Obituaries

Peter Perley

Peter Perley

May 31, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS - Peter E. Perley, age 78, passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2023, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

He was born in St. Albans, Vermont on August 15, 1944, to the late Merrill & Fern (Simmons) Perley.

Peter was a lifelong Franklin County resident. During...

Judy L. Rocheleau

Judy L. Rocheleau

May 30, 2023

HIGHGATE– It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Judy L. Rocheleau.  She passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving husband and children in the family home.

 

Judy is survived by her lifelong love, Rene E. Rocheleau, who would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on...

Nicolas Tanner

Nicolas Tanner

May 27, 2023

Nicolas Alan Tanner, born in St. Albans, VT on May 31, 1982, died on May 27, 2023, from a car accident. He was the first born, and only son of Richard Tanner and Susan Fox Tanner. He graduated from Highgate Elementary School where he participated in drama and little league. After graduating 8th grade at Missisquoi Valley Middle School, he...

Nancy Ward

Nancy Ward

May 27, 2023

 

FRANKLIN - Nancy "Nance" C. Ward, age 70, was born April 27, 1953 in Troy, NY to the late Harry Eugene and Janice Carol (Holden) Ward. Nancy was a beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend. On May 27, 2023 she passed away peacefully in her sleep.

 

At a young age, Nancy moved with her family to New Middletown,...

Lorraine Raymond

Lorraine Raymond

May 26, 2023

HIGHGATE- Lorraine Lucienne Anna (Manchester) Raymond, age 79, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Born August 25, 1943, to Melvin & Cecile (Rocheleau) Manchester in Hartford, CT. The family moved to Vermont in 1945, after the war ended (mother's home state). My elementary & high school education was at St...

Helen Deaette

Helen Deaette

May 25, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS– Helen G. Deaette, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Dunham, Quebec on March 31, 1932 to the late William and Ethel (Bidwell) Cummings.

Helen moved from Canada to Berkshire with her family when she was 14. While attending school she worked at Saint’s where she...

David Therrien

David Therrien

May 22, 2023

SWANTON-David A. Therrien, age 49, passed away on Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on September 22nd, 1973 to Lawrence and Elaine (St.Francis) Therrien.

David attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School. David was a truck driver for many years for several companies including, Duffy's Waste and Recycling,...

Paul Zera

Paul Zera

May 18, 2023

ISLE LA MOTTE - Paul F. Zera, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at home with family by his side.

He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on February 20th, 1944, to the late Joseph and Frances (Surawski) Zera.

Paul graduated from Bayonne Technical High School in 1961. Following high school, Paul entered the United States Air...

Noella Bates

Noella Bates

May 17, 2023

BERKSHIRE-Noella F. Bates, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Montreal, QC on December 12, 1934, to the late Francis and Violet (Batten) Fleury.

Noella grew up in Montreal and Mount Echo where she attended school and helped raise her siblings. While at a barn dance, she met Carl...

Evelyn Fassett

Evelyn Fassett

May 16, 2023

RICHFORD- Evelyn Shirley Fassett passed away at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans on May 16, 2023. Evelyn was the 2nd of 4 daughters born at home in Enosburg Falls on February 24, 1937 to the late George Edmund Fassett and Alice Marion Thompson.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Susan Fletcher & her husband Alan; sister, Patricia...

Lee-Anna Sindle

Lee-Anna Sindle

May 14, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS- Lee-Anna Lorraine Sindle, a young girl with a bright smile and an infectious personality, left this world too soon at the age of 7. She passed away in her mother's arms on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Lee-Anna was a miracle baby, born on July 10, 2015 in St. Albans to Desiree...

Christopher Ryea

Christopher Ryea

May 11, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS – Christopher J. Ryea, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

 

He was born in St. Albans on April 6, 1970 to Richard & Prudy (Saulters) Ryea.

 

From a young age, Chris was fascinated with things that went fast – from snowmobiles, to dirt bikes, to motorcycles. He was a devoted family man...

Glen Wetherby

Glen Wetherby

May 10, 2023

RICHFORD- Glen M. Wetherby, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the University Medical Center.

He was born in Burlington on July 27th, 1987, to Peter and Vickie (Ricci) Wetherby.

Glen attended and graduated from Richford High School in 2005. Shortly after high school, Glen became a chef and worked in many local restaurants. Cooking and...

Marian C. Wetherbee

Marian C. Wetherbee

May 9, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS– Marian C. Wetherbee, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 97.

 

She was born in Enosburg Falls on June 24, 1925 to the late Fay and Belle (Fairbanks) Carpenter. Marian grew up on the...

Daniel Hazard

Daniel Hazard

May 8, 2023

SWANTON- Daniel G. Hazard Sr., age 82, passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

He was born in St. Albans on July 11, 1940, to the late George and Rotha (Holden) Hazard.

Dan spent his early years farming. Following this, he spent many years in construction including working on bridges, roads, and buildings....

Timothy Fregeau

Timothy Fregeau

May 8, 2023

SWANTON- Timothy M. Fregeau, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

He was born in St. Albans on June 8, 1963 to the late Robert B. and Pauline A. (Cook) Fregeau.

Tim grew up in St. Albans, attended St. Albans City School where he played hockey and baseball, and graduated...

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

May 7, 2023

SWANTON/ZEPHYRHILLS, FL- It is with a heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Stephen L. Burns "Burnsie", age 69, who passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2023.

He was born in St. Albans on April 2nd, 1954, to Lewis and Shirley (Johnson) Burns.

Burnsie graduated from BFA St. Albans. He worked numerous jobs in the automotive industry, at Paquin...

Carol Hager

Carol Hager

May 5, 2023

FRANKLIN - Carol A. Hager, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born in Lansdale, PA on December 28, 1940 to the late Monroe & Hannah (Depew) Hager.

 

Carol spent the first part of her life living in Pennsylvania and for the past 40 years she...

Elizabeth Boudreau

Elizabeth Boudreau

May 3, 2023

 

ST. ALBANS - Elizabeth A. Boudreau, age 66, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

She was born in St. Albans on July 28, 1956 the daughter of the late Donald & Leila (LaPlante) Gabree.

 

Elizabeth spent most of her life in...

David Chevalier

David Chevalier

May 2, 2023

BERKSHIRE- David H. Chevalier, age 87, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, VT.

David (Dave) was born on September 3, 1935, in Gallipolis, OH to Cleo Chevalier and Mary Jo Treadway.

Dave grew up in Gallipolis, graduating from Gallipolis High School in 1952. At 17, he joined...