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03/07/2026

Edward W. Eckman

In Loving Memory

BRADFORD, VT - Edward Eckman, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by family and his pastor. Born on November 6, 1939, in Lancaster City, PA, Edward was the son of Christ H. and Virginia Bernhardt Eckman. He grew up in Lancaster City, cherishing childhood memories along the Conestoga River.

Edward graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in 1957, earned his bachelor's degree in education from Southeastern University in 1961, and completed theological studies at Gordon College Theological Seminary in 1964. That same year, he married Martha J. Stanley, with whom he shared a devoted partnership and raised three sons: David, Daniel, and Kevin.

Edward and Martha settled in Bradford, VT, after living briefly in Piermont, NH. He taught at Bradford Academy before serving as pastor at East Orange Union Church and West Fairlee Congregational Church. Later, he operated Eckman's Hardwood Equipment and continued to serve as a guest pastor at several area churches. Despite losing much of his eyesight, Edward contributed to his community by working in facilities maintenance at the Clara Martin Center.

A skilled builder and a trusted source of wisdom, Edward was a longtime member of the Bradford Evangelical Free Church. He loved gardening, generously sharing his harvest, and was an enthusiastic supporter of Boston sports teams, celebrating their championship victories. Above all, time spent with his grandchildren brought him great happiness.

Edward is survived by his sons: David E. Eckman of Sutton, NH; Daniel C. Eckman of Winthrop, MA; and Kevin F. Eckman and wife Marla Gardner Eckman with their children, Iris, and Ezekiel, of Waterbury, VT. He is also survived by his sisters, Mildred Harper of Bellefonte, PA, and Audrey Bucher of State College, PA, and his brother-in-law Harold Charles Stanley and wife Constance Stanley of The Villages, FL.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Martha J. Stanley Eckman; his parents, Christ H., and Virginia Bernhardt Eckman; and his brother, Ronald C. Eckman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Bradford Evangelical Free Church, officiated by Pastor Brian Bailey.

Calling hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Hale Funeral Home in Bradford, VT.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's honor may be made to the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, or to the Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired in South Burlington, VT.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT.

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03/07/2026

Joyce T. Hatch

BRADFORD, VT - Joyce Shirley Hatch Passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.

Shirley as she was called was born on March 12, 1935, to Leo and Thelma (Dunham) Taylor. Shirley graduated from Bradford Academy in the class of 1953.

After school she worked at the Chimes Restaurant before marrying Alan Howard Hatch on June 5, 1954. They made their home on Goshen Road in Bradford in the early 60's where they bought the family farm from Howards parents.

They had three children Micheal, Peter and Pamela and they owned and operated the farm. Shirley enjoyed her sheep and taking care of large gardens where she did all the canning and pickling from her vegetables.

In the spring they would sugar and had many customers that bought their syrup. Shirley made maple crème, in which Mr. Mallory would tell her it's the best he ever tasted.

In the early 80's they sold the farm and moved to Fairground Road where they made their home. Shirley went to work at Copelands Furniture where she worked for many years. By now they had three grandsons which they enjoyed very much, Ryan and Jeremy Hatch and Dana Hartley. Shirley and Howard both enjoyed going to sports events the boys played, watching Dana show cattle, apple picking in the fall, Christmas at grammies house and many sleepovers.

Shirley is survived by her children Pamela Hatch Hartley and her husband Ernie. Peter Hatch and his wife Leanne. Her grandchildren Ryan and Jillian Hatch of West Fairlee, VT. Jeremy and Mollie Hatch of Bradford, VT, and Dana and Jasmine Hartley of Piermont, NH. Also, her great grandchildren Bryson and Finely Hatch, Hayden and Easton Hatch, Aspen, Lane, and Dawson Hartley.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, her son Michael Hatch, husband Howard Hatch and brothers Marvin, Leo, Dale, David and Paul Taylor and her sister Barbra (Taylor) Kinghorn.

A private graveside service will be held at the Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford VT.

The family would like to thank the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care for their wonderful care and compassion shown not only to Shirley but to all her family.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain, Bradford, VT.

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03/04/2026

Christopher Sale Wren

THETFORD, VT - Christopher Sale Wren, a longtime foreign correspondent for The New York Times, as well as an author, alpinist, and songwriter, died at home in Thetford, Vt., on February 15. He was 89.

Over the course of his career, he reported from throughout the Soviet Union (as it was then), Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa, China, Southeast Asia, Canada, and South America, serving as the Times bureau chief in Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, Ottawa, and Johannesburg. He drew on that experience for some of his books, including his bestseller "The Cat Who Covered the World," which told of the Wren family's travels with their half-Siamese.

Among the major world events he covered were Egyptian president Anwar El-Sadat's historic visit to Israel in 1977; the Iran hostage crisis in 1979; Nelson Mandela's release from a South African prison in 1990; wars in Africa and the Balkans; and the trial of Ramzi Yousef, mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. In the 1970s, while Wren was on a mountaineering expedition on Lenin Peak in the Soviet Pamirs, he and his teammates discovered the bodies of a Soviet all-female climbing team who had died in a blizzard; Soviet authorities had hushed the story up, and Wren broke the news of the tragedy on the Times's front page.

Born in Hollywood, Calif., Wren grew up on the West and East coasts. He majored in English at Dartmouth College, where he also studied Russian. He subsequently served with the U.S. Army in Korea and the U.S., including as a paratrooper and Green Beret.

After earning a master's degree from Columbia School of Journalism, he began his career at Look Magazine, covering the American civil rights movement and the war in Vietnam, among other topics.

He later worked at Newsweek, then joined the Times, which posted him to Moscow, U.S.S.R., in 1973. Moving with him were his wife, Jaqueline; his daughter, Celia; his son, Christopher; and Henrietta the cat.

In addition to his foreign postings, Wren worked for the New York Times in New York, serving for a time as assistant foreign editor and covering the United Nations. When Wren retired from the Times, he walked from the newspaper's Manhattan offices to Fairlee, Vermont, a trip that became the basis of his book "Walking to Vermont: From Times Square into the Green Mountains - a Homeward Adventure."

Wren's other books include the novel "Hacks" and the nonfiction books "Winners Got Scars Too: The Life and Legends of Johnny Cash," "The End of the Line: The Failure of Communism in the Soviet Union and China," "The Cat Who Covered the World: The Adventures of Henrietta and Her Foreign Correspondent," and "Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom: Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys and the American Revolution."

With his friend Jack Shepherd, he co-authored the novel "The Super Summer of Jamie McBride" and co-compiled two satirical quote anthologies: "Quotations from Chairman LBJ" and "The Almanack of Poor Richard Nixon."

Wren was also a songwriter: His songs "Gospel Road" and "Jesus Was a Carpenter" were performed by Johnny Cash in the movie "The Gospel Road."

Wren is survived by his wife; his daughter; and his granddaughters, Madeleine and Alexandra. (His son died in 2014.)

More information about his career may be found in his New York Times obituary ("Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89").

Donations in celebration of Christopher S. Wren's life may be made to the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society or the Vermont Historical Society.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT.

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02/09/2026

Sally H. Gundy

Sally Howell Gundy of Corinth, Vermont died on January 20, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born Sally Jo Ann Howell to Chauncey D. Howell, Sr., and Kathryn Shirer Howell in Easton, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1937. Sally studied dance from a young age and performed in theater productions at Lafayette College in her teens. She was president of the YWCA program, Y-teens, and active in the College Hill Presbyterian Church youth group.

Sally graduated from Smith College in 1959, where she trained as a modern dancer and performed and toured with the college dance troupe. She spent her junior year abroad at the University of Munich, where she became fluent in German.

After college, Sally taught at the Lenox School, Brick Church School, and Washington Irving High School in New York City, where she met her future husband John H. Gundy, a medical student. Sally and Jack's courtship featured skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park and long walks around Manhattan.

Sally and Jack were married in 1961 and moved to Cooperstown, New York, where Jack was a medical intern and their first child, Charlie, was born. During Jack's residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, daughter Jenny was born, which was followed by service with the U.S. Army at Fort McClellan in Alabama, where son Benjamin arrived. Sally was a Red Cross volunteer and performed in Army post theatrical productions, such as Guys and Dolls. The family then returned to Philadelphia, where daughter Joanna was born.

In 1972, the family moved to Norwich, Vermont, where Sally became a Cub and Girl Scout volunteer and performed with the Parish Players in Thetford. Memorable roles include Abigail Adams in American Primitive, and Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. The troupe brought children's theater to schools in Vermont and New Hampshire.

In 1978, the family relocated to Danbury, Connecticut, where Sally and Jack remained for forty years. Sally was active with the First Congregational Church as deacon and chair of the mission committee. She co-founded Center City Repertory Company, a professional theater in Danbury. Sally taught German and English as a Second Language at Danbury High School, and she volunteered with Even Start, a family literacy program. Sally also served as president of the board of Interlude, an agency providing support for people with mental illness. She became a Master Gardener and was expert at identifying wildflowers.

Throughout the years, Sally passionately advocated for her son, Ben, who had special needs. She found the right school in Westport, CT, and an adult community, VISTA, in Westbrook, CT.

In 2008, Sally and Jack returned to the Corinth, Vermont woods they loved, built a home, and enjoyed life in the north country, delighting in visits from their grandchildren. They gathered poetry lovers for monthly poetry discussions at the library in East Corinth, and Sally participated in a Corinth oral history project. She volunteered at the Waits River Elementary School teaching reading and tap dance, and she sang with the North Country Chorus and Tabor Valley Singers. Sally and daughter Joanna performed tap dancing together, with Jack accompanying on piano, at Corinth Town Hall. In later years, Joanna cared for Sally in her home, where they shared a love of singing, reading, and crossword puzzles. Sally was a loving and imaginative person and will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and neighbors.

Sally is survived by children Charles (Haidje), Jennifer (Paul), and Joanna, grandchildren Charles and Johannes, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Sally was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John H. Gundy, her son John Benjamin Gundy, and brothers Chauncey D. Howell, Jr., and C. David Howell.

A celebration of Sally's life is planned for the summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sally's name can be made to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 22q and You Center: https://give2.chop.edu/give/242961/ #!/donation/checkout

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02/06/2026

Donald S. Fifield Jr

THETFORD CENTER, VT - Donald Sayre Fifield Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 4, 2026. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on December 31, 1952, to Donald Sayre Fifield and Marian (Atkinson) Fifield. With both sets of grandparents living in Vermont, he spent childhood weekends and school vacations in Thetford Center and Brattleboro, places he loved the best. Upon graduation from high school, he moved into his parents' Thetford Center vacation home and enrolled at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont. He spent his summers working as a carpenter and bricklayer's assistant and for E.C. Brown Nursery. He graduated from Johnson in 1977 with a degree in biology, and for several years he worked at Dartmouth Medical School as a lab assistant in cancer research.

In 1981, he married Rosemary Yager, and together they moved to Thetford Hill. Using his considerable carpentry and bricklaying skills, Don built their log home in Thetford Center in 1983. In 1985, he and Rosemary opened Vermont Everlastings, an organic greenhouse business specializing in annuals, perennials, and dried flowers. In addition to selling from their greenhouses, they were early participants in the Norwich Farmers Market where both served on the Board of Directors. Over time they added produce and homemade bakery items to their offerings and opened a farmstand on Thetford Hill that remained in business until the late 1990s.

In 1983, Don also joined the Thetford Volunteer Fire Department and began what would become a thirty-year career as a dedicated firefighter and registered EMT. He served for twenty years as Thetford's fire chief, creating a model department with high standards for training and safety, and established a consistent program for purchase and replacement of up-to-date safety gear and fire equipment. He also served as Thetford's first Emergency Management Director. In 2014, the Town of Thetford presented him with the Civic Pride Award in recognition of his decades of service to the community.

Don made maple syrup, a skill he learned as a youngster from his great-uncle and began pursuing in his own sugarhouse in his early twenties. He established Maple Tree Products and sold his syrup to local stores as well as from his home and farmstand. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed deer hunting and all types of fishing.

Most of all, he was a beloved husband, brother, stepfather, and grandfather. His five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren brought him much joy. He loved his nieces and nephews and will be sorely missed by several generations of family members who enjoyed his company and benefited from his knowledge and skills. His granddaughter Isabella, whom he often took care of during her preschool years, held a special place in his heart, as he does in hers.

Don is survived by his wife, his brother John (Devena), his stepson Nick Yager (Maria Limon), and grandchildren Eduardo Moran (Ariana), Alexandra Azua (Juan), Laura Limon, Julian Yager (Maddie), and Isabella Yager (Mike Kelsall). He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law Thomas Balistrieri, John Balistrieri (Sally), and Rick Balistrieri (Julie), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.

The family would like to express its profound appreciation to the wonderful staff of Margaret Pratt Community in Bradford, Vermont, who helped to make Don's final months peaceful, safe, and comfortable.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at Hale Funeral Home in Bradford, VT, on Wednesday, February 11, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A spring burial is planned.

Contributions in Don's memory can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to the Thetford Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at: www.halefuneralhomes.com

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02/06/2026

Patrick T. Harrigan

BRADFORD, VT - Patrick Harrigan passed away suddenly on January 29, 2026, at the age of 65.

Patrick was a truly extraordinary man, deeply loved by many. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, he carried these roles with profound joy and unwavering commitment. Full of life and larger than life itself, Patrick touched more people than he ever realized, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, courage, humor, and love.

Patrick was no stranger to life's struggles. He faced even the hardest battles with grit, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit-often tempered with humor. A consummate business professional in the legal publishing industry, Patrick took great pride in his work and believed in showing up and giving his best. His colleagues mourn the loss of not only a respected professional, but also a trusted coworker and friend. Known for his warmth and wit, Patrick had a rare ability to connect with everyone he met, often surprising those around him by bringing humor and humanity into every meeting. His friends felt his friendship and support and miss him deeply

Above all else, Patrick loved his family. He was the cherished soulmate of his wife, Theressa, with whom he shared a deep and enduring bond. He adored his children, Brendan, Jessica, and Benjamin Harrigan, and his grandson, Sam. Patrick was their protector, storyteller, and steady presence. To be loved by him was to be supported, encouraged, and never alone.

Though Patrick is gone, his impact remains-in the lives he shaped, the battles he bravely fought, the music he played, and the love he gave so generously. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patrick's memory to LifeFlight of Maine: https://lifeflightmaine.org/lifeflight-foundation/donate/

or the Vermont Foodbank: https://www.vtfoodbank.org/?campaign=574149

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 21st from 10:30am to 12:30pm, with reception to follow, at St. Andrews Church in St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT

Anyone wishing to express online condolences may do so at: www.halefuneralhomes.com

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01/30/2026

Janet E. White

WILDER, VT- Janet "Jan" Edith White, 87, of Wilder, VT passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026, after a brief illness.

Jan was born on June 30th, 1938, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH to Stanley and Alice Farnham of Fairlee, VT. She was the youngest of 3 children and grew up with brothers Keith and Bruce. Jan took to the piano at an early age and often played at the Fairlee Community Church. She attended Bradford Academy, Bradford, VT, and graduated from High School in 1956.

On October 14th, 1956, Jan married Gordon White, a Senior Airman in The United States Air Force. Together, they raised 4 boys: Michael, Alan, Randy, and David. The White family travelled and lived in many places such as South Carolina, Michigan, Cape Cod, New York, Okinawa Japan - where she was a den mother for the Cub Scouts - Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts, and upon Gordon's retirement from the Airforce in 1971, Franklin, Massachusetts.

As her boys grew older, Jan began her second career. She worked as an Administrative and Executive Assistant for Corning Glassware, Digital Equipment Corporation, Fidelity Investments, and finally, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, from which she retired. She purchased her 'forever home' in Wilder Vermont in 2000.

Jan owned and loved 'The Camp,' a cottage on Lake Morey in Fairlee, Vermont. The Camp was a part of her life ever since she was a young girl. She spent endless summers there, enjoying the lake and socializing with friends and family. She and her Sister-in-Law Sonie have a few stories to tell! She also loved to travel and, after retirement, spent several years as a 'snowbird' in sunny Dunedin, Florida. She was very sociable and made new friends wherever she went. She was also a champion advocate for her son Michael - born with intellectual disabilities - for whom she cared for with a tenacity and love that was awe inspiring.

Jan is survived by her sons Randy and David, daughter's in-law Kim, Jen, and Julia, grandchildren Zachary, Cassandra, Brenna, Bryan, Ashley, and Brandon, great grandchildren Olivia and Hailey, sister's in-law Barbara and Sonie, and many nieces and nephews.

Jan was predeceased by her parents Stanley and Alice, her ex-husband Gordon, her sons Michael and Alan, her brothers Keith and Bruce, her brother's in-law Milt and John, and her sister's in-law Lorraine and Joyce. She is also predeceased by her beloved dog, Ringo.

A memorial service will be held in Fairlee, VT at The Fairlee Community Church, on Saturday, February 7th at 1pm.

A summertime burial service will be held at the Post Mills Cemetery, Post Mills VT, on Saturday, June 20th at 11am.

For those wishing to send flowers for the service, please contact Murray's Market & Nursery in Bradford, VT / 802.222.5354

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT

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01/06/2026

Eleanor Taylor

BRADFORD - Eleanor Palmer Taylor, 90 passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Eleanor was born on October 30,1935 in Tamworth, New Hampshire to the Late Herbert E. and Addie (Grace) Palmer.

Eleanor grew up in Tamworth, NH where she attended Kennett High School and met the love of her life Keith Richard Taylor. After graduating high school, Eleanor and Keith were married August 11, 1954, at the Tamworth Inn.

Eleanor worked at the Tamworth Inn, Chimes Restaurant, and then began work with Bradford National Bank, Merchants Bank and then retired with Community National Bank at the age of 79.

Eleanor was involved with the Congregational church, Bradford Fire Dept. Auxiliary & Connecticut Valley Fair. She had a deep love and passion for the annual Connecticut Valley Fair Chinese Auction. She loved playing bingo, gambling with her sisters, and visiting with lifelong friends Colleen, Shelly, Karen, Rita, and Debbie.

Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Keith in 1996, son Bryan in 2016, 2 brothers Harlem and Clarence Palmer and three sisters Ginny Langevin, Charlotte Berry, and Doris Michaud.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter Susan (Glen) Hatch of Bradford, VT, daughter Cindy (Raymond Jr.) West of WRJ, VT, son Thomas (Tammy) Taylor Sr. of Corinth, VT. Her three sisters Arlene Satterfield of Ocala, FL, Mary Williams of Freedom, NH, and Jean McCormack of Moultonborough, NH, as well as thirteen grandkids, twenty-seven great grandkids, two step great grandsons & one great great grandson. As well as several nieces and nephews.

Eleanors favorite holiday was Christmas, and her last wish was to be able to have a large gathering at home around the Christmas tree with family and win the ugly sweater contest, and her wish came true.

There will be a graveside service at Sawyer Cemetery on June 27, 2026, at 11am with a Celebration of Life at the Bradford Fairgrounds immediately following.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT.

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01/03/2026

Elaine P. Hibbard

Elaine Piper Hibbard

September 20, 1934 - December 25, 2025

BRADFORD, VT- Elaine Martha Piper Hibbard, 91, of Bradford, VT passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH, after a short illness. She had not resided in Bradford for several years; during the pandemic, she lived for a time with two of her daughters and then lived at Grafton County Nursing Home after a time of declining health. She missed her home a great deal but understood the necessity and dealt with it with acceptance and grace.

Elaine was born on September 20, 1934, to Wendell and Doris (Noyes) Piper in an old sugar house that had been renovated into a small home on upper South Road in Bradford, VT. They moved into another home on South Road soon after she was born, which was to become the family home for the rest of her life. She was the youngest of three children; growing up with two older brothers, Lawrence and Carlton, who often said that she was spoiled, to which she usually smiled, and agreed. She attended schools in Bradford and graduated from Bradford Academy in 1952.

She met and dated her husband, Neil Hibbard, after graduating high school and they were married in Bradford on April 11,1953. She became a housewife, and then eventually a mother of four, which she enjoyed a great deal. They lived for a time at his family home in West Fairlee, VT and then in Post Mills, VT for a while before they returned to the Bradford family home after her parents passed away. She and Neil were together for many years until his passing in September 2012.

Elaine also worked for many years as a housekeeper at a few homes in the Hanover/Norwich area. Eventually she went to work in the Housekeeping Department at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, which then became Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for more than twenty years. She enjoyed working and retired before she was ready to care for her husband during an illness. But once he had recovered, she had more time for her favorite activities.

Elaine enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets a great deal and provided many useful items to her children and grandchildren. She almost always included friends or family on these excursions, which usually always included stopping somewhere for lunch. She loved holidays, especially decorating her home, preparing special foods, and spending time with family and friends.

Elaine is survived by three of her children; Sheryl Whitehill and companion Scott Robie, Sandra Elliott and husband Tom Elliott, Sylvia McLeod and husband Emery McLeod. Four grandchildren; Matthew Elliott and wife Alisha, Camden Elliott and wife Elizabeth, Kristina Bogie, Alyssa Thornton and husband Matthew Thornton. Seven great-grandchildren; Ava, Callie, Benjamin, Natalie, Gabiel, Charlotte, and Mirabella. Also, her brother, Carlton Piper, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Neil Hibbard, her son Steven Hibbard, her brother Lawrence Piper, and her twin great-grandsons, Samuel and Andrew. She was also predeceased by her dear lifelong friends Lurlene Hurlbert and Miriam O'Donnell.

No flowers please, per the family's request. Anyone wishing to donate in her memory may do so to the charity of their choice.

Calling hours will be at Hale Funeral Home in Bradford on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1 - 3 PM. Burial will be private later in the spring.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT.

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12/15/2025

Joseph Donald Lauer

BRADFORD - Joesph Donald Lauer, age 71, of Bradford, VT, passed away on November 20, 2025, in the home of his son, Ian Lauer. Joe was an amazing artist, guitar player and singer. He was a true "Dead Head" who would go to all ends to attend concerts in his younger days. He was a lover of animals and nature, what he referred to as "flora and fauna", and he had a huge heart for family and friends.

Joe is survived by his loving son Ian Lauer (Rae), daughters Christina Bell (Ryan) and Danielle Noll (Matt), sons Michael Guiliano and Jason Wrotney, sisters Mary Beyert (Jeff) and Debbie Leshanka (George), and sister-in-law Tracy Pike. he leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles among other friends and family.

Joe was predeceased by the love of his life Vicki (Pike), parents Mary (Henne) Traxler and Ferdinand Lauer, and stepfather Charles (Chub) Traxler. Joe met Vicki in Ascutney, VT and the two were married atop Mount Ascutney on September 19, 1998.

Joe will be missed by all who ever knew him, especially his son Ian who took care of him the last few years as his health deteriorated, and Christina who took him in before that. He will be sorely missed by his beloved pets JoJo and Moe.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford.

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