8th, 1946 to Michael Bernard "Bud" Foley and Vera (Davis) Foley. Sharon grew up in Poultney where she graduated high school in 1964 and then attended and graduated from Mary McClellan Hospital School of Nursing. She became...
Christopher S. Ellis
Feb 17, 2023
With profound disbelief and unrelenting sadness, the family of Christopher (Chris) Scott Ellis of Wells, Vermont announces his unexpected death. Born in Taipei, Taiwan on August 6, 1965, Chris died at home on Friday, February 17, 2023 following a brief illness. Chris was the youngest of three sons born to his surviving parents, Ronald C. and Betty Ann (Thackeray) Ellis,...
Barbara Ellen Trude
Nov 6, 2022
Rutland, Barbara Ellen Trude Barbara Ellen Trude 75, formerly of Poultney died Sunday November 6, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born June 9, 1947 in Pear River, NY the daughter of Edwin Foshay and Joan Seivers. Barbara was a Beautician for several years in the Poultney area. She enjoyed doing artistry. Barbara married...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
