Obituaries

Brenda H. Longey

Brenda H. Longey

Oct 22, 2021

RICHFORD – Brenda H. Longey, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 following a brief illness at the Ave Maria Home in Richford.  

She was born in Burlington on April 7, 1943 to the late Felix H. & Myrtle (Northrup) Longey.

Brenda attended Richford High School and continued her education at MDTA in Syracuse, New York studying...

Larry "Baggy" Santor

Larry "Baggy" Santor

Oct 21, 2021

ALBURGH – Larry “Baggy” Santor, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 surrounded by his entire loving family in Alburgh.

He was born in Alburgh on October 15, 1946 to the late Albert J. & Lottie M. (Duchaine) Santor. He is survived by his children, Ronnie “Rupert” Santor and his wife Tracy, Larry “Moose” Santor and his wife...

Charlene C. Messier

Charlene C. Messier

Oct 20, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Charlene C. Messier, beloved mother and grandmother age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.  

 

She was born in Montpelier on December 17, 1947, to the late H. Carlyle and Charlotte (Cook) Lawson.

 

Charlene graduated from Champlain College with a bachelor’s degree and began her...

David A. McAllister

David A. McAllister

Oct 18, 2021

BERKSHIRE – David A. McAllister, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Windsor on January 31, 1949 to the late Gerald & Lillian (Fisk) McAllister.   

David married Sharon (Collins), the love of his life and soul mate on October 25, 1969. He worked as a...

Laurel "Squeak" A. Freeman

Laurel "Squeak" A. Freeman

Oct 16, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Laurel “Squeak” A. Freeman, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls with his loving daughter by his side. He was born in Highgate Falls on November 10, 1942 to the late Jesse Freeman. Squeak joined the United States Army and proudly served in the Vietnam War. After returning home,...

Jacques P. Beaulieu

Jacques P. Beaulieu

Oct 13, 2021

SWANTON – Jacques Philip Beaulieu, a lifelong resident of Swanton, VT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 13, 2021, at the age of 84, with his wife of 61 years by his side. Jacques was born on July 23, 1937, to the late Phillip Beaulieu and Marie Ange (LaBonte) in Highgate VT.

He met his loving wife Donna in 1958...

Ann M. Roberts

Ann M. Roberts

Oct 13, 2021

ST. ALBANS– Ann M. Roberts, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with her dedicated family by her side at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Burlington, VT on October 15, 1957, to Mary Josephine (Cox) Roberts and the late Richard George Roberts Sr.

Annie grew up in Burlington, graduated from CVU in...

Lillian M. Vorse

Lillian M. Vorse

Oct 11, 2021

FRANKLIN – Lillian M. Vorse, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester.

She was born in Elmore on September 13, 1935 to the late George & Gertrude Davey.

Lillian grew up in several small towns throughout Vermont. She met Clifton Vorse Sr. and they made their home in Franklin. They...

Foster "Fuzzy" Sherman

Foster "Fuzzy" Sherman

Oct 11, 2021

HIGHGATE – Foster Roland Sherman “Fuzzy”, 59, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans, VT. He was born on December 21, 1961 in St. Albans, VT, the son of Roland & Marilyn (Pelkey) Sherman

 

Fuzzy graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School, class of 1979. In 1986, he attended a truck driving...

Louis E. Bates

Louis E. Bates

Oct 11, 2021

SWANTON – Louis E. Bates, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center from complications due to Covid 19, despite being fully vaccinated.

He was born in East Highgate on December 27, 1932 to the late Eugene Sr. & Eva (Silk) Bates.

Louis and Gertrude lived in Florida for 22 years,...

Steven George King

Steven George King

Oct 10, 2021

SHELDON– Steven G. King, age 55, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in St. Albans on October 15, 1965 to John and Martha (Roberts) King.

Steve grew up on King road, attended Berkshire elementary school and graduated from Richford High School in 1983. In his younger years he enjoyed...

Susan A. Warner

Susan A. Warner

Oct 7, 2021

MILTON– Susan Ann (Fisher) Warner 70 of Milton, VT passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer.

Susan was born on February 16, 1951 to Stanley and Leola (Coolidge Kendall) Fisher in Hardwick, VT. She was a fighter from the beginning. Susan's twin predeceased her in utero in January of 1951 and...

Nancy A. Boyer

Nancy A. Boyer

Oct 7, 2021

HIGHGATE – Nancy A. Boyer, age 82, a lifetime resident of Highgate passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always said her kids and family were her world.

 

She was born in St. Albans on February 27, 1939, the...

Wilfred "Sonny" Minckler

Wilfred "Sonny" Minckler

Oct 6, 2021

SHELDON– Wilfred “Sonny” Minckler, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 with his family by his side.

He was born in Sheldon on August 21, 1937 to the late Wilfred and Lucille (Messier) Minckler.

Sonny attended Enosburg Falls High School and in his early years worked for St. J & L C Railroad. He worked for Sheldon Pulp...

Bernadette M. Larose

Bernadette M. Larose

Oct 6, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Bernadette M. Larose, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

 

She was born on May 31, 1929 in St. Pie, Quebec, Canada to the late Albert & Alice (Saurette) Bousquet.

 

Bernadette moved with her family to the United States when she was eight years old....

Donna M. Ryan

Donna M. Ryan

Oct 5, 2021

HIGHGATE – Donna M. Ryan, age 65, passed away on October 5, 2021 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

She was born in St. Albans on April 11, 1956 to the late Edward H. and Eleanor (Demar) Comstock.

Donna was a 1974 graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. She was a member of the Abenaki Nation...

Jay A. Carruth

Jay A. Carruth

Oct 4, 2021

RICHFORD – Jay A. Carruth, age 54, of Richford passed away at home on Monday, October 4, 2021.

 

He was born in Rutland on September 1, 1967 to Donald & Rose (Freeman) Carruth.

 

Jay or “Hey Man” as his friends called him worked off and on for Lussier’s Sawmill for 25 years. He made many friends throughout his...

Melba J. (Colgan) Peek

Melba J. (Colgan) Peek

Oct 1, 2021

EDDYVILLE, KY – Melba Jean (Colgan) Peek, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

She was born in Tupper Lake, NY on November 11, 1954 to the late Donald & Rita (Lasnier) Colgan.

Melba graduated from Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vermont. After graduation she spent time on the family...

Normand E. Tarte

Normand E. Tarte

Sep 29, 2021

SWANTON – Normand Eli Tarte, 91 of Swanton passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on September 29, 2021. Normand was born at home on the Oakland Station Road in Georgia, VT on November 21, 1929 to Sylvio and Lillian (Demers) Tarte. 

 

Normand met Martha Rogers at a barn dance and knew soon after his first...

Roger W. Clark

Roger W. Clark

Sep 28, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Roger W. Clark, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.  

He was born in St. Albans on July 8, 1948 to the late Wesley & Ardele (Longe) Clark.   

Roger attended school in Montgomery and Enosburg as a kid. He worked for several local farms as a hard...