Obituaries articles

  • Obituary: Delores "Dee" Howe, 1937-2024

    Mother of six boys found joy in sharing life’s simple moments with those she loved With the final lyrics of “King of the Road” wafting in the springtime air, our beloved Delores B. Howe crossed into the loving hands of our savior to reside in that spiritual mansion, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Delores “Dee” was born to Ollie (Brown) and Jesse Corliss on June 23, 1937. She was raised in Bristol, Vt., with her four siblings and...
  • Obituary: Patricia Ann Gallant, 1950-2024

    Teacher’s passion for literacy and knowledge was inspirational to all who knew her Patricia “Pat” Gallant, EdD, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at home in Fairfax, Vt., with loved ones at her side. Pat was born on September 19, 1950, in Hardwick, Vt., to Florence (Couture) and Clarence Gallant. She treasured her childhood. Almost anyone who met her had the experience of learning about Hardwick and finding a connection. While there were many...
  • Obituary: Rev. Dr. Nancy Hester Bloomer, 1939-2024

    Episcopal priest was a gifted writer and caring teacher who loved music and nature in all forms The Rev. Dr. Nancy Hester Bloomer, 84, of Essex Junction, Vt., died peacefully on April 3, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1939, in Binghamton, N.Y. She was the daughter of Ruth (Hester) Bloomer and Ronald Bloomer. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Carol Farley (Mike) and Sarah Vogelsang-Card (Jay), along with her three grandchildren, Eliza Farley, Alex Farley and...