Obituaries
Shirley M. Hakey
May 30, 2022
SWANTON– Shirley M. Hakey, age 73, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Franklin County Rehab Center.
She was born in St. Albans on June 16, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Lucy (Laselle) Sweet.
Shirley grew up in Swanton and attended Swanton High School. She held several jobs after graduating high school, most recently...
Ruth J. Comings
May 29, 2022
ENOSBURG FALLS – Ruth Joyce Comings, Age 94, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.
She was born in St. Albans on April 16, 1928 to the late John & Iola (Bell) Mullen.
Joyce grew up and attended school in Swanton and lived there until she married William “Bill” Comings from...
Darwin Gilbert Cameron Jr.
May 25, 2022
ALBURGH – Darwin G. Cameron Jr., age 69, passed away on May 25, 2022, with his loving family by his side at his Alburgh home.
He was born in St. Albans on November 19, 1952, to Velma (Jarvis) Cameron and the late Darwin Cameron Sr.
Darwin married the love of his life Karen (Stokes) on November 6, 1971.
Darwin was a truck driver for 37 years. Over the years he enjoyed collecting Farmall tractors, building, drag racing his 1969 Cuda and boating with Karen and their family. Darwin was a family man; his family always...
Lindsay M. Benoit
May 23, 2022
HIGHGATE – Lindsay M. Benoit, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 23, 2022 after an automobile accident.
She was born in Milngavie, Scotland on November 24, 1955 to the late Alexander and Patricia (Jefferson) Murray. Two years later, Lindsay packed up a little suitcase and moved with her parents to Montreal, QC. When not confidently traipsing around Montreal,...
Lisa M. Lampman
May 23, 2022
SHELDON– Lisa M. Lampman, age 52, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 unexpectedly at her home.
She was born in Sheldon on April 19, 1970 to the late Francis and Edna (Martin) Lampman
Lisa grew up in Alburgh and attended Alburgh elementary school and graduated High School from Missisquoi Valley Union in Swanton, Vermont.
Lisa...
Bexley Faith & Aubree Elora Benson
May 22, 2022
SWANTON – Bexley Faith Benson and her twin sister, Aubree Elora Benson, gained their angel wings together on May 22, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
Bexley and Aubree were loved more than anything even before they entered this world. They shared a womb and grew together. They hugged, they bonded, and they comforted one another....
Doris Ann Donna
May 18, 2022
RICHFORD – Doris A. Donna, age 68, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans with her family at her side.
Doris was born in St. Albans, VT on July 13, 1953, the daughter of the late Burton Donna Sr. and Pearl (Eldred) Donna.
Doris was a resident of Enosburg, Montgomery, Berkshire, and Richford...
Joyce A. Jacobs
May 14, 2022
ST. ALBANS – Joyce A. Jacobs, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
She was born in Fitzwilliam, NH on July 27, 1947 to the late George Dunton, Sr. & Phyllis Beam.
Joyce married the love of her life, Bernard “Bob” Jacobs, Sr. on August...
Beverly J. Domina
May 14, 2022
SHELDON SPRINGS– Beverly J. Domina, age 82, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester
She was born in Montgomery Village on June 12, 1939 to the late Kenneth and Doris (Mason) Doe.
Beverly grew up on her family farm in Montgomery and attended the Montgomery School House. She was hardworking and independent...
Richard A. Fleury
May 9, 2022
ISLE LA MOTTE – Richard A. Fleury, age 58, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home in Isle La Motte.
He was born in St. Albans, Vermont on December 6, 1963 to the late George and Anna (Nelson) Fleury.
Richard lived for the outdoors and loved his life along the shores of Lake Champlain. He...
Patrinka Nellie Vieta
May 9, 2022
FRANKLIN – Patrinka N Vieta, age 64, passed away at her Franklin home on May 9, 2022, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in St. Albans on August 26, 1957, to the late Linwood Sr. and CoraBelle (Wright) Steinhour
She married the love of her life, Gary on August 30, 1975.
After graduating high school, she...
Karen H. Patrick
May 9, 2022
ST. ALBANS - Karen H. Patrick, 70, finished her life journey at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vermont unexpectedly on May 9, 2022. She was born May 28, 1951 daughter of Kenneth Odell and Irene Odell and lived in Vermont her entire life.
Prior to retiring in 2000, Karen worked in the St. Albans school system, starting at BFA...
Winfield Scott Mueller
May 7, 2022
MONTGOMERY– Winfield Scott Mueller, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
He was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on January 20, 1961, to Donald Mueller and the late Patricia (Paulus) Mueller. Scott, the oldest of his siblings, was a confident and sensitive brother, who enjoyed camping with his family. He graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School...
Shirley E. Wallace
May 7, 2022
RICHFORD – Shirley E. Wallace, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
She was born in Richford on April 30, 1933 to the late Myles & Ardell (Combs) Greene.
Shirley loved spending time with family, playing Bingo, going for rides, and knitting. She was most known for her quick wit...
Anne Voos
Apr 26, 2022
MONTGOMERY CENTER– Anne Voos, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
She was born in Göppingen, Germany on July 7, 1945 to the late Otto and Hildegard (Weiss) Unterriker.
Anne grew up in several small towns in southern Germany as her family worked on farms and ran a restaurant. Anne was passionate about getting an education...
Emidio "Chico" Fabretti
Apr 25, 2022
SWANTON – Emidio “Chico” J. Fabretti, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home in Swanton.
He was born in New Britain, Connecticut on July 11, 1940 to the late Constantino and Yolanda (Verzulli) Fabretti.
Chico graduated from New Britain High School in Connecticut. After graduation he worked as a mechanic for a few...
Roy "Joe" A. Richard
Apr 23, 2022
EAST FAIRFIELD – Roy “Joe” A. Richard, age 51, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
He was born in St. Albans on March 28, 1971 to the late Robert & Marion (LaPlante) Richard.
Joe grew up locally, and married Amy (Beaudry) after 17 years together, on September 11, 2010. Their...
Sheryl She-She Sherman
Apr 22, 2022
HIGHGATE – Sheryl Ann (Hinton) Sherman “She-She”, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans, VT.
Sheryl was born on July 5, 1956, in Newport, VT. To the late Bob and Lillian (Broome) Hinton.
Sheryl met her husband Foster “Fuzzy” in 1985, they married on September 4, 1993. They raised their children Rebecca...
Priscilla Dewing Gates
Apr 20, 2022
FRANKLIN – Priscilla Dewing Gates, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning April 20, 2022, after being cared for lovingly by her family and caregivers for several years.Priscilla was born June 19, 1928, in St. Albans, the daughter of the late James Adolphus and Kathryn (Gilbert) Dewing. She attended school in East Franklin and then Franklin and...
Erwin H. Morits
Apr 16, 2022
BERKSHIRE – Erwin Morits, age 56, passed away on April 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Berkshire.
He was born in Burlington on September 21, 1965 to the late Joseph and Joan (Vincelette) Morits.
Erwin was a wheeler and dealer, and “could turn a penny into a dollar.” He was also one hell of a...