Obituaries
Alfred G. Real
Jan 22, 2020
ST. ALBANS - Alfred G. Real, age 83, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Highgate Center on July 12, 1936 the son of the late Raymond and Rosina (Lapan) Real. Alfred attended school in Highgate Center then joined the U.S. Army National Guard and was...
James "Bubby" Irick
Jan 19, 2020
ALBURGH - James Bubby D. Irick, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and eight kids on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 82.He was born in Burlington on December 28, 1937 to the late James & Esther (Jarvis) Irick.Bubby was a life-long resident of the area. He married Beverly (Boyce) on October 7, 1955 and...
James M. Conley
Jan 16, 2020
SWANTON - James M. Conley, age 71, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Swanton. He was born in St. Albans on January 7, 1949, the son of the late George and Dorine (Nichols) Conley. James is survived by his siblings, George Conley Jr. of Swanton, Thomas Conley and his wife Maureen of Highgate, Bonnie Dixon...
Edith M. Greene
Jan 14, 2020
RICHFORD - Edith M. Greene, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.She was born in Fairfield on July 13, 1932 to the late Harold & Edith (Longman) Vance.Edith was a life-long resident of the area. Throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, sewing, arts & crafts, and hosting family dinners during...
Laura M. Tremblay
Jan 14, 2020
ALBURGH - Laura M. Tremblay, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born in Alburgh Springs on November 27, 1932 to the late Joseph and Martha (Boucher) Tremblay. Laura lived her entire life on the family farm in Alburgh Springs. She was always there to lend a helping...
Beverley J. Dudley
Jan 14, 2020
NEWTOWN, CT - Beverley Jesse LaFlamme Dudley of Newtown, Connecticut passed away peacefully, at the age of 93, on January 14, 2020 surrounded by her family.She was born in Enosburg Falls, Vermont to the late Edward & Jesse (Lumbra) LaFlamme.Beverley moved to Connecticut with her husband Raymond to continue their life of farming. She had 6 children. While being a...
Louis A. Potvin
Jan 11, 2020
ESSEX JUNCTION - Louis A. Potvin, age 93, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Lou was born in Montgomery Center, VT on October 16, 1926 to the late Joseph Napoleon & Lillian Jane (Touchette) Potvin. Lou was the youngest of nine children and was raised on the family...
Duane E. Friot
Jan 11, 2020
RICHFORD - Duane E. Friot, age 77, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Highgate on October 2, 1942 to the late George Putnam & Margaret Friot.Duane worked on the Doe and King farms for many years. He also drove truck for McDermotts and Starr Transportation. He is survived...
Frederick D. Wright
Jan 9, 2020
RICHFORD - Frederick D. Wright, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home in Richford.He was born in Richford on December 16, 1937 to the late Richard & Helen (Ripley) Wright.Fred grew up in Vermont along the Canadian border. He graduated from Canaan High School, and then served in the U.S. Navy. Fred was devoted to the Richford...
Roger Y. Parent
Jan 6, 2020
ENOSBURG FALLS - Roger Y. Parent, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Roger was born on his familys farm in Enosburg on July 23, 1937, the son of the late Omer and Agnes (Leveille) Parent. On May 31st, 1958, he married Helen St. Cyr.In 1960, Roger was drafted into the...
Rebecca S. Covalinski
Jan 3, 2020
ST. ALBANS - Rebecca S. Covalinski, age 50, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in New Jersey on October 17, 1969 to the late David Sr. and Patricia (Bogart) Covalinski.Rebecca experienced more than her fair share of hardship throughout her life, but she never let that impact her bubbly...
Lane D. Lawyer
Jan 2, 2020
BAKERSFIELD - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lane Daniel Lawyer, at the age of 51. On Thursday, January 2, 2020 he passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in St. Albans on October 20, 1968. He was the last child...
David P. Button Jr.
Dec 29, 2019
BERKSHIRE - David P. Button Jr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home in Berkshire He was born in St. Albans on July 27, 1972 the son of David Button Sr. and the late Rita Ann Fay. David attended Enosburg Elementary, Fairfield Elementary, and graduated from BFA St. Albans. After graduation he worked as...
Skyler G. Tatro
Dec 28, 2019
BERKSHIRE - Skyler Tatro, age 19, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in St. Albans on May 8, 2000 the son of Richard & Sheila (Jewett) Dragoon. Skyler attended Enosburg and Richford High Schools before transitioning to the work field. He was a hard worker and was never...
Russell C. Luce
Dec 27, 2019
SWANTON - Russell C. Luce, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Swanton surrounded by his loving family.Russell was born in Milford, CT on May 6, 1935 to the late Eric R. and Lola M. (Worth) Luce.He attended Hillhouse High School in New Haven, CT and college. He enrolled in the Air Force in...
Shawn M. Parah
Dec 25, 2019
ALBURGH - Shawn Michael Parah passed away from an unexpected cardiac event on the evening of December 25, 2019 at his home in Alburgh, VT.He was born on August 4, 1971 in St. Albans VT, the son of David A. Parah and Ann (Medor) Hendrickson.He attended schools in Swanton and later graduated from Northmont High School in Dayton, OH class...
Wendell "Bing" Gilbert
Dec 25, 2019
BAKERSFIELD - Wendell Bing Gilbert, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.He was born in East Fairfield on June 12, 1927, the son of the late Maurice and Mildred (Pelkey) Gilbert. Bing was the third of eight children, five boys and three girls. He attended school in East Fairfield and...
John G. Vanslette
Dec 24, 2019
HIGHGATE - John G. Vanslette, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Highgate Springs. He was born in St. Albans on February 15, 1959 to the late Adolph & Hortence (Menard) Vanslette. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Read) Vanslette; daughters, Morgan McCuin and her husband Bret of Highgate Springs, and Michelle Miller and her husband,...
Stanley C. Guilmette
Dec 20, 2019
RICHFORD - Stanley Guilmette, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in Richford on April 4, 1936 to the late Morton & Doris (Curtis) Guilmette.Stanley graduated from Richford High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He received his honorable discharge in 1957 and returned home....
Jeannine D. Poirier
Dec 19, 2019
HIGHGATE - Jeannine D. Poirier, age 79, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her home in Highgate.She was born August 17, 1940 in Madawaska, ME to the late Sinai & Eva (Tardif) Albert.Jeannine grew up in Maine and later lived in Connecticut before moving to Montgomery, Vermont in 1961. She earned her bachelors degree from Champlain College in...