Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rutland, Vermont
Margaret "Margo" Jean MacDonald
Jul 8, 2026
Margaret Jean ”Margo” (Hart) MacDonald, 72, of Clarendon Springs and formerly Rutland, VT died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her home. She was born May 13, 1954 in Rutland, VT the daughter of Kenneth N. and Anne (Green) Hart.
A 1972 graduate of Rutland High School, she went on to receive her B.A. from the College St. Joseph The Provider and later...
Jo Ann Richardson
Jun 9, 2026
Jo Ann Richardson, born 10/17/1934, sixth child of Nora and Alvin Richardson of Montpelier, Vermont passed away at her home in Rutland Town on June ninth 2026. Jo Ann grew up in Montpelier, was a graduate of Montpelier High School class of ‘53, and enjoyed their class reunions held every five years since then.
After a year of college, she moved...
Christa Jennifer Ernst
May 29, 2026
Christa J. Ernst
Christa Jennifer (Harris) Ernst, 56, of Brandon, VT died May 29, 2026 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Rutland, VT on May 6, 1970, the daughter of Dale A. Harris and Nancy (Champine) Oakes.
On November 7, 1998, she married Christopher Ernst.
An avid seamstress, Christa also enjoyed working on puzzles.
Survivors...
Barbara Grace Harvey
May 14, 2026
Barbara Grace Harvey, 83, of Rutland, VT passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at The Pines of Rutland following a long illness. She was born on April 14, 1943, the daughter of Robert and Alma (Walker) Harvey, Sr.
A 1961 graduate of Rutland High School, she pursued employment in retail sales.
She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Robert, Jr. and...
Claire Louise Molner
May 5, 2026
Claire Louise Molner, 74, of Proctor, VT died May 5, 2026 at her home.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Tossing Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Rutland Jewish Cemetery in Clarendon, VT.
Nellie Mae Irish
Apr 29, 2026
Nellie Irish
Nellie Mae Irish, 86, of Rutland, died April 29, 2026 at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 14, 1939 in Kirby, VT to James and Eula Messier. A 1957 graduate of Johnson High School, Nellie played on the basketball team; and attended Johnson State College from 1957 – 1958. Then...
Gilbert V. Dillon, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Gilbert Vernor "Gil" Dillon, Jr., 76, of Rutland and formerly Shrewsbury, VT died April 29, 2026 at Mt. View Center.
A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dr. Jeffrey Van Dyne Freeman
Apr 19, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey V. Freeman
September 13, 1934 to April 19, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey V. Freeman, 91, of Rutland Town, VT passed away on April 19, 2026, at home.
He grew up in Millington, New Jersey, with his parents Dr. George C. and Luella G. Freeman. He attended Bates College, where he met his wife to be, Carol, and was a graduate of SUNY...
Thomas Henry Allen
Mar 11, 2026
Thomas Henry Allen, of Rutland Town, VT passed away at the UVM Medical Center on March 11, 2026. He was born in Rutland, VT on December 08, 1946, the fourth child of Rita (Bachand) and Henry Allen and grew up in Shrewsbury and Rutland,VT.
A graduate of Barstow Grade School and MSJ Academy, he then in June of 1964, enlisted in...
George Robert Lengol
Feb 19, 2026
George Robert Lengol, 90, of Rutland, VT died Feb. 19, 2026 at Senior Vista Living in Killington, VT. He was born Feb. 28, 1935 in Proctor, VT, the son of Michael and Sophie (Illinski) Lengol.
Burial will be at 2 PM, March 6, 2026, next to his wife, Kathy (Ross) Lengol in Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet, MN.
Viola Higgins
Jan 23, 2026
Viola Higgins
The graveside service for Viola Higgins, 100, of Mount Holly, VT, who died January 23, 2026 will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11 AM in Maple Grove Cemetery, East Wallingford, VT.
Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Geraldine M. Phillips
Dec 26, 2025
Geraldine M. Phillips
Geraldine (Gerri) M. Phillips of Brookline, MA and formally of Rutland, VT, died on December 26, 2025 at her North Hill residence in Needham, MA.
Born in Rutland on June 3, 1929, she was the daughter of Michael and Christine (Dimitrakopoulos) Phillips. Gerri attended Rutland public schools and graduated from the University of Vermont. At UVM she was a...
Kenneth Nichols Hart
May 1, 2025
Kenneth Nichols Hart, 104, of Rutland, VT died May 1, 2025 at The Pines of Rutland. He was born December 7, 1920 in Pittsford, VT, the son of Russell Hawkins and Florence (Nichols) Hart.
Following his graduation from Rutland High School, he enlisted in the US Army and served during WW II. After being discharged, he attended and graduated from New...
Anne Elizabeth Hart
Dec 24, 2010
Anne Elizabeth Hart, 85, of Rutland, VT died December 24, 2010 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1925, in Montpelier, VT, the daughter of Verne Wayne and Margaret Jean (MacGillivray) Green.
Anne graduated from Rutland High School in 1943 and from the NE School of Art & Design in Boston, MA, in 1947.
During her high school...
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