Obituaries

Albert "Chuck" Pearce

Sep 24, 2023

RICHFORD - Albert "Chuck" Pearce passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, at the UVM Medical Center after a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on March 30, 1943, to Albert and Arlene (Keach) Pearce in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Chuck became a resident of Vermont in 1966. He then met and married, his partner of a lifetime,...

Ronny Flanders

Sep 19, 2023

TEXAS -Ronny Howard Flanders was born in St. Albans, Vermont in 1967 to Roy and Theresa Flanders. Ron attended Missisquoi Valley Union Highschool in Swanton, Vermont before entering the Air Force at age 18. Ron studied linguistics while in the Air Force, focusing on the Korean language, having become intrigued with Korean culture through his pursuit of a black...

James Letourneau

Sep 14, 2023

ALBURGH- James A. Letourneau, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at his home with his close -knit family by his side.

He was born in Alburgh on March 19, 1933 to the late Norman and Rena (Pearo) Letourneau.

James, better known as Jimmy, raised his family with the love of his life, Lizzie, in the same house...

Pauline Germain

Sep 9, 2023

CAMBRIDGE- Pauline L. Germain, age 79, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at her home.

She was born in Richford on May 14, 1944 to the late Gordon "Bud" Sr. and Lottie (LaPlant) Tatro.

Pauline grew up in Richford and graduated from Richford High School in 1962. She raised three children that quickly became the...

Monique Rainville

Sep 8, 2023

FRANKLIN -Monique J. Rainville (Memére, Mom), 87, a longtime cornerstone of the Franklin community passed away Friday September 8th, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Memére was born in St. Albans on June 17th 1936 of the late Ernest and Eva (Trahan) Bouchard. She grew up on her family farm in Highgate, attended school at St....

Rose Raymond

Sep 6, 2023

MILTON - Rose Norma Raymond, age 78, passed away on September 6, 2023 at the McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester.

She was born in St. Albans on August 28, 1945 to the late Joseph & Alma (Elwood) Dupre.

Rose had a love for animals, particularly "Baby," and found solace and joy in their companionship. She worked as...

Mary Blaney

Sep 4, 2023

RICHFORD- Mary E. Blaney, age 72, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

She was born in Sheldon on August 21, 1951 to the late Otis and Lillian (Donna) Reed.

Mary grew up in Sheldon and graduated from Central Catholic High in St. Albans. She married Randall...

Carlton LaFrance

Sep 3, 2023

HIGHGATE- Carlton C. LaFrance, age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center.

 

He was born in Highgate Springs on March 25, 1931 to the late George and Addie (Rollo) LaFrance.

 

Carlton attended school until he found his calling to serve our country. Carlton was a dedicated and loyal member of the Navy,...

James Mumley

Aug 29, 2023

 

SWANTON - James C. Mumley, a beloved family man, dedicated educator, and sports enthusiast peacefully passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 85.

 

Jim was born on July 25, 1938 in St. Albans to the late Clarence & Mary (Walker) Mumley.

 

Throughout his life, Jim was a pillar of the education community, dedicating 38...

Homer Durkee

Aug 28, 2023

SHELDON- Homer Edwin Durkee Jr., a beloved member of the Sheldon community, passed away on August 27, 2023, at his residence in Sheldon, VT. Born on May 10, 1944, in St. Albans City, Homer was the son of the late Homer Durkee Sr. and Jean (Machia) Durkee.

After graduating from BFA High School, he married Ruth Remington on August...

Philomene Leduc

Aug 27, 2023

 

ALBURGH - After a few hard days in the hospital, surrounded by the people she loved and cared about, Philomene Leduc of Alburgh, VT has passed away on August 27, 2023.

 

She was a hard working fiercely independent woman. She loved nothing better than to welcome anyone to sit down in her house. A house she said "wasn't...

Walter Barnum

Aug 26, 2023

 

FRANKLIN - Walter W. Barnum, age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Franklin.

 

He was born in Franklin on March 11, 1934 to the late Walter & Ruth (Whiteman) Barnum.

 

Walter grew up and attended schools in Franklin and served in the U.S. Army. After his...

Michael L. Fuller

Aug 23, 2023

RICHFORD - Michael Larry Fuller passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 61, at his home in Richford with family and friends at his side. He was born on September 16, 1961, in St. Albans, VT, the son of the late Melba (Fuller) Ryea.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Richford and had a career that...

Joseph Bulriss

Aug 21, 2023

Joseph F. Bulriss, age 96, passed on Aug. 21, 2023, in St. Albans, Vt.

He was born June 20, 1927, to the late Alfred and Delia (Manor) Bulriss in Rouses Point, N.Y., where he spent the early years of his life. Upon graduation in 1944 from Rouses Point High School he enlisted in the Merchant Marines followed by his enlistment...

Carol Martin

Aug 20, 2023

SWANTON - Carol M. Martin, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born July 15, 1939 in Swanton to the late Russell & Doris (Langevin) Hemingway.

 

Growing up in Alburgh, Carol's passion for Lake Champlain and being near the water was...

Renee T. Prairie

Aug 19, 2023

SWANTON - Renee Theresa Prairie, of Swanton, Vermont, passed away on August 19th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with cancer.

Renee was born March 2nd, 1957 to Leon and Ghislaine (Peloquin) Prairie. She is survived by her brothers Claude and his wife Janet, Roland and wife MaryEllen, Mark and his wife Dale, Renee's sister Dianne, and...

Pamela Greene

Aug 17, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Jane Greene, 72, of Franklin, VT, passed on August 17, 2023.

Pam was born in Franklin, VT on Friday, July 13, 1951, to Stanley and Ruth (Lemnah) Greene. Pam graduated from Richford High School, Miami-Dade Junior College with a degree in nursing, and Trinity College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Humanities.

Pam's Dad was a...

Carole M. Sherrer

Aug 13, 2023

RICHFORD- Carole M. Sherrer, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at her home in Richford surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Drummondville, Quebec on August 24, 1954 to the late Laurent and Doris (Mondoux) Marcoux.

Carole grew up in Drummondville until moving to Troy, VT when she was in 6th grade. She attended...

Kerry Fleckenstein

Aug 8, 2023

MONTGOMERY - Kerry Fleckenstein passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 8th, 2023. He was 69 years old. He is survived by his wife Sandy Fleckenstein and his daughter Rhiannon Fleckenstein. He is deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Kerry had a vibrant and inspiring career in music, engineering, and education. Most recently, he worked as a beloved paraprofessional educator...

Donald Couture

Aug 8, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Donald M. Couture, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

He was born in St. Albans on September 16, 1948 to the late Martin and Audrey (Tourangeau) Couture.

Donald grew up on a farm in Berkshire, attended a two-room schoolhouse for primary school and graduated from Richford High School...