Obituaries

Neil S. Bannister

Neil S. Bannister

Jun 2, 2020

ALBURGH- Neil Stephen Bannister, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.Neil was born in Rutland, Vermont on November 3, 1967, son of Elizabeth (Van Guilder) and the late Donald Bannister Sr.Neil attended grade school in Fairfax, Waterville, Highgate, and Missisquoi Valley Union High school in Swanton. He was a sub-contractor for All Seasons Siding. He loved working outdoors,...

Sandra R. Danyow-Banks

Sandra R. Danyow-Banks

Jun 1, 2020

SHELDON / MONTGOMERY - Sandra R. Danyow-Banks, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the North Country Hospital in Newport. She was born on June 16, 1950 in St. Albans to the late Raymond Danyow & Margaret (Tatro) Hendrix.Sandy, also known as The Bear Lady , always had a sweet, gentle spirit. In her younger years...

Doris J. Mapes

Doris J. Mapes

Jun 1, 2020

SWANTON - Doris J. Mapes, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home in Swanton.She was born on April 20, 1931 in Johnstown, PA to the late Eugene & Eleanor (Witt) Zimmerman.Doris was raised in Pennsylvania and met the love of her life in 8th grade, his name was James Mapes. They attended high school together...

Randall "Randy" C. Blaney

Randall "Randy" C. Blaney

May 29, 2020

RICHFORD - Randall Randy C. Blaney, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Sweetsburg, Que. on December 8, 1950 to the late John & Goldie (Prentice) Blaney. Randy married the love of his life, Mary (Reed) in 1971. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Following Vietnam...

June E. Rushford

June E. Rushford

May 28, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - June E. Rushford, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born in Berkshire on June 13, 1927 to the late George & Mary (King) Britch. June married Herbert Sr. on February 26, 1944. She worked at the Bobbin Mill in Enosburg Falls, the sewing...

Glenn A. Dockham

Glenn A. Dockham

May 28, 2020

MILTON - Glenn A. Dockham, age 49, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at their home in Milton.Glenn was born in Hartford, CT on October 21, 1970, to James Dockham and Barbara (Frank) Warren. He graduated from Woodsville High School (Woodsville, NH) in 1989 and the University of...

Leon "Frenchy" J. Robitaille

Leon "Frenchy" J. Robitaille

May 28, 2020

SWANTON - Leon Frenchy J. Robitaille, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Montreal, Quebec on June 28, 1932 to the late Maurice Robitaille. Frenchy was a hardworking and wholesome Frenchman. He married the love of his life, Desneiges and enjoyed many years of marriage. Frenchy worked his entire...

Carroll J. McAllister

Carroll J. McAllister

May 26, 2020

RICHFORD - Carroll J. McAllister, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the North Country Hospital in Newport.He was born July 13, 1953 in St. Albans to the late Ivan & Ardell (Guilmette) McAllister.Carroll was a life-long resident of the area and a graduate of Richford High School class of 1971. He was truly a jack-of-all...

Paul G. Cheeseman

Paul G. Cheeseman

May 23, 2020

NORTH HERO - Paul Gardener Cheeseman, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans at 3:17 in the morning.He was born in Burlington on September 6, 1936, the son of the late Aaron and Clara (Savage) Cheeseman. Paul served in the U.S. Navy and married Margaret Carolyn Wightman on November...

Theresa M. Neale

Theresa M. Neale

May 16, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - Theresa Mary Neale, age 100, went to meet her Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.Theresa was born in Mansonville, Quebec on December 10, 1919. The daughter of the late Alfred & Josephine (Gendron) Prive.She was married to George Neale on August 28, 1949 at St. John the Baptist Church in...

Irene M. Brosseau

Irene M. Brosseau

May 15, 2020

HIGHGATE - Mrs. Irene M. Brosseau, went to be with her Heavenly Father Friday morning May 15, 2020.She was born in St. Albans on May 28th, 1928, the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda (Loiselle) Viens. She was a faithful member and servant of the St. Louis Catholic Church in Highgate where she was a member of the Ladies...

Ernestine "Tina" Bouchard

Ernestine "Tina" Bouchard

May 14, 2020

RICHFORD - Ernestine Tina Bouchard, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. She was born in St. Albans on January 11, 1932 the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Paquette) Bouchard.Tina was a soft spoken and gentle person. After graduating from St. Annes, Tina spent 21 years in the...

Beulah "Sister" A. LaPan

Beulah "Sister" A. LaPan

May 12, 2020

SWANTON - Beulah Sister A. LaPan, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Albans Health and Rehab surrounded by her family. She was born in Saint Albans on January 15, 1945 to the late Judd & Beulah (Berger) Maskell. Sister had a very caring soul. She spent many years serving as a member on the...

Richard P. Chalifoux

Richard P. Chalifoux

May 8, 2020

SWANTON - Richard P. Chalifoux, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020 in Swanton. He was born on March 10, 1954 in St. Albans to the late Andre & Celina (Couture) Chalifoux.Richard grew up in Richford and graduated from Richford High School. He was a hardworking, caring, generous and loyal man. He spent decades working as a hired...

Gilles Bellefeuille

Gilles Bellefeuille

May 7, 2020

1935-2020Gilles BellefeuilleOn May 7, 2020, Gilles Bellefeuille, beloved husband of Nancy Holmes, passed away peacefully at his home in Swanton, Vermont at the age of 85. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Christine (Denis Bouchard), Martin (Nina Gushina) and Anne (Michael Belliveau), from a previous marriage. He also leaves his brothers and sisters Jean-Guy (Jeannette...

Harry M. Tibbits

Harry M. Tibbits

May 6, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - Harry M. Tibbits, age 64, lost his battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Harry was a gentle soul with a ready smile and helping hands.He was born in St. Albans on January 6, 1956, the son of Theresa (Domina) Tibbits and the late Ivan Arthur Tibbits II. Harry was a lifelong resident of Enosburg...

Claire Phillips Handy

Claire Phillips Handy

May 5, 2020

ST. ALBANS - Claire Phillips Handy passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Holiday House, St. Albans with her loving family by her side.Claire was born April 5, 1928 in Montreal, Canada. She was the daughter and only child of the late Jennie (Bushey) and Walter Phillips.Claire was raised in St. Albans surrounded by the extended Bushey family, educated at...

Wayne V. Joyal

Wayne V. Joyal

May 4, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - Wayne V. Joyal, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. He was born in Bakersfield on February 22, 1938, the son of the late Moses John and Avis Louise (Smith) Joyal.He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley (Dewyea) Joyal of Enosburg; daughters, Tracy...

Wendy E. Lambert

Wendy E. Lambert

Apr 30, 2020

HIGHGATE - Wendy Elenor (Casavant) Lambert January 14, 1963 - April 30, 2020Wendy Elenor (Casavant) Lamberts sudden death as the result of a hit-and-run accident in front of her house would be tragic under any circumstances, so beloved was she by her family and her community. That it occurred in the midst of a pandemic, when we cannot gather in...

Paul E. Gagne

Paul E. Gagne

Apr 28, 2020

HIGHGATE – Paul E. Gagne, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and children, after a 20-month battle with multiple myeloma.   

He was born in St. Albans on June 5, 1949 to the late Rosaire & Rachel (Bilodeau) Gagne.

Paul attended Highgate High School. He and Linda were married...