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Ralph "Bud" LaBelle Jr.

Ralph "Bud" LaBelle Jr.

Jul 18, 2021

SWANTON – Ralph “Bud” LaBelle Jr., age 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Swanton.

 

He was born in St. Albans, on June 9, 1964 to Elizabeth P. LaBelle and the late Ralph A. LaBelle Sr.

 

Ralph graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School and was a life-long resident of this area. He worked on a number...

George "Ike" Bedell

George "Ike" Bedell

Jul 17, 2021

ST. ALBANS – George “Ike” Robert Bedell, 76, of Saint Albans, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2021. He passed peacefully in the hospital due to a sudden medical condition.

 

George was born in Stowe, Vermont on January 12, 1945 and was a graduate of Stowe High School. His parents were Ruth and Robert Bedell. He went on...

Edward M. Deuso

Edward M. Deuso

Jul 17, 2021

HIGHGATE– Heaven gained another hero on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Edward M. Deuso, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his camp at Lake Carmi.  

He was born in Black Falls Montgomery on February 7, 1951 to the late David and Charlotte (Bolt) Deuso.

Ed grew up on his family’s farm in Montgomery and attended Montgomery Elementary School and Enosburg...

Stephanie A. Brunton

Stephanie A. Brunton

Jul 16, 2021

MONTGOMERY CENTER– Stephanie A. Brunton, age 66, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. 

She was born in St. Albans on July 8, 1955 to the late Garrett and Dorothy (Clarke) Bevins.

Stephanie grew up on Orchard Street in St. Albans and attended Bellows Free Academy and eventually went on to earn her GED. She married Stuart Brunton on June 7, 1980 and the two raised their family...

Rita L. Quesnel

Rita L. Quesnel

Jul 15, 2021

HIGHGATE – Rita L. Quesnel, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2021 during a medical procedure at the North Shore University Hospital in NY, with her husband by her side. She was born in Burlington on September 29, 1974 to the late Bernard & Bonnie (Hogaboom) Mathieu.  

Rita married Robert, her soul mate, with thousands of witnesses...

Margaret L. Rowse

Margaret L. Rowse

Jul 12, 2021

RICHFORD/LEWES, DE– Margaret L. Rowse, age 104, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her home in Lewes, DE.  

She was born in Battle Creek, MI on November 29, 1916, to the late Raymond and Grace (Going) Litchfield.

Margaret grew up in Worcester, MA where she also attended Becker Business school. She raised her two daughters in Richford,...

Linda M. Pelkey

Linda M. Pelkey

Jul 11, 2021

SWANTON – Linda M. Pelkey. This amazing woman, wife, mother, grammy, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was born December 9th 1963, and was taken too soon with her family by her side at the young age of 57, the morning of July 11th, 2021.

 

Anyone who knew her was blessed to have her in their life. Her heart of...

Shane L. Lloyd

Shane L. Lloyd

Jul 11, 2021

FRANKLIN – Shane L. Lloyd, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, with his loving family by his side in the comfort of his home, after fighting Parkinson’s Disease with dignity since 2009.

He was born in Howard, South Dakota on May 19, 1943, to the late John & Betty Lloyd. He joined the Navy in 1960 at...

Sandra M. Renaudette

Sandra M. Renaudette

Jul 6, 2021

SWANTON – Sandra Marie Renaudette, age 85 passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at her home, with her loving family by her side.

 

Sandra was born September 20, 1935 in Swanton, Vermont.  She was the daughter of the late Romeo and Winifred (Babbie) Favero. She graduated from St. Anne’s Academy. She married, the love of her life, Robert...

Robin M. Amaral

Robin M. Amaral

Jul 4, 2021

SWANTON – Robin M. Amaral, age 61, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home in Swanton.

 

She was born in Barre on May 6, 1960 to Norma (Hemingway) LaVigne and the late Robert Bullard.

 

Robin loved spending time with her family above all else. She was a loving mother, friend, and person. Her favorite hobbies...

Richard J. Ploof I

Richard J. Ploof I

Jun 28, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS– Richard J. Ploof I, age 82, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.  

He was born in Enosburg Falls on February 16, 1939 to the late Oscar and Margaret (Jenne) Ploof.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1957. After...

Carmen E. Stevens

Carmen E. Stevens

Jun 27, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Carmen E. Stevens, age 76, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was born in Quebec, Canada on June 3, 1945 to the late Patrick & Helen (Beaudet) Lemay. Carmen was one of nine children, including two sets of twins.

 

Carmen’s family moved to Vermont to operate...

Bonnie L. Labrie

Bonnie L. Labrie

Jun 26, 2021

CAMBRIDGE– Bonnie Lee (Gokey) Labrie passed away peacefully, with her loved ones at her side on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. She was mother to Christopher and Jennifer and devoted grandmother to Ellie and Wyatt. Her family meant the world to her, and she found no greater joy than spending time with her two beautiful grandchildren. Ellie and Wyatt were blessed to have...

Candace "Candy" L. Levick

Candace "Candy" L. Levick

Jun 26, 2021

SWANTON – Candace “Candy” L. Levick, age 56, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 with her family by her side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in St. Albans on November 5, 1964 to Alice (Magnant) & the late Charles Levick Sr.

Candy was an amazing mother, supportive, loving and so full of...

Beverley C. Champagne

Beverley C. Champagne

Jun 25, 2021

HIGHGATE SPRINGS – Beverley C. Champagne, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 with her family by her side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Montreal, Quebec on September 5, 1935, to the late Charles & Margaret (Tompkins) Moore.  

Bev was a proud Canadian citizen, who met the perfect American...

Keith P. Gagne

Keith P. Gagne

Jun 25, 2021

“There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day...” ~The Sherman Brothers

 

BAKERSFIELD – Keith Gagne 57, passed away June 25, 2021, at his home in Bakersfield.

 

He was born in St. Albans, Vermont to Marcel & Jienette Gagne.

 

Growing up in Highgate on his family’s chicken farm he became the professional egg...

Charles G. Machia Jr.

Charles G. Machia Jr.

Jun 22, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Charles Gordon Machia, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday June 22, 2021.

 

He was born in Sheldon, VT on April 25, 1941 to the late Charles and Inez (Carr) Machia.

 

Charlie spent much of his career driving tractor trailers from Vermont to Florida. He enjoyed the adventures of the road,...

Tonya Lynne Beauregard

Tonya Lynne Beauregard

Jun 22, 2021

SWANTON– Tonya L. Beauregard, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home in Swanton. She was born in St. Albans on March 20, 1976 to Cynthia (Barrette) Beauregard and Norman Beauregard. Tonya grew up in Highgate and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. While in school she enjoyed playing basketball and softball and continued...

Dolore L. Laroche

Dolore L. Laroche

Jun 20, 2021

HIGHGATE – Dolore L. Laroche, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, with his family by his side at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in East Highgate on July 8, 1940 to the late Leonard & Rachel (Gagne) Laroche.

Dolore married the love of his life, Barbara (Burleson) on May 5, 1962, and...

Richard A. Lagasse

Richard A. Lagasse

Jun 19, 2021

RICHFORD— Richard A. Lagasse, age 72, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by family at his home in Richford. He was born in Nashua, NH on October 31, 1948, the son of the late Adrian and Violet (Anderson) Lagasse.

Richard grew up on the border of NH and MA until his family purchased a farm in Canada in...

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