CULLEN ELISHA BOUVIER BOSTON, Mass. — On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, heralded by the voices of his parents and siblings with many of the songs he loved most, and embraced in as much warmth and love as his parents, partner, siblings, and a few close friends could muster, Cullen Elisha Bouvier, 41, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital from complications due to pneumonia following a year long illness. Cullen was born on Aug. 23, 1982, in Middlebury Vt., the third and beloved child of James (“Buzz”) and Wanda Bouvier, and grew up in the hills of Bristol, attending Bristol Elementary Scho ..read more

CHARLES EDMUND CALLAHAN ORWELL — A celebration of life for Dr. Charles Callahan, who died Dec. 25, 2023, will take place on April 27, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Cornwall, 2598 Route 30. Light refreshments will follow. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Cornwall Congregational Church Music Program at 2598 Route 30 Cornwall, VT 05753. ◊   The post Charles Edmund Callahan, celebration of life appeared first on Addison Independent ..read more

BETSY BROWN HEATH GLEASON MIDDLEBURY — Betsy Brown Heath Gleason, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Middlebury, Vt. Betsy is the daughter of the late Winford Eddy Heath and the late Dorothy Helen Brown Heath. She was born in Bound Brook, N.J., on Nov. 19, 1936, spent her childhood years in Somerville, N.J., and Ship Bottom, N.J., and graduated from Somerville High School in 1954. She was an avid dancer from an early age and was at her happiest on any stage. She attended Middlebury College in a long line of family who also attended Middlebury, i ..read more

MARSHALL CASTLE HARRINGTON ADDISON — Marshall Harrington passed away peacefully Saturday April 13, 2024 at Fletcher Allen Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and son, James Harrington of Addison County Vt.; brother Frederick Harrington and his family in N.M.; sister Martha Webster and her family in Md.; brother-in-law John Desautels of Fla.; sister-in-law Mary Basalier and her family of Essex, Vt.; Clair Heisler and her family of S.C.; and cousins Elizabeth Hansen and Cheryl Huard. Marshall worked at Simmonds Precision, now Collins Aerospace, for over 40 years, where he achieved the ..read more

ELEANOR RUPRECHT SALISBURY — We invite family and friends to join us in our celebration of life service for Eleanor Ruprecht, who died Feb. 21, 2024. It will be held Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m., at St Stephen’s church in Middlebury. Reception immediately following.◊   [the_ad_group id=”5931″ The post Eleanor Ruprecht celebration of life appeared first on Addison Independent ..read more

ADDISON — Family and friends of Donald F. Swenor, who died on Jan. 10, 2023, and Ramona E. (Danyow) Swenor, who died on Jan. 9, 2024, are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service for Donald and Ramona, which will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Route 22A, Addison, Vt., on May 11, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. The post Swenor graveside service appeared first on Addison Independent ..read more

SHOREHAM — Julie A. Worth, 56, died early Monday morning, April 22, 2024, at the Porter Medical Center after complications of her multiple medical challenges. Julie was born Sept. 11, 1967, in Portsmouth, N.H. She was the youngest child of Richard Warrington Worth and Marilyn Holbrook Worth. Julie attended the Kimi Nichols Development Center, Plaistow, N.H. After completing her education, she delivered newspapers for a time through a sheltered workshop in southern N.H. Julie loved music of many genres — classical, country western and hymns. She was a member of the Shoreham Congregational Churc ..read more

Since this is a semimonthly column, I’m in the awkward position of writing about the total solar eclipse two weeks after it happened. This may be far too late, given the pace at which we’re accustomed to receiving our news these days. On the other hand, given the quantity of news we’re accustomed to receiving these days, it may be excellent timing: It comes after the glut of eclipse images, stories, and reflections have faded. (Although, if you’re anything like our family, you still have eclipse glasses lurking in corners of your house and some eclipse cookies going stale on top of the refrige ..read more

PANTHER SENIOR ATTACKER Susan Rowley whips in one of her four goals on Saturday during the Middlebury women’s lacrosse team’s home victory. Independent photo/Steve James MIDDLEBURY — This past Saturday brought another challenge for the undefeated Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team from a determined NESCAC foe. MIDDLEBURY SENIOR MIDFIELDER Niki Mormile carries the ball up the field on Saturday past a Trinity player during the Panther women’s lacrosse team’s home victory. Independent photo/Steve James It came a week after the April 13 game in which the Panthers needed a last minute sav ..read more

ADDISON COUNTY — Looking back on her time at Mount Abraham Union High School, there’s a learning experience 2022 graduate Anna Doucet found to be particularly impactful: visits from presenters involved in the Language in Motion program at Middlebury College.  College students would come to Doucet’s Spanish and French classes to share their firsthand knowledge on world languages, cultures and global issues.   “The presentations were so interesting and engaging and a nice change of pace from everyday classes,” she recalled.  The student presenters inspired Doucet to pursue her own ..read more