Obituaries
Evey J. Lafar
Feb 3, 2019
SWANTON - Evey J. Lafar, age 70, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home in Swanton. He was born in Swanton on July 23, 1948, the son of the late William E. and Catherine A. (Cusson) Lafar. Evey was a lifelong resident of the Swanton community. He attended St. Annes Academy and was a proud member of the...
Lloyd A. Lumbra
Feb 3, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - Lloyd A. Lumbra, age 89, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls.He was born in Franklin on August 29, 1929, the son of the late Clifton and Zoa (Martin) Lumbra.Lloyd grew up in Richford and attended Richford High School. For a brief time, he farmed and then moved to Connecticut to...
Leah A. Weed
Jan 30, 2019
ENOSBURG - Leah A. Weed, age 95, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Fairfax on October 11, 1923, daughter of the late Leo and Hazel (Hoben) Depatie.Leah was a kind-hearted woman who lived a simple and wholesome life. She had a strong...
Raymond "Butch" Phillips
Jan 29, 2019
MONTGOMERY - Raymond Butch A. Phillips Jr., age 73, passed away on January 29, 2019 at his sons home in Montgomery.In keeping with Butchs wishes, a private graveside service will take place this spring in Berkshire Center Cemetery.Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com
Walter H. Scott
Jan 26, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - Walter H. Scott passed away on Saturday January 26, 2019 at the age of 80 while at the Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans with his son Robert by his side. Walter fought a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was born in Montreal, Quebec on October 22, 1938. Walter spent 25 years, 6...
Frances P. Choiniere
Jan 25, 2019
SWANTON - Frances Prouty Choiniere quietly left this earth to join her family members who have gone before her, on January 25, 2019 at the age of 95.Frances was a warm, witty, and friendly woman who loved her family. Back in the day you could find her roller skating at the Fantasia, which is where she met Jacques. Frances and...
Elaine C. Begnoche
Jan 24, 2019
SWANTON - Elaine C. Begnoche, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her daughters home in Swanton. She was born on February 20, 1937 in St. Albans to the late George & Ardelle (Lemoine) Laurendeau. Elaine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved reading and playing games with her grandchildren. On Saturday nights, Elaine could...
Susan E. Fontaine
Jan 23, 2019
HIGHGATE - Susan E. Fontaine, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.She was born on March 6, 1939 in Montreal, Quebec to the late Mitchell and Lucille Greenwood. Susan was born and raised in Montreal and attended schools there. On September 6, 1958 she married the love of her...
Kelley L. Ryan
Jan 23, 2019
ENOSBURG - Kelley Louise Ryan, age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her home in Enosburg. She was born on June 9, 1961 in St. Johnsbury, to Corinne A. (Blouin) Ryan and the late James H. Ryan. Kelley attended school in Rutland and Barre, graduating from Spaulding High School in 1980. Kelley started her nursing career...
Geraldine R. Jewett
Jan 20, 2019
RICHFORD - Geraldine R. Jewett, age 69, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born in Montgomery on January 6, 1950, the daughter of the late Gerald Sr. & Ruth (Frazier) JewettGeraldine grew up on Hill West, went to Montgomery Elementary, and attended Enosburg Falls High School. She married Gordon...
Wilfred "Willie" J. Commo
Jan 19, 2019
SHELDON - Wilfred Willie Commo, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his home in Sheldon with his family by his side. He was born in Burlington on October 8, 1928, the son of the late Henry & Dorthey (Deforge) Commo. Willie grew up in Underhill and worked as a farmhand and on the railroad until he...
Lawrence "Chee-Wee" G. Pronto
Jan 18, 2019
MONTGOMERY CENTER - Lawrence Chee-Wee Pronto, age 92, passed away January 18, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Lowell on April 21, 1926 to the late Mahlon J. and Myrtle L. (Hardy) Pronto. Chee-Wee worked throughout his life in many different occupations. A farmer and maple sugaring for many of his early years, Northland...
Ralph R. Giroux Sr.
Jan 17, 2019
HIGHGATE - Ralph R. Giroux Sr., age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Swanton.He was born in Meriden, Connecticut on May 12, 1958 to Ramona (Austin) Giroux and the late Richard Giroux.Ralph grew up moving around the United States, his family lived in Connecticut, California, and Arizona. On December 22, 1979 he married Kathlene (Schaffer) and...
Erica L. Williams
Jan 15, 2019
BAKERSFIELD - Erica L. Williams, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home in Bakersfield.She was born in Burlington on February 21, 1975, the daughter of Chuck & Gail (Brigham) Williams.Erica grew up in Burlington, attended school at Burlington High School, graduated from Rice Memorial High School in 1993, and received an Associate degree from the...
Real J. Laroche
Jan 15, 2019
HIGHGATE- Real J. Laroche, age 74, lifelong resident of Highgate Center, Vermont passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Real was born on August 13, 1944, the first of eight children to Gerard and Irene (Boulerice) Laroche, at the family farm in Highgate Center, where he continued to reside and run the family farm. Real was married on May...
Frank E. Hubbard
Jan 14, 2019
SWANTON - Frank E. Hubbard, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans.He was born on November 10, 1931 in St. Albans, VT to the late Clark and Francis (Kinsley) Hubbard. Frank was born and raised on the family farm in Swanton. He married Doris Lucier, in 1953 and their...
Gregory Paul Clark
Jan 13, 2019
MONCKS CORNER, SC - Gregory Paul Clark, 64, passed away on January 13, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Gregory was born on February 1, 1954, in Saint Albans, VT to the late Paul Richard Clark and Shirley Alice, nee Messier. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Candice Lynn Clark, nee Harvey. Greg grew up...
Ramona J. Labrie
Jan 10, 2019
FLETCHER - Ramona Jean (Magnant) Labrie, age 79, passed away peacefully early Thursday, January 10, 2019 at home after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.She was born March 28, 1939 in Franklin, VT, the daughter of the late Fay & Marjorie (Tatro) Magnant.She married John Labrie on October 26, 1957, her soulmate of more than 61 years. They enjoyed traveling...
Carlton R. Embury
Jan 9, 2019
RICHFORD - Carlton R. Embury, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at this home in Richford. He was born in St. Albans on August 22, 1954, the son of the late Eugene and Uldene (Rushford) Embury.Carlton was a lifelong resident of Richford and graduated from Richford High School in 1972. He spent his whole life farming in...
Nicolette M. Poulin
Jan 6, 2019
SWANTON, VT/NEW YORK, NY - Nicolette M. Poulin, age 36, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her home in New York, NY.She was born on November 22, 1982, in Saint Albans, VT, to John Poulin and Tina Fregeau. Nicolette was born and raised in Swanton, Vermont, attending MVU and graduating in 2000. She excelled in soccer, basketball, and...