College news
• Anna Bloom of Brattleboro and Eben Wagner of Brattleboro, both members of the Class of 2028, were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
• Grace Conety and Sophia Hamm of Brattleboro, and Zadie Olmstead of Dummerston were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Simmons University in Boston.
Obituaries
• Julie Michelle Blake, 66, of Brattleboro. Died Feb. 19, 2026, at Pine Heights nursing home, where she had been a patient for the last few weeks. Julie was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Nov. 1, 1959, the daughter of Stanley and Diane (Gauthier) Buraczynski. She was raised and educated in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, and was a graduate of Hinsdale High School, Class of 1977. For more than 35 years, Julie worked as a bookkeeper for Colonial Motel & Spa on Putney Road, when it was owned and operated by Bill and Betty Tyler. Previously, she had worked at Bridgeport Metal Goods in Hinsdale. For many years Julie enjoyed time spent during the summer months at her family’s home in Small Point, Maine. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed folk painting, knitting, basket weaving, and baking. Julie was well known for her delicious delicacies and baked goods. She will be remembered for her pleasant and caring personality and her spirit of friendship. Julie was married in Brattleboro at an intimate ceremony in the comfort of her home to the love of her life of 42 years, Randy Blake, who survives. Besides her faithful and devoted husband, she leaves two sisters, Mary Buraczynski and Stacy Byrne, both of Hinsdale; five nephews, several great nieces and great nephews, as well as several close friends. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Karen, who died in infancy. Memorial information: No funeral service is planned, in keeping with her final wishes. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Joseph Grant “Smiley” “JoeFish” Fiske, 42, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Died unexpectedly Feb. 18, 2026, due to complications from pneumonia. A beloved son and father, Joe was known for his big heart, friendly smile, his tie-dye shirts, and pin collection. Joseph was born Feb. 2, 1984, in Brattleboro, the son of Gary C. and Joan M. (Pichette) Fiske. He was raised in Hinsdale, attended St. Michael’s Elementary School in Brattleboro, and graduated from Hinsdale High School with the Class of 2003. He went on to attend Greenfield Community College, where he majored in accounting. For most of his working career, he worked in food service and, at the time of his death, was employed at Bacon Me Crazy, a family-owned and -operated restaurant in downtown Hinsdale. Previously, Joe worked at other restaurants in the area. In high school and college, he worked along with his mom and siblings at the Northfield Drive-In during summers. Joe held a deep love and pride for his son, Joseph. He had a great love for animals, especially cats, and he shared that love with his son. Sadly, he left behind six special “fur babies.” He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his son Joseph, bonding while playing and competing over video games or watching a movie or on camping trips when he was young. He also enjoyed time with the whole family listening to music, going to music events, doing some holiday baking, or just having dinner. Joe loved the outdoors, especially trips camping or annual skiing trips and amusement parks with his brother, Eric. “JoeFish” attended many concerts with his sister Michelle; even went one time with his mom and sister, to see an Eminem concert. He loved music and, for several years, videotaped performances by local bands as well as recording at regional music festivals. Additionally, he enjoyed photography, especially photographing family and his cats. Like his grandfather, Albert, he was a man of few words and could always be seen with a smile on his face and nodding his head. He was married to Holly Jean Bills at the Millstream Community Center April 20, 2013. Holly and Joe shared their friendship and love together for their son, Joseph. Survivors include his parents; one son, Joseph Michael Fiske of Hinsdale; a brother, Eric Michael Fiske, also of Hinsdale; his sister, Michelle Lynn Fiske and partner, Mykal Wagner, of Guilford; his close friend, Sabrina Hull; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Joe was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Sylvia (McNamee) Pichette, and paternal grandparents, Clinton and Lucille (Wetherby) Fiske. Memorial information: A memorial for Joe was held Feb. 28 at the Hinsdale VFW. Donations to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Rd., Swanzey, N.H. 03446. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Aimee Rose Harrison, 52, of Newfane. Died unexpectedly at her home Feb. 14, 2026. Aimee Rose was born in Kittery, Maine, on Oct. 5, 1973. Aimee was predeceased by her mother Kathleen Joyce Starkey Harrison. She is survived by her most loved son, Jack Harrison Surette, currently of Putney; Aimee’s only sister, Emily Joyce Harrison of Brattleboro; her father, David Harrison Sr. (Terri), and her brothers David Harrison II (Preethi) and Jeremy Harrison, all of Gulfport, Mississippi; her nephews Halen Ranslow of Brattleboro and Roemer Harrison of Gulfport; cousin Timothy (Sue) Beals of Winslow, Maine; and her loving partner, Curtis Bates of Stowe. Aimee attended local elementary schools and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1991, and later graduated from both Champlain College and St. Michael’s College in Burlington. Aimee’s death comes as a shock to her family, friends, and loved ones who are still trying to deal with the circumstances. Memorial information: The family asks for privacy and time to grieve to deal with this tragedy. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a date to be announced.
• Susan Ann Haskins, 72, of Winchester, New Hampshire. Died peacefully, with family by her side, on Feb. 20, 2026. She was born Oct. 31, 1953, the daughter of the late Daniel and Betty Haskins. She is survived by sisters Sandra Scherlin (William), Sharon Haskins, Esther Denyou (Wayne), and Joan Haskins; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; good friends Kay, Jim, and Sylvia (and many more!) in Winchester; and her dog, J.J. Memorial information: At her request, there will be no services. Donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
• Maude F. Higley, 95, of Guilford, Died peacefully at Pine Heights on Jan. 23, 2026, just days shy of her 96th birthday. Maude was born January 31, 1930, in Belchertown, Massachusetts, to George and Maude Brookes (Bush). Maude shared 74 devoted years of marriage with the love of her life, Arthur Higley, until his death in 2022. Their story began in high school, where Arthur first caught Maude’s attention by shooting spitballs at her, an unconventional start that blossomed into a lifetime of partnership, laughter, and steadfast love. Maude had many jobs in her life — working at the soda fountain counter at Roots Pharmacy in Brattleboro, shuttling Guilford school children, and keeping the books for the family firewood business that she and her husband owned for more than 25 years. Maude was a woman who always kept herself busy taking care of her house and property, filling her days with purpose and quiet joy. Her favorite place was her sun room, where she lovingly tended to her plants and flowers. There, surrounded by light and greenery, she found peace and contentment, nurturing life in all its forms. In addition to her husband, Maude was predeceased by her son, Alan; brothers George and Walter Brookes; and sisters Helen Gardner, Beverly Knapp and Elva Pogar. She is survived by her son Edward Higley of Guilford; granddaughters Christine Williams and her husband David of Concord, New Hampshire, and Rebecca Stone and her husband Don of Guilford; great-grandchildren Caroline and Brady; brother Tommy Brookes and his spouse Penny of Eureka, Montana; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial information: Services will be held at Christ Church Cemetery in Guilford in the spring at a date to be announced. To send condolences, visit phaneuf.net.
• Frederick Ian “Fred” Holton, 81, of Ocala, Florida. Died peacefully Feb. 19, 2026, surrounded at his bedside by his three children. Born on July 24, 1944, in Brattleboro, Fred was the son of Georgia F. and Philip Clifford Holton. He grew up in Northfield, Massachusetts, carrying throughout his life a strong sense of duty, faith, and commitment to community. Fred proudly served his country in the Army as a Military Policeman from 1963 to 1966, achieving the rank of Specialist E-4. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and earned the Expert Rifle designation. His military service reflected the discipline and integrity that defined much of his life. Following his time in the Army, Fred built a respected career in law enforcement. He served with the Brattleboro Police Department from 1974 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his career, he rose to Head of Field Training Officers and FTO Supervisor, served on the Major Incident and Accident Team, and was a member of the Hostage Negotiation Team. He took pride in mentoring younger officers. Fred was proud of his role in community policing before that was widely recognized as a formal movement years later. Fred believed in education and lifelong learning. After attending Pioneer Valley Regional School, he continued his studies at Holyoke Community College and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts in 1974. His dedication to education reflected his commitment to growth, discipline, and professional excellence. Throughout his life he lived in Northfield, Massachusetts, and Brattleboro and Vernon, and later made his home in Ocala. Faith was an important part of Fred’s life. He was active in his church community and found joy in church activities, music of all kinds, and cooking for family gatherings. Fred never met a stranger who stayed a stranger. He valued genuine connection and cherished true friendships, including the special bond he found with the Ocala McDonald’s coffee crew, where conversation, laughter, and camaraderie were part of his daily routine. Fred was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings; and by his wife, Kathryn Holton, who died in 2009. He is survived by his former wife, Sandra Platek of Greenfield, Massachusetts, with whom he had three children: Steven (Nikki) Holton of Bath, Pennsylvania, Julie Sibley (Tom Gingras) of Whately, Massachusetts, and Jessica (Scott) Callahan of Ninety Six, South Carolina; his grandchildren Jonathan Glovas, Kevin Glovas, Joseph Holton, Cassandra Holton, Emma Sibley, Lauren Sibley, Elly Russell Smith, and Nora Callahan; extended family and many friends; and his loving companion of several years, Cleta Colombo of Ocala. Fred will be remembered for his steady presence, strong sense of responsibility, and lifelong commitment to serving others. His legacy lives on in the family he loved, the officers he trained, and the community he helped protect. Memorial information: Funeral services were held March 2 at the Vernon Advent Christian Church. Burial will be in the spring at West Northfield (Mass.) Cemetery. Donations may be made to Vernon Advent Christian Church Social Committee, 4554 Fort Bridgman Rd., Vernon, VT 05354.
• Sandra Tocci “Sandy” Millette, 84, of Brattleboro. Died peacefully at home Feb. 15, 2026, surrounded by her family, after battling cancer. Sandy was born April 14, 1941, in Leominster, Massachusetts, to the late Amideo Tocci and Vera (DiMarzio) Tocci. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1959, and married Arthur Millette in 1960. She was a proud mother to her sons, Pastor Peter Millette (Karolyn Doe), and Pastor Ronald Millette (Kelly Bresnahan); and grandmother to Kara (Ben) Leone, Robert Millette, Carly (David) LeBlanc, Bethany (Brian) Drewke, and Zoe Millette. She cherished and enjoyed her great-grandchildren Timothy, Daniel, Alice, Emily, Abigail, Hunter, Elias, Lucas, Felix, and Dexter. Sandy was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Arthur, and her beloved brother Amideo Tocci Jr. She also leaves her sisters Evelyn Mains, Emilda Sauvageau, and Patricia Gardner; and her sister-in-law Patricia Tocci. Memorial information: A celebration of her life will be held at Calvary Chapel Southern Vermont, 6591 VT Route 30, West Townshend, on March 20 at 11 a.m., followed by a pot luck reception. To send condolences, visit csnh.com.
• Leah Ann Stuart, 71, of Boston and Brattleboro. Died Feb. 25, 2026. Born Aug. 23, 1954, Leah was a lifelong learner, teacher, and lover of art and music, as well as a loving Auntie to her three nieces and nephew, two of whom — Shela and David — she helped to raise when she moved to Brattleboro to live with them in the late 1970s. Leah grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, and left the area when she was in her 20s and spent the rest of her life in Brattleboro. Leah received an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language at the School for International Training at the age of 55, an accomplishment of which she was incredibly proud, and one that took enormous amounts of courage and strength to achieve due to challenges presented by her health, disability, and life circumstances. Receiving that degree was a lifelong dream, and the day she was awarded her diploma was the proudest and most joyous of her life. As a lifelong learner and intellectual, the commendation of her master’s degree was a validation of her great intelligence and a key to the greater community of professional learners of which she became officially a part that day. In addition to her master’s degree, Leah held a bachelor’s degree in African American and Native American studies and Contemporary Art from Norwich University, and a high school diploma from Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts, where she made lifelong friendships. She had a varied and creative career during which she taught art, music, French, and English, and worked at the Brattleboro Food Co-op, the Putney School, and the Bement School, among other places. Leah really made her mark in many ways with her community involvement. Leah co-organized and facilitated anti-oppression and anti-racism forums and seminars with CURE (Coalition for Unlearning/Uprooting through Education), which provides comprehensive training to deal with racial prejudices and biases to guide others on a journey of racial healing. With CURE, Leah helped to organize Run for Racial Harmony and the Walk for Racial Harmony, which involved area college students and organizations. Leah supported the HIV Community Planning Group in their work of interfacing with the Vermont Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control to create guidelines for programs requesting federal monies concerning the AIDS epidemic, issues relating to human sexuality, and safe sex practices by reviewing data about AIDS susceptible groups. In her work with the Vermont Healing Tools Project, Leah was part of supporting emotional and racial healing for residents of Windham County and beyond. Leah organized dinners and events for African-Americans in Motion (AIM), and supported grant-reviewing processes for the United Way of Windham County. Leah’s two sisters, Donna and Barbara, describe her as quiet, inquisitive, knowledgeable, strong in spirit, musical, kind, loving, supportive, artistic, and fearless. Her bravery was on full display when, in her early 20s, there was a violent attack on her sister Barbara and brother-in-law David’s home in Boston where she was visiting. On the night of the attack, which was spurred by racist ideas against interracial marriage, an assailant threw a Molotov cocktail into their home; Leah awoke to a voice telling her to wake up, and was able to alert everyone in time to get them to safety and spare their lives. Leah was a woman who loved life and all it had to offer, and had many interests and talents. Her summertime gardens in front of her home were a work of art, showcasing her tremendous love of flowering plants. In addition to gardening, Leah expressed herself through her music and art, often performing Celtic and Renaissance music with her recorder around town, and painting with watercolors, using charcoal, and doing portraiture, landscapes, and sketches. Leah loved cats, especially her beloved pet Kimba, and even used “meow” as a greeting or expression of love with her family members. Leah enjoyed learning about languages and culture; she studied the Chinese language and was an active part of the French club in Brattleboro, where she enjoyed learning about French culture and speaking the French language in a community of like-minded learners. Leah was deeply rooted in her Messianic Jewish faith, and her abiding faith in the Lord informed all of her decisions. She engaged in a regular practice of prayer to ground her, attended services and celebrations of the High Holy Days with the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community whenever her health allowed, studied the holy books of Christianity and Judaism throughout her life, and taught the Bible to her niece Shela and nephew David for three hours every Sunday of their childhoods. Her faith gave her strength throughout her illness. When she received her final diagnosis, she said, “I’m in the Lord’s hands.” Leah dearly loved her family and friends and leaves behind her two sisters, Barbara Linton of Brattleboro and Donna Hector of Boston, brothers-in-law David B. Linton and Robert Hector, cousin Cindy Fletcher, nieces Shela Linton of Brattleboro and Melissa and Sholeah Hector of Boston and nephew David Linton of Brattleboro, great-nieces and nephews Iresha Fisher-Pereira (husband Rafael Nunes Pereira), Justice Muhammad, Sabella, Samia, and Sarita Coleman, Xhavair and Zakai Linton, and the next generation, Anayah Fisher-Parent and Norah Pereira. Leah was predeceased by her parents, Edward Stuart and Myrtle Prevo Stuart, her brother, Edward Stuart, her cousins, Frank Shefton and Eugene Prevo, and other cherished family members and dear friends. As she often said to her family and friends, “May God hold you and keep you.” Memorial information: The family would gratefully welcome donations to honor Leah’s legacy of civic engagement and social and racial justice to The Root Social Justice Center, 28 Williams St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.
• Paul J. Sullivan, 84, of Brattleboro. Died Feb. 15, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire, following a lengthy illness and an extended period of declining health. Paul was born Jan. 29, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Walter F. and Mary G. (Molloy) Sullivan. He was raised and educated in Barre, Massachusetts, attended local schools and graduated from Barre High School with the Class of 1961. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was stationed in Washington State. Following his honorable discharge from active service, he returned home and attended the New England School of Accounting where he graduated with high honors. He worked his entire career as a CPA, beginning in Worcester. After relocating to Brattleboro in the early 1970s, he secured a position with Blake Edwards & Co., which later became Livingston & Hayes, and then Joseph Pieciak & Company, all of Brattleboro. Paul later owned and operated his own accounting business based downtown and then out of his home in Brattleboro for more than 30 years. Fraternally, he was a longtime member of the B.P.O. Elks, Brattleboro Lodge #1499, and also held membership in the VFW. Paul enjoyed golf and was a member of the Brattleboro Country Club. Additionally, he enjoyed fishing, camping and skiing in his younger years, and time shared with his family and close friends. On Dec. 30, 1961, Paul married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jean Gulino, of Barre. They raised four children while living in Barre and Chesterfield, New Hampshire. Paul later married Patricia Jane Cobb of Brattleboro. The couple exchanged wedding vows Nov. 15, 1974. They shared a very happy life together until Pat died Feb. 17, 2019. Survivors include his three children, Craig Sullivan of Worcester, Mark Sullivan and his wife Diana of Barre, and Laurie Ann Ward and her husband Paul of Georgia; three stepchildren, Kelley Aither and Mark Jameson of Brattleboro, Todd Aither and his wife Maureen of Brattleboro, and Martin Aither of Winter Park, Colorado; and one brother, Robert J. Sullivan of Worcester. Additionally, he leaves five grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins, especially Maureen Ann Listro of Florida and Keagan Jameson of Brattleboro. Paul was predeceased by a son, Michael P. Sullivan, and two sisters, Geraldine A. O’Connor and Sheila E. Sullivan. Memorial information: In keeping with his final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled. Donations to the Silver Towers Camp, in care of the Brattleboro Lodge of Elks, P.O. Box 8051, Brattleboro, VT 05304-5101. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Thomas Leslie “Tom” Toleno, 82, of Marlboro. Died peacefully at home Feb. 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his wife, family, and friends, and the snow-covered forest he called home. Born Nov. 29, 1943, he was the second son of Richard (Tony) Toleno and Lucile Adams Toleno of Las Vegas, Nevada. His father, a first generation Italian immigrant, had gone west from New Jersey during the Depression to work as a laborer on the Hoover Dam. After the dam’s completion, Richard and Lucile settled in Las Vegas and started a family, with Sid as the eldest followed by Tom, Carol-Lynne, and Paul. Richard built some of the city’s earliest housing developments as Vegas began its long boom, many of which are still in use. Tom attended Las Vegas High School, where he met his first wife, Mary. The two attended the University of Nevada at Reno together before moving to Ithaca, New York, where Tom pursued graduate studies at Cornell University, and their first son, Tristan, was born. In the early 1970s, Tom and Mary moved to Marlboro, where he joined the faculty of Marlboro College alongside Cornell colleagues Tony Barrand and John Roberts. Their second son, Robban, was born soon afterwards in Marlboro in the backseat of their car during a blizzard — with Tom delivering Robban and Tony and John driving. Though Tom and Mary’s marriage ended in divorce, they built and maintained a lifelong loving friendship. Tom taught at Marlboro College for 48 years. The college’s Oxford-style model of self-directed, interdisciplinary study was a perfect match for his expansive intellect. A synthesizer by nature, he was skeptical of hyper-specialization in his field and prided himself as a teacher of critical thinking. He spent his career helping students, often learning new subjects alongside them. He strived to support everyone he reached to become more fully themselves. Many of his former students remained among his closest lifelong friends. In 1979, Tom married Sarah Edwards. They had two children together: Yves and Elizabeth. While this marriage also ended in divorce in 1990, his sense of family never faltered. Tom’s definition of family was radically expansive. He worked actively and joyfully to knit his far-flung network together. He maintained deep friendships across generations and continents, and took particular pride in the fact that love, in his life, had consistently proven bigger than social convention — including the enduring friendship he kept with his first wife Mary, and the genuine love he developed for Blake Ross, stepfather to Yves and Elizabeth. Tom met Andrea Matthews on New Year’s Eve 1998. They were engaged within two weeks and married two months later, with Andi’s son, Daemon Petty, joining the family. Together, Tom and Andi took on a Fulbright-funded residency at the University of Mzuzu in Malawi in 2001. Tom worked to strengthen the institution’s research capacity and stem the loss of talented graduates, while Andi, a music teacher, researched traditional Malawian music, which was then used to teach music literacy to numerous Malawian acquaintances. The two years in Malawi yielded lifelong friendships, including Tom’s Malawian “brother” Joel Luhanga and Joel’s son Emmanuel, who later came to live with Tom and Andi and became like another son to him. This was entirely characteristic of Tom. His home was always open. Over the decades he welcomed Marlboro students, exchange students, and the children of friends into his family — including his Belizean “son” Colin Young, whose father was a Belizean guide he met on college field trips; Irina Gordeyeva, a high school student who became a daughter to both Tom and Andi; and Noon Pokaratsiri, who became his Thai “niece.” Tom loved sharing his life and enriching those around him through experience. He made a point of taking all his children on multi-week road trips often alongside Marlboro College students and professors. These included trips to the American West, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Belize. With younger generations of the family, Tom intentionally returned to the same places, so that they could hold shared memories of the landscapes he held dear. His gifts as a naturalist and birdwatcher deepened these adventures and shaped the lives of everyone who joined him. Throughout his life, Tom lived his passion for shared experiences. To share his Vegas heritage, he joined and hosted bi-weekly poker games with longtime friends, bringing his “pro” chips to the table. He loved the mathematics of the game and the company it gathered. When his health began to fail, Andi was an extraordinary and devoted caregiver, and Tom’s many friends truly showed up to offer companionship and care. Tom is survived by his wife, Andrea Matthews; his children Tristan Toleno (with Susie Webster-Toleno and their sons Owen and Malcolm), Robban Toleno (with partner Amanda Kirk and daughter Anwen), Yves Toleno (with Lauren Smallwood and their sons Hamilton and Theodore), and Elizabeth Llewelyn (with Tim Llewelyn); his stepson, Daemon Petty (with daughters Emma, Hanna, and Alyssa); and his extended family of the heart: Irina Gordeyeva (with Dan Gordeyeva), Colin Young (with Sharon Young and step-daughter Geanna Perera), Noon Pokaratsiri (with David Goldstein), Emmanuel Luhanga, and Blake Ross. He is also survived by his brother Paul Toleno (with Nancy Toleno) and sister Carol-Lynne Toleno (with Frank White); by his cousins including Tommy DeFalco (with Claudia DeFalco), his Aunt Nora Povia (with family), and by his first wife and lifelong friend, Mary Toleno. He was predeceased by his older brother, Sid Toleno (with surviving Di Stewart). Tom was a remarkable human: both kind and irascible, hugely generous with his time, ideas, and resources, with a giant intellect, a distinct unwillingness to bow to social norms, and an ability to laugh at his own foibles when they were pointed out to him. His sense of family was expansive, and he built a network of global kinship with colleagues, students, and friends on literally every continent with the exception of Antarctica. If you were one of Tom’s people, his loyalty and availability were never in doubt. Tom often said of the people he loved, “I just want them to be happy.” Tom truly gave everything of himself to everyone in his orbit — students, family, friends, exchange students — to support them to be fully and truly themselves. This was the animating force of his teaching and mentorship. It was perhaps one of the secrets of how a man who seemed like such an anti-social curmudgeon could sustain so many friendships. He enriched the world with his love, generosity, and intellect, and is deeply missed. Memorial information: In accordance with his wishes, his family gave him a green burial on his property. Donations to the Audubon Society (any chapter), or donate your favorite bird loving flower/berry (zone 4, partial shade) to any family member in the spring to be planted in the Tom Toleno memorial garden at his grave site in Marlboro. A celebration of life is being planned tentatively for Labor Day weekend 2026 at his Marlboro home. Visit forevermissed.com/thomas-toleno/about for more information.
• Norman Wright of Westminster West, died at his home Feb. 15, 2026. Memorial information: A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Commons.
Services
• A celebration of life for Edwin Lewis “Ed” West will be held Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., at American Legion Post 5, 32 Linden St., Brattleboro. Mr. West, 72, of Guilford, died unexpectedly on Jan. 17, 2026. To view his full obituary, visit atamaniuk.com.
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