Obituaries

Darlene Linda Leach

Darlene Linda Leach

Oct 5, 2013

ENOSBURG FALLS - Darlene Linda Leach, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston after a long battle with cancer.She was born in St. Albans on May 19, 1952 the only child of Florence (Kelly) Putnam and the late Fred Putnam.Darlene was raised in St. Albans and graduated from Bellows Free...

Orville Wayne Kennedy

Orville Wayne Kennedy

Oct 5, 2013

Enosburgh - Orville Wayne Kennedy, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.Wayne was born on February 15, 1935 in Manzanola, CO, the son of James Orville and Lois (Peterie) Kennedy. He served in the US Air Force from 1957-1961.In his early years, Wayne was employed by General Dynamics, working as an...

Patricia Egan

Patricia Egan

Sep 29, 2013

SCOTIA, NY/ NORTH HERO, VT - Patricia Anne Egan (Petronela Stachnik), age 89, passed on peacefully, Sunday September 29, 2013 at Our Lady Of the Meadows in Richford, VT.Patricia was born in North Hampton, MA. She was the daughter of the late Emma Chakas and lived in the Albany and Schenectady, NY area. Patricia was a registered nurse, who loved...

Basil George Royea

Basil George Royea

Sep 29, 2013

RICHFORD - Basil George Royea, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Our Lady of the Meadows Community Care Home in Richford with his family by his side.He was born August 26, 1927 in St. Armand, Quebec, Canada the son of the late Lester & Doris (Killen) Royea.Throughout Basils career he worked for numerous construction companies,...

Eugene "Gene" Cook

Eugene "Gene" Cook

Sep 28, 2013

BRADFORD, RI - Eugene E. Cook, age 75, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday September 28, 2013 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence with his loving family at his side.He was born February 25, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the son of the late Harry & Lenna (Brown) Cook.Gene taught English and German in Shinglehouse, PA and at...

Lena Mae McAllister

Lena Mae McAllister

Sep 27, 2013

HIGHGATE - Lena Mae McAllister, age 61, passed away Friday September 27, 2013 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with her loving family at her side.She was born in Windsor, VT on December 24, 1951, the daughter of Elsie (Tewksbury) Johnson and the late Howard Johnson.Lena graduated from Windsor High School class of 1969. She attended Castleton State College,...

Ann Gates Kralik

Ann Gates Kralik

Sep 24, 2013

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT / FRANKLIN, VT - Ann Gates Kralik, age 84, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC. She was born in Enosburg, VT on December 8, 1928 the daughter of the late Winslow & Bernice (Riley) Gates. Ann married Joseph Kralik in 1947 and they resided in East Hartford, CT until 1972;...

Harry Hardwick Jr.

Harry Hardwick Jr.

Sep 21, 2013

RICHFORD - Harry E. Hardwick Jr, age 95, passed away Saturday September 21, 2013 at the St. Albans Health Care & Rehab FacilityHarry was born May 3, 1918 in Richford the son of the late Harry E. Hardwick Sr & Mae (Laflam) Hardwick.In 1936 Harry married Geneva Bordo of Richford, his wife of 56 years until her passing in 1992....

Lesley Anne Combs

Lesley Anne Combs

Sep 18, 2013

RICHFORD - Lesley Anne Combs, age 41, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 18, 2013 while visiting her sister in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.She was born January 1, 1972 in Burlington the daughter of Melvin & Esther (Johnson) Combs.Lesley loved her kittys, flowers, birds, bowling and TY collection. Her love of animals led her to volunteer at the Franklin County Humane Society....

Raymond C Vaillancourt

Raymond C Vaillancourt

Sep 16, 2013

BERKSHIRE - Raymond C. Vaillancourt, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2013 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by his loving family.Raymond was born in the family farm house in Berkshire on May 2, 1949 to the late Ronald & Marjorie (Rogers) Vaillancourt.He attended the Berkshire School House and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School...

George LaCoste, Jr.

George LaCoste, Jr.

Sep 5, 2013

SHELDON - George Joseph LaCoste JR, passed away at his home in Sheldon on September 5, 2013 with his loving family by his side. He was the only son born to the late George LaCoste SR & Elizabeth (Tracy) LaCoste on May 23, 1935.At the age of 19, George entered United States Air Force as a mechanic. He was still...

Susan Demetrules

Susan Demetrules

Aug 25, 2013

FRANKLIN - Susan Demetrules, age 72, passed away Sunday evening August 25, 2013 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with her loving family at her side.She was born in Stamford, CT on February 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Henry & Jean (Batchelor) Geist.Sue attended elementary & high school at Daycroft in CT and was a 1964 graduate...

Norman Earl Locke

Norman Earl Locke

Aug 21, 2013

ENOSBURG FALLS - Norman E. Locke, age 92, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.He was born July 16, 1921 in Craftsbury, VT the son of the late Raymond Lacoss & Nancy Locke. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Thelma Lacoss and a nephew, Tim Lacoss both of Orleans.In keeping with Normans wishes he will...

Joan Burr

Joan Burr

Aug 16, 2013

ENOSBURG FALLS - Joan Burr, age 70, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 16, 2013 at her home in Enosburg Falls. She was born December 7, 1942 in West Chesterfield, NH to the late Alfred & Eleanor (Dodge) Champney. Joan was born and raised as a farm girl in West Chesterfield. She loved being outside and spending time with animals; Joan...

Frances Mary Benson

Frances Mary Benson

Aug 7, 2013

RICHFORD - Frances Mary (Lariviere) Benson, 93, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2013 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford with her family at her side.Frances was born on July 31, 1920 in Richford, the daughter of Edoward and Alma (Lamarine) Lariviere. She was a 1938 graduate of Richford High School. On October 16, 1940, Frances married...

Merrill A. Jeffords

Merrill A. Jeffords

Jul 29, 2013

ENOSBURG FALLS , VT - Merrill A. Jeffords, 88, longtime Enosburg resident, passed away on Monday evening, July 29, 2013 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.Merrill was born on June 30, 1925 in Berkshire, the son of Leon and Tessie (Libbey) Jeffords. He attended schools in Berkshire and Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg High School in the class...

Denise Allain

Denise Allain

Jul 28, 2013

ST. ALBANS - Denise A. Allain, age 62, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born March 31, 1951 in Richford the daughter of the late David & Cordelia (Godin) Allain.Denise enjoyed raising Dobermans and going to dog shows. She liked spending time outdoors camping and fishing, but most of all she...

Frederick Jettie, Sr.

Frederick Jettie, Sr.

Jul 19, 2013

SHELDON - Frederick A. Jettie, Sr, age 70, passed away Friday morning July 19, 2013 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center in St. Albans.He was born July 28, 1942 in St. Albans the son of the late Elaine (DeCelle) Jettie & Leo Jettie Sr.Fred grew up and attended school in Fairfield. He was a longtime employee at the...

June Savage

June Savage

Jul 19, 2013

BAKERSFIELD - June E. Savage, age 88, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born June 22, 1925 in Enosburg Falls the daughter of the late Hayden & Glenna (Reed) Snell.She was a resident of Bakersfield for the past 49 years and a former resident of Enosburg Falls. She was a longtime...

Gertrude Gagnon

Gertrude Gagnon

Jul 16, 2013

Richford, Vermont / Lawrenceville, Georgia - Gertrude Gagnon, 89, passed away quietly on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 while at home in the loving care of her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Tim Smith. She was born Gertrude Taylor on June 3, 1924 in Salisbury, CT. Warren Morrison and Rose (Van Houten) Morrison lovingly fostered her throughout her childhood and considered...