Bruce Charles Gould, 85, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with multiple system atrophy, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.  To the world, he was Bruce Gould. But to his family — and especially to his grandchildren — he was simply “Bubba,” a name that captured the warmth, love, …

Leslie (Deedee) Riffle-Van Alstyne, age 65, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at her sister’s home in Quechee, Vermont.  Deedee was born on March 6, 1961, to Peter Roland and Carol Virgina Van Alstyne (nee Carlson). Deedee grew up in Wilton, Conn. and graduated from Wilton High School in 1979. Following high school, she attended Keene State College and …

John Joseph Wiegand, Sr., of Quechee, died at home on March 21 from complications related to skin cancer. He was 98. Mr. Wiegand is survived by his five children: Claudia Wiegand of Rehoboth Beach, Del.; Linda Wiegand Packard of Quechee; Donna Wiegand-Bicknell (Raymond) of Beebe Plain, Vt.; John Wiegand, Jr. (Cindy), also of Quechee; and Michael Wiegand (Ghaddra Gonzalez) of …

Nancy Corwith Hamill Winter, a visionary conservationist, passionate equestrian, and student of the world, died peacefully on February 27, 2026, while spending time with her beloved horses and friends in Aiken, S.C. She was 83. Based in Woodstock, Nancy was a proud native of Illinois, where her family had deep roots. Nancy leaves a legacy of kindness, generosity, and collaborative …

Robert “Bob” Merriam, age 90 has passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026, after a brief fight against cancer. He was born July 12, 1935, the son of Harold and Earline Merriam of Bridgewater. Following high school in Woodstock, Bob attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and graduated in 1955 with an engineering degree. He resided in Ludlow, Vt. …