Obituaries

Muriel G. DaPrato

Muriel G. DaPrato

May 18, 2018

SWANTON - Muriel Grace DaPrato, age 95, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at The Villa in St. Albans with her family by her side.Born in Isle La Motte, Vermont on June 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Royal Clayton & Bessie (LaBombard) Colgan.During World War II, Muriel joined the effort by working at Chance-Vot, where they made...

David "Mutt" Reed

David "Mutt" Reed

May 15, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - David Earl Reed Jr. 57, a resident of Enosburg passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday evening, May 15, 2018, surrounded by family. David "Mutt" Reed was born on February 23, 1961 in St. Albans, VT. David is the son of the late David Earl Reed Sr. and Hazel (Talcott) Reed. David had resided in Sheldon...

Gloria M. Martell

Gloria M. Martell

May 12, 2018

ALBURGH - Gloria Mae Martell, age 94, passed away, Saturday morning May 12, 2018 at the Franklin County Rehab Facility in St. Albans. She was born in Swanton, Vermont and lived in Alburgh for 88 years with her various cats, dogs and other pets. After Gloria graduated from high school, she worked at National Life Insurance, farming and eventually became...

Homer W. St. Francis II

Homer W. St. Francis II

May 11, 2018

BERKSHIRE / SWANTON - Homer W. St. Francis II, better known as Little Homer, age 55, died unexpectedly Friday, May 11, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in St. Albans on May 2, 1963 the son of Patricia (Partlow) St. Francis and the late Homer W. St. Francis Sr.He loved to hunt, fish, trap...

Phyllis Carol Cutting

Phyllis Carol Cutting

May 10, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Phyllis Carol Cutting, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at her home.She was born in Montgomery Village, August 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Lewis H and Lydia Mae (Young) Goodhue.She graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1947, third in her class.August 14, 1949, she married Merrill Allen Cutting in the Enosburg...

Garold D Lutes

Garold D Lutes

May 6, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Garold D Lutes, age 67, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born January 1, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of the late Thomas and Blanche Lutes.Garold grew up in Indianapolis, moved to Florida and eventually settled in Vermont. Garold served time in The Military Police...

Richard A. Mercy

Richard A. Mercy

May 1, 2018

FRANKLIN (Lake Carmi)- Richard A. Mercy, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in St. Albans on May 20, 1940 to the late Alton and Dorthey (Longley) Mercy.Richard was raised in Richford and graduated from Richford High School Class of 1958. He was a 20-year...

Florence A. Fournier

Florence A. Fournier

Apr 30, 2018

SOUTHWICK, MA / SWANTON, VT - Florence A. Fournier, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alvin L. Pete Fournier.Florence was born as Margie Adele Florence Theoret on February 1, 1931 in Jericho, VT to the late Alphonse & Eliene (La Fevre) Theoret.She was a...

Claire R. Vaillancourt

Claire R. Vaillancourt

Apr 27, 2018

SHELDON - Claire R. (Noiseux) Vaillancourt, age 90, widow of Rosaire Vaillancourt, passed away following a brief stay at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, VT. Friday, April 27, 2018.She was born August 28, 1927 in Enosburg Falls, Vt, the daughter of the late Philippe Aubert and Aurore (Beauregard) Noiseux.Claire lived most of her life on the same family...

Lawrence Therrien

Lawrence Therrien

Apr 26, 2018

SWANTON - Lawrence E. Therrien Sr, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones.He was born in Highgate, but a long-time resident of Swanton. Lawrence was the son of the late Abraham and Marie (Michette) Therrien, of Pike River, Quebec.Lawrence attended St. Annes Academy. On August 1,...

Ruby J. Gonyea

Ruby J. Gonyea

Apr 26, 2018

NORTH HERO - Ruby Jane Gonyea, age 97, a lifelong resident of North Hero died peacefully, Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born July 19, 1920 in North Hero the daughter of the late William & Lottie (Frost) Parrott.Ruby attended school in North Hero and on March 9, 1939 she married Otto Gonyea...

Raymond C. Bushey

Raymond C. Bushey

Apr 25, 2018

SWANTON - Raymond C. Bushey, age 67, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side.He was born January 25, 1951 in St. Albans the son of the late Clifton & Dorothy (Young) Bushey.In the 1950s, as my young ears began to absorb this thing called music on the radio, Top 40 consisted...

Yvette D. Hughes

Yvette D. Hughes

Apr 24, 2018

CHAMPLAIN, NY / SWANTON - Yvette D. Hughes, age 71, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Plattsburgh Nursing & Rehab Center.She was born in St. Albans on May 13, 1946 the daughter of the late Donald & Dorothy (Lachapelle) Scott.Yvette was a hardworking woman with a heart of gold. She worked alongside Pops for years doing yard care...

Raymond L. Barrette

Raymond L. Barrette

Apr 22, 2018

SWANTON - Raymond L. Barrette, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Swanton. He was born in St. Albans on July 22, 1943 to the late Clayton & Madonna (Langlois) Barrette.Raymond was a life-long resident of Swanton. He worked as a handy man for the area and he could usually be seen walking throughout the village....

Michael J. Smith

Michael J. Smith

Apr 21, 2018

BERKSHIRE - Michael J. Smith, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 21, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident.He was born in Burlington on May 12, 1984 to Joseph & Tammy (Reed) Smith of Berkshire.Michael lived his life on the edge and had a strong desire for adrenaline. He loved riding dirt bikes, going snowboarding, hunting, fishing,...

Evelyn F. Brouillette

Evelyn F. Brouillette

Apr 20, 2018

DELAND, FL / MONTGOMERY, VT - Evelyn F. Brouillette, age 99, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Alliance Health Care in Deland, Florida.She was born in Montgomery, VT on April 14, 1919 to the late William & Florence (Touchette) Levis.Evelyn was a very resourceful depression era lady and a wonderful cook. She worked as a bookkeeper at Puffers...

Anita Jones Burnham

Anita Jones Burnham

Apr 19, 2018

ALBURGH - Anita Jones Burnham, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her daughters home in Alburgh. She was born in Cambridge, Vermont, on March 22, 1929 to the late Raymond & Elizabeth (Barrows) Jones. She graduated from Peoples Academy in Morrisville. Following graduation, she met and married William Burbank. Together they relocated from Newport, to Vergennes...

Janice Longe Marston

Janice Longe Marston

Apr 17, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Janice D. Longe Marston, age 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her home in Enosburg Falls.She was born in Montgomery on April 24, 1926 to the late Donald & Lillian (Greene) Garrow.Janice is a former resident of Sheldon and Barton. She was a hard-working mother, farmer and housekeeper for...

Cedric C. White Sr.

Cedric C. White Sr.

Apr 16, 2018

BAKERSFIELD - Cedric C. White Sr., age 86, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 with his family at his side at the St. Albans Health & Rehab facility.He was born in Marshfield, VT on August 22, 1931 to the late Bill & May (Brown) Lunge and Rolla White. He was one of nine children.Cedrics life revolved around farming. After...

Sherry L. Machia

Sherry L. Machia

Apr 14, 2018

EAST HIGHGATE - Sherry Lynn Machia, age 44 passed away after a long illness on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.She was born April 15, 1973 in Schenectady, NY to Thornton J. Machia Sr. and the late Frances M. (Butler) Machia. Sherry was employed as a Cook at various places in Franklin County....