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02/05/2026

On February 2 , 2026 Leo A Laflamme passed at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow, VT. He was born January 10,1938 in Jefferson, NH to Franciella Laflamme and LucienLaflamme. In his younger years, he, his brothers and mother moved to various places in northern New Hampshire. His schooling was in various places as well. As a result, he didn’t finish his studies in high school.

In November 1955, he entered the Air Force. In February 1956, he reported to Samson AFB in Cheyanne, WY. Here he entered technical school with a concentration in communications and telephone/cable install and repair. He was re-stationed in Louisiana and then he was on to Remy AFB, Puerto Rico, from 1957-1959. It was in the Air Force that he got his GED.

Upon returning from service, he worked for Local Telephone Co., it changed names a few times while he was employed there: ConTel, GTE and VTel. He completed 50 years of service, retiring on January 26,2001.

In Dec 1979, he joined St Johns Lodge # 41. He became a member of the York Rite Bodies-Chapter, Counsel and Commandery in1984. He joined the Mt Sinai Shriners in May 1991.Next, in 1995 he was picked for the Jesters #151 in Montpelier, VT. He was “put on-line” rising through the ranks to become Potentate in 2006, a position that he was excited about as it brought himself and Linda to many different cities in the US and Canada, promoting the purpose of being a Shriner. He was a volunteer fireman with the Springfield Fire Department in the 1970’s.

He met the love of his life, Linda Fontaine at a dance in 1960. They later married on July 20,1963 at St Mary’s Church in Springfield, VT. They welcomed 2 daughters,Terri (Heath) Stevens and Carol (Shawn) Blake, 3 grandchildren Cody Stevens (Nik), Adrienne Murray (Dillon), Kameron Blake and 2 great-grandchildren Maya and Tucker Murray.

The family also included his 3 brothers Paul & Edward (Ted) Laflamme and William McLain and many cousins.

He also enjoyed camping trips with the family, doing various activities with the Shriners, being a representative to the Shriners Orthopedic Hospital in Springfield, MA for many years, parading with his Shrine club, the Mt Sinai Joes riding his 3-wheeler dressed as a clown, giving high 5’s to the kids on the edge of the street. He never missed a parade.

He will be missed as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had that way about him, his smile and his personality that made him endear to whomever he met. He could converse with just about anyone.

A special thank you to the wonderful staff at the Gill Home, the whole staff was kind, caring and thoughtful. Everyone knew Leo and will be missed by all who met him there.

Visiting hours will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Friday February 20, 2026 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont. A memorial service and masonic service will follow at 4:00 PM.

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01/30/2026

Springfield, VT

Catherine Ann Preble, 59, passed away peacefully at her home in Springfield, Vermont on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1966, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Catherine earned her bachelor’s degree in Music from Boston University, a passion she shared throughout her life. She performed alongside her mother and sister in their family group, Caebry, bringing music and joy to renaissance fairs and events across the country.

For many years, Catherine worked as the night supervisor at Black River Produce in Springfield, where her steady presence, sharp mind, and kindness made her deeply respected by colleagues.
She married her husband, Brian Preble, and together they spent 33 years building a life filled with adventure, creativity, and unwavering companionship.

Catherine was an accomplished musician, a gifted chef, an avid crocheter of stuffed animals and friendly monsters, and someone whose wisdom and generosity touched everyone she met. She had a rare ability to make strangers feel like friends, and during her final year she devoted herself to comforting a neighbor who was also undergoing cancer treatment—an example of her boundless empathy.

She is survived by her husband, Brian; her brother, Jamie MacFarlane; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Sharon Ann Wry, and her sister, Wryanne Zwolenski.

A celebration of Catherine’s life will be held in the spring.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, VT is assisting with arrangements

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01/28/2026

Angela M. Benson, 59, of Weston, Vermont passed away from lung cancer at the Jack Byrne Center for Hospice Care in Lebanon, New Hampshire on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully holding their hand. She was born July 28, 1966 in Townshend, Vermont. Daughter of Donna M. Griswold and David E. Griswold of Weston, Vermont.

In her early years, Angela went to Floodbrook Elementary School and then went to Burr & Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont her freshman year of high school. During her time there, she made varsity basketball which was a big accomplishment. She then transferred to Green Mountain Union High School in Chester, Vermont where she finished out her high school years and graduated a year early in 1983. She played basketball, softball and soccer there. She even played summer soccer on the men’s team. She was tough on the field, on the court and very competitive.

Over the years, Angela was employed by Ben & Jerry’s, which her children loved when she brought them home bags of ice cream samples, Dakin & Benelli, office management for a family business, and lastly a bartender at the American Legion Post 67 which she loved the interaction with her customers and friends. Throughout Angela’s work history, if she ever questioned her calling in life, her family figured this out for her these last few years. Angela was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39. She was determined to beat it and she did. Years later at the age of 53, she was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer. Again, she was determined to beat cancer and she did. If you knew Angela, she was a fighter. Then unfortunately again, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at the age of 55. Every 2-3 weeks her life consisted of having treatments and scans. She always stayed positive and had the most amazing outlook on life. She was determined to beat cancer again. In her mind, her fight never stopped. It was her body that ended up shutting down. The cancer spread to her spine, brain and had many infections. But throughout her entire cancer journey, she stayed positive and always wanted to help others with their journeys. We truly think this was her calling in life. It was to help others not feel as scared with their cancer and to never give up hope. Angela sat with many people she knew and many people she didn’t at the hospital while she was there for her own treatments. She held their hands and made them feel like they were never alone with their cancer. She answered questions when people needed help. She helped give them a peace of mind. This was her calling.

Some of Angela’s favorite things were her grandchildren. They were her prize possessions and could always make her laugh and smile. She was known as Mimsy or Minnie to them. She loved her children and their spouses. She loved her friends who always felt like family to her. Her friends and family are what gave her strength each day with their support and love. Angela loved her road trips throughout the years. Being in the car and traveling somewhere was her happy place. She also loved being outdoors, whether it was camping every summer, golfing, going for walks in the woods or hunting. Due to her love for hunting, she was given the trip of a lifetime to Trinity Oaks in San Antonio, Texas. This trip was called “Dream Trip” and it was for individuals who were battling life-threatening illnesses. She spent her trip hunting for adad. She was able to bring home a trophy for her wall and was so proud of that. She loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs on Sundays. She loved her trips to the casino. Somehow she had the best luck on the slot machines. She loved Nascar and traveling to different race tracks. She would meet her parents there, as they worked on the Nascar race circuit. Back in the day, she loved watching her daughter play soccer and watching her son become a firefighter. As she got older, she loved selfies with her grandchildren and making them laugh.

If you knew Angela, she was so outgoing. Anywhere she went, she made friends. She was very independent and stubborn at times. But she had the most infectious smile and laughter that could fill a room. If there was music playing, you could find her dancing along. She loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Angela is survived by her son Jarrett Sanderson and his wife Jessica, along with their three kids Kylee, Colby and Gabe of Chester, Vermont. Daughter Lyndsay Dias and her husband Joseph, along with their three kids Jack, Sadie and Porter of Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Parents Donna and David Griswold of Weston, Vermont. Grandmother Jackie Griswold of Andover, Vermont. Along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Angela didn’t want a formal funeral. She wasn’t the formal type. She wanted a celebration of life to remember her with stories, smiles and laughter. A celebration of life will take place at a later time.

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01/28/2026

Joan Ruby (Stearns) Carey
October 21, 1931 – January 22, 2026

Joan Carey, the longtime matriarch who presided over the Carey family property she affectionately named the West Winds Farm in Springfield, Vermont, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. Born on October 21, 1931 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Albert and Mary Ann (Manley) Stearns, Joan attended schools in Thomaston, CT and Mt. Vernon, NY in her early years, before eventually moving with her family to Springfield, VT. She graduated from Springfield High School in the Class of 1950 and attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Upon her return to Springfield, she reunited with her high school sweetheart, Roger Carey, and after he concluded an enlistment in the U.S. Army that saw him posted to the Korean peninsula, they began their enduring 50-year marriage on April 23, 1955.

Always possessing an indominable spirit of devotion to family, friends, faith, and country, Joan could always be counted on to help out, do what’s right, and actively work at improving whatever it might be that she was involved in. Her activities included co-founding the Springfield 4-H Horse Club, becoming a Cub Scouts Den Mother along with her twin sister Jeanne, and serving in various capacities with the Methodist Women’s Society, American Red Cross, Board of Trustees of the Windsor County Farm Bureau, and Meals for Seniors. She also knitted and crocheted hats and mittens for the Springfield Santa Claus Club for many Christmas seasons.

In 1961, Joan and her husband purchased the property that would become their “West Winds Farm.” Joan saw to it that the name was affixed to the big red dairy barn that stood prominently on a hill and was easily visible to those traveling in and out of Springfield on the Chester Road. The farm featured a herd of registered Guernsey cows. Throughout her nearly 65 years on the farm, Joan enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, cross country skiing, bird watching, and nurturing animals and wildlife of all kinds – domesticated, wild, great, and small. She particularly enjoyed the companionship of her Collie dogs for many years and even persuaded her dairyman husband to stable an occasional horse or two that she would enjoy riding through the fields.

For several years during the early days on the farm, Joan and her mother operated a plant nursery, using an old chicken coop that her father Al had helped convert into a greenhouse to raise their seedlings. In the spring, a large black and white “Plants for Sale” sign would be posted on the front hill of the farm and customers would arrive in the dooryard to survey and purchase an assortment of flowering and vegetable plants.

Prior to life on the farm, Joan worked at the JJ Newbury store on Main Street in Springfield. An industrious person by nature, she also held several positions with local area businesses after moving to the farm. Prior to the advent of color film, Joan applied her artistic talent in utilizing oil paints and color pencils to meticulously hand-color individual and family portrait photos for Lashua Studio and Shirley Coutermarsh. Her creativity and eye for detail were essential attributes in her role as a kitchen designer for Springfield Home Improvement Company. She also worked at the Springfield Fence Company, National Survey Map Company, Ames Department Store, and Smokeshire Woodworks Ltd.

Family was paramount to Joan and she excelled as a loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She particularly relished her role as grandmother and great grandmother and prided herself in being the best “Nana” that any grandchild could ask for. Birthdays and Christmases were never overlooked and every one of them throughout the years would be marked by a gift and card to family members that would be accompanied by her endearments, carefully expressed in the most scrupulous of cursive handwriting.

Whether due to good family genes or the abundance of outdoor activities she engaged in life on the farm, Joan remained strong and vibrant well into her 95th year of life. She was indefatigable, always keeping busy and up-to-date with family and friends while striving to keep a tidy home and farmstead. She would perform much of the lawn mowing and landscaping chores herself and her little white farm house would always appear neat, trim, and welcoming under the American flag that she proudly flew on the front lawn.

Joan celebrated the 75th anniversary of her graduation from Springfield High School by happily representing the Class of 1950 in the annual Alumni Day Parade held in June 2025. With her characteristic good nature and zest for life on full display from the passenger seat of a classic Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car, she joyfully rode through the town she loved, waving to all along the route.

Joan is survived by her son Philip and wife Andrea (Swierczynski), son Keith and wife Elizabeth (Pippin), granddaughters Stella Carey, Emily (Thurber) Markwell and Melissa (Thurber) Doucette, as well as three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters Jeanne Anderson and Enid Barr and brother William Roy Stearns.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Church or the Springfield Humane Society in Springfield, VT.

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01/26/2026

Myrtle Birsky's Visiting Hours are still planned for today from 1:00-3:00pm. Please come and celebrate this amazing woman. Drive slow, be safe. -Scott and Angela Page

01/23/2026

Springfield.
Donald I. Page 84, died on Wednesday evening January 21, 2026 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born August 21, 1941 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Reginald M. and Rachel (Whipple) Page. He attended Springfield Schools graduating from Springfield High School and the Co-op program class of 1960.

He was a pitcher on the Springfield High School baseball team and played in the regional baseball league for a couple of years. In 1963 He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and served several years in the Air National Guard.

On April 16, 1966 He married Patricia A. Sheldon at St. Mary’s Church in Springfield.

Don was employed as a Machinist at the Fellow Gear Shaper for many years, and Love-Joy Tool Company for 28 years, retiring in 2004. Don also worked as a Carpenter for Ridge Homes, Wiggins Construction, and Roland Johnson Construction building homes on Bromley Mountain in Vt. and homes on Cape Cod, Ma. He also worked on the side doing carpentry and sheet rock jobs for many years. After retirement he worked part time at Vermont Precision Machine for a couple of years and later as a Funeral Assistant with his son at the Davis Memorial Chapel for many years.

Don enjoyed hunting, camping and just being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always willing to help with any project that needed to be done. He enjoyed bowling and was in leagues at the Plaza Bowl in his younger years.

He is survived by his wife Patti, sons Scott A. Page (Angela) and Stephen A. Page, 4 grandchildren; Jessica Page, Alexander Page, Cameron Page and Matthew Hawkins. Three siblings; Sandra Stewart, Beverlee Jones (Keith), and Reginald Page, also by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Reginald and Rachel, sister Sylvia Howe, brother-in-law Alfred Howe and sister-in-law Janice Page.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday January 28 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, the funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM at the Chapel, Revered Gerry Piper will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail Springfield, Vermont 05156.

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01/23/2026

Claremont, NH.

Terrie L. Ferris, 80, of Claremont, NH, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born to Malcolm and Doris (Potter) Woodcock on July 13, 1945.

Terrie graduated from Springfield High School in VT, class of 1963. She married Archie Ferris on April 5, 1971, and together they made a home together where she spent her days caring for their children and tending to their household.

She is a lifelong member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Terrie also loved spending time with her family, camping, fishing and taking care of her plants. When she wasn't engaged with all of those things, she could be found enjoying reality TV.

Terrie is survived by her children: Floyd Ferris, Danny Ferris, David Ferris, Raymond Ferris, Joann Minotti and Laura Farnum and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

She is predeceased by her parents; her husband; her children: Brenda, Kathy Peterson, Debbra Presley, Agnes Tedder and Melissa Cannistraci and her sisters: Krina Merrill and Linda Richards.

Calling hours will be held at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt on Tuesday, January 27, from 1-3PM with a funeral service to follow at 3PM.

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01/23/2026

Weathersfield, Vt.

Max E. Emery Jr., 86, of Weathersfield, VT, died in his home on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born to Max and Bernice (Higgins) Emery on April 30, 1939 in Springfield, VT.

Max served 4 years in the VT National Guard and worked as a machinist for Lovejoy’s until his retirement. He married Joyce King and enjoyed 65 years together.

He enjoyed many things, especially working with his hands. He ran Merlin’s Machine Works Machine Shop in his basement for many years, he loved woodworking, making furniture for his own home and his neighbors. In Max’s younger years, he and his dad would go logging in the woods with their horses. He was also a lifelong member of the NRA and was a competitive shooter.

Max is survived by his wife; his children: Julie Pawlikowski (Ted) and Dale Emery; his siblings: Robert Emery (Audrey) and Nancy Davall (Charles) and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his beloved cat Misty Rose.

He is predeceased by his parents; his son, Max Alan Emery and his brother, Richard Emery.

A Celebration of Lif and burial will be announced and held at a later date.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, VT is assisting with the arrangements.

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01/23/2026

Springfield, VT.

Doris G. Strong, 93, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1932 to Sherman and Florence Goodrich.

She married Rodney Strong on September 9, 1950 and raised 6 children as a homemaker. Later in life she worked on Okemo Mountain as the crew boss.

Doris had a love for family and enjoyed snowmobiling and camping with family. She also enjoyed vacationing in Maine to satisfy her love of lighthouses.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Scott Strong of Springfield, VT, Rick (Joanne) Strong of Springfield, VT and Jame Strong of Proctorsville; Sue strong of Ludlow, VT and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Doris is predeceased by her husband; her parents; her siblings: Donald and Zeb and Vera “Sis: Blanchard; daughter: Shirley Beauchain, Dolores Lombard and son Randy Strong.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Springfield Health and Rehab in Springfield, VT or to the charity of your choice.

The Strong family would like to thank Springfield Health and Rehab for their great care of our beloved mother.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, VT is assisting with the arrangements.

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01/21/2026

Montpelier, VT.

Cheryl Ann Bloomfield, 68 of Montpelier, VT died at the Berlin Health and Rehab on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born to William and Bertha (Cole) Bloomfield on April 1, 1957 in Springfield, VT.

Cheryl grew up in Springfield and graduated with the class of 1975 from Springfield High School.

Cheryl lived in an apartment complex in Montpelier and came to know and care deeply about the other residents there. She was known for loving her dolls like they were her babies and she had a large collection.

She is survived by her 2 siblings: Christopher Bloomfield of Springfield, VT and Susan Adebayo of Silver Spring, MD; brother-in-law Michael Adebayo of Silver Spring, MD; 3 nephews: Eric, David and Alan Adebayo and 3 grand nieces and nephews.
Cheryl is predeceased by her parents.

A memorial service will be held in Montpelier in late April. A graveside service will be held in Springfield, VT. Service dates and times will be announced at a later date.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, VT is assisting with the arrangements.

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01/19/2026

Mildred Grace Smith, 97, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born in Springfield, VT on June 10, 1928, daughter of Burnam and Mary (Raymond) Snide.

She married Everand C. Smith Sr. on September 22, 1951, and together they raised one son.

Mildred worked at the Foundry in Springfield for many years. She also worked at Carey’s Market, then the First National Store. She went on to work for Young’s Furniture Store until she retired around 1994.

She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, and watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds.

She is survived by her son Everand C. (Carlene) Smith Jr. and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband Everand Sr., brothers Ervin, Clifford and Leon Snide and her sisters Thelma Graham, Shirley Johnson, Doris Clark, Violet Johnson, Laura Robertson and Alice Monroe.

A graveside funeral service will be held in the spring.

Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.

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01/18/2026

Springfield.
Allyn H. Johnson 95, died peacefully on Friday January 16, 2026 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Jct., Vt. surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born November 14, 1930 in Springfield, Vt. the son of Carl H. and Dorothy M. (Olney) Johnson. He graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Army National Guard from 1950 to 1952 and was stationed in Germany for a time during his service.

Allyn was employed as a Machinist with the Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield, Vt. retiring after 29 years of service.

He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, a life member of the Robert L. Johnson V.F.W. Post 771, a member of the Springfield Senior Center and the Charlestown Senior Center. He was a Christian Man and member of the Andover Community Church in Andover, Vt.

Allyn enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, motorcycles, the ocean and the beach.

He was predeceased by his Parents, his first wife Rose (LaFrance) Johnson, his second wife Geraldine (Boucher) Johnson, his son Rick Johnson and step-daughter Marcella Strom Fazzolare.

He is survived by his wife Margaret (Holt) Bemis- Johnson, daughter Debra Richardson, granddaughter Amy Mitchell, daughter-in-law Michelle Johnson and grandson Carl Johnson. He is also survived by his step-children Theresa Methot, Laureen Palmer, Janeen Ackerson, Mary Richardson, Jamie Lee King, Gillian Bemis and Martin Bemis, 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Wednesday January 21 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the Andover Community Church in Andover, Vt. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Community Church or to the Springfield Humane Society.

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