Obituaries

Joel Rasco

Dec 18, 2022

SOUTH HERO – With grace, courage and love Joel Thomas Rasco said goodbye to his Earthly existence on the evening of December 18, 2022 with his mother and siblings by his side, and his entire extended family with him in spirit. Joel was born on September 20, 1972 in Plattsburgh, NY into the loving family of Thomas, Sandra, Shannon, Tracy,...

John Hubbard

Dec 18, 2022

SWANTON - John M. Hubbard, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home in Swanton.

He was born on the home farm in Swanton on March 29, 1941 to the late G. Raymond & Edith (Folsom) Hubbard.

John attended Swanton Elementary School as a young boy and soon after began work on the family...

Clara Oquendo Arzuaga

Dec 17, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS- Clara Oquendo Arzuaga, age 65, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at her home.

 

She was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1957, to the late Pedro Oquendo and Bernarda Arzuaga.

 

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Pagan Berrios; son, Jonathan Pagan; daughter, Francheska Pagan; grandchildren, Yadiel Omar Rivera...

Shirley G. Joyal

Dec 15, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS - Shirley G. Joyal, age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

She was born in Bristol, CT on September 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Blaschke) Dewyea.

She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Snider and her husband Chad of Richford, Melissa Clawson and her husband Jim of Richford, and Stefanie Lefebvre...

Nelson "Tuffy" Mulheron

Dec 13, 2022

ST. ALBANS– Nelson “Tuffy” Mulheron, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his Victoria Lane apartment.

He was born in Highgate Falls on August 30, 1936 to the late Arthur and Hazel (Minkler) Mulheron. He graduated from Highgate High School and on November 26, 1955, he married Carlene Curtis.

After graduation, Tuffy joined and proudly served in...

Yvonne S. Combs

Dec 11, 2022

RICHFORD- Yvonne S. Combs, age 92, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Berkshire on February 20, 1930 to the late and Homer Sr. and Lillian C. (Deuso) Combs.

Yvonne grew up in Richford on Willow Street and graduated from Richford High School in 1948. After graduation she moved...

John Martin

Dec 9, 2022

EAST BAKERSFIELD - February 10, 1934 - December 9, 2022

John (Jake) Martin passed away at Our Lady of the Meadows Memory Care Center after a long challenge with Alzheimer's.

He was born in Burlington, VT to Francis and Helen (Sullivan) Martin, attended Cathedral grade school, and graduated from Burlington High School where he enjoyed and excelled...

Peter Wetherby

Dec 6, 2022

ENOSBURG- Peter K. Wetherby, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born in Burlington on May 15th, 1962, to the late Bernard and Shelby (Levick) Wetherby. He is predeceased by his sisters Mary Ann and Linda Wetherby.

Peter graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union. He worked as a...

Peter M. Godfrey

Dec 3, 2022

MONTGOMERY CENTER– Peter M. Godfrey, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville.

He was born in Northampton, MA on August 10, 1955 to the late Wallace and Violet (Carey) Godfrey.

Peter grew up in North Leverett, MA, graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1973 and...

Paul Gagnon

Dec 3, 2022

HIGHGATE- Paul J. Gagnon, age 64, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT.

He was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on August 26, 1958, to the late Normand and Theresa (Gilbert) Gagnon.

Paul attended school in Berlin, New Hampshire and then later on worked as a crane operator for many years throughout...

James Poirier

Dec 3, 2022

ENOSBURGH – James Donald Poirier died unexpectedly at his home on the hill on December 3, 2022. Jim was born on March 21, 1959 to Donald Joseph Poirier and Virginia Marie (Walsh) Poirier in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He grew up on Fremont Street in Plainville, MA in a close-knit family neighborhood.

Jim told great tales of adventure from his childhood, spear...

Peter Doner

Dec 2, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS- Peter W. Doner Sr., 75 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, after an 8-year struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 25,1947 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Peter grew up in St. Albans and graduated from BFA in St. Albans in 1965. After...

Alice Bashaw Chryst

Dec 2, 2022

RICHFORD - Alice Bashaw Chryst, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Richford.

 

She was born in St. Albans on December 24, 1950 to the late Robert & Louise (Newton) Bashaw.

 

Alice was raised in Georgia where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. She later graduated from B.F.A....

Tammy Comtois

Nov 28, 2022

ALBURGH– Tammy L. Comtois, age 50, passed away unexpectedly, on November 28, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in Burlington on December 4, 1971, to Richard Jewett and Jocelyn Eldred.

Tammy grew up in Franklin and attended Franklin Elementary School and Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Her pride and joy quickly became her children, and...

Richard "Dick" Wright

Nov 25, 2022

 

SWANTON – Richard “Dick” B. Wright, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25, 2022 with his loving wife Mary by his side, as she always was. His passing came just one day after enjoying a beautiful Thanksgiving with his family.

 

He was born in Burlington on September 14, 1946 to the late Richard I. & Hazel...

Cecile Irene Minckler

Nov 25, 2022

SWANTON – Cecile I. Minckler, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, at her home in Swanton. 

She was born in Fairfield on July 16, 1927 to the late Joseph & Alma (Messier) Pilon.

Cecile joined the then St. Albans Hospital as a member of the Housekeeping Department in 1948. She later became a kitchen helper, progressed to...

Greta Beaulieu

Nov 24, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS– Greta Beaulieu, age 93, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

She was born in Montpelier on July 20, 1929, to the late James S. & Clara (Cooley) Gleason.

Greta grew up in Enosburg Falls and was a lifelong resident graduating from Enosburg Falls High School in 1948. She...

Roger Rainville

Nov 21, 2022

SWANTON- Roger Paul Rainville, 89, died at his home in Swanton on November 21, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Franklin to Wilfrid (b.1902-d.1999) and Alsyma (Tarte) Rainville (b.1904-d.1984) on July 19, 1933. His parents were of French-Canadian origin and had emigrated to Vermont from St-Sabine, Quebec in 1909.

Roger grew up in Franklin,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Patnode

Nov 20, 2022

SWANTON– Betty J. Patnode, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

She was born in Swanton on June 26, 1931 to the late Edward and Blanche (Bean) Gagnon.

Betty grew up in Swanton and graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1949. On Feb. 3, 1950 she married Edward Patnode together...

John E. Sandvil Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

ENOSBURGH – John E. Sandvil Jr., age 65, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home in Enosburgh following a multiyear battle with PTSD.

He was born in Burlington on January 29, 1957 to Jeanne (Martel) & the late John E. Sandvil Sr.

John and Cathy celebrated 33 years of marriage this past September 30th and revisited...