Howard Paul Sr., 1951-2026
LUDLOW, Vt. – Howard Paul Sr. passed away on May 8, 2026. For a full obituary, please visit https://www.davismemorialchapel.net/obituary/howard-paul-sr.
Obituaries
Dale M. Ellison, 1954-2026
WASHINGTON, Vt. – Dale Marie Ellison, 71, died on May 14, 2026, in her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1954, in Springfield, Vt. She grew up in Ludlow, the daughter of Donald and Virginia (Charleton) Ellison. She attended Black … Continued
Harriet L. Brooks, 1931-2026
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Harriet Lenore Brooks, 94, died at home on March 28, 2026. She was born on Oct. 5, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the only child of Wilburt and Rose Nidich Schumacher. Harriet graduated from Midwood High School. She … Continued
Dean F. Goodwin celebration of life
WESTON, Vt. – A celebration of life for Dean Foster Goodwin, 74, who died on Dec. 23, 2025, will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., at the Old Parish Church in Weston, Vt. The Rev. Jon Bliss … Continued
Harry S. Jacobs, 1958-2026
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Harry S. Jacobs, of Charlestown, N.H., passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Springfield Hospital. Harry was born on Oct. 20, 1958, in Keene, N.H., to Frank and Dorothy (Clough) Jacobs. For many years, Harry operated … Continued
Norman Robertson graveside service
GRAFTON, Vt. – Norman Robertson, who passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, will have a graveside service on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m., at the Houghtonville Cemetery in Grafton. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fenton and … Continued
Harold J. Rockhill Jr., 1931-2026 🇺🇸
LUDLOW, Vt. – Harold Joseph Rockhill Jr., 94, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, at Duke University Hospital. He faced his final days with quiet determination and grace. Harold spent the last years of his life in Ludlow, Vt., where … Continued
Donald M. Goodrich graveside service
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A graveside service with military honors for Donald M. Goodrich Jr., 77, who died Feb. 19, 2026, will be held Saturday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville, Vt. The Rev. Charles Bostock … Continued
Joanne Matthews, 1935-2026
HINSDALE, N.H. – Joanne Matthews, of Hinsdale, N.H., passed away on April 19, 2026, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H. Joanne was born on June 9, 1935, in South Reading, Vt., the daughter of Gerald Matthews and Beatrice … Continued
Grace I. Farnum, 2025
NAVARRE, Fla. – Grace Irene Farnum passed away on Dec. 8, 2025, in Navarre, Fla. She was born in Brownsville, Vt., the daughter of Russell and Nelly Sanderson Washburn. Grace spent much of her life in Vermont and New Hampshire, … Continued