Sen. Dick Sears of Bennington County dies at 81 years old

Sen. Dick Sears is dead - Vermont Daily Chronicle

He died over the weekend.

Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Sears dies at 81

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Sears died over the weekend. He was 81.Sears was born on April 22, 1943, and became a resident of Bennington in 1971. Sen. Sears served in the Vermont Legislature for 32 years. During his tenure, Sears served as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.According to legislative leaders, Sears died surrounded by family and long-time friends.“Dick’s legacy is all but incalculable. Recognized na…

Sen. Dick Sears of Bennington County dies at 81 years old

Sears was 81 years old and has served in the legislature since 1993.

Sitting Vermont Sen. Dick Sears Has Died

Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington) has died after a cascading series of health issues. He was 81. Sears served in the state Senate for 32 years and was remembered as a fierce advocate for the less fortunate, including at-risk teenagers. Over the years, he led many criminal justice reforms and served on powerful committees, including Judiciary — which he chaired — and Appropriations. Sears, a moderate Democrat, served during the just…

Longtime Senator Richard 'Dick' Sears Jr. dies at 81

BENNINGTON — Senator Richard “Dick” Sears Jr. died at Albany Medical Center over the weekend “surrounded by family and long-time friends,” according to a statement released by Senate President Pro