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Morris "Sonny" E. Belisle Jr.

Morris "Sonny" E. Belisle Jr.

Dec 20, 2020

SWANTON – Morris “Sonny” E. Belisle Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

He was born in St. Albans on March 2, 1941 to the late Morris E. Sr. and Delia M. (Landry) Belisle.

Morris was a longtime Swanton resident. He married his lifelong partner and love...

Emerson F. Blaisdell

Emerson F. Blaisdell

Dec 19, 2020

 

ENOSBURG FALLS – Emerson Frank Blaisdell, age 85, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls of natural causes.

 

He was born November 3, 1935 in Fairfax, VT to the late Willard Henry and Izola Ethelyn (Spaulding) Blaisdell.

 

He was the oldest child of six. He attended schools in Enosburg Falls....

Mary "Bunnie" Langlois

Mary "Bunnie" Langlois

Dec 18, 2020

SWANTON – Mary Ellen “Bunnie” Langlois, 73, passed away on Friday, December 18th, 2020

 

She was born in St. Albans on June 11, 1947 to the late James & Eldora (Douglas) Bushey.

 

Bunnie graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1965. She then married Richard Langlois, June 22nd 1968, and they had their two children, Mark and Jennifer. She...

Nina M. Pelkey

Nina M. Pelkey

Dec 16, 2020

ALBURGH – Nina M. Pelkey, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Clarenceville, Quebec on May 17, 1929 to the late Thomas and Matilda (LaCombe) Shedrick.

Nina moved to Watertown, NY with her family as a young girl before eventually moving to Alburgh,...

Shirley A. Barnum

Shirley A. Barnum

Dec 16, 2020

Franklin – Shirley A. Barnum, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Franklin.

 

She was born in Franklin on February 4, 1935 to the late Richard and Frances (Wescott) Glidden.

 

Shirley graduated from Franklin High School and attended Johnson State College. She married the love of her...

Ralph F. Kane

Ralph F. Kane

Dec 13, 2020

SHELDON – Ralph F. Kane, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington.

He was born in East Sheldon on March 3, 1935 to the late Roscoe & Emelda (Gervais) Kane.

Ralph was a farmer his entire life. He loved animals and caring for them, but he had a passion especially for raising heifers....

george raynak

george raynak

Dec 10, 2020

franklin – george raynak passed away on december 10th. he is survived by his daughter, jennifer, son, geoffrey, daughter-in-law gretchen, and two grandchildren, quinn and dylan.

 

george was born in newark, new jersey and earned his bachelors of science at clark university. he married becky irish and spent most of his adult life in franklin, vermont. over the years,...

Barbara J. Barrette

Barbara J. Barrette

Dec 8, 2020

ST. ALBANS – Barbara J. Barrette, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2020 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born in St. Albans on July 20, 1944 to the late Clayton & Madonna (Langlois) Barrette.

Barbara was a long-time resident of Swanton. She attended St. Anne’s school and graduated in 1963. She...

Roger J. Fournier

Roger J. Fournier

Dec 8, 2020

 

FRANKLIN – Roger Fournier, age 74, passed away on Tuesday. December 8, 2020 at his home in Franklin.

 

He was born in Sweetsburg, Quebec, Canada on July 24, 1946 to the late Adelard & Lucienne (Surprenant) Fournier.

 

Roger moved to Richford with his family at a young age. He graduated from Richford High School where he enjoyed...

Mary Jane Messier

Mary Jane Messier

Dec 4, 2020

RICHFORD – Mary Jane Messier, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the St. Albans Health & Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans

She was born in Richford on April 12, 1937 to the Lionel and Theresa (Lefebvre) Messier.

Mary Jane grew up in Richford and graduated from Richford High School. She enjoyed taking care of others, including...

Donald N. Elliott

Donald N. Elliott

Dec 4, 2020

SWANTON – Donald N. Elliott, age 65, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Swanton.

 

He was born in St. Albans on June 7, 1955 to the late Henry & Rose (Greenia) Elliott.

 

Donald was a jack-of-all-trades and a self-proclaimed master of none. The truth is Donald was a...

Rosaire L. Robitaille

Rosaire L. Robitaille

Dec 3, 2020

MONTGOMERY – Rosaire “Rosie” Lucien Robitaille, age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center as most of his children, grandchildren and great grandson stood outside of his window giving their words of comfort via a cell phone one of his nurses graciously provided.

He was born in L’Ange-Gardien, QC on December...

Christopher T. Caswell

Christopher T. Caswell

Dec 2, 2020

FAIRFIELD/ENOSBURG – Christopher T. Caswell, age 22, passed away on December 2, 2020 in Enosburg.

He was born in St. Albans on September 25, 1998 to Randall Caswell & Amy Tucker.  

Chris attended Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. He was a free spirit in the sense that he loved to be out and about socializing with friends enjoying...

Anna L. White

Anna L. White

Nov 30, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS – Anna Lovony (Thompson) White, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the St. Albans Heath and Rehab Center.

Anna was born on May 16, 1927 in Franklin, Vermont, the daughter of Justin Thompson and Lillian Reynolds Thompson. She married Robert “Bob” White, the love of her life and lifelong partner. They shared many happy...

Dorothy Beaulieu

Dorothy Beaulieu

Nov 29, 2020

 

SWANTON – Dorothy Beaulieu, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

 

She was born in St. Albans on March 8, 1940 to the late Louis & Maude (Peters) Mayo.

 

Dorothy was a life-long resident of the area. She worked as a line supervisor at Fonda Container for many years. She married Marcel Beaulieu on August...

Chester W. Bray

Chester W. Bray

Nov 28, 2020

HIGHGATE – Chester W. Bray, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2020 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

He was born in Highgate Falls on May 8, 1941 to the late Shirley & Madeline (Witham) Bray.

Chester fell in love and married Barbara, who predeceased him. Chester worked at Fonda Container, in St. Albans for many years...

Donald R. Stanhope Sr.

Donald R. Stanhope Sr.

Nov 26, 2020

 

RICHFORD – Donald R. Stanhope Sr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home in Richford.

 

He was born in Rutland on August 9, 1954 to the late George Jr. & Virginia (Bonor) Stanhope.

 

Donald was a life-long resident of the area. He worked in concrete construction for all of his life, primarily...

Jon B. Magoon

Jon B. Magoon

Nov 21, 2020

On Saturday, November 21, 2020 Jon Benjamin Magoon, loving father and grandfather, passed away at age 83.

 

Jon was born on May 15, 1937 in Richford, VT to Walter and Donna (Scott) Magoon. He graduated from Richford High School in 1955.  He attended Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts for two years where he was on the wrestling team. He...

Genevieve M. Wilson

Genevieve M. Wilson

Nov 20, 2020

 

BERKSHIRE – Genevieve M. Wilson, age 83, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at her daughter Susan’s home in Berkshire.

 

She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 20, 1937 to the late Ralph & Armintha (Audette) Brooks.

 

Genevieve was raised in Vermont and married Asa Wilson on April 4, 1953. They raised seven children together...

Roger Corey

Roger Corey

Nov 20, 2020

FRANKLIN - Roger Corey, a longtime resident of Franklin passed away peacefully Friday November 20, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Johnson, Vermont on April 24th, 1943, to the late Winfred and Marion (Lafley) Corey.  

Roger was an avid sportsman looking forward to hunting season each year tagging many deer...

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