Obituaries

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....

John L. Snider

Aug 17, 2022

 

ST. ALBANS TOWN – John L. Snider, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home in St. Albans with his wife by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on March 10, 1967 to Cedric & Theresa (Ploof) Snider.  

John graduated from Richford High School in 1985. He married Cynthia (Caron) on...

Frank J. Steinhour

Aug 16, 2022

RICHFORD– Frank J. Steinhour, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Ave Maria Home in Richford.

He was born in Berkshire on March 11, 1930 to the late William and Emma (Bashaw) Steinhour.

Frank grew up in Richford and joined the United States Army in 1954 where he served in Korea. He then lived with his...

Winona Jette

Aug 15, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS - Winona E. Jette, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2022.

She was born in Morgan City, LA on June 20, 1961 to Ira Joseph Landry and the late Beatrice (Loupe).

Winona attended Hastings High School, in Alief Texas, where she was a member of the softball team. During high school, Winona enjoyed listening to...

Richard Boudreau

Aug 11, 2022

FRANKLIN - Richard E. Boudreau, age 81, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 with his family by his side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in St. Albans on March 27, 1941 to the late Fred & Carolyn (Towle) Boudreau.

 

Richard grew up on the family farm in Franklin where he...

Rolland E. Poquette

Aug 11, 2022

ALBURGH – Rolland E. Poquette, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2022, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

Rolland was born on June 13, 1926, to the late Hurbert and Frances (Mott) Poquette.

He served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II.

Rolland was a lifelong resident of Alburgh. He was...

Shirley "Peanut" A. Lapan

Aug 11, 2022

SWANTON – Shirley “Peanut” A. Lapan, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Swanton.

She was born in Springfield, MA on June 8, 1945 to the late John & Gladys (Stearns) Murphy.

Peanut was a longtime Swanton resident. She was an Assistant Cook at the Senior Center for...

Kyle Joseph Benway

Aug 10, 2022

SWANTON – Kyle Joseph Benway, age 17, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Kyle was born on October 2, 2004, the son of Eva Craig and Jeffery Benway. He attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School and BFA Technical Center, specializing in mechanics. He worked for First Response Labor LLC.  

 

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Fredda M. Ploof

Aug 10, 2022

EAST BERKSHIRE– Fredda M. Ploof, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in Richford on January 20, 1944, to the late Clifford and Theresa (Mayhew) Snider.

Fredda grew up in Richford and graduated from Richford High School. On July 11, 1964, Fredda married the love of her life,...

Bruce Knutson

Aug 8, 2022

RICHFORD - Bruce Knutson passed to his rest on August 8, 2022 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. During the last six months of his life, he maintained an attitude of humility and dignity, always showing appreciation for all who cared for him.

Bruce was born on August 11, 1934 to Helen (Holmes) Knutson...

Ralph Edward Garrow

Aug 7, 2022

RICHFORD – Ralph Edward Garrow, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 7, 2022.

Ralph was born on March 1, 1954, the son of the late Luna (Wright) and Gordon Garrow.

Ralph enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, building puzzles, watching his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers, and watching NASCAR. He was a professional drywaller for over...

Pauline M. Lawyer

Aug 5, 2022

BAKERSFIELD– Pauline M. Lawyer, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg surrounded by her family.

She was born in Sheldon on March 25, 1931, to the late Aimee and Beatrice (Prive) Dufresne.

Pauline grew up in Bakersfield on a small farm and graduated from the Brigham Academy. She married the love...

David E. Garrow

Aug 3, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS– David E. Garrow, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in St. Albans on February 8, 1954, to the late Edward and Joyce (Pudvah) Garrow.

David graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1972 and then received an associate degree from the New England...