Obituaries

Stewart J. Snyder

Stewart J. Snyder

Jan 6, 2019

BAKERSFIELD - Stewart Skip J. Snyder, age 78, passed away, peacefully and quietly with loved ones by his side on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in his home he built, from lung cancer. Stop Smoking! Stewart was born on May 28, 1940 in Colchester, VT to Rudolph & Aileen (OBrien) Snyder. Stewart served 21 years in the Navy attending several schools,...

Sandra J. Moreau

Sandra J. Moreau

Jan 6, 2019

KENNEBUNK, ME / ALBURGH, VT - Sandra Moreau, 71, of Alburgh, formerly of Kennebunk, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born in Augusta, on June 8, 1947, the daughter of Lionel & Aldea LaVallee. She grew up in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School, class of 1965. Sandra held a few secretarial jobs in...

Kelly P. Dinsmore

Kelly P. Dinsmore

Jan 5, 2019

RICHFORD - Kelly P. Dinsmore, age 58, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester.He was born in Newport City on October 29, 1960 to the late Thomas & Lucille (Bertrand) Dinsmore.Kelly worked in construction for most of his life, he was employed by Winco and most recently S.D. Ireland. He also enjoyed logging...

Linda Ann St. Cyr

Linda Ann St. Cyr

Jan 5, 2019

SHELDON - Linda A. St. Cyr, age 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 5, 2019 while on vacation with her husband Jean in Daytona Beach, FL. She was born in Allentown, PA on April 30, 1952 to Agnes (Haffner) Goldschmidt and the late Edward Goldschmidt. Linda grew up in Allentown, PA, graduated from Parkland High school...

Richard F. Cooper

Richard F. Cooper

Jan 3, 2019

SAINT ALBANS - Richard Fredrick Cooper, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the McClure Miller Respite House surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 6, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Annie Louise Cooper. Richard was a hard worker. He started working in the construction field when he was 15 years...

Jeannette A. Bruley

Jeannette A. Bruley

Dec 29, 2018

SAINT ALBANS - Jeannette A. Bruley, after 100 wonderful years, joined her husband and daughter in eternal rest on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Holiday House in St. Albans.She was born in Watertown, NY on March 26, 1918 to the late Omer & Clarenda (Chausse) Bourgeois.Jeannette defined the role of a homemaker, she was an excellent cook, housekeeper, gardener,...

Florence M. Dexter

Florence M. Dexter

Dec 29, 2018

SAINT ALBANS - Florence M. Dexter, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her home in St. Albans.She was born in St. Albans on August 11, 1940 the eldest of eight children to the late Wilfred & Emilienne (Trahan) Choiniere.Florence attended Highgate High School. On May 29, 1969, she married Ralph Dexter. She worked in nursing...

Richard G. Prive

Richard G. Prive

Dec 27, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Richard G. Prive, age 72, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, with his daughter & son at his side. He was born in St. Albans on October 29, 1946 the son of the late George & Rachel (Streeter) Prive. Richard\u0027s working career was focused on driving truck,...

Gabriel M. Liegey, Jr.

Gabriel M. Liegey, Jr.

Dec 24, 2018

SWANTON - Gabriel M. Liegey Jr., age 92, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Franklin County Health & Rehab in St. Albans.He was born in New York City on January 2, 1926. He was the oldest of 15 children born to the late Gabriel M. Liegey Sr. & Veronica E. Webb.Raised in Far Rockaway, NY, Gabe graduated from...

Lois M. Terry

Lois M. Terry

Dec 24, 2018

GRAND ISLE - Lois M. Terry, age 74, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born on June 7, 1944 in Isle La Motte, VT to the late Earl & Edna (Langlois) Bluto. Lois was born and raised on the family farm in Grand Isle. She married Charlie, the love...

Darren D. Ovitt

Darren D. Ovitt

Dec 22, 2018

BAKERSFIELD - Darren was a very simple man who lived a very simple life. He married his high school sweetheart, Tina on August 24, 1985. Darren became a father at the young age of 18, and he devoted his life to that role. He was very proud of his family, they were his entire world. One of Darrens proudest moments...

Michael H. Gould

Michael H. Gould

Dec 22, 2018

RICHFORD - Michael Howard Gould, age 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by loved ones. He was born in St. Albans on October 1, 1960, the son of the late Wayne & Joyce (Patenaude) Gould.Mike was very handy and skilled with his hands and his words in many areas...

Donald G. Lawyer

Donald G. Lawyer

Dec 19, 2018

BAKERSFIELD - Donald Don Lawyer, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 surrounded by family.He was born in Bakersfield on March 10, 1931, the son of the late Gordon and Bertha (Wagner) Lawyer. Don grew up in Bakersfield and on November 18, 1950 he married the love of his life, Pauline Dufrense. He owned and operated a...

Donald A. Emch, Sr.

Donald A. Emch, Sr.

Dec 19, 2018

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - Donald A. Emch Sr., age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, with his son, Donald Emch Jr., by his side.He was born in Fairfield, Vermont on February 6, 1941 to the late Winthrop & Vera (Montgomery) Emch.Donald joined the Navy in 1959 and served for four years....

Eileen R. Gagne

Eileen R. Gagne

Dec 18, 2018

SWANTON - Eileen R. Gagne, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at her Swanton home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Swanton on December 23, 1941 to the late Sylvio & Ruby (Wells) Quilliam.Eileen spent her life living in the Swanton-St. Albans area. On June 8, 1963 she married Andre J. Gagne. Her favorite time...

Eric R. Noel

Eric R. Noel

Dec 18, 2018

ESSEX - Held in the love and care of his family and friends, Eric Richard No«l, 43, of Essex, VT died peacefully in his sleep at the UVM Medical Center on December 18, 2018, ending his year-and-a-half journey with cancer. He never used the word fight to describe how he faced his disease, instead preferring to say that he met...

Walter D. Fuller

Walter D. Fuller

Dec 18, 2018

BROWNVILLE, ME / RICHFORD, VT - Walter D. Fuller, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.He was born in Dunkin, Quebec, Canada on October 27, 1927 to the late Loren & Belle (Searles) Fuller.Walter grew up in Dunkin, Quebec and married Ardis (Gatley) on April 15, 1950. In 1959, they...

Normand "Gus" Gervais

Normand "Gus" Gervais

Dec 17, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Normand Gus Gervais, age 86, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington with his family by his side.He was born in Sampsonville, Vermont on September 20, 1932, the son of the late Simeon and Lillian (Godin) Gervais.Normand attended and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School. In 1951, he married Avis...

Arnold "Arnie" Goldstein

Arnold "Arnie" Goldstein

Dec 17, 2018

TEMPE, AZ - Arnold Arnie Goldstein, age 67, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Burlington, on April 30, 1951 the son of the late Isreal and Nona (Hadlock) Goldstein.Arnie was raised in Enosburg, graduated from EFHS in 1969 and then attended UVM. Growing up you could...

Derick "Skinny" Sartwell

Derick "Skinny" Sartwell

Dec 17, 2018

BERKSHIRE - Derick Skinny Sartwell, age 29, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in St. Albans on June 27, 1989, the son of Joseph A. Barney and Penny Sartwell.Derick grew up in Highgate and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 2008 where he enjoyed playing hockey. After...