Richard A. Zeimet, 64, of Hampton passed away at his home on March, 4, 2010, with his loving wife and family at his side. Born on Dec. 6, 1945, in Des Plaines, Ill., he was the son of Ted and Marie (Prochasta) Zeimet. After growing up in Des Plaines, he enlisted in the U.S Navy in December [...]
Edwin F. Nagell, 53
Edwin F. Nagell passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver due to complications of the H1N1 (swine) flu. He was born in Rutland, Vt., on May 28, 1956, the son of the late Raymond and Geraldine Nagell. Ed attended Granville High School and proudly served [...]
Walter Cooper Sr., 85
Walter Cooper Sr. passed away on Jan. 9, 2010, at the Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 13, 1924, in East Wells, Vt., the son of Fred and Dorothy (Johnston) Cooper. Walter’s life work was farming. He had wanted to serve his country in the military but the [...]
Thomas A. Rivers Sr., 85,
Thomas A. Rivers Sr., 85, of Middletown Springs, Vt., passed away at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center on Jan. 1, 2010. Thomas was born on May 21, 1924, in Willimantic, Conn. He was the son of the late Metus and Grace (Geetersloh) Rivers. Thomas enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He was a [...]
Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., 88
Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., age 88, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Clarence was born on Sept. 28, 1921, in Comstock, the son of Clarence and Flora (Warner) Brace. He grew up in Wells, Vt., where his parents owned and operated Brace’s Garage, and [...]
Edwin J. Dennison, 76
Edwin J. Dennison, age 76, of Hampton, passed away peaceably in his home early Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2009. His family was close to his side, comforting and supporting Erla, his loving and devoted wife of 56 years. Edwin was a U.S. Army first sergeant, having served with valor and honor for more than 24 [...]
Violet M. Munger, 68
Violet M. Munger, age 68, of Wells, Vt., passed away on Sept. 8, 2009, at the Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center. Violet was born in Claremont, N.H., on July 26, 1941, daughter of the late George and Helen (Mason) Greene. She lived in Poultney, Vt., and the Wells area all her life. Violet enjoyed [...]
Edward Stanley Pratt
Edward Stanley Pratt passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2009.Ed was born on Sept. 6, 1939, in Wells, Vt., the son of Floyd and Alice (Corey) Pratt.Ed was a veteran of the Army Reserve, serving during the time of the Vietnam War.Ed retired from a supervisory position at General Electric Co. in Rutland, Vt., in [...]
Harold R. Currier Sr.
Harold R. Currier Sr., 76, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, at the home of his daughter, Patricia Gordon, in Whitehall while on a visit, following a brief illness.Mr. Currier was born on May 1, 1933, in Middlebury, Vt., the son of Roy and Esther (Waite) Currier.He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during [...]
George W. White
George W. White, age 71, of Granville passed away Friday evening, June 12, 2009, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 13, 1937, in Granville, the son of the late Everest Temple White and Irene Williams White. George graduated from Granville High School in 1955 and continued to work with his father [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]