Obituaries
Clifford C. Bouchard
Jan 30, 2021
SWANTON – Clifford C. Bouchard, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg.
He was born in Swanton on June 23, 1927 to the late Edward & Alice (Paquette) Bouchard.
Cliff was a Machinist at Energizer/Dow and Chevalier’s Well Drilling. He was an Army Veteran and a Life Member of the Legion, VFW, and...
Colby A. Cota
Jan 28, 2021
HIGHGATE – Colby Armand Cota, master of vehicle buying, selling, swapping, trading, and a terror behind the wheel passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2021. He excelled at cutting people off, flipping the bird, modifying everything with wheels, burning rubber, blowing smoke, and not driving 55.
He was born on May 23, 2001 in Saint Albans to Lisa A. (Pickering)...
Bonnie H. Goodhue
Jan 26, 2021
ENOSBURG FALLS– Bonnie H. Goodhue, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 after an extended period of declining health.
She was born in Palmer, TN on August 12, 1935 to the late Gilbert and Barbara (Scott) Overturf. She spent her first 25 years in the Chattanooga area, where she worked at various jobs.
In 1961, she moved to...
Clark W. Salmon II
Jan 22, 2021
FRANKLIN– Clark W. Salmon II, age 75, passed away on January 22, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Bennington on August 11, 1945 to Dorothy (Abare) Vollor and the late Clark Salmon Sr.
Clark was a life-long truck driver and retired from Dowling’s Trucking in Burlington. In his spare time,...
Travis S. Bedard
Jan 21, 2021
HIGHGATE – Travis Bedard, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021.
He was born in St. Albans on April 17, 1983 to Ronald & Wendy (Bushey) Bedard.
Travis graduated from MVU in 2001 and attended Community College of Vermont and Unity College in Maine. He was a standout athlete throughout his life and helped lead Unity College...
Sara "Sally" Roberts
Jan 21, 2021
SOUTH HERO – Sara Eleanor Roberts (Sally) passed away in her sleep at home in South Hero Thursday afternoon, January 21, after a period of declining health. She was born August 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Harold Roberts and Eleanor (Le Bon) Roberts.
She had profound mental deficits and was unable to speak, with capacities in most...
John A. Carson
Jan 20, 2021
SWANTON – John A. Carson, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Plattsburg, NY on October 22, 1950 to the late Arthur & Edith (Gregware) Carson.
John has spent his life as a Vermont Native, living in the Isle La Motte and Swanton areas....
Leon P. Benoit
Jan 19, 2021
SHELDON - Leon Paul Benoit died January 19, 2021, with his loving wife Linda by his side. He was born on June 12, 1962, the fourth child of Marie Jeanne and Marcel Benoit. He spent his childhood at his father’s side on the Crowe Hill farm that came to define his life, and passes on that legacy to his son...
Eric E. Christopher
Jan 18, 2021
SWANTON – Eric E. Christopher, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2021 at his home in Swanton.
He was born on April 5, 1966 in Bennington to Edward W. Christopher and the late Nancy (Bohannon) Christopher.
Eric was a 1984 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton and a 1986 graduate of the Technical...
Linda L. McVicker
Jan 16, 2021
SWANTON – Linda L. McVicker, age 73, departed this earth on January 16, 2021, with her husband of 53 years, Rich, and her daughter of the heart, Alyssa, at her side. She is now at peace in the arms of her heavenly Father.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Quint of Hodgdon, Maine; her husband, Richard McVicker; her daughter,...
Jean J. Durkee
Jan 15, 2021
SHELDON – Jean Durkee, 92, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Friday, January 15th, 2021 after a lingering illness. Jean was born June 4th, 1928 at home in Highgate. She was the daughter of the late William Machia Jr. and Ruth (Bovat) Machia.
When she was four years old, her parents bought a farm...
Pauline L. Sheets
Jan 15, 2021
ST. ALBANS – Pauline L. Sheets, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the Holiday House Residential Home.
She was born in Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge, Quebec on August 26, 1926 to the late Adrien & Armande (Dion) Galipeau.
Pauline married Richard Sheets in 1952. Several years after their marriage they moved to San Diego, California and eventually settled in...
Lois A. Hasker
Jan 15, 2021
SWANTON/DELAND, FL– Lois A. Hasker, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with her daughters by her side.
She was born in Yankton, SD on April 14, 1929 to the late Thomas Patrick and Anna (Huber) Slowey. She grew up Yankton, graduated from Yankton High School and married...
Roberta E. Bruley
Jan 14, 2021
ST. ALBANS - Roberta Ellen Blair Bruley - At noon on Thursday, January 14th, God called Roberta Ellen Blair Bruley. After weeks of fighting pancreatic cancer, Bobbie joined her creator in heaven.
Daughter of Doris and Roderick Blair, Roberta was born on September 2, 1941. Bobbie was one of seven loving siblings, Fran, Ronda, Randolyn, Roderick, Raylene, and Ronita. Bobbie dedicated...
Robert J. Pudvah Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
RICHFORD – Robert J. Pudvah Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Colchester on March 30, 1941 to the late Robert Sr. & Florence (Greenwood) Pudvah.
Robert lived in the Franklin County area for the past several years. He raised six children as a single...
Paul A. Boudreau
Jan 8, 2021
SWANTON / ST. ALBANS – Paul A. Boudreau, age 68, passed away on January 8th 2021 after enduring a long illness.
Paul was born on July 22, 1952 in Rutland, Vermont. Within a few months after his birth he was adopted by Gaetan and Anna Boudreau of Swanton.
Gaetan and Anna provided Paul with a very loving...
Charles A. Reed
Jan 6, 2021
ALBURGH – Charles A. Reed, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 after declining health.
He was born in Fitchburg, MA on September 19, 1983 to Linda McCormick and the late John Graves. Charles was also raised by his dad, Charles Reed.
Charles was dealt many tough hands throughout his life. He took each...
Richard "Pepin" R. Desmarais
Jan 6, 2021
BERKSHIRE– Richard “Pepin” Desmarais, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Richford.
He was born in Sutton, QC on January 22, 1941 to the late Urbain “Ben” and Beatrice (Jacobs) Desmarais.
Pepin grew up in Richford and graduated from Richford High School in 1959. On August 2, 1969 he married Jacquline “Jackie” Shover...
Douglas D. DeVries
Jan 3, 2021
MONTGOMERY CENTER– Douglas D. DeVries, age 80, passed away at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, with his family at his side on January 3rd, 2021.
He was born May 2nd, 1940 in Holyoke, MA to the late Martha (Senecal) and Désiré DeVries.
Doug moved to Montgomery Ctr., VT in 1966 when he acquired the land that became his...
Cecile N. Laroche
Jan 2, 2021
HIGHGATE – Cecile N. Laroche, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her home in Highgate. She was born in Georgia on July 5, 1935 to the late Paul & Marie Louise (Paquette) Martin.
Cecile married Marcel Laroche on August 22, 1953. A few short months later, they purchased the family farm on the Tarte Road...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
