Obituaries
Betty A. Clark
Dec 31, 2020
ST. ALBANS – Betty A. Clark, age 86, passed away at her home in St. Albans on December 31, 2020.
She was born in Sheldon on June 6, 1934 to the late Wilfred & Marie (Bergeron) LaMonda.
Betty graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1952 and attended Johnson State College. She married Bernard Clark on April 16,...
Henry N. Laroche
Dec 26, 2020
HIGHGATE – Henry N. Laroche, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.
He was born in Highgate on December 25, 1927 to the late Narcisse & Leona (Gaboriault) Laroche.
Henry was a life-long resident of the area and a farmer for most of his life. He married Cecile...
Tadd A. Redman
Dec 26, 2020
ST. ALBANS – Tadd A. Redman, age 72, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Watseka, IL on September 7, 1948 to Betty (Horner) Redman and the late Allan Redman, but he spent his life as a proud Vermonter.
Tadd graduated from BFA St. Albans...
Real F. Beauregard
Dec 24, 2020
SWANTON – Real F. Beauregard, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Acton Vale, Quebec on January 8, 1941 to the late Romaine & Aline (Deslandes) Beauregard.
Real lived in most of the East coast states; Florida, Virginia, and Georgia to name a few. He...
Henry G. Rowse
Dec 24, 2020
DELAND, FL / MONTGOMERY, VT – Henry G. Rowse, age 99, passed away on December 24, 2020 after a brief illness at the Halifax Hospice Care Center in Orange City, FL.
Henry was born on September 15th, 1921 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Henry and Alice (nee Goodwin) Rowse.
Shortly after Henry’s birth, the Rowse family...
Judy C. Corwell
Dec 23, 2020
HIGHGATE – Judith C. Corwell, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2020 surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Highgate.
Judy was born in Franklin on October 24th, 1942 to the late Walter and Mamie (Clapper) Lahue.
Judy graduated from BFA St. Albans in 1960, and shortly after, married Edward Corwell on September 15th,...
Yvonne L. Brown
Dec 21, 2020
Yvonne Louise Brown (Young), passed away peacefully on Dec 21,2020 from natural causes while at her residence in St. Albans, VT. She was 101 years old. She was predeceased by her husband George Edward Brown Jr. (died in 1992) and her daughter Marie-Louise Brown (died in 2007).
She was described as someone full of life, eccentric, fashionable and a "one...
Linda A. Fletcher
Dec 21, 2020
SWANTON – Linda A. Fletcher, age 76, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Albans Health & Rehab.
She was born in St. Albans on September 23, 1944 to the late Albert & Thelma (Russell) Sears.
Linda grew up and attended schools in the area and married Winford “Freddy” Fletcher on June 15, 1974. They made...
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...
Ronald J. Panko
Dec 20, 2020
ENOSBURG FALLS – Ronald J. Panko, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.
He was born in Binghamton, NY on May 16, 1935 to the late John and Pauline (Lazarck) Panko.
Ronald graduated from Newark High School and after graduation joined the Navy where he spent the majority of...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...