Obituaries
Leah L. Sears
Aug 20, 2019
ST. ALBANS - Leah Louise (McBryde) Sears, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by her loving family. Leah was born in Richford on September 1, 1945 to the late Malcolm & Jessie (Gilbar) McBryde. On September 26, 1964 she married her husband of 54 years, Edmond Sears...
Rita A. Lemoine
Aug 19, 2019
ST. ALBANS - Rita Arlene (Wells) Lemoine, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Holiday House in St. Albans. Rita was born in Fairfax, on May 21, 1926 the daughter of the late Leroy and Sadie (Drinkwine) Wells.She was a parishioner of The Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton.On October 22, 1949...
Linda J. Jones
Aug 18, 2019
SWANTON - On Sunday August 18, 2019, Linda Jean Jones, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 74, with her loving family by her side.Linda was born April 8, 1945, in Blossburg, PA, to Kenneth and Gertrude House. She and her husband of 52 years, James (Jim) Jones, raised their two sons, Kenneth...
Lynda G. Westcom
Aug 17, 2019
EAST FAIRFIELD - Lynda G. Westcom, age 72, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington.She was born in St. Albans on November 1, 1946 to the late Howard & Doris (Kittell) Pelkey.Lynda was a life-long resident of the area. During her work career she spent time at Verdell Village, IBM and General Electric. She loved...
Bernard A. Paquette Jr.
Aug 16, 2019
ENOSBURG - Bernard Allen Paquette Jr. Peanut of Enosburg, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2019 at the age of 58.Bernard was born April 11, 1961 in Westfield Massachusetts. The second of seven children. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Eleanor Bean Paquette, father, Bernard Allen Paquette Sr. and nephew, Chuck Sartwell.He is survived by his children and their...
Stephen C. Dunton
Aug 15, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - Stephen C. Dunton, age 99, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Highgate on November 2, 1919, the son of the late John and Florence (Johnson) Dunton.Stephen served in the United States Army during WWII. He was later employed by the State of VT Highway...
Wendell L. Fortier Sr.
Aug 12, 2019
RICHFORD - Wendell Linus Fortier Sr., age 98, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 with his family by his side at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.He was born in Richford on August 19, 1920, the son of the late Albert & Beatrice (Lovelette) Fortier of Richford. Wendell graduated from Richford High School where he played soccer, baseball,...
Lyle F. Hurtubise
Aug 4, 2019
RICHFORD - Lyle Francis Hurtubise, age 95, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home, on the farm in Richford.He was born in Richford on June 27, 1924, the son of the late August and Jessie (Donlon) Hurtubise.He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dora (Mayhew) Hurtubise of Richford; children,...
Rosemarie A. LaBelle-Wells
Aug 3, 2019
ORLANDO, FL - Rosemarie A. LaBelle-Wells, age 56, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. She was born in St. Albans, on November 17, 1962 to Elizabeth P. LaBelle & the late Ralph A. LaBelle. Rosemarie graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 1980. She decided to further her adventure and moved to Orlando, Florida in...
Cory B. Abell
Jul 31, 2019
ST. ALBANS - Cory Benjamin Abell of St. Albans, passed away in the early hours of July 31st and life will never again be the same for those of us who loved him.How do we describe our Cory? He was the kindest, gentlest soul that ever lived. When he was in grade school every teacher described him as marching to...
Barbara A. Knudsen
Jul 27, 2019
ALBURGH, VT - Barbara A. (Thomas) Knudsen, age 74, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, with her husband of 53 years, Earl Knudsen, by her side.She was born in Manhattan, NY on April 30, 1945, the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Kelly) Thomas.Barb grew...
June C. Collins
Jul 26, 2019
NORTH HERO - June C. Collins, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home in North Hero.She was born in Burlington on November 15, 1958 to Margaret (Purinton) Crouter and the late Edgerton Crouter.June grew up as an Army brat and moved all over the United States for most of her adolescence. She made many...
Shirley A. Tompkins
Jul 22, 2019
HIGHGATE - Shirley A. Tompkins, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born in Sheldon on May 2, 1935 to the late William & Ruth (Bovatt) Machia. Shirley was a hardworking mother who did all she could to provide for her family. Later in life, with the help...
Carl R. Greene
Jul 20, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS- Carl R. Greene, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the North Country Hospital in Newport.He was born in Burlington on August 23, 1942 to the late Kathleen Greene. Carl was a hardworking gourmet chef and later changed careers to work as a logger. He was a tough, determined, and caring man. He enjoyed hunting,...
Sally J. Dubois
Jul 19, 2019
SWANTON - Sally J. Dubois, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born July 7, 1941 in St. Albans to the late Alfred & Florence (Leavitt) Hakey.Sally was a graduate of Swanton High School, and a life-long resident of the area. She married the...
Irena A. Boudreau
Jul 13, 2019
RICHFORD - Irena A. Boudreau, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Waterford on December 28, 1937 to the late Antoine & Marie Louise (Pelletier) Begin. Irena graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1957. She was the epitome...
Georgette M. Theriault
Jul 10, 2019
COWANSVILLE, QC - Georgette M. Theriault, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Hospital de Granby, in Granby, Quebec. She was born in St. Alphonse De Granby on April 9, 1920 to the late Omer & Alexina (Parent) Parent. Georgette was married to Rene Benoit on June 10, 1939, after he passed, she married Raymond...
Jane L. Zera
Jul 10, 2019
ISLE LA MOTTE - Jane L. Zera, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Plainfield, Vermont on February 20, 1949 to the late Roland & Phyllis (Codling) Christiansen. Jane married Paul on November 26, 1978. They enjoyed five memorable trips to Hawaii together. She truly found joy...
James E. St. Lawrence
Jul 6, 2019
ISLE LA MOTTE - James St. Lawrence, age 24, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Burlington on June 2, 1995 to Charles & Nancy (Senesac) St. Lawrence. James went to school in Isle La Motte, Alburgh and South Burlington. He was a loving son, brother, fianc and will...
Thomas R. O'Dell
Jul 6, 2019
SWANTON - Thomas R. ODell, age 65, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home in Swanton. He was born in Burlington on January 14, 1954 to the late Kenneth & Irene (Couillard) ODell. Tom served in the United States Army for nine years, spending time in Korea, Germany and many other foreign places. He was a proud...