Obituaries

Joan Lussier

Joan Lussier

Feb 26, 2018

SWANTON - Joan V. Lussier, age 72, passed away Monday evening, February 26, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in St. Albans on July 22, 1945 the daughter of the late Archie & Dorcas (Duprey) Corbiere.Joan is survived by her sons Steve Lussier; Grandchildren Kaitlyn and Logan of Morrisonville, NY along with son Chris...

Edward "Eddie" Sweet Sr.

Edward "Eddie" Sweet Sr.

Feb 25, 2018

BERKSHIRE - Edward G. Eddie Sweet Sr., age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home in East Berkshire. He was born in St. Albans on December 9, 1965 to Edward Sweet & Pauline Blanchard.Eddie was very proud of his Native American heritage which was shown by his extensive collection of dream catchers and eagles. He...

James P. Campbell

James P. Campbell

Feb 22, 2018

SWANTON -James P. Campbell, age 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville, Vermont. He was born in Swanton, Vermont on March 12, 1938 to the late Raymond and Bernadette (Lauzon) Campbell. James grew up and went to school in Swanton, graduating from St. Marys in 1955. He joined the Vermont...

Arnold O. Parah Jr.

Arnold O. Parah Jr.

Feb 17, 2018

SWANTON - Arnold Olin Parah, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2018 at home with his son and daughter by his side. Arnold was born on February 5, 1935 in St. Albans, VT to the late Hilda and Arnold Parah, Sr. Arnold attended Sheldon Schools and on April 11, 1959 he married Carol Ann LaFleur, who predeceased him on...

Bertha V. Dudley

Bertha V. Dudley

Feb 14, 2018

BERKSHIRE - Our loving mother, Bertha V. Dudley, age 98, passed on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Knowlton, Quebec, Canada on November 13, 1919 to the late Edwin & Virginia (Ross) Page. Bertha grew up and went to school in Canada. She worked as a meat cutter in Montreal for...

Leo "Robear" Coulombe

Leo "Robear" Coulombe

Feb 12, 2018

RICHFORD - Leo Robear Coulombe, age 59, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 12, 2018. Leo was born in Saint Albans, VT to the late Laurent & Lucianne (Paquette) Coulombe. After losing his mother at an early age, he was raised by his aunt & uncle, Germaine and Lucien Paquette. He was a graduate of Enosburg...

Vaughn LaCross

Vaughn LaCross

Feb 10, 2018

ENOSBURGH - Vaughn W. LaCross, age 75, passed away Saturday morning February 10, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans with his family at his side.He was born December 25, 1942 in Enosburgh the son of the late Victor & Hazel (Stanley) LaCross.Vaughn was a lifelong resident of Enosburgh. He worked several jobs including, foreman at the Cheese...

Susan E Ovitt

Susan E Ovitt

Feb 8, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Susan Elizabeth (Gaines) Ovitt, age 82, died Thursday evening, February 8, 2018 at A.G. Rhodes Health and Rehab Center in Atlanta, Georgia.Susan was born on October 8, 1935, in St. Albans, Vermont, the daughter of George W. and Janet (Tyler) Gaines, of Enosburg Falls, Vermont. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1953 and attended Bates College,...

Ernest H. Bapp

Ernest H. Bapp

Feb 6, 2018

WEST ENOSBURGH - Ernest H. Bapp, age 72, passed away Tuesday morning, February 6, 2018 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility.Ernie was born October 5, 1945 in Colchester, VT the son of the late Herbert & Jeannette (Blow) Bapp.Ernie grew up in Underhill and was a graduate of Jericho High School. His Senior class was instrumental with the...

Barbara M. Wright

Barbara M. Wright

Feb 6, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - Barbara M. Wright, age 94, passed away, Tuesday evening, February 6, 2018 at Our Lady of the Meadows Community Care Home in Richford with her loving family at her side. She was born September 18, 1923 in Enosburg Falls the daughter of the late Sidney & Inez (Beede) Green.Barb was a lifelong resident of Enosburg Falls growing...

Michael D. Larose

Michael D. Larose

Jan 26, 2018

BOISE, ID / SWANTON, VT - Michael D. Larose, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home in Boise, Idaho. He was born January 22, 1968 in St. Albans to the late Normand & Marguerite (Ferland) Larose.Michael graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 1986. After high school Michael worked on the family farm...

Janice A. Patenaude

Janice A. Patenaude

Jan 22, 2018

ALBURGH - Janice A. Patenaude, age 82, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.She was born December 22, 1935 in Alburgh to the late George & Albina (Godin).Janice was born and raised in Alburgh. She was an active member of the community and she belonged to several organizations including the American Legion Auxiliary, Fire...

Kitten B. Ellison

Kitten B. Ellison

Jan 22, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS, VT - On Monday January 22nd 2018, Kitten Ellison, age 85, of Enosburg Falls Vermont, former resident of Bermuda and the UK, passed away peacefully after a long valiant fight against cancer. She was born April 29, 1932 in Manchester England, daughter of Doris and Clifford Wilkinson. She completed her training at the Cone Ripman School, (renamed Tring...

James A. Richard

James A. Richard

Jan 21, 2018

SWANTON - James A. Richard, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Our Lady of the Meadows Community Care Home in Richford. He was born August 20, 1925 in Franklin to the late Charles & Helen (Horskin) Richard.Jim graduated from Franklin High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received his...

Katiebelle D. Shedrick

Katiebelle D. Shedrick

Jan 18, 2018

ALBURGH - Katiebelle D. Shedrick, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2018 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility.She was born June 10, 1926 in Randolph, VT to the late Samuel & Grace (Bradley) Salls.Katiebelle grew up in Randolph and lived in several areas, including Vermont, Connecticut, Florida, before settling in Alburgh. She was a hard-working mother, homemaker...

Joseph R. Bovatt

Joseph R. Bovatt

Jan 17, 2018

ST. ALBANS - Joseph R. Bovatt, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his daughters home in St. Albans with his loving family by his side.Joseph was born March 31, 1925 in Highgate to the late Ephram & Helen (Castaw) Bovatt.As a child Joseph was known as Rudy until the government realized that Joseph was his birth name....

Charles Larose

Charles Larose

Jan 15, 2018

ENOSBURG FALLS - R. Charles Larose, age 88, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home in Enosburg Falls surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 4, 1929 in Enosburg Falls to the late Rosaire & Vera (Garrow) Larose.Charlie graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954. After...

Leo R. Loiselle

Leo R. Loiselle

Jan 14, 2018

SHELDON - Leo R. Loiselle, age 86, died Sunday morning, January 14, 2018, at his home following a brief illness.He was born December 2, 1931 in Craftsbury, VT, the son of the late Adrien & Emelda (Rainville) Loiselle.Leo was a resident of Sheldon all his life and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Starting as an...

Walter R. Labrie

Walter R. Labrie

Jan 13, 2018

SWANTON - Walter Labrie, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2018 at his home in Swanton.He was born May 31, 1936 in Franklin, VT, the son of the late Steve & Elaine (Bates) Labrie.Although he lived his life with a hearing disability, he worked in Manchester, NH as a meat cutter and then Wright Construction in Franklin, VT,...

Eileen M. Mercier

Eileen M. Mercier

Jan 12, 2018

SWANTON - Eileen M. Mercier, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 12, 2018 at her home in Swanton. She was born January 25, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Frank & Norma (Curry) Grunewald.Eileen grew up in Levittown, NY and moved to Vermont during her senior year of high school. She graduated from South Burlington High School in...