Obituaries

Theresa A. Larivee

Theresa A. Larivee

Jul 30, 2021

FRANKLIN – Theresa A. Larivee, age 86, passed away very peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Franklin.

She was born and raised in Richford on September 14, 1934 to the late Thomas & Sadie (Joseph) Michel.

Theresa graduated from Richford High School in 1952. Her senior year she was offered a job at Gilpin Printing...

Michael Jacques Gagné

Michael Jacques Gagné

Jul 30, 2021

Michael (Mike) Jacques Gagné, 71 of Venice, FL, formerly Highgate Center, Vermont went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with a long term illness. There is a joyful reunion taking place in heaven. 

 

Mike was born in Highgate Center, Vermont to Rosaire T Gagné and Henriette Choiniere Gagné on March 10,...

Everett C. Corey

Everett C. Corey

Jul 29, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Everett C. Corey, age 77, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home in Enosburg Falls.

He was born in St. Albans on February 5, 1944 to the late Percy & Ethel (McGowan) Corey.

Everett grew up in Fairfield on the family farm, Oak Acres, where he cared for...

Betsy M. Snider

Betsy M. Snider

Jul 24, 2021

MONTGOMERY CENTER – Betsy M. Snider, age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Green Mountain Nursing & Rehab Center in Colchester.

 

She was born in St. Albans on August 12, 1934 and raised by her mother, Grace (Ling) Oakes and her uncle, Bill Ling.

 

Betsy was a life-long resident of Montgomery. She married Ernest...

Dolores A. Blair

Dolores A. Blair

Jul 24, 2021

ALBURGH – Dolores A. Blair, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester.

 

She was born in Alburgh on August 28, 1937 to the late Irving & Anna (Bourgeois) Mitchell.

 

In keeping with Dolores’ wishes we will keep this short and sweet. She was born and raised in Alburgh and...

Marie "Joan" Loeffler

Marie "Joan" Loeffler

Jul 22, 2021

FRANKLIN/HIGH SPRINGS, FL– Marie “Joan” Loeffler, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  She was born in Irvington, NJ on December 5, 1926 to the late Norman and Marie (Robrecht) Fourre.Joan grew up in New Jersey and was the eldest of 8 siblings. She married Robert “Bob” Loeffler Sr. on...

Michel P. Papineau

Michel P. Papineau

Jul 20, 2021

HIGHGATE – Michel P. Papineau, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in St. Jean, Quebec on October 30, 1951 to the late Roland & Alexdrine (Tougas) Papineau.

 

Michel spent the early part of his life just over the border in Quebec. On a...

Evelyn L. Laselle

Evelyn L. Laselle

Jul 19, 2021

SWANTON – Evelyn L. (Talbot) Laselle, age 92, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at her home in Swanton.

 

She was born in Warden, Quebec on August 16, 1928 to the late Kenneth & Lois (Collins) Talbot. She was the eldest of ten children.

 

Evelyn attended Waterloo High School in Quebec. She was such a good student...

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...

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...

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...

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...