Obituary articles

  • 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: Newton C. Garland, 1924-2024

    Mechanical engineer had a lifelong attachment to the land Newton C. “Newt” Garland, 99, an avid outdoorsman, has climbed his final mountain. He died on Thursday, at the Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, after a short illness. He was born in 1924 in Lowell, Mass. His parents owned a large dairy farm in Pelham, N.H., and he and his two brothers and sister were expected to help out. His lifelong attachment to the land and his ability to fix things...
  • 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...