Manuel E. "Manny" Chastain, 88, formerly of Newport, Vermont, died Jan. 22, 2026.
Chastain served in the U.S. Army for more than 21 years and was active with VFW Post #798 in Newport.
Originally reported by North Star Monthly.
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