Obituaries

Obituaries

Dr. Edward E. Nawotka Jr., 1940-2024

U.S. Army colonel and co-owner of local dentistry practice loved coin collecting, supporting the Second Amendment and watching the Detroit Lions play football

Jun 6, 2024

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David Alan Jenkins, 1935-2024

Former Vermont Superior Court judge lived by two principles: service above self and a strong Christian faith

Jun 5, 2024

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Sheldon Cole Rieley, 1939-2024

Burlington man’s lifelong passion was boating, and he sailed all around eastern U.S., Canada and the Caribbean with his wife

Jun 4, 2024

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Marie L. Roy, 1928-2024

Environmentalist, active citizen and lifelong gardener had a passionate love of learning

Jun 3, 2024

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Orville and Mildred “Millie” Keeler, 1926-2024 & 1927-2024

Jun 3, 2024

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William G. Bonnie, 1940-2024

Former teacher and insurance broker enjoyed fine wine, classical music, good food and travel

May 31, 2024

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Donald Pleasant, 1951-2024

Lifelong tinkerer and skilled mechanic was an avid bicycle rider

May 31, 2024 | 1

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Mary Frances Chapman, 1960-2024

Middlebury woman was a strong advocate for those struggling with issues such as poverty and housing insecurity

May 29, 2024

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David Welker Leitner, MD, 1948-2024

UVM surgeon was a skilled clinician and exemplary teacher who was dedicated to every aspect of his life

May 28, 2024

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Marc Lawrence Jacobs, 1953-2024

Former co-owner of Charlie-O’s World Famous in Montpelier had a passion for salvaging old buildings

May 28, 2024 | 2

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Barry N. Stone, 1935-2024

Community leader and member of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame embraced a lifelong connection to his alma mater, UVM, and dedicated himself to serving many local, state and national organizations

May 28, 2024

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Valere Roger Dion, 1935-2024

Navy veteran and passionate fiddler served the Burlington Fire Department for 30 years

May 28, 2024

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Virginia Giroux, 1931-2024

Devout church member and volunteer loved to travel, adored the color purple and always had an angel brooch on her shoulder

May 28, 2024

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C. Deem Schoenfeld, 1928-2024

Longtime physician at Rutland Hospital loved travel, golf, family gatherings and supporting independent bookstores

May 27, 2024

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Dr. Michelle Leigh Perron, 1968-2024

Pediatrician embodied how to live a life grounded in caring, compassion and love

May 27, 2024

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Marion Elizabeth (Provost) Blanchette, 1929-2024

South Burlington woman worked for 35 years for the Catholic Diocese of Vermont

May 27, 2024

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Mary E. (Fuller) Fitzgerald, 1929-2024

Burlington woman was a shining example of the difference one person can make in a family, a community and the world

by Michelle Brown | May 27, 2024

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Eleanor Lynn Zinke, 1942-2024

Vergennes woman’s greatest pride was in her children and one of her greatest strengths was her capacity to help others

May 27, 2024

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Richard T. Mazza, 1939-2024

Lifelong Colchester resident and owner of Dick Mazza’s General Store served 41 years in the Vermont legislature with integrity and collegiality

May 27, 2024 | 1

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Olive Elizabeth Sedon, 2002-2024

Animal lover and natural athlete had a special compassion for people at the margins of life and people who suffered

May 24, 2024 | 1

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Robert N. Essman, 1937-2024

Shelburne man was the former art director for Life, Business Week and People magazines

May 21, 2024