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Sheila Jewett-Dragoon

Sheila Jewett-Dragoon

Jul 26, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Sheila O. Jewett-Dragoon, age 68, passed away at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Everyone who met Sheila knew she was a true firecracker, appropriately born on July 4th, 1955 in St. Albans to the late Ruth (Frazier) and Gerald Jewett Sr.

Sheila, along with her nine siblings, was raised in Montgomery on...

Joan N. Reed

Joan N. Reed

Jul 25, 2023

SHELDON- Joan N. Reed, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

She was born in St. Albans on October 29, 1940 to the late George Sr. and Elizabeth (Tracy) LaCoste.

Joan was a life-long resident of Sheldon, attended Sheldon schools, and graduated from BFA St. Albans in...

Kenny Kennison

Kenny Kennison

Jul 21, 2023

SWANTON- Kenneth C. Kennison, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home in Swanton.

He was born in St. Albans on August 10, 1960 to the late Clifford Leon and Phyllis Mae (Beaucage) Kennison.

Kenny grew up in St. Albans and attended St. Albans City School and BFA. He met the love of his life...

Alfred "Peter" Murphy

Alfred "Peter" Murphy

Jul 20, 2023

Alfred Frances "Peter" Murphy of West River, Maryland and Canaan, Vermont passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 89.

Peter was born in Barre, VT on October 28, 1933 as the middle child to Sue (Jordan) and Frank Ellis Murphy. He was raised in Vermont's rural and rugged Northeast Kingdom, in a home on Lake Wallace on...

Jeffrey Shover

Jeffrey Shover

Jul 19, 2023

RICHFORD — Jeffrey “Ducky” R. Shover, Sr., age 63, passed away on his 63rd birthday, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 surrounded by his children and closest friends at his home in Richford.

 

He was born at home in Richford on July 19, 1960 to the late Robert W. & Joyce (Guilmette) Shover.

 

Jeffrey grew up and attended school in...

Gale Lucier

Gale Lucier

Jul 17, 2023

SWANTON - Sheila "Gale" Lucier, age 87, passed away on Monday July 17, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center.

She was born in St. Albans, VT on June 19, 1936, to the late Everette and Kathryn (Cooke) Cook.

Gale grew up in West Swanton/Hog Island and loved riding horses bareback as a young girl. Gale graduated from Swanton High School...

William "Bill" Kelly

William "Bill" Kelly

Jul 17, 2023

SOUTH BURLINGTON– William John Patrick Kelly, age 89, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Respite House, with his loving family by his side.

William (Bill) John Patrick Kelly was born on September 3, 1933. He spent his formative years during the Depression, living in the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. His father was lucky to...

Justin "Scooter" Mashtare

Justin "Scooter" Mashtare

Jul 16, 2023

 

Justin Scott "Scooter" Mashtare,

On Sunday July 16, 2023, at the age of 59, following a short illness, Scott went to be with the angels surrounded by his loving family, where he will feel no more pain and will forever be our guardian angel.

Scott was born on September 7, 1963, the son of Millard Mashtare and Glenda "Penny"...

Estelle Quintin

Estelle Quintin

Jul 14, 2023

 

NORTH HERO, VT - Estelle Lussier Quintin, Age 75, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born in Richelieu, Quebec on August 25, 1947 to the late Auguste and Thérèse (Beaudry) Lussier.

 

Estelle moved to Saint Albans, Vermont from Quebec when she was a young girl and was a graduate of Holy Angels Catholic High School...

Armand Premo

Armand Premo

Jul 14, 2023

ALBURGH - Armand Premo, age 96, a longtime resident of Alburgh went to be with his wife and son on July 14, 2023 at his home.

He was born on August 29, 1926 to the late Henry & Marilda (Benoit) Premo. Armand grew up in Burlington and served in the U.S. Army at 17 years old during World War II....

Bernard Giroux

Bernard Giroux

Jul 14, 2023

SWANTON– Bernard R. Giroux “Sonny”, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2023, at the Northwestern Medical Center.

 

He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on June 11, 1930, to the late Raoul and Georgianna (Richards) Giroux.

 

Following school, Bernard came to Vermont and resided in Swanton. Bernard worked for Swanton Village Electric for 30 years as...

Keith Roberts

Keith Roberts

Jul 12, 2023

 

WINOOSKI – Keith “Taz” Frances Roberts of Winooski passed away unexpectedly at the University of Vermont Medical Center at the age of 71 with his loving family by his side.

 

He was born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the 8th child of the late Venita (Dulude) and Arthur Roberts.

 

Taz absolutely loved ice fishing, auto racing, playing...

Fernande Benoit

Fernande Benoit

Jul 12, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS– It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fernande Benoit, age 94, who passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on August 25, 1928 in Chicopee, MA the daughter of the late Joseph and Elianne (Desrosiers) Lataille.

She married the love of her life Ernest Benoit...

Rodney Pelkey

Rodney Pelkey

Jul 6, 2023

BAKERSFIELD - Rodney "Punk" L. Pelkey of St. Albans, VT passed away on July 6, 2023, death resulting from several comorbid medical problems in his past at the age of 73.

Rod was born on July 18, 1949, the third child of Doris (Kittell) Pelkey and Howard W. Pelkey Sr. of East Fairfield, VT. Whom both predeceased him in 1970...

Marie Latimer

Marie Latimer

Jul 6, 2023

ENOSBURG - Marie A. Latimer, age 96, passed away on Thursday July 6, 2023 at the Franklin County Rehab Center.

Marie was born on March 7, 1927 to the late James and Marion (Lefebvre) Deuso.

She grew up in Montgomery and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School, class of 1945. She enjoyed playing bingo in her free time, as well...

Raymond Hakey Jr.

Raymond Hakey Jr.

Jul 4, 2023

FRANKLIN– Raymond C. Hakey Jr., age 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born in St. Albans on January 16th, 1972, to Raymond and Betty (Bruyette) Hakey.

 

Raymond loved the outdoors and always enjoyed being in the woods hunting, trapping, cutting wood or on the lake...

Kirk Chevalier

Kirk Chevalier

Jul 2, 2023

SWANTON - Kirk E. Chevalier, 63 passed away suddenly while walking his beloved dog, Tucker, on July 2, 2023.

Kirk was born in St. Albans on April 18, 1960, to the late Raymond and Estelle (LaBier) Chevalier and was a lifelong resident of Swanton. In 1978, Kirk earned his GED and in 1979 enlisted in the U.S. Army and received...

Irene Jewett

Irene Jewett

Jun 30, 2023

RICHFORD - Irene J. Jewett, age 93, passed away at her home on Friday, June 30, 2023 with her loving family at her side.

 

She was born December 29, 1929 in Albany, VT to the late Daniel & Minnie (Poutry) Peters.

 

Irene was a resident of Richford for most of her life. She worked at several local businesses...

Virginia "Ginny" Facteau

Virginia "Ginny" Facteau

Jun 23, 2023

 

MELBOURNE, FL / HIGHGATE, VT – Virginia “Ginny” R. Facteau, age 95, passed away on June 23, 2023 at her home in Florida.

 

She was born in St. Albans on  March 22, 1928 to the late Dennis & Florence (Bruley) Real.

 

Ginny grew up in Vermont and worked most of her working career at IBM. In her...

Darlene Fowler

Darlene Fowler

Jun 22, 2023

FAIRFIELD- Darlene E. Fowler, age 78, passed away on Thursday, June 22nd, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

She was born in Colchester on January 13, 1945, to the late Arnold and Esther (Cross) Jewett.

Darlene attended Georgia Elementary School and graduated from Franklin High School. Darlene married the father of her children, Richard Greenwood, in 1963. Darlene...

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