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Patrice A. Havreluk

Patrice A. Havreluk

Jun 14, 2021

EAST FAIRFIELD – Patrice A. Havreluk, age 58, crossed over on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

She was born on April 13, 1963 in Burlington to Gabrielle (St. Jacques) Havreluk and the late Anthony Havreluk.

 

Patrice was very spiritual and devoted to the Abenaki and Christian ideals and rituals. She...

Daniel A. Lavigne

Daniel A. Lavigne

Jun 5, 2021

SWANTON – Daniel A. Lavigne, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021, with his loving family by his side at his home in Swanton. He was born in Swanton on October 21, 1946, to the late George & Rose (Downey) Lavigne.

Dan will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a...

Joyce L. Nielsen

Joyce L. Nielsen

May 31, 2021

SWANTON – Joyce L. Nielsen, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

 

She was born in St. Johnsbury on July 21, 1939 to the late Harold & Christine (Downing) Kittredge. Joyce has fond memories of growing up on the family farm in St. Johnsbury and would often walk the...

M. Hayden Janes

M. Hayden Janes

May 31, 2021

On Monday, May 31st, one of the last of the “Great Generation” passed away peacefully in his home in Richford, surrounded by his family. M. Hayden Janes was born on Sept. 15, 1925 in Richford to Donald and Olive (Hayden) Janes. On June 22, 1949, he married the love of his life Mavis Jeanne Bashaw of Richford.

Hayden’s youth was...

Michael L. Jutras

Michael L. Jutras

May 28, 2021

SHELDON – Michael “Mike” L. Jutras, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 28, 2021. Mike was doing what he loved – working with his tractor to prepare this year’s food plot for deer hunting.

 

He was born June 8, 1956 in St. Albans to the late Roland & Elaine (Kittell) Jutras.

 

Mike was a hard-working farmer,...

Larry R. Derosia

Larry R. Derosia

May 27, 2021

HIGHGATE SPRINGS- Larry Roger Derosia, aka “Hippie” to many, left this world unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home in Highgate Springs.

Larry was the third of seven children born to the late Roger and Arlene(Morse) Derosia on October 28, 1959.

Larry grew up in Highgate Springs and learned his work ethics at a young age on the...

Seth A. McLaughlin

Seth A. McLaughlin

May 25, 2021

HIGHGATE – Seth A. McLaughlin, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2021, in his home with his canine companion, Gizmo by his side.

He was born in Burlington to Dianne (Gauthier) McLaughlin and the late Larry McLaughlin.

Seth was hardworking and worked many odd jobs throughout this life. His free spirit brought him to join the Carnival in...

Jason R. Cooper

Jason R. Cooper

May 25, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Jason R. Cooper, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident.

 

He was born on May 30, 1976 in Hemet, CA to the late Ray Cooper and Linda (Darnell) Cooper.

 

Jason was born and raised in California before meeting his wife, Angela. He moved to Vermont...

David J. Shappy

David J. Shappy

May 24, 2021

GEORGIA – David James Shappy 33 of Georgia Vermont passed away in Clearwater, FL May 24th 2021, after a long battle with addiction.

 

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M Saturday June 26, 2021, Graveside at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Milton Vermont with Father Felts Officiating. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of David’s life immediately...

Jean N. Lamphere

Jean N. Lamphere

May 23, 2021

SWANTON – Jean N. Lamphere, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 23, 2021 at King's Daughters Home in St. Albans.

She was born in St. Albans on January 5, 1935 to the late Henry and Evelyn Letourneau.

Jean married the love of her life, Jerry Lamphere on May 30, 1956, and they made their home in...

Ryleigh C. St. Pierre

Ryleigh C. St. Pierre

May 23, 2021

ENOSBURGH – Perfect, smart, and tough. That is how we would describe our sweet angel. Ryleigh Carol St. Pierre passed away after a tragic accident on May 23, 2021.

 

Ryleigh was born on July 25, 2019 to her loving parents Conner & Ashleigh (Clark) St. Pierre.

 

Ryleigh was perfect. She made everyone around her smile and she could...

Richard "Dick" Bugbee Sr.

Richard "Dick" Bugbee Sr.

May 21, 2021

BAKERSFIELD– Richard (Dick) P. Bugbee Sr., 80, of Bakersfield, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021 at Northwestern Medical Center. Dick was born to the late Harvey and Felicia (Dennis) Bugbee on February 5, 1941. 

Dick grew up in St. Albans and was a graduate of BFA St. Albans. Dick married his life partner, Judith Stone on October 18, 1969....

Allen E. Champagne

Allen E. Champagne

May 19, 2021

HIGHGATE SPRINGS – Mr. Allen Edward Champagne, age 83, a lifelong resident of this community passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, May 19, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born at home in Highgate Springs on June 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Alice (Drew) Champagne.

On July 29, 2000 he...

Lawrence H. Juaire

Lawrence H. Juaire

May 16, 2021

FAIRFIELD – Lawrence H. Juaire, age 90, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home in Fairfield.

 

Lawrence was born in Richford on February 24, 1931 to the late Henry & Pearl (McKinney) Juaire.

 

The Juaire Farm in Fairfield was Lawrence’s life. His family moved there when he was just 6...

Sharron D. DeRosia

Sharron D. DeRosia

May 15, 2021

BAKERSFIELD – Sharron D. DeRosia, age 62, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

She was born in France on December 28, 1958 to Chester DeVarney and the late Nettie (Carver) DeVarney.

 

Sharon was a passionate person and always lived her life to the fullest. Always putting in 100%...

Vera "Vivian" Bishop

Vera "Vivian" Bishop

May 11, 2021

FRANKLIN – Vera “Vivian” Bishop, loving mom, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 90, on May 11, 2021 in Enosburg. She was born in Highgate on March 2, 1931 to the late Clarence & Marie (Raymond) Machia.  

Vivian married the love of her life, Lawrence Bishop in 1948, and they shared 72 wonderful years of marriage....

John Emerson Phillips Sr.

John Emerson Phillips Sr.

May 3, 2021

John Emerson Phillips Sr., 88, Passed away on May 3, 2021, at the Harbor Hill Center in Belfast, Maine.

John was born in St. Albans, VT, on August 11, 1932 to William and Ellen (Croft) Phillips. He married Sally Ann Therrien, his wife of 53 years, in 1958. John was predeceased by Sally when she passed away in July of...

Judy A. Gadue

Judy A. Gadue

May 3, 2021

SWANTON – Judy A. Gadue, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 with her loving family by her side at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  She was born in Swanton on November 5, 1941 to the late Richard & Jane (Riley) Ryan.

Judy was an exceptionally talented and spiritual woman with a unique sense of humor. Not...

Danton A. Doner

Danton A. Doner

Apr 28, 2021

ROCKY HILL, CT– Danton Doner, 86 of Rocky Hill, CT passed away on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. 

He was born on January 1, 1935 in Sheldon Springs, VT.  He Joined the Navy at age 17 and was a Plane Captain for F9F-5 Panther Aircraft on the USS Tarawa before transferring to the Air Force where he was a Ground Control...

Dr. John A. Vaillancourt

Dr. John A. Vaillancourt

Apr 28, 2021

SWANTON/SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Dr. John A. Vaillancourt, age 85, a native of Swanton, Vermont, and a resident of San Francisco for the past 40 years, died on April 28, 2021. Born in St. Albans, Vermont on June 23, 1935, he was the son of the late L. Jules and Clara (Bernardini) Vaillancourt. John graduated from the former St. Anne's...

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