Obituaries
James F. Creller
Feb 9, 2022
ALBURGH – James F. Creller, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home in Alburgh.
He was born January 11, 1953 in St. Albans to the late Robert Sr. & Beverly (Prime) Creller.
Jim spent all of his life in Alburgh where he was well known for his green thumb. He had a love...
Stephen B. Tracy
Feb 7, 2022
EAST RICHFORD– Stephen B. Tracy Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in St. Albans on August 18, 1949, to the late Burton and Joanne (Rogers) Tracy.
Steve married Angela (Currier) Tracy on September 12, 1992, and the two raised their family in East Richford. Steve and Angela...
Mother Joanna Alexander
Feb 6, 2022
RICHFORD – Mother Joanna (Catherine Elisabeth Marie), age 87, died on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Center.
Born Elizabeth May Alexander in Schenectady, New York, Mother Joanna was the daughter of John Robert and Helen Alexander. She was, since 1993, for the past 29 years, a nun of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church...
Michael Edward Breen
Feb 3, 2022
Michael Edward Breen, born April 19, 1940 passed away at home on 2/3/2022, after a long battle with Dementia. He was the son of Michael J Breen and Maureen Costello. He is survived by Pauline his wife of 61 years, and 3 sons, Michael of Seal Beach, CA, Steven of Long Beach, CA, Marc and Toni Breen and Two grandchildren...
Michael T. Baker
Feb 2, 2022
SWANTON – Michael T. Baker, age 62, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Burlington on February 5, 1959 to Virginia (King) Baker and the late Robert Baker.
Mike grew up in Essex, Vermont and graduated from Essex High...
Nora L. Unwin
Feb 2, 2022
SWANTON - Nora Lillian Unwin, a lifelong resident of Swanton, Vt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the age of 83, with her two nieces, Mary Beaulieu, and Jewels Berry by her side.
Nora was born in Swanton, on August 29, 1938, daughter of the late Donald and Barbara (Minkler) Morgan.
Nora married Eugene Unwin in 1956,...
Kathryn N. Dulude
Feb 2, 2022
ENOSBURG FALLS– Kathryn N. Dulude, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.
She was born in Montgomery on April 10, 1927 to the late Elmer and Bertha (Longey) Longe.
Kathryn married Joseph Dulude on September 1, 1951 and made their home in Enosburg Falls. She was a devout Catholic and member...
Arthur Ernest Quilliam
Feb 1, 2022
Swanton – Arthur Ernest Quilliam (Ernie) age 88, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 1, 2022
Ernest was the only child of the late Joseph and Cecile (Greenough) Quilliam.
He married Patricia Perron on May 29,1954, she predeceased him on December 9, 2021
Ernest was a dedicated husband and father. He was a farmer most of his life...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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
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.
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
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...