Obituaries

James King

Dec 9, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS- James R. King, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born in Newport on November 3, 1942 to the late Russell and Marion (Blancher) King.

 

He is survived by his children and their families, Daniel King of Richford, Aaron King and his wife Crystal and their children Madelyn and...

Edward Fisette

Dec 8, 2023

Edward "Ed" Robert Fisette, 79, of Alburgh, Vermont, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by the loving presence of his family after a heartbreakingly short battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Ed's life started at Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts with his birth to Arthur and Beatrice Fisette of Millbury, Massachusetts on October 5, 1944. The...

Lynn Clapham

Dec 6, 2023

RICHFORD - Lynn Burnie Clapham, 78, of East Richford Slide Road, Richford, passed away on December 6, 2023 at the Franklin County Rehab in St. Albans, Vermont.

Lynnie was born in Montreal, Quebec on October 3, 1945, to James and Jessie Burnie, both of whom had emigrated from Scotland at the beginning of WWII.  After graduating from school, Lynnie went...

Henriette Emch

Dec 5, 2023

ST. ALBANS - Henriette N. Emch, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Fairfield.

 

She was born in Sheldon on December 19, 1945 to the late Sarto & Marie (Tetreault) Brodeur.

 

Henriette began her career as a nurse at Verdelle Village nursing home, where she selflessly...

Roland Sweet

Dec 1, 2023

SHELDON- Roland E. Sweet, age 59, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Burlington Health and Rehab Center.

He was born in Newport on December 16, 1963 to Edward Sweet and Pauline Blanchard.

Roland grew up in Franklin County and attended Enosburg Falls High School. He worked on several local farms including his father's on Middle Road in Franklin,...

Ira Noyes

Nov 27, 2023

BERKSHIRE - Ira Allen Noyes, age 74, passed away on November 27th, 2023, he went peacefully and without pain surrounded by family at his home in Berkshire.

 

Ira was born on a Mountain in Montgomery, Vt. His untimely birth near the end of a snowy December, meant there was no passage to the nearest Hospital, Being the firstborn, his...

Mary Lumbra

Nov 23, 2023

Mary Celia (LaBelle) Lumbra, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by family. Mary was born February 22, 1943, in Sheldon, VT to the late Lucien and Bessie (Lamonda) LaBelle.

 

Mary completed her GED and worked mainly in manufacturing until retirement. During her working years, she enjoyed the time she spent working as a janitor at...

Paul "Ted" Trombley

Nov 20, 2023

BAKERSFIELD – Paul “Ted” Trombley Jr., age 76, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bakersfield.

He was born in St. Albans on May 11, 1947 to the late Paul Sr. & Bertha (Thibault) Trombley.

After graduating high school, Ted embarked on a fulfilling career as a lineman for McCoy Power,...

Roger Perry

Nov 19, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS- Roger R. Perry, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.

He was born in Sheldon on March 19, 1940 to the late Margariet Arlene (Neveau) and Edwin Ralph Perry.

From an early age, Roger demonstrated a thirst for knowledge and a deep connection to his spirituality. He grew...

Samuel Therrien

Nov 16, 2023

EAST BERKSHIRE - Samuel J. Therrien, age 45, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in St. Albans on July 30, 1978 the son of Elwin "Earl" & Mary (Anderson) Therrien.

Sam has a passion for cars, especially Ford Mustangs. He loved spending time with his grandbabies and...

Anne Desroches

Nov 15, 2023

FRANKLIN, VT/ZEPHYRHILLS, FL- Anne Marie (Myott) Desroches, age 85, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the Northwestern Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Anne was born on July 24, 1938, in Sheldon, VT, and was the daughter of Lawrence and Cecile (Brown) Myott. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Albert Desroches, her brother Lawrence...

Helen Bushey

Nov 15, 2023

BAKERSFIELD - Helen G. Bushey, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born August 2, 1936 in Enosburgh to the late Antonio & Annetta (Martell) Gervais. She married Donald Bushey on June 22, 1957.

 

Helen dedicated her life to nurturing both her family and the love...

June Root

Nov 14, 2023

ST.ALBANS-June Marie Root, 69, of St. Albans, VT passed peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14, 2023.

You would always find June in her Gardens and tending to her lawn. She was a lover of birds, her flowers, and her gardens. She loved dancing, dining, music, boating and traveling, and most of all her grandkids.

She...

Jonathon T. Geraw

Nov 12, 2023

SWANTON- Jonathon T. Geraw, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

He was born on September 15, 1990 to Donna Seger and the late Danny D. Geraw. Jonathon was the youngest of three boys and cherished by his mother. Growing up in Sheldon, Jonathon attended Sheldon Elementary School and later...

Becky Blow

Nov 9, 2023

To say that Rebecca (Badger) Blow was a fighter is an understatement of the highest degree. After a lifetime of working in both manufacturing and customer service, all while raising six children, it’s safe to say she was a force to be reckoned with.

Even a life-changing diagnosis of COPD and a tough battle with throat cancer did little to...

Gerald Fuller

Nov 9, 2023

SWANTON -Gerald Fuller, a man of many passions and a kind-hearted soul, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 72.

 

Born on February 28, 1951, Gerald lived a life filled with creativity, ambition, and love for his family.

 

Gerald had a bit of love for everything, from tools, to building models he wanted to show...

Jeremy Daley

Nov 6, 2023

SWANTON - Jeremy A. Daley, age 44, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

 

Jeremy was a man who had a genuine passion for all things mechanical, with a special place in his heart for his cherished El Camino. As a tow truck driver, he skillfully navigated the roads, always ready to...

Lynn Martin

Nov 2, 2023

SWANTON- Lynn A. Martin, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

She was born in St. Albans on February 4, 1958 to the late Fernand and Evelyn (Ducharme) Benjamin.

Lynn spent her formative years in Alburgh, and completed her education at Alburgh Elementary School before graduating from Missisquoi Valley High School. Throughout her life, she enjoyed taking...

Raymond Martin

Nov 1, 2023

ENOSBURG -Raymond Paul Martin, age 76, son of the late Raymond Abraham Martin and Pauline Belle (Hatch) passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2023.

 

He is survived by his recently estranged wife of 57 years Marcella (Knox), 2 daughters Sherry Parent and Tiffany Martin, a son Justin Martin and was predeceased by a son Jeffrey Martin....

John Koloshey

Oct 31, 2023

MONTGOMERY - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Matthew Koloshey, a beloved husband, son, and friend, who peacefully departed from this world on October 31, 2023, on his favorite holiday of the year, Halloween.

 

Born on April 28, 1967, in Haverhill, MA, John is the son of Valarie (Capodelupo) Koloshey...