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Andrew D. Rainville

Andrew D. Rainville

Sep 16, 2021

FRANKLIN, VT - Andrew (Andy) Rainville completed his life with us on September 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, less than 1 mile from the farm house where he was born 91 years ago. 69 years ago (1952) he married Imogene (Gigi) Columb (who survives him). He had courted her during her nurses training at the Bishop DeGoesbriand...

Thomas P. Finn

Thomas P. Finn

Sep 16, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Thomas “Tom” P. Finn, age 71, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on September 16, 2021 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.  

He was born in Lowell, Mass on September 20, 1949 to the late Thomas M. & Jean A. (Toupin) Finn.

Tom grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from...

Linda F. Whitney

Linda F. Whitney

Sep 16, 2021

RICHFORD – Linda Frances Whitney, 70, passed away on September 16, 2021, at her home in Richford Center.

 

Linda was born in St. Albans on January 15, 1951, to Francis and Barbara (Guilmette) Whitney.  Linda was raised in Richford, a town that she was proud to call home her whole life.

 

From an early age, Linda lived a...

Robert "Bob" A. Salminen

Robert "Bob" A. Salminen

Sep 15, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Robert “Bob” A. Salminen, age 62, passed away following a brief illness on September 15, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Fitchburg, MA on December 23, 1958 to Maurice & Carole (Hamburg) Salminen. Susan and “Bill” as she affectionately called him, traveled together by train while he was in serving...

Cecilia R. Richard

Cecilia R. Richard

Sep 15, 2021

SWANTON – Cecilia R. Richard, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 at The Villa Rehab Center in St. Albans. She led a full and happy life.

She was born in Swanton on January 26, 1925 to the late Louis & Anna (Morits) Campono.  

Cecilia graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1942. She furthered her education at...

Klara H. Fillion

Klara H. Fillion

Sep 14, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Klara H. Fillion, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

She was born in Germany on October 21, 1935 to the late Georg & Anna Stummer.

Klara married the love of her life, Donald, who was stationed in Germany in 1956. They moved to the United States and...

Donald G. Taylor

Donald G. Taylor

Sep 13, 2021

SWANTON – Donald G. Taylor, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021 at the Slate Valley Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Granville, NY. He was born in Swanton on April 6, 1927 to the late George & Frances (Martin) Taylor. Donald devoted his life to his beautiful wife, Anita, serving our country and flying airplanes. His military...

Anne M. Ives

Anne M. Ives

Sep 12, 2021

SWANTON – Anne M. Ives, age 61, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 after a period of declining health.

 

She was born in Burlington on October 2, 1959 to the late Ralph & Lorraince (Weston) Germain.

 

Anne grew up in Chittenden County and you could usually find her on the ball fields. She loved playing sports, especially...

Sylvia R. Ploof

Sylvia R. Ploof

Sep 12, 2021

HIGHGATE – Sylvia R. Ploof, age 88, passed away unexpectedly with her beloved cat, Willow by her side on September 12, 2021 as a result of a house fire in Highgate.

She was born in St. Albans on June 6, 1933 to the late Charles T. & Sarah (Thompson) Nye.  

Sylvia married the love of her life, Robert Ploof...

Colby Mykel Reynolds

Colby Mykel Reynolds

Sep 10, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS– Colby M. Reynolds, age 18, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Sheldon.

He was born in St. Albans on June 22, 2003 to the Kimberly (Bailey) and Brian Reynolds Sr.

Colby grew up in Enosburg and attended school at Enosburg Falls High School and MVU. He had a passion for anything with an engine and...

Bethanie Rose Therrien

Bethanie Rose Therrien

Sep 10, 2021

EAST BERKSHIRE– Bethanie Rose Therrien, age 22, passed away tragically on Friday, September 10, 2021.

She was born in Newport Richy, FL on May 11, 1999 to Samuel Therrien and Amanda (Zweeres) Phillips.

Bethanie grew up in Hudson, FL and graduated in from Hudson High School in 2017. From a young age she won hearts over with her light up...

Robert "Bob" Conger Jr.

Robert "Bob" Conger Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

BERKSHIRE– Robert “Bob” Conger Jr., age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

He was born in St. Albans on November 21, 1948 to the late Robert Conger Sr. and Jeanette (Menard) Rounds.

Bob became independent at a young age and began his trucking career at 18. He met the love...

Linda J. Pigeon

Linda J. Pigeon

Sep 4, 2021

RICHFORD- Linda J. Pigeon, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 4, 2021, at her home in Richford

She was born in Stoneham, MA on October 22, 1952, to the late Arthur and Connie (Filarelli) Landry.

Linda grew up in Avon, MA and graduated from Avon High School.  At the young age of 17 she met the love of...

Mary Jane Bohannon

Mary Jane Bohannon

Sep 2, 2021

ISLE LA MOTTE – Mary Jane Bohannon, age 59 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home in Isle La Motte.

 

She was born in St. Albans on July 13, 1962 to the late Lawrence & Susan (Lockerby) Bohannon. Susan passed away when Mary Jane was two years old. She was raised by Lawrence and her...

Amanda E. Keith

Amanda E. Keith

Sep 2, 2021

SWANTON – Amanda E. Keith, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2021 in Highgate.

She was born in St. Albans on December 16, 1984 to Debra (Chase) Craig and the late James “Peter” Keith.  

Amanda is a long-time resident of Swanton and graduated from MVU in 2003. She was the proudest mom of three beautiful daughters. Amanda...

Judith "Judy" A. Harris

Judith "Judy" A. Harris

Sep 1, 2021

Saint Albans - Judith “Judy” Harris, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021 at the Villa Rehab Center.

She was born in Saint Albans on December 21, 1937 to the late Joseph and Julia (Jacobs) Daley.

Judy spent her childhood in Saint Albans.  Her love of dancing started at a young age and it was her talent and...

Beverly A. Murphy

Beverly A. Murphy

Aug 30, 2021

Beverly Ann (Jaibur) Murphy of West River, Maryland and Canaan, Vermont passed away on August 30, 2021 at the age of 86 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born in Winooski, VT on May 30, 1935 as the youngest of three children to Julia and Louis Jaibur. She attended Cathedral High School in Burlington, VT...

Denise G. Charbonneau

Denise G. Charbonneau

Aug 30, 2021

ST. ALBANS TOWN– Denise G. Charbonneau, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in St. Albans on February 17, 1948 to the late Albert and Claire (L’Ecuyer) Lussier.

Denise grew up in St. Albans and graduated from Holy Angels High School. She married the love of...

Robert "Bob" E. Lamarche

Robert "Bob" E. Lamarche

Aug 27, 2021

HIGHGATE – Robert “Bob” E. Lamarche, age 73, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021 with his loving family by his side at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, after a long and courageous battle. He was born in Ste. Christine, Quebec on April 9, 1948 to Aurore (Gevry) Lamarche and the late Marcel Lamarche. 

He is survived by his...

Elizabeth P. LaBelle

Elizabeth P. LaBelle

Aug 26, 2021

SWANTON – Elizabeth P. LaBelle, age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Elderwood at Burlington Facility.

 

She was born in Richford on May 24, 1947 to the late Charlie Sr. & Inez (Carr) Machia.

 

Elizabeth was the consummate mother. She worked hard, always put the needs of her family above her own, and always...

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