Obituaries

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...

Jamey Doe

Jamey Doe

Jun 22, 2023

BERKSHIRE– It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jamey S. Doe, a lifelong resident of Berkshire who passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born in St. Albans on August 3, 1961 to Elizabeth “Betty” (King) Doe and the late Norman Doe.

As a child, Jamey's days were...

Sally Newton

Sally Newton

Jun 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY- Sally H. Newton, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her home in Montgomery.

She was born in Newport on July 19, 1930 to the late David and Marjorie (Elkins) Haire.

Sally grew up in Newport, and graduated from Newport High. She pursued her love of english and teaching by obtaining a bachelor's degree in education...

Carson Smith

Carson Smith

Jun 18, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Carson James Smith, age 16, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18th, 2023.

He was born in St. Albans on September 16th, 2006, to David and Melaney (Cyr) Smith.

Carson was an outstanding young man with a love for anything with wheels and a motor, he would do anything to pull a wheelie or a burnout. Carson who was...

Robert Teague

Robert Teague

Jun 17, 2023

Robert K. Teague, 76 Sheldon -

 

Robert Keith Teague (Bobby), 76 passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2023, following a courageous battle with heart disease.

 

Bob was born November 21, 1946, to Robert E. Teague and Helen C. Teague (Brooks) of Sheldon, VT. He was the second eldest of three sons. He attended high school at...

Noella Desautels

Noella Desautels

Jun 15, 2023

RICHFORD - Noella G. Desautels, age 94, passed away on Thursday June 15, 2023 at Our Lady of the Meadows.

 

She was born in St. Theodore d'Acton, Quebec, Canada on December 25, 1928 to the late Joseph & Vitaline (Vincent) Fontaine.

 

Noella spent her time with her best friend and husband Jean, in the 60's they owned a...

Erwin Arnold

Erwin Arnold

Jun 15, 2023

 

ALBURGH- Erwin G. Arnold, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 15th, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Burlington on October 7, 1943, to the late Howard and Jessie (Lockerby) Arnold.

 

Erwin attended Alburgh Elementary and High School. Following this he joined the Airforce. He then went on and...

Monique Lamothe

Monique Lamothe

Jun 14, 2023

SWANTON - Monique L. Lamothe, age 79, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at her home in Swanton surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born on April 28, 1944 in Frelighsburg, Quebec to the late Elie & Irene (Jette) Laroche.

 

Monique moved to the United States when she was just 14 years old and attended St....

Alice "Peggy" Kelly

Alice "Peggy" Kelly

Jun 10, 2023

SOUTH BURLINGTON– Alice M. Kelly, age 90, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Allen Harbor Senior Living, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 9, 1932, to the late Francis B. and Alice Tweedie (Wallace) Lamb.

Alice Margaret (Peggy) Kelly (nee Lamb) was born on December 9, 1932. She spent...

Preston Hull

Preston Hull

Jun 10, 2023

ENOSBURGH - Preston H. Hull age 76 passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at UVM Medical Center.

 

Preston was born in West Enosburgh on March 14, 1947, to the late Lynford & Ruth (Preston) Hull.

 

Preston "Doc" served in the United States Army as a combat medic in Vietnam where he was awarded The Purple Heart, The...

Joshua Smith Sr.

Joshua Smith Sr.

Jun 7, 2023

RICHFORD– Joshua W. G. Smith Sr., age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 due to a motor vehicle accident in Jay.

 

He was born in Burlington on December 14, 1983 to Maurice “Butch” and Emmymay (Dudley) Smith.

 

Josh, known as “Bug” as a child, grew up in Richford and continued to live in his hometown...

Earl Taylor

Earl Taylor

Jun 5, 2023

SWANTON- Earl R. Taylor, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5th, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by loving friends.

He was born in Swanton on April 6, 1927, to the late George and Frances (Martin) Taylor.

Earl started his military career with the Vermont Militia which prepared him for his service as a veteran...

Melissa Burnor

Melissa Burnor

Jun 4, 2023

Melissa (Missy) May Burnor, age 32, born May 27, 1991, died June 4, 2023.

She is survived by her mother, Merly Guantero; father, John Burnor; sisters, Ruzell Soriano, Rhodelene (Jason) Premont, and Angela Burnor (Jeff Blouin); her beloved nieces and nephews, Davina, Kennen, Raven, Angelito, Quinn, Arianna, Davion, Maliyah, and Harper; paternal grandfather, David Burnor; several aunts and uncles; and...

Joan Lawyer

Joan Lawyer

Jun 2, 2023

SWANTON - Joan S. Lawyer, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday June 2, 2023, at her home in Swanton.

Joan was born in Highgate Springs, VT on October 1, 1947, right after her twin sister Joanne.

Joan was an avid bow and rifle hunter and enjoyed target shooting in the off season. She could often be found at the...