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Alfreda L. Gagnon

Alfreda L. Gagnon

Dec 29, 2017

SWANTON - Alfreda L. Gagnon, age 78, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Giordano Manor in Swanton. She was born September 1, 1939 in Alburgh to the late George & Louella (Bohannon) Martin.Alfreda had a big heart. She was a caregiver in every sense of the word. She worked at the Giordano Manor for a few years and...

Mila E. Kane

Mila E. Kane

Dec 28, 2017

BERKSHIRE - Mila Elizabeth Kane passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.Mila passed away shortly after birth and she was the daughter of Benjamin & Courtney (Hale) Kane.She is survived by her parents, Ben & Courtney Kane of Berkshire; grandparents, Timothy & Sandra Kane of Berkshire, Mark Hale and Teresa Hale both of...

John F. Tougas

John F. Tougas

Dec 28, 2017

SWANTON - John F. Tougas, age 87, peacefully passed into the next life on Thursday, December 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Swanton. He was born November 14, 1930 in Pike River, Quebec to the late Aristide & MaryAnne (Samson) Tougas.John married Imelda (Rainville) Tougas on May 15, 1954. They owned and operated Johnnys Restaurant...

Philippe L. Paradis

Philippe L. Paradis

Dec 25, 2017

SHELDON - Philippe Louis Paradis, age 80, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.Phil was born May 1, 1937 in St. Isidore DAucrland, Quebec Canada the son of the late Achille & Ann Marie (Cyr) Paradis.Phil was a self-employed farmer and carpenter all of his life. He was a member of St. John...

Delphia E. Goodhue

Delphia E. Goodhue

Dec 25, 2017

ST. ALBANS - Delphia E. Goodhue, age 59, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. She was born April 18, 1958 in Cowansville, Quebec, Canada to the late Donald & Ida Mae (Wright) Burnham.Del worked for many years as a caregiver at Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls and Our Lady of the Meadows in...

Bernard R. Thompson

Bernard R. Thompson

Dec 24, 2017

SWANTON - Bernard R. Thompson, age 89, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born December 11, 1928 in Alburgh to the late Thomas & Florence (Rouse) Thompson.Bernard grew up in Alburgh. He served 27 1/2 years in the Vermont Army National Guard and 3 years active duty during the Korean...

Mary Emily McMurphy

Mary Emily McMurphy

Dec 8, 2017

RICHFORD " Mary Emily (Jacobs) McMurphy, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Richford on Friday, December 8, 2017, surrounded by family and friends.Mary Emily is known to her family and friends as Emily. She was born in Waynesville, GA on March 21, 1926 to the late William Henderson Jacobs, Sr., and Marguerite Elizabeth Mattox Jacobs. Emily worked hard...

Shirley A. Thompson

Shirley A. Thompson

Dec 6, 2017

ALBURGH - Shirley A. Thompson, age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at St. Albans Health & Rehab in St. Albans. She was born January 31, 1938 in Alburgh to the late Charles & Mildred (Soule) Pearo.She is survived by her sister, Sandra Duhamel of Alburgh and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her...

James P. Hayes

James P. Hayes

Dec 6, 2017

ENOSBURG FALLS - James P. Hayes, age 87, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the VNA Respite House in Colchester. He was born May 18, 1930 in Enosburg Falls to the late George B. & Geneva A. (Barry) Hayes. James graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1949. He was one of the leaders...

Russell W. Goodsell, Jr.

Russell W. Goodsell, Jr.

Dec 5, 2017

ALBURGH - Russell W. Goodsell Jr. age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home in Alburgh surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 14, 1934 in Rutland, VT to the late Russell Sr. & Catherine (Griffith) Goodsell.Russell was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, fish and work in his garden. He worked as a plumber...

Brenda M. LaFountain

Brenda M. LaFountain

Nov 30, 2017

SWANTON - Brenda Mae LaFountain, age 75, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her childhood home in Swanton. She was born June 29, 1942 in St. Albans, VT to the late Floyd McSweeny & Marion (Donaldson) McSweeny.Brenda was a deeply caring woman. Her sons recall cherished memories of wonderful Christmass, fresh cookies when they returned from school and spending...

David J. DiPerna

David J. DiPerna

Nov 30, 2017

RICHFORD - David J. DiPerna, 67, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.Dave was born July 14, 1950 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of Florence (Reese) DiPerna and the late Joseph DiPerna.At a young age he married the love of his life, Kathleen and became father to George and Kellie. In...

Robert J. Traynor

Robert J. Traynor

Nov 29, 2017

ST. ALBANS - Robert Joseph Traynor, age 93, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 with his loving wife at his side.He was born April 29, 1924 in Summit, New Jersey the son of the late, Robert Michael & Elizabeth (Casey) Traynor.Robert grew up in Summit, NJ and was a 1942 graduate of Summit High School. Following...

Allen J. Bertrand

Allen J. Bertrand

Nov 28, 2017

SWANTON - Allen Joseph Bertrand, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 28th. Allen was born on November 5, 1939 on the family farm in Swanton; to Roseanna (Daneau) and Armand Bertrand. The family moved from Swanton, to Port Henry, New York and Bellows Falls, Vermont opening new locations for the familys dry-cleaning business. Allen dutifully serviced his...

Maureen E. Bigelow

Maureen E. Bigelow

Nov 27, 2017

SWANTON - Maureen R. Bigelow, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Monday, November 27th 2017.Maureen was born September 2, 1945 in St. Albans to the late John and Flora (Bombardier) Raleigh. September 12, 1964 she was married to Carl Bigelow and they proudly ran River View Farm together for many years. Maureen shared a love for...

Mark B. Martin, Jr.

Mark B. Martin, Jr.

Nov 25, 2017

ISLE LaMOTTE - Mark B. Martin Jr, age 20, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident in Alburgh on Saturday, November 25, 2017.Mark was born January 12, 1997 in Burlington the son of JoAnne (LaFountain) and Mark B. Martin Sr.Mark was a lifelong resident of Isle LaMotte and a graduate of MVU Class of 2015. Mark was...

Robert A. Malone

Robert A. Malone

Nov 25, 2017

EAST BAKERSFIELD / ENOSBURG FALLS - Robert A. Malone, age 90, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St.Albans.He was born August 29, 1927 in Fairfield, VT the son of the late Archie & Edith (George) Malone.Robert was a resident of East Bakersfield most of his life where he owned and operated a Jersey...

Claire Y. Lussier

Claire Y. Lussier

Nov 22, 2017

ST. ALBANS - Claire Yvette Lussier, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans.Claire was born in St. Edouard, Quebec Canada on January 9, 1922 the daughter of the late Gustave & Marie-Rose (Bombardier) LEcuyer.Claire was an avid vegetable gardener for many years and enjoyed working with her flowers. She...

James R. LaClair

James R. LaClair

Nov 20, 2017

RICHFORD - James R. LaClair, age 72, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born March 23, 1945 in Barre, VT to the late Robert LaClair & Jean (Lackey) Bannon.Jim was a devout traditional Catholic. God came before anything else in his life and he enjoyed sharing his faith with others...

Howard "Hank" L. Leach, Jr.

Howard "Hank" L. Leach, Jr.

Nov 19, 2017

Howard Hank Lawrence Leach Jr., a well-known business owner and lifelong resident of Enosburg Falls, VT, died unexpectedly on Sunday November 19, 2017 at the age of 51. Born in St. Albans, on February 15th, 1966, he was the son of Louise B. (Blouin) Leach and Howard Buzzy Leach Sr. He was a graduate from Enosburg Falls High School in...

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