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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...

Larry R. Longley

Larry R. Longley

Apr 28, 2021

BERKSHIRE – Lawrence R. Longley, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, following a battle with Leukemia.

He was born in Meriden, CT on June 20, 1955 to the late Ralph & Marilyn (McKinney) Longley.

 

Larry was a banjo picking, bluegrass loving, hard-working jack-of-all trades, master of all....

Sandra C. Duchaine

Sandra C. Duchaine

Apr 26, 2021

SWANTON – Sandra C. Duchaine, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 in Swanton following some recent health issues.

She was born in St. Albans on July 15, 1953 to the late Russell “Bud” & Joyce (Blair) Duchaine.

Sandra loved tending to her flower gardens and growing beautiful bleeding hearts. She also enjoyed watching and feeding the birds...

Harvey J. Amilhat

Harvey J. Amilhat

Apr 25, 2021

SWANTON – Harvey J. Amilhat, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2021 at the Holiday House Residential Care Home in St. Albans. He was born in Highgate on July 17, 1925 to the late William & Ida (Garceau) Amilhat.

Harvey married his soulmate and life partner, Eileen “Sis” (Hakey) on July 11, 1953. Harvey was a member of...

Ricky A. Billado

Ricky A. Billado

Apr 24, 2021

RICHFORD – Ricky Alan Billado, age 59, husband of Carrie Alene (Cole) Billado, died Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2021, at his home with his loving family at his side.

 

He was born June 30, 1961, in St. Albans, Vermont, to the late Robert William Billado Sr. and Velma Irene (LaFrance) Billado. He grew up on Bismark Street in Enosburg Falls....

Sherwood W. Kittell

Sherwood W. Kittell

Apr 24, 2021

SWANTON – Sherwood W. Kittell, age 94, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

 

He was born in Sheldon on August 11, 1926 to the late Wallace and Velma (Beede) Kittell.

 

Sherwood graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1944 and married Kathryn Morrill on October 11, 1957. He...

Hilda L. Duprey

Hilda L. Duprey

Apr 23, 2021

SWANTON– Hilda L. Duprey, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the UVM medical Center in Burlington. She was born in St. Albans on September 16, 1938 to the late Leo & Florence (Burns) Ouimette.

Hilda’s younger years growing up in Swanton were filled with cherished memories. Her joyful memory of her walks up street with her...

Rolande M. Kane

Rolande M. Kane

Apr 22, 2021

SHELDON – Rolande M. Kane, a loved and lovely lady, died on April 22, 2021 at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans. She was born in Swanton on April 16, 1923 to the late Romuald and Denise (Beauvais) Moreau. She grew up in Swanton where she attended St. Anne’s Academy and was a proud alumna of Trinity College...

Senan "Pepper" E. Sweeney

Senan "Pepper" E. Sweeney

Apr 22, 2021

Senan E. “Pepper” Sweeney

May 23, 1938 – April 22, 2021

Pepper left us this week, on a snowy late April day, which was absolutely appropriate for the diehard skier that he was.  Born in Yonkers, New York, Pepper grew up in White Plains and Hawthorne. He graduated from Briarcliff High School in 1956, then attended the University of New...

Donna Rainville

Donna Rainville

Apr 19, 2021

 

Donna Ruth Rainville, 64, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on April 19th, 2021 from complications of encephalopathy at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.

Donna was born November 5th, 1956 in St. Albans, Vermont to David Clair and Beverly May Joan (Judd) Ryea as the first of five siblings.  Living in Richford, Vermont, she was diagnosed with the genetic...

Jennifer L. Fuller

Jennifer L. Fuller

Apr 13, 2021

 

BURLINGTON – Our beautiful Jen. Over thirty years ago you started down a path that ended in now. We’re sure you didn’t know the danger, or the years of pain you would endure, when you took that first pill. You were just a teenager, looking for a reprieve from the pain of life.

 

In the early 1990s, we...

Oliver Joshua Royea

Oliver Joshua Royea

Apr 12, 2021

RICHFORD– Oliver Joshua Royea, gained his wings, on April 12, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

Oliver was the son of Gracie Lanphear and Landen Royea of Richford.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his big brother, Levi Royea; maternal grandparents, Jenny Lanphear and Benjamin Sylvester of Montgomery, and Joshua Lanphear and Abby...

Jennifer Rebecca Martin Fuller

Jennifer Rebecca Martin Fuller

Apr 11, 2021

RICHFORD/ANDERSON, SC– Jennifer R. Martin Fuller, age 49, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Anderson, South Carolina.

She was born in St. Albans on August 28, 1971 to Patricia (Manosh) Bolt and the late Timothy Billado.

Jennifer grew up and attended school in Montgomery Center. She completed high school and got her Class B CDL. She later moved...

Lucien G. Godin

Lucien G. Godin

Apr 11, 2021

ST. ALBANS – Lucien G. Godin, age 86, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 with his partner Pamela L’Esperance at his side in their home in St. Albans.

 

He was born in East Berkshire on June 27, 1934 to the late Isidore Idonias and Meriza (Gendron) Godin.

 

Lucien married Rejane Marie Giguere from Abercorn, Quebec on June...

Doris E. Gaudette

Doris E. Gaudette

Apr 11, 2021

ALBURGH – Doris E. Gaudette, age 85 passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at the Arbors at Shelburne. She was born in Bakersfield on January 3, 1936 to the late Donald & Dorothy (Messier) McDermott.

Doris graduated from Enosburgh High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Eulice on September 3, 1957 and started a family...

Richard A. Parks Sr.

Richard A. Parks Sr.

Apr 10, 2021

 

SWANTON – Richard A. Parks, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and many pets on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home in Swanton.

 

He was born in St. Albans on April 25, 1944 to the late Diane Harrington.

 

Richard grew up and attended school in Enosburg. After school, he met Arlene (Murray)...

Chad "Foot" M. Cline

Chad "Foot" M. Cline

Apr 4, 2021

ST. ALBANS – Chad “Foot” Cline Sr., loving father of three children, devoted fiancé and son passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40.

He was born in St. Albans on July 17, 1980 to Randy Gabree & Darlene Cline.

Chad was born and raised in Franklin County, VT and spent much of his life here. He worked in construction...

Scott R. Prive

Scott R. Prive

Apr 3, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Scott R. Prive, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home in Enosburg Falls.

He was born on April 29, 1977 to the late Richard & Shelba (Miles) Prive.

Scott was always mechanically inclined, and he had a passion for working with his hands. When he was a sophomore in high school...

Bertha A. Lamore

Bertha A. Lamore

Mar 31, 2021

BAKERSFIELD– Bertha A. Lamore, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her home in Bakersfield.

She was born in Montgomery on May 23, 1924 to the late Hardy and Erma (Touchette) Lumbra.

Bertha grew up in Montgomery Center and graduated from Enosburg High School in 1943. She married Lionel Lamore on September 26, 1946 and the two...

Joe (Marvin) Bluto

Joe (Marvin) Bluto

Mar 29, 2021

ST. ALBANS BAY – Joe (Marvin) Bluto passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2021 in St. Albans, at 46 years old.

Joe was born in St. Albans, VT on July 30, 1974.

He attended St. Albans Town Elementary School and went on to graduate high school from BFA St. Albans. Some of his favorite things to do were spending time...

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