Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...