Obituaries

Charles E. Eade

Sep 18, 2022

SWANTON– Charles E. Eade, age 76, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, with his family by his side at his home in Swanton.

He was born in Burlington on September 2, 1946, to the late Joseph Henry and Rita Anita (Ratte) Eade.

Charles grew up in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School in 1965. He married the love...

Dianne L. Ferland

Sep 18, 2022

 

HIGHGATE SPRINGS– Dianne L. Ferland, age 66, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

She was born in St. Albans on October 15, 1955 to the late Gilbert Thompson and Leora Lemnah.

Dianne grew up in Alburgh and then moved to Highgate where...

James J. Minckler

Sep 18, 2022

SWANTON– James J. Minckler, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022, at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Center.

He was born in Swanton on August 25, 1929. James is survived by his wife, Cecile of 70 years; son, David Minckler and his wife Heidi; daughter, Lorraine; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are...

Margaret "Carolyn" Cheeseman

Sep 16, 2022

NORTH HERO - Margaret “Carolyn” Cheeseman, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center.   

She was born in Bedford, Quebec on September 26, 1936 to the late William Roy & Jennie (Haworth) Wightman.

Carolyn was born and raised in Bedford, Quebec, where she met and married the love of...

Pauline M. Truax

Sep 13, 2022

SWANTON – Pauline M. Truax, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Swanton following a lengthy illness.  

She was born in Swanton on December 3, 1941 to the late Armand & Rosanna (Daneau) Bertrand.

Pauline was born in Swanton. Her family moved to Port Henry, NY and...

Carol M. Tillotson

Sep 9, 2022

RICHFORD– Carol M. Tillotson, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the St. Albans Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Berkshire on November 5, 1933 to the late Donald and Annie (Jenney) Hammond.

Carol grew up in North Berkshire on her family’s farm and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1951. She worked at...

Timothy C. Edgerly

Sep 5, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS- Timothy Carl Edgerly, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 5, 2022.           

Tim was born in Burlington Vermont on March 8, 1986 to Timothy W. and Lisa R.A. (Trayah) Edgerly.

Tim attended Berkshire Elementary School from 1st grade through graduation of 8th grade and he graduated from B.F.A. St. Albans in 2004. From the time he was a...

Richard Boudreau

Sep 4, 2022

FRANKLIN - Richard Boudreau, age 72, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Richard lived all of his life in Franklin, VT where he attended elementary and high school for 12 years. He played baseball and basketball and concentrated on business courses. He met and fell in love with his wife,...

John R. Loiselle

Sep 3, 2022

SWANTON – John R. Loiselle, age 63, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

 

John was born in St. Albans, VT, on May 19, 1959, to the late Roger and Lise (Berthiaume) Loiselle.

 

John dedicated his life to his family. He enjoyed family poker night, trips to the casino, and pool league....

Andrew A. Ward

Sep 2, 2022

ENOSBURG - On the evening of Friday, September 2, 2022, Andrew A. Ward of Enosburg, Vermont passed away.

Andrew graduated from Bellows Free Academy of Saint Albans, Vermont.

Andrew had a love for working with his hands and building. After working for others, he ventured out on his own and started his own construction company (STF) Start to Finish. He...

Richard A Bolio

Sep 1, 2022

 

FRANKLIN /BARRE – Richard A. Bolio, age 94, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Brownway

Residence.

 

Richard was born on February 24, 1928 to the late Howard Bolio and Ernestine (Laroche).

 

His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he loved to square dance.

 

Richard is survived by his grandchildren, and several nieces, and nephews. Besides...

Richard "Dick" L. Higgins

Sep 1, 2022

VERMONT/FLORIDA – Richard “Dick” L. Higgins, age 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 1, 2022 with his loving wife by his side in Swanton.

He was born in Hanover, NH on November 14, 1948 to the late Alice Higgins.

Dick grew up in Turnbridge and graduated from South Royalton High School. He joined the United States Army at the...

Betty A. Osterhoudt

Aug 27, 2022

ST. ALBANS – Betty A. Osterhoudt, age 75, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, August 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and friends at the UVM Health Center in Burlington.

She was born in Burlington on September 16, 1946 to the late Frank W. & Angela (Barquin) Densmore.

Betty was raised in Essex Junction. She met Kenneth,...

Claudette M Paradis

Aug 26, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS – Claudette M. Paradis, age 59, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Northwestern Medical Center.

 

Claudette was born in St. Albans, VT on April 6, 1963, to the late Rosaire C. and Vivian (Vachon) Paradis.

 

She graduated from Richford High School class of 1981. Her hobbies and interests were, spending time with her three...

Daniel "Bubby" J. Mason

Aug 24, 2022

RICHFORD – Daniel J. “Bubby” Mason, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

He was born in Montgomery on December 11, 1934 son of the late Gaylord & Jessie (Kennett) Mason.

Daniel grew up in Montgomery and married Monica (Dunakin) in 1977. He was so proud of his first job delivering milk by horse, and then at...

Vince Cutter

Aug 24, 2022

MONTGOMERY - Vincent Sylvester Cutter, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was born in Bolton, VT on April 6, 1939 to the late David V Cutter & Elsie L (Sylvester) Cutter.

An avid outdoorsmen, Vince enjoyed both bow and rifle hunting, ATVing and snowmobiling,...

Roy Allen

Aug 23, 2022

BAKERSFIELD/SEBRING, FL - Roy G. Allen Jr., age 76, passed away on August 23, 2022.

He was born in Montpelier on December 7, 1945 to Rose (Gillespie) and the late Roy Allen Sr.

Roy was the oldest of 6 boys, grew up on his family's farm in Bakersfield, and graduated from the Brigham Academy. After graduation, Roy joined and proudly...

Geraldine "Jo" Cota

Aug 21, 2022

MONTGOMERY - Jo Cota, age 79, passed away on August 21, 2022 at Our Lady of the Meadows, surrounded by the love of her family, caregivers, and friends after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born in Richford on July 15, 1943 to the late Wilfred & Marie (Bergeron) LaMonda. Jo married the love of her life,...

Marjorie J. (LaRochelle) Sanders

Aug 21, 2022

ST. ALBANS – Marjorie J. (LaRochelle) Sanders, age 79, traded her earthly body on Sunday, August 21, 2022 for a set of angel wings.

She was born in Milton on March 25, 1943 to the late Wesley & Katherine (Raymond) LaRochelle.

Marge was born in Milton and raised in Fairfield. She was spunky and loved to be the life of...

Baldur Schadinger

Aug 17, 2022

MONTGOMERY - Baldur (Val) Schadinger passed away on August 17 at the age of 87 under the caring watch of the staff at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, VT.

Born on June 15, 1935 in the ethnically Austrian region of Gottschee, now a part of modern-day Slovenia, Baldur was the fourth child of Bruno Schadinger and Gertrud Loy....