Obituaries

Robert Benson

Robert Benson

Sep 26, 2009

ALBURGH - Robert A. Benson, age 73, a resident of North Main Street, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Burlington Health & Rehab Facility.He was born February 23, 1936 in Richford, VT the son of the late Leonard & Grace (McAllister) Benson.Robert was a resident of Alburgh most of his life. He grew up working on the family...

Alyce Goodell

Alyce Goodell

Sep 23, 2009

ST. ALBANS - Alyce Goodell, age 99 passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the Redstone Villa Nursing Home in St. Albans.She was born November 22, 1909 in Richford, VT the daughter of the late John & Clara Lafontaine.She was a longtime resident of Chester, VT where she managed L.A. Carpenter Department Store for many years. She was active in...

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Peaslee

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Peaslee

Sep 17, 2009

Enosburg Falls -Ronald L. Ronnie Peaslee, 36, a resident of Second St. in Enosburg Falls, passed away in Highgate on Thursday morning, September 17, the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.Ronnie was born on November 1, 1972 in St. Albans, the son of Terry and Ruth Ann (Magnant) Peaslee. He was a 1990 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union...

Wareth "Buster" Garrett

Wareth "Buster" Garrett

Sep 15, 2009

ENOSBURG FALLS - Wareth E. Buster Garrett, age 97, husband of the late Lillian (Lumbra) Garrett, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning September 15, 2009. Buster was able to be at home over the last 3 years with the loving care he received from his caregivers Wendy, Sam, Roberta & Marta.Buster was born August 22, 1912 in East...

Gary Paradee

Gary Paradee

Sep 13, 2009

FAIRFIELD - Gary Quimby Paradee, age 62, passed away Sunday September 13, 2009 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington following a long illness.Gary was born December 28, 1946 in St. Albans the son of the late Hubert & Annabelle (Quimby) Paradee.Gary was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and had worked for many companies driving truck with his...

Geneva Sweet Woodward

Geneva Sweet Woodward

Sep 8, 2009

East Montpelier, VT - Geneva (Sweet) Woodward, wife of the late Ronald James Chaffee Woodward, died at her home on the Lyle Young Road in East Montpelier on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2009.Geneva was born on March 21, 1925 in Fairfield, the daughter of Homer B. and Elva (Montgomery) Sweet. After attending the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing, Geneva...

Myrtle Longey

Myrtle Longey

Sep 3, 2009

RICHFORD - Myrtle Irene Longey, age 90, passed away Thursday September 3, 2009 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans with her loving daughter at her side.She was born in Morrisville, New York on May 21, 1919 the daughter of the late Wells & Maude Northrup.Myrtle was a resident of Richford for the past 64 years and was...

Arthur "Doc" Sutherland

Arthur "Doc" Sutherland

Aug 21, 2009

ENOSBURG - Arthur C. DOC Sutherland, age 82, passed away Friday August 21, 2009 at the St. Albans Health Care Facility.Arthur was born January 16, 1927 in Danvers, MA the son of the late James R. & Minnie (Homan) Sutherland.Arthur was a resident of Enosburg for the past 18 years where he worked part-time at Brookside Camp Ground and Cold...

Richard Fecteau

Richard Fecteau

Aug 8, 2009

RICHFORD - Richard D. Fecteau, age 79, passed away Saturday August 8, 2009 in Richford, at the home of his son with his family at his side.Richard was born in Richford on June 24, 1930 the son of the late Henry & May (Tetreault) Fecteau.Richard served two tours with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a life...

Beverly Mercy

Beverly Mercy

Aug 8, 2009

WEST BERKSHIRE - Beverly G. Mercy, age 70, widow of John A. Mercy, Sr. passed away at her home on Saturday morning August 8, 2009 following a long illness.She was born May 26, 1939 in Dunkin, Quebec Canada, the daughter of the late Loren & Belle (Searles) FullerFollowing a short period of working outside the home, Beverly devoted her life...

Ardelle Elwood

Ardelle Elwood

Aug 6, 2009

ENOSBURG FALLS - Ardelle Hazel Elwood, age 79, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 at her home with her family at her side.She was born February 25, 1930 in East Enosburg the daughter of the late Raymond & Florence (Corey) Johnson.Ardelle devoted her life to raising her eight children and was very proud that five of her sons served in...

Hollis King

Hollis King

Jul 29, 2009

RICHFORD - Hollis A. King, age 81, passed away at his home on July 29, 2009 with his family at his side.He was born November 6, 1927 in St. Armand, Quebec Canada, the son of the late Adolphus A. & Lorena (Fecteau) King.Hollis was a resident of Richford most of his life. He worked as a carpenter and a construction...

Sybil Fecteau

Sybil Fecteau

Jul 21, 2009

RICHFORD / ENOSBURG FALLS - Sybil O. Fecteau, age 83, passed away Tuesday Morning July 21, 2009 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.She was born October 28, 1925 in North Troy, VT the daughter of the late Scott A. & Della (Lucas) Wright.Sybil was a resident of Enosburg Falls for the past 6 years. She had also lived in...

Guy "Chuck" Breault

Guy "Chuck" Breault

Jul 19, 2009

RICHFORD - Guy Gabriel Chuck Breault, Jr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 19, 2009 as the result of a boating accident on Lake Carmi.Chuck was born September 26, 1961 in St. Albans the son of Guy G. & Nancy (Langdell) Breault.Chuck grew up in Enosburg Falls and as a young boy was a member of the Cub...

Muriel Rowley Sheperd

Muriel Rowley Sheperd

Jul 17, 2009

RICHFORD - Muriel Rowley Sheperd, age 89, widow of Stephen Sheperd and Robert Rowley, both WWII veterans, passed away Friday July 17, 2009 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.Muriel was born in Millbrook, Nova Scotia Canada on October 21, 1919, the daughter of the late John Faulkner Halliday & Jessie Isabelle MacIntosh.Muriel owned and operated a beauty shop in...

C. Gladys Elwood

C. Gladys Elwood

Jul 16, 2009

SHELDON - C. Gladys Elwood, age 96, passed away Thursday evening July 16, 2009 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans with her family at her side.She was born February 26, 1913 in Bakersfield (Egypt), VT the daughter of the late George & Etta (Safford) Britch.Gladys was born and raised on the Britch family farm in Egypt. On September...

James "Bud" Todd

James "Bud" Todd

Jul 14, 2009

RICHFORD - James M. Bud Todd, Jr., age 85, passed away Tuesday morning July 14, 2009 at the Wingate at Dutchess Nursing Home in Fishkill, NYJames Bud was born December 29, 1923 in Richford the son of the late James M. & Edith (Slayton) Todd.Bud was a graduate of Richford High School. Following his graduation he entered the U.S. Army...

Lucienne Fournier

Lucienne Fournier

Jul 14, 2009

RICHFORD - Lucienne Therese Fournier, age 87, passed away Tuesday morning July 14, 2009 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans with her family at her side.She was born November 16, 1921 in Adamsville, Que. Canada the daughter of the late Eugene & Marie (Fillion) Surprenant.Lucienne grew up in Canada and in 1947 along with her husband Adelord,...

Kelly Bruner

Kelly Bruner

Jul 12, 2009

MONTKTON - Kelly Ann Bruner, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2009 while boating on Cedar Lake in Monkton.Kelly was born March 4, 1968 in Boston, MA. She was a 1986 graduate of South Burlington High School and a graduate of Trinity College. Following college she was employed in the banking industry as a bookkeeper/accountant for several...

Millicent Percy

Millicent Percy

Jul 12, 2009

RICHFORD - Millicent Marie Percy, age 80, passed away at her residence on Sunday July 12, 2009 with her nieces at her side.She was born October 10, 1928 in Scottdale, PA the daughter of the late William & Ruth (Merritt) Percy.Millie has been a resident of Richford since 1979 and worked at Sweat - Comings Furniture Company as an Administrative...