Rupert, VT-Jared (Jerry) Chapman Burnham, 84, of Rupert, VT, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT.  He was the beloved husband of Lucille (Lucy) Frechette Burnham for 23 years.

He was born April 16, 1938 in New Britain, CT the son of the late Charles Theodore “Ted” Burnham and Virginia LeMay Burnham.

Jared grew up in Clinton, CT and attended Clinton Schools.  He graduated from Morgan High School the class of 1956.  He joined the U.S. Navy and served for four years attaining the grade E-6 and was honorably discharged.

He moved to central Connecticut where he worked in the spring and metal stamping industry for 40 years.  In 2001 he retired to oversee the building of their new home in Rupert, VT.  Jared and his wife have lived in Rupert since 2004.

He loved hunting and fishing throughout the United States and Canada.  Jared was a member of the Bristol, CT Elks Lodge #1010 for 53 years.

Jared leaves behind his wife Lucille and his two children, Dale John Burnham and Mari Jeanne Hanson and four grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of Florida.  Jared is also survived by Lucille’s children, Steven and Michael Daly and their wives, Dori and Kim and their children, Jake, Grace, Alyssa and Emma all of Connecticut.  He leaves behind a brother, Richard Kent Burnham of Washington, CT and a sister, Faye Gates Gourley of Kittery, ME.

No services will be held at this time.

In his memory, memorial contributions may be made to the Rupert Vol. Fire Dept, P.O. Box 68, West Rupert, VT  05776, the Salem Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 360, Salem, NY  12865 or a charity of one’s choice.

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Rupert, VT – Linda P Eliason, 76, of Rupert, Vermont passed away at her home on January 21, 2023. Linda was born in North Conway, NH; the daughter of the late Norman L. and Marion F. (Young) Pennett. She attended school in Conway, NH and graduated from Kennett High School.

Linda was a woman of many talents with the eye of an artist and a passion for antiques. She was a respected restorer of vintage and antique traditional hooked rugs, and often joked about her career as a “hooker”. Linda was an avid reader, loved gardening, jazz and cooking, and enjoyed the occasional glass of single malt Scotch.

Linda is survived by her daughters Beth Eliason (Michael Cummings) of Ripton, VT and Heather Harding (William) of Pierre, South Dakota; her sister Norma Theo Pinette (Jerry Litofsky) of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren Morgan Czarnecki (Brad) of Rutland, VT; Zachary Golden (Kate Fuller) of Danby, VT; and Jayce Torri of St. Augustine, FL; her great grandchildren Blake and Layla whom she adored, and her beloved dog Isabelle.

A celebration of life for Linda will be held Thursday February 2, 2023 from 4-6 pm at Brewster-Shea Funeral Home, 34 Park Place, Manchester Center, VT. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Linda’s memory may be made to the Foley Cancer Center in Rutland, VT or the Rupert Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 885, Manchester Center, VT 05255. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

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