• Deirdre Lucreatia Baker, 61, of Brattleboro. Died unexpectedly Nov. 25, 2023 in a fire at her home on Lexington Avenue. Deirdre was born in Brattleboro on March 30, 1962, the daughter of Owen and Adrienne (Naeve) Baker. She attended local schools and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School with the Class of 1980. For a majority of her working career, Deirdre worked in the hospitality and restaurant business. For several years, she owned and operated her own catering business in the Stratton area, managed Tenderloins Restaurant at Stratton Country Club and, more recently, was employed at the Marina Restaurant in Brattleboro. While studying in France in her younger years, Deirdre worked for a fashion designer in Paris. Deirdre had a flair for fashion and loved a bouquet of happy colors, whether it was in her home or in her fashion style. If it was orange, pink or lime green, Deirdre loved it. The colors truly matched her personality. She carried on the family tradition of golf and was a member of the Brattleboro Country Club. Even though she was surrounded by a family of accomplished golfers, she became serious about the sport while working in Stratton. Deirdre was a people person and enjoyed spending time with her family and her large host of friends. She was known for her spirit of friendship and generosity and her credo "Who can I help next?" Years ago, she faced a serious battle with cancer that included numerous surgeries and treatments. Deirdre is remembered for her courage, faith, and positive outlook when faced with her illness. Her concern though was always still focused on others in need and never herself. Born and raised Catholic, she was a communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Deirdre was married to Dennis Rawson in...
Obituaries • Henry Bell, 92, of Gallatin, Tennessee, formerly of Guilford. Died on Nov. 12, 2023. He was born Oct. 8, 1931 in Guilford to the late Frank Bell and Ethel Aldrich Bell. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents,
Aliya Farmer has been named the 2023-2024 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen for Bellows Falls Union High School. The DAR Good Citizen Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, are intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. Aliya, a senior, is the daughter of...
Obituaries • Stephen Sanford Anderson, 91, of Putney. Died at his home on Nov. 6, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, teacher, mentor, and friend to many. He was born June 19, 1932 in West Orange, New Jersey to Harold Sanford and Dorothy Josephine (Holland) Anderson, when the world was on the cusp of modern transformation, Steve's life journey was marked by his enduring passion for education and knowledge, his unwavering curiosity about the world and its...
Ty Allembert and two friends entered a national competition to create a learning game on the website Quizlet and came away with third place and $5,000. Allembert, a native of Dummerston, graduated from Brattleboro Union High School and has just completed a bachelor's degree in computer science at the University of Vermont. He works in Burlington as a freelancer in coding and web development. "About three or four months ago, two friends and I joined a competition by the website...
Obituaries • Robert Edward Baybrook, 79, formerly of Brattleboro. Died peacefully on Aug. 15, 2023 in Florida, where he moved 23 years ago to pursue his love of fishing. He was born Norman Edward Stewart on Jan. 28, 1944 in Burlington, the son of Helen Stewart Gilbert and Harold Rawson. He spent his childhood in Brattleboro, and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School with the Class of 1962. He was predeceased by his birth mother and his adoptive parents, Richard...
Obituaries • Robert W. Anderson, 80, of Brattleboro. Died in the comfort of his home on Oct. 24, 2023. Robert was born Jan. 21, 1943 to Victor and Laura Anderson of Spencer, Wisconsin. He was a strong and dedicated individual who loved his family and had a passion for the outdoors. Robert was known for his hardworking nature and his love for farming, which he pursued for over 40 years. In 1986, he and his family moved to Brattleboro, Vermont,
Obituaries • Joel Fletcher Bengtson, 43, of Brattleboro. Died Oct. 9, 2023 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New HampShire, where he had been an inpatient since Aug. 19. He died peacefully following years of declining health that included diabetes which he was diagnosed with when he was four years old. He was born in Brattleboro on June 12, 1981, the son of the late Christopher and Carol (Stark) Bengtson. He was raised and educated in Brattleboro, attending Brattleboro Union...