All Obituaries

Thomas Bayer Chauncey Little Shelburne, VT   Thomas Bayer Chauncey Little was born in Burlington, Vermont, July 30, 1981, to Thomas Arthur Little and Susan Margaret Keelty Little.  He died peacefully May 22, 2019 at his parents’ home in Shelburne, after a spirited, six month battle with neuroendocrine cancer.    He attended the Shelburne Nursery School, and Shelburne Community School, and graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School in 1999. He was active...

Robert E. Newton Colchester, VT   Robert Edson Newton, 84, of Colchester, passed away on Tuesday, May 21 at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Bob was born on November 28, 1934 to E. Eugene and Edith (Chamberlain) Newton in Little Valley, NY.  Most of his childhood was spent with his family in Punxsutawney, PA. Upon graduation from high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he learned the skills to become an electronics technician. Life after the Air Force...

Elizabeth E. Allison Vergennes, VT Elizabeth E. Allison, 89, of Vergennes, VT died peacefully on May 18, 2019 at McClure Miller Respite House, following a short illness, with family and friends supporting her.  Born June 4, 1929 in Waterloo, N.Y., Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of The Rev. W. Francis and Karllotta K. (Heyne) Allison.       She spent her formative years in Brandy Station and Washington, VA, graduating from high school in Belvedere, NJ, and...

Dr. Darren Lee Hitt Jericho, VT   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Darren Hitt, 53, formerly of Parkville, MD, on Friday, May 10, 2019 after a brief illness.   Darren was born in Baltimore, MD on August 30, 1965 to Troy L. and Elsie Emma (Sands) Hitt.  He married Juvena Tincher on June 6, 1998 in Elliott City, MD.        Darren embodied the teacher-scholar model of the University of Vermont. He earned his PhD in...

Norman C. Caswell, Jr. Shelburne, VT   It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Norman C. Caswell, Jr., formerly of Hyannis, MA, on May 10, 2019 at the age of 84.   Norman was born December 24, 1934 in Hyannis, MA to Norman C. Caswell, Sr. and Elsie (Young) Caswell.  He attended schools in Hyannis and graduated from Barnstable High School in Hyannis in 1952.  Norman proudly served in the US Airforce between October 1, 1954...

Lorraine Douglas Chapin Essex Junction, VT   Lorraine “Dougie” Douglas Chapin, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019.   “Dougie” was born in Portsmouth, NH on September 23, 1925 to WW I veteran George A. and Glendora (Nuting) Douglas.  She graduated from Portsmouth High School. She met the love of her life, Alwyn Chapin, while he was playing the piano for her dance group.  They married in 1955 and made their home on Spaulding’s Bay....

Anna M. Wilson South Burlington, VT   Anna M. Wilson (Sito) 82 passed away at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, May 1st, 2019.  She was born a Valentine’s Day baby on, February 14th, 1937 in Winooski, Vermont daughter of the late Louis and Mary Jacobs.  Anna went to school in Winooski and graduated from Winooski High School. She married her high school sweetheart, William C. Wilson in 1957 and together had two children. Anna...

Karl C. Ashline Williston, VT July 10, 1934 – April 30, 2019   Karl Ashline, 84, of Williston, VT and Englewood FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 following a brief illness. Karl was born in Alburgh, VT on July 10, 1934.   He grew up in Alburgh with his parents and sister.  After graduating from Alburgh High School in 1952, he attended the University of Vermont, as a student athlete. Karl earned his degree in Political Science, and was a starting pitcher...

Marion E. Davis Hinesburg, VT   Marion E. Davis, 95, of Hinesburg, VT went to be with her Lord on April 27, 2019.  She was born August 25, 1923 to Daniel M. and Kitty C. (Smith) Davis.    For most of her life, Marion was a self-employed residential wallpaper hanger and painter.  Many homes in Hinesburg and surrounding area were made beautiful thanks to Marion’s skill and talent. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Vergennes, VT for...

Barbara Ann Phelps Williston/Tampa, FL - Barbara Phelps, 87, passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL on her favorite holiday, Easter, Sunday, April 21, 2019.  She was born February 3, 1932. Barbara was a member of the Eastern Star since her 20's. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and a fabulous cook. She was also very creative, from decorating the interior of her home to making wreaths, wrapping gifts and making bows. She just had that knack for putting everything together....