Obituaries

Virginia "Rose" Failing

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...

Doreen V. Chaffee

Doreen V. Chaffee

May 2, 2019

HIGHGATE SPRINGS - Doreen V. Chaffee, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. She was born in Clarenceville, Quebec on March 27, 1945 to the late Arthur and Laura (Shedrick) Loyer. Doreen took great pride in caring for her family, always with a listening ear and supportive advice. She loved looking...

Jared W. McGinley

Jared W. McGinley

Apr 30, 2019

MONTGOMERY - Jared William McGinley, age 28, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Montgomery on April 30, 2019 due to existing heart-related issues. Jared was born in New Haven, CT on September 29, 1990, the son of Timothy McGinley & Erin (Malloy) McDermott. Jared was fortunate, that he had another loving father in his life, Arthur...

Florence "Connie" (Comings) Vavoudis

Florence "Connie" (Comings) Vavoudis

Apr 30, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Florence Connie M. (Comings) Vavoudis, age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Waterford, Vermont on April 7, 1922 to the late Ralph and Laura (Haire) Comings. Florence attended colleges in Alaska, New Mexico and Ohio, earning a bachelors degree in Modern Languages and later...

Richard D. Unwin

Richard D. Unwin

Apr 30, 2019

SWANTON - Richard D. Unwin, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. He was born on October 10, 1952 to the late David and Clarabelle (Bard) Unwin. Richard was a life-long Swanton native. He could be seen riding his bicycle around town helping people with odd jobs. He enjoyed collecting bottles...

Gloria T. Giroux

Gloria T. Giroux

Apr 30, 2019

SWANTON - Gloria T. Giroux, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at the McClure Miller Respite House, Colchester.She was born on August 20, 1932 to the late Philip and Rose Lapan. Gloria worked for many years at the Carbon, Thermal Wire, Softlite, Kidder Furniture and Kidder Newhouse. She enjoyed fishing and baking and was known for...

Robin J. Noyes

Robin J. Noyes

Apr 29, 2019

BERKSHIRE - Robin J. Noyes, age 68, passed away on April 29, 2019 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 19, 1951, the daughter of the late Helen (Elicky) McNally.Robin was a dedicated mother and homemaker. Through the years she help provide for the family working at the Pedigree factory, retail...

Lorraine A. Lagasse

Lorraine A. Lagasse

Apr 29, 2019

RICHFORD - Lorraine A. Lagasse, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in Marblehead, MA on March 26, 1946, the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Mayhew) Claveau.Lorraine grew up in several parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She married Richard Lagasse on August 24,...

Katherine "Sue" Martin

Katherine "Sue" Martin

Apr 28, 2019

EAST BAKERSFIELD - Katherine Sue Martin, a resident of East Bakersfield, died unexpectedly on April 28, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.Sue was born December 7, 1935, the daughter of John and Evangeline Gabbeitt. She graduated from Mount Saint Marys Academy in 1953 and entered the religious life with the Sisters of Mercy...

Lucille R. Lothian

Lucille R. Lothian

Apr 27, 2019

FRANKLIN - Lucille Lothian, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Belvidere on September 4, 1932, the daughter of the late Gordon Sr. and Vivian (Martin) LaFlame.Lucille attended school in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School. She married Merriman Lothian on May 14, 1954. Lucille...

Philip W. Longe

Philip W. Longe

Apr 27, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - Philip W. Longe, age 63, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in St. Albans on April 7, 1956, the son of Wesley and Shirley (Buker) Longe.Philip grew up in Sheldon and attended Enosburg Falls High School. He worked various jobs throughout his life at Griswold, Harrisons...

Emberlin Rose Heyer

Emberlin Rose Heyer

Apr 26, 2019

FAIRFAX - Emberlin Rose Heyer passed away after making her way into her loving parents arms, on April 26, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center. Emberlin was the daughter of Brian Heyer and Amanda Bittner. She is survived by her loving parents, grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 1-3:00...

Piper Lynn Goss

Piper Lynn Goss

Apr 23, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - Piper Lynn Goss passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Piper was the daughter of Joshua Goss and Sonya Thompson. She is survived by her parents, Josh and Sonya of Enosburg; grandparents, James and his wife Sherry Thompson of Enosburg, Jack and his wife Terri Goss of Bakersfield; sister,...

David W. Holbrook

David W. Holbrook

Apr 22, 2019

SWANTON - David W. Holbrook, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at University of Vermont Medical Center with his loving family by his side.He was born in Saint Albans, on August 3, 1939, the son of the late William A. & Ruth (MacArthur) Holbrook.David attended school at Bellows Free Academy in Saint Albans. He loved to play...

Douglas W. Billado

Douglas W. Billado

Apr 19, 2019

RICHFORD - Douglas Wayne Billado, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 with his loving family by his side at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born on May 10, 1953 in St. Albans to the late Carroll Sr. & Eleanor (Lakey) Billado.Doug spent all of his life living in Richford. He was an avid hunter...

Clifton A. Kirkpatrick

Clifton A. Kirkpatrick

Apr 19, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - After a long and courageous battle with cancer (not from smoking), Clifton A. Kirkpatrick passed away on April 19, 2019 surrounded by family and close friends. With the great support from family, close friends, and medical staff he was able to put up a hard fight against cancer.Cliff was born on April 15, 1947 in Clarion, PA,...

Clayton E. Barnes Jr.

Clayton E. Barnes Jr.

Apr 18, 2019

GEORGIA - Clayton E. Barnes Jr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.He was born in Montgomery on March 25, 1934 to the late Clayton E. Sr. & Lona (Kennett) Barnes.Clayton attended Enosburg Falls High School and after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After receiving his honorable discharge...

Dianne R. Bessette

Dianne R. Bessette

Apr 13, 2019

RICHFORD - Dianne R. Bessette, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center with her loving family by her side.She was born in Sweetsburg, Quebec, on August 5, 1950 the daughter of the late Marcel and Esther (McKelvey) Bessette.Dianne grew up on her parents dairy farm. She was a graduate of North Country High...

Elizabeth M. Gotshall

Elizabeth M. Gotshall

Apr 12, 2019

ALBURGH / SOUTH LONDONDERRY - Elizabeth M. "Betty"Gotshall, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her sons residence in Alburgh with her loving family by her side. She was born in Pawlet, Vermont on July 3, 1922 to the late Harold & Lydia (Fitzgerald)Barnes. Betty married Robert Gotshall on October 22, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. While...

Shirley B. Taylor

Shirley B. Taylor

Apr 12, 2019

BERKSHIRE - Shirley B. Taylor, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by her family. She was born in East Angus, Quebec on December 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Emard and Ruth (Gill) LockeShirley grew up in East Angus and moved to Vermont in 1954 where she...