Obituaries

Maryann Flaherty

Jan 8, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS - Maryann H. Flaherty passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her parents home in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was the daughter of Bob and June Flaherty and born in Montclair, NJ on July 14, 1966.

 

A celebration of Maryann's life will be held in Scranton, PA with her family in the spring. Her cremated...

Maxine Rice

Jan 6, 2023

 

SWANTON– Maxine R. Rice, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center with her family by her side.

 

She was born in Northwood, ND on September 18, 1934, to the late Chester and Evelyn (Gratton) Johnson.

 

Maxine graduated from Logan Center High School in 1952. She worked as...

Frederick Forty

Jan 5, 2023

WESTBROOK, ME/ENOSBURG FALLS, VT- Frederick A. Forty, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at the Barron Center Nursing Home in Portland, ME.

He was born in St. Albans on April 10, 1934 to the late Frederick Arthur Forty Sr. and Doreen Elnora (Pettengill) Forty.

Fred moved to Portland, ME when he was 4 years old but...

Randy Poirier

Jan 5, 2023

MONTGOMERY - Randy J. Poirier, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in St. Albans on September 27, 1955 to Beverly (Brooks) Poirier and the late James Everett Poirier.

 

Randy was a graduate of Enosburg Falls High School and excelled in many areas...

Christopher Smith

Jan 5, 2023

 

ISLE LA MOTTE– Christopher Smith, of Isle La Motte, VT, Coral Springs, FL, and Fairless Hills, PA, passed away at home, peacefully and surrounded by his family, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Chris was born to Edward and Helen Smith on May 3, 1954. He and his siblings were very close as children, figuratively and...

Kathy Benjamin

Jan 2, 2023

FAIRFIELD- Kathy A. Benjamin, age 65, passed away after battling health issues on Monday, January 2, 2023.

She was born in St. Albans on November 29, 1957 and was the granddaughter of the late Olin and Abby Benjamin.

Kathy grew up in Franklin, attended Franklin Elementary School, and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. After graduation she worked for...

Hans Jaensch

Jan 2, 2023

BERKSHIRE - Hans A. Jaensch of Berkshire Center, Vermont, age 86, died suddenly of heart related illness on Jan 2, 2023.

 

He is predeceased by his bride of 64 years; Elfriede Jaensch, and his son Hermann Jaensch and daughter Diana Jaensch. He is survived by his daughter Kathy Jaensch and her husband David Woolsey of Maine, his daughter-in-law Kelly...

Arnold Taylor

Jan 1, 2023

Arnold Ralston Taylor, age 86 passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Karen on January 1, 2023. He was born in Swanton on March 6, 1936 to the late George and Francis (Martin) Taylor. He graduated from Swanton High School and worked with his father and brothers: building houses, the Dairy Bar, and Taylor Marine. He was also...

Frank Chilcote

Jan 1, 2023

SWANTON– Frank L. Chilcote Sr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 1st, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 2nd, 1947, to the late, Frederick and Ida (Peters) Chilcote.

 

Frank met Patricia Pratt and they married on October 4th, 1969. Frank was a loving, caring, and...

Paul Prairie

Dec 30, 2022

GRAND ISLE - Paul E Prairie, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

Paul was born in Alburgh on December 30th, 1941, to the late Ernest and Lucille (Lefebvre) Prairie.

Upon completion of his degree in accounting from St. Michaels College, Paul spent the majority of his...

Dorothea Chilton

Dec 30, 2022

STUART, FL / HIGHGATE, VT - Dorothea R. Chilton, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence in Stuart, Florida.

 

Dorothea was born and educated in Cornwall, Ontario.

 

She relocated to Vermont and was a longtime resident in Waterbury Center where she was an active member of the community. Dorothea and her husband Billy...

Amanda Sanborn

Dec 28, 2022

SWANTON - Amanda Lynn Sanborn, age 33, lost her battle with addiction and passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Swanton.

 

She was born December 6, 1989 in St. Albans to Mary Hodgdon and John Sanborn Sr.

 

Amanda grew up in Swanton and attended MVU. She was blessed with the gift of gab and could spark...

Joyce Dudley

Dec 27, 2022

ENOSBURG– Joyce L. Dudley, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at the Northwestern Medical Center.

 

She was born in Enosburg on January 7, 1941, to the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Archambault) Hayes.

 

Joyce graduated from Enosburg High School in 1959. She married Robert Dudley on July 16th, 1960, and they started their family. Joyce was...

Mark R. Patoine

Dec 26, 2022

Mark Raymond Patoine passed away on December 26, 2022, due to medical complications. He was born on July 29, 1969, in Hardwick, VT. He attended schools in Hardwick and was a graduate of Hazen Union. After graduation, Mark entered the work force. He held a variety of jobs throughout his life. He earned his CDL and became a truck driver...

Tyler Lafontaine

Dec 25, 2022

BOSTON, MA - Tyler Allen Lafontaine (33) of Boston, MA passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Christmas morning of natural causes.

 

Tyler was born at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vermont on October 4th, 1989, to Johnny Lafontaine of East Berkshire, and Pamela Trippany of Brownville, Maine. The hole in our hearts will...

Nancy "Nene" Campbell

Dec 24, 2022

SWANTON– Nancy “Néné” Campbell, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in St. Albans on December 12, 1942, to the late Eugene and Christine (Walker) Tatro.

Nancy was a lifelong resident of Swanton, and grew up on Pine Street.  Right out of school, she married the love...

Lawrence Theoret

Dec 23, 2022

 

ALBURGH – Lawrence A. Theoret, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Homestead Senior Living in St. Albans.

 

He was born in Burlington on August 10, 1934 to the late Alphonse & Elaine (LeFebvre) Theoret.

 

Larry was a tried-and-true Vermonter. He was born and raised here, and most of...

Avis Anderson

Dec 23, 2022

BAKERSFIELD- Avis F. Anderson, age 73, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Montgomery Center on May 14, 1949 to the late Floyd and Sadie (Longe) Manosh.

Avis grew up in Montgomery where she attended elementary school and graduated in 1967 from Enosburg Falls High School. Her career in the restaurant industry began...

Walter Medor

Dec 20, 2022

SWANTON– Walter R. Medor, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home.

 

He was born in Lebanon, NH on February 24, 1949, to the late Maynard and Marietta (Hilliker) Medor.

 

Walter spent most of his childhood in Highgate where he graduated from Highgate High school in 1967. After graduation he joined the United...

Elizabeth Dewing

Dec 18, 2022

FRANKLIN– Elizabeth “Betty” “Grandma” Dewing, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 19th, 2022, at her home and is now in the hands of the Lord. 

 

She was born in Franklin on April 19, 1930, to the late Olin and Abbie (White) Benjamin. 

 

Betty was a lifelong resident of Franklin. After graduating from Johnson...