Obituaries
Elizabeth "Liz" E. Blodgett
May 31, 2019
RICHFORD - Elizabeth Liz E. Blodgett, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home in Richford, surrounded by her family.She was born in Richford on July 24, 1936 to the late Carroll & Linnie (Donna) Mercy. Liz grew up in Montgomery, VT and attended the little schoolhouse on 118 at the base of the Regan...
Gertrude M. Bates
May 30, 2019
ST. ALBANS - Gertrude M. Bates, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Fairfax on November 27, 1934 to the late Alfred & Frances (Parah) Burnor. Gertrude lived in Florida for 22 years, where she enjoyed friendships, hosting many 500 Card parties, and faithfully attending church with...
Georgia E. Morey
May 30, 2019
ALBURGH - Georgia Morey, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by good friends. She was born in Strafford, Vermont on January 4, 1931 to the late Will & Mary Emma (Laber) Whitcomb. Georgia married Irving Donald Morey, and although they were never blessed with any children of their...
Cleo J. Yandow
May 30, 2019
SWANTON - On May 30, 2019, Cleo Joseph Yandow, age 80, peacefully passed away in his sleep. Cleo was born in Essex, VT on December 17, 1938, to Isadore and Jeanne (Pouliot) Yandow. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans and served as an active member and president of the FFA chapter. On October 28, 1961, he married...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Evans
May 30, 2019
SWANTON - Lawrence Larry J. Evans, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. He was born in Reading, PA on July 13, 1953 to Ruth (Adam) Evans and the late Charles Evans. Larry studied at the Radio Electronics Institute in Virginia and later devoted 37 years of his life...
Carole "Sis" Durham
May 24, 2019
NORTH HERO - Carole Sis A. Durham, age 83, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in North Hero. She was born in Columbus, OH on December 28, 1935, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Kelly) Story.Sis grew up in Bexley, Ohio, and attended school at Bexley Academy and the University of Vermont. She married John Carlton Durham...
Frederick H. Clark
May 23, 2019
ST. ALBANS/ENOSBURG/RICHFORD" Frederick H. Clark, age 93, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Farnham, Quebec, CA on March 23, 1926, the son of the late Malcom and Hazel (Stowe) Clark.He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Richard) Clark of St. Albans; children, Frederick O. Clark and his...
Velma I. Billado
May 20, 2019
RICHFORD - Velma I. Billado, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in Highgate Springs on April 30, 1926, the daughter of the late George and Addie (Rollo) LaFrance.Velma grew up in Highgate Springs and married Robert Billado Sr. in 1944. The two raised their eleven...
Roger L. Brouillette
May 18, 2019
VERGENNES - Roger L. Brouillette, age 72, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.He was born in St. Albans on December 22, 1946 to the late Richard & Shirley (Longley) Brouillette.Roger attended Richford High School and then entered the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam, and following his honorable discharge, he served...
Lorraine L. Longey
May 15, 2019
FRANKLIN/ENOSBURG - Lorraine (Farnham) Longey, 85, of Boston Post Road died on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Franklin County Health and Rehab Center in St. Albans. Lorraine was born April 30, 1934 in Montpelier, VT, the daughter of the late Dean and Suzzanne (Dupr) Farnham. On December 22, 1954 she was married to Ralph A. Flood in Barre, VT. On...
Laurent J. Desautels
May 14, 2019
Laurent Joseph Desautels became another angel in heaven on May 14th, 2019 at age 89 at his sons home in Marquez Texas. He was born November 18, 1929 in St. Theodore DActon, Quebec Canada the son of the late, Omer & Yvonne (Dion) Desautels. Laurent moved to Vermont in 1949 where he worked as a mechanic at Blue Seal Feeds...
Arthur A. Vachon
May 14, 2019
BERKSHIRE - Arthur A. Vachon, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in Berkshire on February 23, 1948 to the late Adelord & Alphonsine (Goyette) Vachon.Arthur grew up and spent most of his life in Berkshire. He worked at Blue Seal Feeds in Richford for over 30...
Agnes D. Mercier
May 12, 2019
FRANKLIN - Agnes D. Mercier, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. She was born on April 5, 1929 in Ste. Dorothee, Quebec to the late Germain and Marie-Anne (Clermont) Bigras. Agnes moved to the United States in 1955. She was employed by the University of Vermont as a...
Michael R. Chaffee
May 12, 2019
ALBURGH - Michael R. Chaffee, age 63, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home in Alburgh after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 17, 1955 in Connecticut to the late Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Chaffee. Michael was a hard-working equipment operator and worked for Dave Couture Trucking for 12 years. He loved riding...
Anita V. Boucher
May 9, 2019
SWANTON - Anita V. Boucher died on May 9, 2019 at the Homestead at Pillsbury surrounded by her children. Anita was born at home in Swanton, on February 23, 1931, to Arthur and Louisia (Laroche) Viens. She was educated at Holy Angels Academy. On August 16, 1952, she married John G. Boucher, who predeceased her on October 20, 2014. John...
William H. "BJ" Hamilton, Jr.
May 9, 2019
ENOSBURG -William H. BJ Hamilton, Jr., age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in Burlington, Vermont on January 2, 1965 the son of William H. Hamilton, Sr. and the late Pamela (Greene) Hamilton.After high school BJ and his father, William worked together doing carpentry in the area....
James H. Tipper
May 7, 2019
BERKSHIRE - James H. Tipper, age 73, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in St. Albans on July 3, 1945, the son of the late Howard and Ellen (Domina) Tipper. James grew up in Sheldon Springs, and after attending school in Sheldon,...
Winston W. Machia Sr.
May 5, 2019
SHELDON - Winston W. Machia Sr, age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare, Burlington.He was born in East Highgate, Vermont on March 5, 1930 to the late Clarence and Antoinette (Raymo) Machia Sr. Winston has been a resident of Sheldon most of his life and was employed at the Pump Mill for...
Barbara A. Ganin
May 4, 2019
NORTH HERO - Barbara Ganin: beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, mentor and friend died peacefully Saturday, May the Fourth, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. By all standards she lived a rich and exceptional life, and enhanced the lives of those lucky enough to have known her. Barbara, a first generation American, was born to Mary and Albert Caruso in...
Virginia "Rose" Failing
May 3, 2019
RICHFORD - Virginia E. Rose Failing, age 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 with her loving family by her side at her home in Richford.She was born in Hartford, CT on August 19, 1956 to the late George & Virginia (Bonor) Stanhope.Rose was a devoted mother, Nana, and friend. She enjoyed spending every moment she could with...