Obituaries

Hope L. Towle

Hope L. Towle

Jul 4, 2018

LARGO, FL / STOWE, VT - Hope Lancaster Towle, formerly of Vermont, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Pinellas, Florida. She was born in Fort Kent, Maine on April 19, 1925. She and her twin sister were the youngest children of Richard F. & Tilda (Moholland) Crocker. Hope grew up in Fort...

Marion A. Cook

Marion A. Cook

Jul 2, 2018

ST. ALBANS - Marion A. Cook, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Franklin County Health & Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born in Highgate on June 28, 1935 to the late Elwood Sr. & Marion (Bard) Preston.Marion was a graduate of Highgate High School and a life-long resident of the area. Her favorite hobbies included...

Elizabeth O. Hakey

Elizabeth O. Hakey

Jul 1, 2018

HIGHGATE - Elizabeth O. Hakey, age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester.She was born in Burlington on December 12, 1942 to the late Gordon & Naoma (Norman) Ouimette.Betty married Richard, the love of her life on August 31, 1963, just shy of celebrating 55 years of marriage. Betty truly enjoyed helping...

Jennifer L. Stanhope

Jennifer L. Stanhope

Jul 1, 2018

BERKSHIRE - Jennifer L. Stanhope, age 48, passed away after a brief illness with her loving family by her side on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester.Jennifer was born in Caribou, Maine on November 14, 1969 the daughter of the late Judith (Conroy) Dussault and step-daughter of Daniel Dussault.Her life revolved around her family. She...

Anthony S. Fetters

Anthony S. Fetters

Jun 28, 2018

HIGHGATE - Anthony S. Fetters, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Groton, Connecticut on March 21, 1986 to Brian & Chellie (Lloyd) Fetters.Anthony loved animals and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing with his Dad and Grandpa Fetters, and camping. He was an avid...

James P Button

James P Button

Jun 20, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - James P. Jim Button, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 after a long battle with cancer at his home in Enosburg Falls.He was born in St. Albans on May 27, 1945 to the late Alfred & Jessie (Dennis) Button.Jim worked for David Reads dairy farm in Fairfield for many years. He also worked for...

Michael A Messier

Michael A Messier

Jun 19, 2018

RICHFORD - Michael A. Messier, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Enosburg Falls on August 3, 1961, the son of the late Donald Messier and Gertrude (Young) Messier.Michael graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1979. He was a real estate broker for Century 21 Jack...

Patricia A. Atherton

Patricia A. Atherton

Jun 16, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Patricia A. Atherton, age 70, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her residence with her loving family at her side.She was born February 24, 1948 in Burlington, the daughter of the late Leo & Wanda (Fanton) Couture.Patricia was a longtime resident of Vermont and had worked at Champion Jog Bra, Inc for 5 years and then...

J. Paul LaRocque

J. Paul LaRocque

Jun 16, 2018

SWANTON - J. Paul LaRocque, 97 years young, passed away at the home he shared in Swanton with his daughter Mary and son-in-law, Mike on Saturday, June 16, 2018.He was born May 7, 1921 in Swanton the son of the late Wilfred & Lura (Beauvais) LaRocque.Paul was a lifelong resident of Swanton with a 12 year residency in St. Albans...

Audrey B. LaFlame

Audrey B. LaFlame

Jun 15, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Audrey Barnes LaFlame, age 89, passed away Friday morning, June 15, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born September 13, 1928 in Montgomery the only daughter of the late Clayton E. Barnes Sr. & Lona Kennett - Barnes.Audrey graduated from Richford High School in 1946. She was employed by the Enosburg Falls...

Charlotte L Donlon

Charlotte L Donlon

Jun 11, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Mrs. Charlotte Leach Donlon, passed away at her home, Monday morning, June 11, 2018 Charlotte was born in Fairfield, VT, June 4, 1925 to the late Howard R. Leach and Dorothy (Larabee) Leach. They moved to Enosburg Falls, VT in 1930.Charlotte married Lawrence Buster Donlon October 14, 1952. They made their home in Enosburg Falls, VT. She...

Stanley H. Feldman

Stanley H. Feldman

Jun 10, 2018

Stanley Feldman, 75, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He leaves his loving and caring wife and best friend Louise of 49 years.He joined the USAF in 1964 in Albany, NY and served until 1968. He was stationed at the Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, and participated in the Manned-Orbiting...

Phillip S. Cheney

Phillip S. Cheney

Jun 10, 2018

BERKSHIRE - Phillip S. Cheney, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 10, 2018.He was born in St. Albans on July 1, 1972 to Doris (Obey) Cheney and the late Bernard Cheney.Philip was a farmer through and through. He loved working the land, milking the cows and just making sure everything was taken care of. He worked on a...

Andrew Massey

Andrew Massey

Jun 1, 2018

MONTGOMERY CENTER - Andrew Massey, the seventh music director of the Toledo Symphony who brought audiences works across eras and of diverse styles, including those of Beethoven, Mahler, Elgar, and contemporary American composers, died Friday, June 1, 2018 in his Vermont home. He was 72.He was born in England and studied at Oxford University, where he earned bachelors and masters...

Joan M Gardner

Joan M Gardner

May 30, 2018

SAINT ALBANS - Joan M. Gardner, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.She was born in Colchester, on November 18, 1954, the daughter of the late Joseph and Joan (Vincelette) Morits. She attended Burlington High School. On November 9, 1974, she married the love of her life,...

Adam M. Sylvester

Adam M. Sylvester

May 30, 2018

MONTGOMERY- Adam Mykel Sylvester, age 22, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 as a result of a car accident at the UVM Intensive Care Unit in Burlington. Adams wish to be an organ donor was upheld and his family has comfort knowing he is helping others.He was born in Burlington, on July 24, 1995. Adam attended Montgomery Elementary School...

Tina M. Martin

Tina M. Martin

May 26, 2018

SWANTON - Tina M. Martin, age 50, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in St. Albans on January 3, 1968 to Dina (Martin) Parah and the late Lyman Junior Martin.Tina graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. She loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening and landscaping. She...

George P. Prime

George P. Prime

May 22, 2018

ALBURGH SPRINGS - George P. Prime, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Alburgh Springs.He was born on October 16, 1942 in Rouses Point, NY to the late Merrill Sr. & Lottie (Rawson) Prime.George graduated from Alburgh High School in 1962. While in high school, George joined the U.S....

Joan E. Fiarkoski

Joan E. Fiarkoski

May 20, 2018

ALBURGH / LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL - Joan E. Fiarkoski, age 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at her home in Alburgh.She was born February 7, 1939 in Grand Isle, VT to the late Wilfred C. & Bertha Anne (Mashtare) Davis.After raising her own children, she devoted her life to helping foster children. Her...

Ronald F. Duso

Ronald F. Duso

May 19, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Ronald Fredrick Duso, age 79, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington.He was born in Enosburg Falls, January 7, 1939 to the late Carmi and Bertha (Haire) Duso.Ronald graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1957. Upon graduation Ronald joined the United States Air Force. After receiving his honorable discharge, Ronald worked...