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• Wacharee "Dang" Beebe, 73, of Brattleboro. Died unexpectedly on Feb. 5, 2025, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire, after being taken ill at her home. Affectionately known as Dang, she was born in Udon Thani, Thailand on May 7, 1951, the daughter of Mai Ya's and Wana Noichan. She was raised and educated in Thailand before moving to Brattleboro in the late 1970s with her then husband, Joseph Beebe. Dang worked at the former Country Kitchen Restaurant in West Brattleboro and later was employed at Arden Organics (Quaker Oats), retiring early due to an injury-related disability. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Dang loved animals, especially her miniature schnauzer, Ginger "GinGin." She was married to Joseph Beebe; the marriage later ended in divorce. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Breault, and husband, Tom, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire; a son, Joe Beebe, of Cape Canaveral, Florida; two daughters in Thailand from a previous marriage, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and 12 siblings. Memorial information: In keeping with her final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled. A gathering in celebration of her life will be held at a future date that will be announced. Donations to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

• Shayne (Tabor) Berry, 88, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 29, 2025, at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 22, 1936, at Gifford Memorial Hospital, in Randolph to Ralph E. Tabor and Dora (Blaisdell) Tabor. After graduating from Randolph High School, she attended college in Chicago to become a laboratory technician. After college, she returned to her hometown to work at Gifford...

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College news • Emily Maturo of Wardsboro was a member of Vermont State University's December 2024 graduating class. • The following local students were recognized for academic achievement in the fall 2024 semester at Vermont State University. Named to the President's List were Thad Engstrom Keep of Guilford, Jason...

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Obituaries • L. Bruce Chapin, 91, of Jamaica. Died on Jan. 11, 2025, in his home that he and his wife Shirley had built, with his loving family by his side. Bruce was born May 15, 1933, in Williamsville, a devoted son of Elsie Geneva (Farr) and Mark George...

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College news • Hunter Smith, a criminal justice major from Westminster, was named to the President's List for the fall 2024 semester at Husson University in Bangor, Maine. • Jesse Peter Dykes of West Wardsboro, a junior majoring in data science, was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. • Andrew J. Peloso of Townshend was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at St. Michael's College...

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College news • Jonathan Griffin, a senior from West Townshend majoring in business administration, was named to the President's List for the fall 2024 semester at Bob Jones University in Greenville, North Carolina. • Rei Kimura of Brattleboro and Ella Bursky of Westminster were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Obituaries • Dwight Everett Blossom, 82, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Died Dec. 29, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in...

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Obituaries • Mary Graves Bristol, 91, formerly of Brattleboro. Died peacefully on Dec. 7, 2024, at her home in San Antonio, Texas, following a lengthy illness. Family surrounded her throughout her final days as she responded to the songs, love, and touch of her children and grandchildren. Mary was born on Aug. 31, 1933, in Manchester, New Hampshire. Her twin sister, Miriam Alice, was born 20 minutes later, and they were the fifth and sixth of 14 children born to...

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Obituaries • Allan W. Blank, 84, of Bellows Falls. Died at his home on Dec. 4, 2024. Allan was born on May 5, 1940, in Johnson City, New York, to William and Pauline (King) Blank. After Allan graduated from high school, he entered the Air Force. He later served in the Air Force Reserve. After retiring from the Air Force Reserve, Allan owned and operated several businesses, spending most of his time with his last business decorating trade shows. Allan...

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Obituaries • John William Alexander, 57, of South Londonderry. Died peacefully on Nov. 23, 2024. John was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Born on May 6, 1966, John grew up in South Londonderry, where his love for the outdoors first blossomed. Whether hiking through the woods, fishing along a stream, or camping under the stars, nature was his sanctuary. He was active in the Boy Scouts and received his...

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