• Scott C. Bovat, 53, of Brookline. Died on Sept. 7, 2023. He was born on Dec. 27, 1969 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Everything he did, and was, made a huge impact on the lives he touched. From his warm smile to his big bear hugs, he had a way of making people feel important and loved. He was impressive. Scott and Sam (Samantha) were high school sweethearts, together for 36 years and married for 31. Their love for one another was immeasurable and he is leaving a very big hole in her heart. As a father, he taught his boys everything they needed to know in order to be loving brothers and sons, hard workers and integral members of their communities. Scott was extremely proud of his kids and the men they grew up to be. Family was everything. His face lit up whenever the grandbabies and daughter-in-law arrived at the door. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time cuddling with the kids in his chair. He had a wonderful sense of humor and the gift of gab. He was an avid outdoorsman who would hunt all day and sit by a campfire all night. His passion for life was contagious and he always pulled up a chair for others to join in. He married into a very large family and quickly led the pack of "outlaws." He was truly a brother to all of Samantha's siblings. He was a jack of all trades and able to fix anything, including a gourmet meal out of leftovers. He was a Master Plumber and is leaving Scott's Plumbing & Heating in the very capable hands of his children. He will be missed by the tradesmen and customers that worked with him over the years. Although a child should...
College news • The following local students were named to Ithaca (N.Y.) College Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester: Cassidy Gallivan of West Dover, Mia Graff of Brattleboro, Robyn Jensen of Brattleboro, Alex Lier of Brattleboro, Sophia Renaud of Guilford, and Avery White of Townshend. • The following...
Obituaries • Elizabeth "Beth" Brassel, 59, of Lowell, Massachusetts. Died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on July 28, 2023. Beth lived every day of her life to the fullest, and never took for granted the time she had in this world. The daughter of Barbara J. (Lynch) Brassel...
Obituaries • Irma U. Bartlett, 86, of Winchester, New Hampshire. Died Aug. 29, 2023 at Applewood Nursing Home in Winchester. Irma was born in Warwick, Massachusetts on Sept. 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Warren and Edith (Hescock) Underwood. She attended local schools, graduating from Wilmington High School. Irma worked as a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, reading, bowling, church activities, baking, and the 1955 Group. She cherished times spent...
Obituaries • Carol Ellen Bascom, 61, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Died unexpectedly, in the comfort of her home, on August 24, 2023 following a brief illness. Carol was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts on Dec. 2, 1961, the daughter of Harold E. and Mary J. (Vallee) Nichols. A longtime resident of Hinsdale, she attended Hinsdale public schools, including Hinsdale High School. Carol worked at Pine Heights Nursing Home, which she retired from this past June due to health issues. Previously during...
College news • Kharisma Boyd, an exercise science major from Brattleboro, was named to the spring 2023 Dean's List at Monclair (N.J.) State University. Obituaries • Kenneth Vincent Deuso, 85, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Died at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 10, 2023. Kenneth was born on Sept. 26, 1937 in Montgomery, Vermont to the late John A. and Stella M. (Vincent) Deuso. Kenneth attended Enosburg Falls High School, after which he served in the Army. He...
College news • Kade Perrotti of Vernon recently graduated from Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology with a B.S. in computer engineering. • Haley Covillion of Bellows Falls was named to the spring 2023 Dean's List at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts. • Spencer Butynski of Brookline, William Frank of South Londonderry, Samuel Thibault of Williamsville, and Caroline Mehner of West Wardsboro were all named to the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester at the University of Hartford in West...
College news • Jem Cohen of Brattleboro, a member of the Class of 2024 who is majoring in economics and business in the liberal arts, and Hana Kusumi of South Londonderry, a member of the Class of 2023 who majored in government and philosophy, were both named to the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Transitions • The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors (SVBR) recently appointed Jacki Murano as its new...