Leona “Lee” G. Stetson LaFountain

Leona “Lee” G. Stetson LaFountain passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Hyde Park, MA on February 18, 2024. She was surrounded by lots of love from family and friends. Leona was born at home in Pomfret, VT on November 15, 1934, to Wayne Wilson Sr., and Marion (Roberts) Wilson. At the age of ten after the sudden loss …

Patricia Ann Crozier

Patricia Ann Crozier, age 76 of Round Pond, Maine passed away March 4th at Round Pond Assisted Living.  She was born in Fair Haven, New Jersey on June 6th, 1947, where she attended Rumson High School. It was there she met her soulmate, James (Butch) Gettis (deceased). Together they moved to Bridgewater Corners, Vermont, and were happily married.  With their …

Robert “Bob” Wilson

Robert “Bob” Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2024, in Pasadena, California.  He was 99 1/2 years old.  He is survived by his son Charles and daughter Anne. Bob was born on September 26, 1924 in Findlay, Ohio.  Upon graduating high school he attended Ohio Wesleyan University for one year before enlisting in the US Army, …

Joyce W. Piper

Joyce W. Piper, 92, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday evening March 10, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH. A complete obituary and service information will appear in a future issue of the paper. The Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock is assisting the family.

Ann Taylor Debevoise

Ann Taylor Debevoise, 98, of Woodstock, Vermont, passed away at Mt. Ascutney Hospital on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 25, 1925, daughter of Nell (Bowen) and Rogers Clinton Taylor, and grew up on the family’s dairy farm in Woodstock, Connecticut. She attended The Arke School, a small independent elementary and middle school her …

Joseph Allen Dougherty

Joseph Allen Dougherty, 89, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday evening March 4, 2023. A memorial Mass to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 9, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Woodstock followed by a reception at the Woodstock Inn. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. The Cabot …

Stephen Troy Carr

The family of Troy Carr is saddened to share the news that he has passed away, leaving a trail of accomplishments far beyond his years. He grew up in Bridgewater, Vermont where he lived with his parents, Steve and Bonnie, and his older brother Aaron.  Following in the footsteps of their parents, he and Aaron attended Woodstock Union High School. …

Edna M. Johnson

Edna M. Johnson, 94, of Kennebunk, ME, died peacefully on February 13, 2024, after a short period of declining health. Edna lived a strong, independent, and inspired life for 94+ years, building instant friendships with those of all ages and becoming “Mom” to many.  Edna was born on August 14th, 1929, in Woodstock, VT, the daughter of Elwin Williamson and …

Evelyn P. Paglia

Evelyn P. Paglia, 83, died peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2024, at the Jack Bryne Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Evelyn was born on December 27, 1940, in Plymouth, Vermont the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle (Haynes) Payson. Evelyn grew up in Plymouth, Vermont until she married James E. Paglia, Sr. on January 3, 1970, and they made their home …

Albert Ira Pristaw

Albert Ira Pristaw passed away at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH on February 20, 2024.  He was surrounded by family and friends as he passed.  Al was born on July 5, 1943 in Boston, MA.  The child of immigrants, he revered education, hard work, and working people.  He found his place in the world and embraced a …