All Obituaries

Cambridge-Janet Bentley Bennett passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY.   Janet was born on her parent’s farm in Center Falls on July 27, 1925 to Bert and Blanche (Gillis) Bentley.  She grew up there until her father’s death in 1942 when she, her mother and brother moved into the Village of Greenwich.  She attended the Center Falls rural school and Greenwich High School.  Janet...

Cambridge-Clarence “Mitt” B. Haskell, 93, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Born April 26, 1927 in Adams, MA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Selma (Groger) Haskell. “Mitt,” as he was known by his friends, was an American patriot, having served as a Private in Company F of the 29th Infantry during World War II, overseas in Germany; Mitt was also an avid Red Sox fan, loved camping...

Cambridge, NY- Doris Emily Hunt, 89, of Cambridge, NY passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Born November 15, 1930 in White Creek, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Blake) Ruggles.  Doris attended a one room school house in White Creek, NY.  Doris was a union member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union which was one of the first U.S. unions to have a primarily female...

Shushan-Mary A. Langford, 79, of Shushan, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home in the loving care of her son. Born August 31, 1940 in Addison, VT, she was the daughter of the late Leita and Donald Buchanan. Mary graduated from Salem Washington Academy and was a Home Sales Representative for Friendly Home Parties, Jo Ann Kimberly Jewels, At Home America and Country Peddler for over 40 years. Mary loved to garden, bake and watching her grandson play baseball. In addition to her...

Rupert-James Eli McKeighan, 89, of Rupert, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Born January 17, 1931 in Rupert, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth (Nelson) McKeighan.  Eli was educated in the one room school house in Rupert. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. And he worked on the Fisher Farm for many years and also worked at Lewis Bros. Mill in West Rupert.  When Eli retired, he started working for the...

Shushan, NY-William (Bill) G. Rose, II, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 6 2020 doing what he loved most - fly fishing. He was 78. Born in Monticello, NY June 4, 1941, son of William G. Rose and Beatrice (Wilson) Rose. He was an avid New York Yankees fan and outdoor sportsman. He loved his home on the Battenkill River and his many friends in the Shushan and Salem area. He is  survived by his sister, Karen Tansey of West Cornwall, CT; his loving wife, Joann Rose of Shushan; his 3...

Eagle Bridge-Lois Elaine Brown, 93, formerly of Eagle Bridge, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at The Mansion in Cambridge. Born October 4, 1926 in Eagle Bridge, she was the daughter of the late George and Flora (Campbell) Eddy.  Lois graduated from Hoosick Falls Central High School in 1946 and worked for local industrial companies such as Reis Mills, Owlkill Farms, Sprague Electric and retired from Stanley Tools, Inc. in Shaftsbury, VT after 24 years of service. She spent winters at...

Salem-Paul F. Shaw, 82, a resident of Salem, passed away peacefully at home thinking of those around him on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born November 11, 1937, in Troy, NY to the late Harold Walter and Evelyn Juliette Shaw. Paul described himself as a simple man, but to those who knew him, he was much more than that.  Throughout his lifetime he was a straightforward and honest person, faithful husband, terrific Dad, teacher by example and helpful friend to anyone in need.  A 1956...

Cambridge-The Reverend Dr. Raoul J. Waters passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Goffstown, NH on May 2, 2020. He was born in Syracuse, N.Y. 89 years ago on May 22, 1930, the last of four sons of Rev. Barber and Rachel (Saxton) Waters.  Ray attended public school in Massena and Watertown, N.Y. and graduated form Watertown High School.  While in high school, he held the New York State record in high jump.  He was president of the high school fraternity Hi Y...

Salem-Donald T. Wadsworth, 66, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. Don was born September 1, 1953 in Saratoga Springs the son of the late Donald J. Wadsworth and Kathryn Wolfe Wadsworth. He was a 1972 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and was a Certified Propane Technician. Don served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1970’s. He worked at Salem Hardware in the 1980’s in various capacities and he then became the owner of Salem Bottle Gas...