Obituaries
Bruce A. Wetherby
Mar 3, 2019
BERKSHIRE - Bruce A. Wetherby, age 64, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home in Berkshire. He was born in St. Albans on May 2, 1954, the son of the late Irving and Bessie (McKinney) Wetherby. Bruce grew up in Berkshire Center, and attended Richford High School. On June 25, 1977 he married...
Sandra M. Vanslette
Mar 1, 2019
HIGHGATE SPRINGS - Sandra M. (Dexter) Vanslette, age 72, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 after a long illness, at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in St. Albans on October 31, 1946, the daughter of the late Bernard and Muriel (Guthrie) Dexter.Sandra was a lifelong resident of Highgate Springs. She worked as an Immigration...
Pauline L. Santor
Mar 1, 2019
ALBURGH - Pauline L. Santor, age 75, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, in Plattsburgh, NY.She was born in Albany, Vermont on November 18, 1943, the daughter of the late Bernard and Marie (Goad) Camley.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry Santor of Alburgh; three sons, Ronnie Rupert Santor and his wife,...
Bernard E. Breault Sr.
Mar 1, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - Bernard E. Breault Sr., age 82, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls.He was born in Enosburg Falls on May 9, 1936 to Stanislas & Therese (Larose) Breault.Bernard spent his entire life in this area. He worked as a truck driver for McDermotts Trucking for many years. After retiring from truck...
Barbara K. Cutting
Feb 28, 2019
EAST ENOSBURG - Barbara K. Cutting, age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.She was born in Starksboro on July 22, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Mae (Lanthrop) Knisley.Barbara married Harold Cutting on January 23, 1949 and the two raised their family in East Bakersfield on a small...
Richard B. Coe
Feb 27, 2019
SHELDON - Richard B. Coe, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in St. Johnsbury on November 13, 1936 to the late Burton & Helen (Reed) Coe.Richard grew up in Enosburg and married Pauline (Meunier) on June 11, 1955. He worked for Fonda Container in St. Albans...
Kelton "Kelly" Westcom
Feb 24, 2019
BAKERSFIELD - Heaven gained an angel when Kelton Kelly Westcom, age 60, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA.He was born in St. Albans on October 8, 1958, the son of Dorothy (Sayers) Westcom and the late James Westcom.Kelly grew up in Bakersfield and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School...
Jeanne M. Reynolds
Feb 24, 2019
ORLANDO, FL - Jeanne M. Reynolds, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by family in Orlando, FL.She was born in Highgate Springs on April 22, 1942, the daughter of the late Roland and Innabelle (Brier) Olds. Jeanne worked as a real estate broker for many years. She loved to crochet and donated her...
Robert E. Miner
Feb 21, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - Robert E. Miner, age 81, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls.He was born in Bellows Falls on October 15, 1937, the son of the late Edwin and Leona (Rockholtz) Miner. Education played a big role in Roberts life. After serving in the U.S. Army, he obtained his Bachelors Degree from...
Ruth "Rooster" C. Rentz
Feb 20, 2019
SWANTON - Ruth Rooster C. Rentz, age 97, left this earth to join her husband on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Holiday House in St. Albans.She was born in Highgate Springs on March 20, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry & Melvina (Tracy) Beyor. Rooster was a lifelong resident of the Highgate/Swanton community. In her earlier years, Rooster...
Fr. Leonidas B. Laroche
Feb 20, 2019
SWANTON - Reverend Leonidas Bernard Laroche, age 84, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home in St. Albans. He was born on May 18, 1934 in Highgate Center to the late Henri & Maria (Gagne) Laroche. He attended St. Anne Academy, Swanton, Vt, Cardinal OConnell Seminary and St. John Seminary in Boston, MA. He was ordained to the...
Joan A. Jettie
Feb 14, 2019
ST. ALBANS - Joan A. Jettie, age 84, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in Sheldon Springs on June 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Renaldo and Winnie (Currier) Guilmette.Joan grew up in Sheldon Springs and graduated...
Anne R. Blanchard
Feb 9, 2019
BAKERSFIELD - Anne Ranslow Jocelyn-Blanchard, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her home in Bakersfield.She was born in Colchester, the daughter of the late Willard and Helen (Ross) Jocelyn.Anne graduated from Essex Junction High School. She married Gerald L. Ganson in January of 1964. Anne received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English Literature...
Nicholas V. Flora
Feb 9, 2019
SWANTON - Nicholas V. Flora, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 with his wife, Beryl by his side at Dartmouth-Hitchcocks Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH.He was born in Plattsburgh, New York on December 11, 1948, the son of the late Vaughn and Jean (Spear) Flora.Nick proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard for...
Richard F. Longe
Feb 8, 2019
SHELDON - Richard F. Longe, age 94, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home in Sheldon. He was born in Bakersfield on February 2, 1925, the son of the late Elmer and Bertha (Longey) Longe. Richard worked on several farms throughout his life before purchasing his own in 1971 on VT Route 105 in Sheldon. After he...
John A. Shaw
Feb 7, 2019
SWANTON - John A. Shaw, age 83, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at St. Albans Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Swanton on February 1, 1936, the son of the late Alden and Ruth (Walker) Shaw. John was a proud veteran of both the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force. John enjoyed playing cards, fishing,...
Patrick P. Loiselle
Feb 4, 2019
GEORGIA - Patrick P. Loiselle, age 63, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home in Georgia.He was born at home on his family farm in Richford on January 8, 1956 the son of the late Armand and Marguerite (Blanchard) Loiselle.Patrick had so much love in his heart for everyone and was loved by all who knew him....
Stanley A. Bray
Feb 4, 2019
ST. ALBANS - Stanley S. Bray, age 90, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home in St. Albans.He was born in Highgate on September 14, 1928 to the late Shirley & Madeline (Witham) Bray.Stanley grew up and graduated from Highgate High School. He loved being outdoors, especially hunting or fishing. Stanley worked as a carpenter for Kenneth...
Mary Ann A. Castonguay
Feb 3, 2019
SWANTON - Mary Ann (Lafrance) Castonguay, age 100, began her journey into eternity on Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Baron) Lafrance. Born on May 11, 1918 in Nashua, New Hampshire. She was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague church and attended their parochial schools. She...
John L. Fournier
Feb 3, 2019
BERKSHIRE - John L. Fournier, age 62, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by his family at the McClure Respite House in Colchester. He was born in Berkshire on January 1, 1957, the son of the late Adelord and Lucienne (Surprenant) Fournier.John grew up in Richford and attended Richford High School. After high school he worked for Brouillette...