Obituaries

Mary T. Shortsleeve

Mary T. Shortsleeve

Nov 7, 2020

BURLINGTON/ENOSBURG FALLS – Mary T. Shortsleeve, age 86 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Burlington on December 7, 1933 to the late Raphael & Eliza (Austin) Moquin.

Mary was the greatest mother of all time. She lived for her family. Mary not...

Andre Tardif

Andre Tardif

Nov 6, 2020

TINMOUTH – Andre G. Tardif, age 68, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 in Rutland.

He was born on August 18, 1952 in Lyster, Quebec, Canada to the late Edouard and Cecile (Routhier) Tardif.

Andre was the youngest in the family having two brothers and a sister. In 1959, the Tardif family moved from Lyster, Quebec, Canada to Swanton,...

Thomas "Tom" K. Sawyer Sr.

Thomas "Tom" K. Sawyer Sr.

Nov 4, 2020

SWANTON/FLETCHER – Thomas K. Sawyer Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his family.He was born in Swanton on April 15, 1948 to the late Keith & Madeline (Proulx) Sawyer.

Tom attended St. Anne’s Academy and graduated in 1966. He began a career with General Electric and later transitioned to...

Mary Lou Ovitt

Mary Lou Ovitt

Nov 3, 2020

 

ENOSBURGH – Mary Lou Ovitt, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home in Enosburgh.

 

She was born in Bakersfield on March 28, 1932 to the late Harold & Marion (Hall) Burleson.

 

Mary Lou was a life-long resident of this area and she graduated from Brigham Academy. She raised her children and helped...

Rebecca "Becky" Stone

Rebecca "Becky" Stone

Nov 2, 2020

 

EAST FAIRFIELD – Rebecca L. “Becky” Stone, age 77, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

She was born on August 25, 1943 in Binghamville, VT to the late Arnold & Joyce (Woodward) Tinker.

 

While in 8th grade, Becky was on a hayride with a boy by the...

Tyler J. Faulkner

Tyler J. Faulkner

Oct 30, 2020

FRANKLIN – Tyler J. Faulkner, age 33, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

He was born in Burlington on October 5, 1987 to Kelly Faulkner and the late James Ladieu.

Tyler or “T” as most of his family and friends fondly remember him attended school at Flynn Elementary, Highgate Elementary, and...

Jodie L. Rice

Jodie L. Rice

Oct 27, 2020

RICHFORD – Jodie Rice, age 43, died at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.She was born in Burlington on September 1, 1977 to Roger Beaudoin and Joann Rice.

Jodie attended Richford High School and graduated with high honors in 1994 and completed some community college courses. She was a stellar student and managed to...

Donna L. Marston

Donna L. Marston

Oct 26, 2020

RICHFORD – Donna L. Marston, age 68, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home in Richford.

She was born in St. Albans on May 4, 1952 to Natalie Rushford and the late Arthur W. Marston.

Donna grew up in Texas and graduated from Irving High School. In the 1970’s she moved with her family...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Broe

Jacqueline "Jackie" Broe

Oct 22, 2020

 

HENDERSON, NV / ENOSBURG FALLS, VT – Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Broe, died unexpectedly at age 60 in Henderson, Nevada. On October 22, 2020, she joined her parents, Joyce (Ward) Broe and Herbert “Peanut” O. Broe, in heaven.

 

She was born in St. Albans, Vermont on April 8, 1960. She grew up in Enosburg Falls, Vermont where she attended...

Gloria Ann Longe

Gloria Ann Longe

Oct 22, 2020

MONTGOMERY CENTER – Gloria A. Longe, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Burlington on June 24, 1931 to the late Albert and Florence (Martin) Veillet.

Gloria attended school in Enosburg and graduated from EFHS in 1949. She married the love of her life, Alton...

Sara J. Johnson

Sara J. Johnson

Oct 21, 2020

 

ENOSBURG FALLS – Sara J. Johnson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her home in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was born in St. Albans on January 30, 1961 to the late Philip “Murph” & June (Chapman) Irish.

 

Sara grew up as the youngest child in her family, or as Mom and Dad’s “baby...

Calvin A. Parizo Sr.

Calvin A. Parizo Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

ST. ALBANS – Calvin A. Parizo Sr., age 81, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

He was born in Highgate Springs on October 30, 1938 to the late Leslie & Florence (Lloyd) Parizo.

 

Calvin was very proud of his service to our country through the U.S. Navy. He served...

Sandra A. Jones

Sandra A. Jones

Oct 17, 2020

FRANKLIN – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra A. Jones. She passed away at her home in Franklin on October 17, 2020 at the age of 80.

She was born in Essex Center, VT on November 25, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Burt & Marjorie (Bullard) Jones.

Sandy graduated from Bellows...

Dana A. Duggento

Dana A. Duggento

Oct 14, 2020

 

HIGHGATE SPRINGS – Dana A. Duggento, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, surrounded by his family.     

He was born in Saint Albans on April 27, 1955 to Jeannine (Maria Leduc) Fortin & the late Herbert Duggento.

Dana had a love of nature and photography and enjoyed exploring...

Hugh P. Dudley Sr.

Hugh P. Dudley Sr.

Oct 14, 2020

 EAST FAIFIELD – Hugh P. Dudley Sr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home in East Fairfield.

He was born in West Berkshire on September 8, 1935 to the late Percy & Ethel (Archambault) Dudley.

Hugh grew up in a farm family where he developed a strong work ethic, and the ability to fix and...

Beverly B. Irick

Beverly B. Irick

Oct 12, 2020

ALBURGH – Beverly Boyce Irick, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 82.She was born in Burlington on August 31, 1938 to the late Parnell & Ruth (Searles) Boyce.

Bev was the greatest mother of all time. She lived for her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren....

Tacoma Cheney

Tacoma Cheney

Oct 7, 2020

MARSHFIELD – Tacoma E. Cheney, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire.

She was born on September 30, 1995 in St. Albans to Danielle (Davis) Cheney and the late Philip Cheney.

Tacoma was always “daddy’s girl” while growing up on the farm. She loved the animals, she loved to get...

Mary J. Boudreau

Mary J. Boudreau

Oct 4, 2020

FRANKLIN – Mary J. Boudreau, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her home in Franklin surrounded by her family.She was born in Fairfield on January 14, 1935 to the late Donald & Ann (Nolan) Paradee.Mary grew up and attended school in Fairfield. She was a life-long farmer, homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She married Richard Boudreau on...

Kenneth F. Goodrich

Kenneth F. Goodrich

Oct 4, 2020

BERKSHIRE CENTER – Kenneth F. Goodrich, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home in Berkshire surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Berkshire on August 20, 1934 to the late Leland and Mary (Gallup) Goodrich.Ken married Joan Macomber on March 14, 1951. He had a passion for anything with an engine and it defined,...

Willard Arnold Ruch

Willard Arnold Ruch

Oct 2, 2020

RICHFORD – Willard “Arnold” Ruch Jr., age 90, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home in Richford.He was born on March 16, 1930 in Columbus, OH to the late Willard Sr. & Alice (Hinman) Ruch.Arnold attended North Stratford High School in New Hampshire and graduated in 1948. He also attended the University of New Hampshire, and the...