Obituaries

Nancy Magnant

Jan 29, 2023

FRANKLIN – Nancy Beth Stanley Magnant, age 81, died January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her family after facing pancreatic cancer with incredible grace, dignity, and strength. 

 

Nancy was born to Dorothy Lily Gertrude Walsh Stanley and Robert Hammond Stanley on July 30, 1941 in Richford, VT.

 

She was raised on the Stanley family dairy farm in...

Larry Bovat

Jan 25, 2023

ENOSBURGH– Larry Bovat, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, at the UVM Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on September 26, 1966, to the late Howard and Barbara (King) Bovat.

Larry graduated from BFA St. Albans. Farming was a huge part of Larry’s life, he enjoyed horses and had...

Alton Lothian

Jan 22, 2023

ST. ALBANS - Alton "Bert" Lothian, a lifelong Franklin County resident and Korean War Veteran passed away on January 22, 2023, at the age of 92 at his daughter's residence in Barre, VT.

 

Born in Franklin on September 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Earl and Catherine (Tittemore) Lothian.

 

Bert graduated from Franklin High School...

Jamie Messier

Jan 21, 2023

ST. ALBANS - Jamie R. Messier, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home in St. Albans.

 

He was born in St. Albans on September 20, 1972, the youngest of six children, to Jim & Marguerite (Donna) Messier.

 

Jamie graduated from B.F.A. St. Albans and then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree...

Ellen Norris

Jan 18, 2023

 

NORTH HERO- Ellen S. Norris, age 52, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical center with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Burlington on July 26th, 1970 to Edward and Linda (Hazen) Norris, who survive her.

Ellen graduated from Essex High School and attended Champlain College where she received...

Leonard Unwin

Jan 14, 2023

 

SWANTON– Leonard “Hank” Unwin, age 98, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with his granddaughter by his side.

He was born in Swanton on December 17, 1924 to the late Dennis and Ella (Barrette) Unwin.

Hank was a lifelong resident of Swanton on Pine Street and met the love of...

Roger Wright

Jan 13, 2023

FRANKLIN - Roger Harrison Wright, 73, son of the late Harrison and Geraldine (Davis) Wright, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home in Franklin with his family by side.

 

Roger was born at home in East Richford on September 21, 1949. In 1951, Harrison and Geraldine bought the Albert & Lenora Pratt farm on the...

Madeleine Patnode

Jan 9, 2023

 

ALBURGH- Madeleine J. Patnode, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born in Alburgh on January 2, 1936, to the late Alphonse & Elaine (LeFebvre) Theoret.

 

She married Norman "Ding" Patnode on May 4, 1957.

 

Madeleine graduated from Alburgh High School. Madeleine and her...

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...