Janice Lynn Whittle
, Vermont
Brattleboro – Janice Lynn “Jan” Whittle, 70, of Autumn Hill Road, Mountain Home Park, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer.She was born in Winchester, Ontario, Canada on July 4, 1955, the daughter of Franis and Betty (Canning) Serviss. She moved to the United States with her family at an early age, was raised and educated in Vernon, and attended Brattleboro Union High School.Jan worked for several years as a cook for Academy School. In her younger years she had been employed at the former Book Press in Brattleboro. She had a deep love for children and also spent many years providing childcare at her home.Steadfast in her walk of faith, Jan was a longtime member of Vernon Union Church where she was active with many church functions that included hosting special events…
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Sr. Richard G. Turner
, Vermont
Putney- Richard G. “Bucky” Turner, Sr., 86 of Turner Trail, a lifelong resident of Putney, died late Monday night, May 11, 2026 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene following a period of declining health.He was born at home in Putney on August 28, 1939, the son of Ernest and Irene (Veilleau) Turner and was raised and educated in Putney where he attended public schools.Richard was a longtime employee at Putney Paper Mill where he retired from in 2002 as foreman following 42 years of faithful and dedicated years of service with the company. Previously, and during his younger years, he worked for several years at Basketville.Of his leisure time activities, he enjoyed cutting wood, clearing properties, hunting, fishing and time spent with his family. He was known for his easy-going personality and spirit of friendship.One of his greatest accomplishments was clearing the area on Turner Trail where he later constructed…
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Nancy H. Durborow
, Vermont
Vernon-Nancy H. Durborow, 86, of Vernon, Vermont, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, May 7 with her daughter, Kimberly, and her grand dog, Grumman, by her side.Nancy was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on Thursday, June 1, 1939, the daughter of Elizabeth (Hubbard) and William R. Howes. She graduated from the Alfred University Nursing Program in 1961.She was married to Joseph Green in September 1961 and when Joe was stationed in Asmara, Ethiopia for two and a half years Nancy's love of traveling was born. During her time in Africa Nancy traveled extensively around the region and the Middle East. She particularly enjoyed her journeys through Beirut, Lebanon and Jerusalem and fondly reminisced on her expeditions over the years.Joe and Nancy eventually parted ways, and on March 12, 1970 Nancy married the love of her life, Jeffrey W. Durborow at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Brattleboro, Vermont. In…
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Debra Ann Pierson
, Vermont
Townshend- Debra Ann Pierson, of Autumn Lane in Newfane, a longtime resident of the area, died late Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026 at Grace Cottage Hospital following an extended illness and courageous battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.Debra was born in Athol, Massachusetts on August 29, 1952, the daughter of Albert E. and Barbara S. (Pratt) Litchfield. She attended Newfane Schools and graduated from Leland & Gray Seminary with the Class of 1970.For many years, Debra owned and operated her own home cleaning business with her client base being in the West River Valley and Dover area. Previously she worked at the former Lawrence’s Smoke House on Route 30 where she served as manager for several years.Active in her community, for many years she was a volunteer with the Newbrook Fire & Rescue Women’s Auxiliary serving as president of the group for several terms. Debra held membership in…
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