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Stanley D. Capsey Sr.

Stanley D. Capsey Sr.

Jan 29, 2022

Stanley Douglas Capsey, Sr., age 79 of Swanton, Vermont passed away peacefully at his daughter’s residence in Boca Raton, FL on January 29, 2022 of heart failure and after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.Stanley was the second of four sons of the late Douglas and Gladys (Parrott) Capsey. Stanley was born on June 1, 1942 in Mystic, Quebec Canada....

Mary Anne Towle

Mary Anne Towle

Jan 28, 2022

 

VENICE, FL – Mary Anne Carpenter Towle, age 91, passed on January 28, 2022, at Venice Hospital in Venice, Florida.

Friends and family are invited to Mary Anne’s Life Celebration to include a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 152 Main St. Richford, VT 05476. Interment will...

Anne Marie Loiselle

Anne Marie Loiselle

Jan 28, 2022

Richford – Anne Marie Loiselle, age 64, passed away on Friday January 28, 2022, at her Richford home with her loving family by her side.  

She was born on July 15, 1957, to the late Elmer and Rita (Pollander) Wetherby.

Anne married Charles Loiselle on September 3, 1977.

Anne was employed as a special educator clerk for Enosburg Schools,...

Joseph C. Clair

Joseph C. Clair

Jan 27, 2022

SHELDON– Joseph C. Clair, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Sheldon.  

He was born in Burlington on August 4, 1987 to Charles and Candy (Putnam) Clair.

Joey grew up in Sheldon and Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 2005. He loved to cook and bake so he took a job working...

Justin Michael Gabree

Justin Michael Gabree

Jan 25, 2022

Sheldon – Justin Michael Gabree, "Grapetree" age 32, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2022.

He was born ­­­­­­­­­­­in St. Albans, VT on March 14,1989, to Tina Gabree and David Gagne.

He graduated from Missisquoi Valley High School in 2007, he was employed by Harrison Concrete and Ricky Hoburn Sugar Bush.  

Justin’s favorite thing to do was spend time...

Ronald A. Cota

Ronald A. Cota

Jan 25, 2022

 

SWANTON – Ronald Armand Cota, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in his shop at his home where he loved to spend his time.

 

Ronnie was born in Georgia, VT on August 13, 1944 to the late Leo & Anna (Viens) Cota.

 

He graduated from BFA St. Albans on June 10, 1964. After...

James Everett Poirier

James Everett Poirier

Jan 24, 2022

Montgomery – James Everett Poirier, age 94, passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans on January 24, 2022.

He was born ­­­­­­­­­­­in East Berkshire on September 11,1927 to the late James and Caroline (Colton) Poirier.

James married the love of his life, Beverly Brooks on October 4,1952

James served in the United States Army in 1946 and 1947....

Donald "Don" G. Bell

Donald "Don" G. Bell

Jan 24, 2022

SWANTON – Donald G. Bell, age 97, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his daughter’s home.

He was born in Swanton on April 10, 1924 to the late Fred & Lucille (Cline) Bell.

Don was a lifelong resident of Swanton and wore it proudly. He became an entrepreneur at the age of 11...

Porter P. Hodgdon

Porter P. Hodgdon

Jan 20, 2022

SWANTON – Porter. P. Hodgdon Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Swanton.

 

He was born in Orleans on May 15, 1938 to the late Porter & Reba (Lumbra) Hodgdon.

 

Porter and his brothers started Hodgdon Brothers on May 15, 1956 in Ascutney, Vermont. At that...

Beverly A. Sylvester

Beverly A. Sylvester

Jan 19, 2022

Beverly A. Sylvester, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.

She was born in Barton on July 12, 1941 to the late Arthur A. and Margaret (Cota) St. Onge.

Beverly grew up in Montgomery and married Wayne George Sylvester on October 22, 1956 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Montgomery. In...

William Lee Thompson Sr.

William Lee Thompson Sr.

Jan 18, 2022

SWANTON – William Lee Thompson Sr., age 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Swanton, VT with his loving family by his side on January 18, 2022.

He was born ­­­­­­­­­­­in Bakersfield, VT on February 10, 1925, to the late Justin Lee Thompson and Lillian Alice (Reynolds).  He was a railroad foreman for 31 years at Central Vermont Railroad....

Larry A. Gregoire

Larry A. Gregoire

Jan 16, 2022

SHELDON– Larry A. Gregoire, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

He was born in St. Albans on July 14, 1952, to the late Albany and Lucille (Boylan) Gregoire.

Larry grew up in Fairfield and Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his snowmobile, motorcycle, and cruising in his...

Lola Anne Jettie

Lola Anne Jettie

Jan 16, 2022

Fairfield VT – Lola Anne Jettie, age 82, passed away on January 16, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born in Highgate ­­­­­­­­­­on January 11, 1940, to the late Charles and Mildred (Warner) Quebec.

Lola was married to the late Edeas (Eddie) Jettie on November 15, 1958.  Following 44 years of marriage, he predeceased...

Ellenor A. Powers

Ellenor A. Powers

Jan 14, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS – Ellenor A. Powers, age 83, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Franklin County Health & Rehab in St. Albans.

 

She was born in Newport on June 30, 1938 to the late Eric & Christina (Gray) Royce.

Ellenor grew up in West Charleston and married Richard “Dick” Powers on August 23, 1958. In addition to...

Raymond O. Parent

Raymond O. Parent

Jan 13, 2022

Raymond O. Parent at the age of 90 passed away at Franklin County Health & Rehab surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2022. 

Raymond was born July 28, 1931 in Enosburg to the late Omar and Agnes (Leveille) Parent. Raymond is predeceased by his first wife Mabel (Farrar) Parent and second wife Charlotte (Elkins) Parent.

Raymond spent many years as...

Suzanne Joyce Rhodes

Suzanne Joyce Rhodes

Jan 12, 2022

Richford – Suzanne Rhodes, age 65, passed away with her loving family by her side on January 12, 2022, at her home in Richford.

She was born on July 17, 1956, to Nelson and Joyce (Shover) Tessier.

Suzanne and James Rhodes celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on November 24, 2021.

Suzanne attended Richford High School; She worked at National Community...

Theresa I. Jewett

Theresa I. Jewett

Jan 10, 2022

JAY – Theresa I. Jewett, age 75, wife of the late James W. Jewett, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022 surrounded by her family at the Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Theresa was born on December 31, 1946 in Richford, Vermont, the daughter of the late Armand G. Juaire and the late Alma (Pilon) Juaire.

Theresa married...

Ezra Alden Pickup

Ezra Alden Pickup

Jan 1, 2022

ALBURGH – Reverend Ezra Alden Pickup Jr, 86, died peacefully at home on January 1, 2022. Reverend Pickup was born on June 8, 1935, in Hartford, CT to Ezra Alden Pickup Sr. and Lois Westwood (Hiscox) Pickup.

 

Reverend Pickup was known as Alden to his family and Ezra to his many friends. He graduated from Wethersfield High School in...

Helen C. Pyke

Helen C. Pyke

Jan 1, 2022

Helen Chase Pyke of East Enosburg, died at the age of 88 on January 1, 2022 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. She was born Helen Rutherford Chase, in Burlington, on March 16, 1933. The eldest child of Ruth Mary Collins and Enoch Chase, she grew up in Ferrisburg at Ecole Champlain, a summer camp for girls established...

Lorraine L. Gillis

Lorraine L. Gillis

Dec 31, 2021

MONTGOMERY CENTER – It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Lorraine Gillis, who left this world on December 31, 2021 at the age of 91 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

Lorraine was born Lorraine Lila Lumbra to Walter and Matilda Lumbra the youngest of 9 children.

 

She was born at home...

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