BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is reporting the departure of its chief financial officer just weeks after the exit of its CEO amid a projected $14.5 million annual budget shortfall.

Bette's warmth, generosity, and strong spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and a life well-lived.

Bonita’s love for the world was expansive — she read voraciously, delighted in classical music and completed crosswords with enviable speed.

My reason for being is music.” Music brought him purpose, but what defined him was something deeper — love, kindness, and lifting hearts.