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Adam Francis Desrochers

Adam Francis Desrochers

Feb 4, 2017

Adam Francis Desrochers, age 35 years, died in a tragic automobile accident on Saturday afternoon, February 4, 2017. Born in Wheatridge, Colorado on, November 7, 1981, he was the son of Raymond and Susan (Cook) Desrochers. He attended Swanton schools graduating from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in the class of 1999. Since 2011 Adam had been associated as an...

Robert Sweeney Sr.

Robert Sweeney Sr.

Feb 1, 2017

ENOSBURG FALLS - Robert R. Sweeney Sr., age 66, passed away at his home Wednesday evening February 1, 2017.He was born July 25, 1950 in St. Albans the son of the late Stanley & Doris (Lambert) SweeneyRobert began his career driving truck for his father, Stan Sweeney Rubbish Removal and then went to work for Green Mountain Sanitation. His most...

Patricia Ann Cross

Patricia Ann Cross

Jan 28, 2017

Patricia Ann Cross, age 62 years, a lifelong Franklin County resident died Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2017, in The University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family and friends at her side. Born in St. Albans on, January 28, 1955, she was the daughter of Bert and Joan (Brooks) Pion. On May 27, 2005, she was married to Peter Cross...

Raymond Severance

Raymond Severance

Jan 27, 2017

SHELDON - Raymond E. Severance, age 80, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester.He was born September 7, 1936 in Jeffersonville, VT to the late Clarence & Mary (Playful) Severance.Raymond grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1954. He married Yvette Crepeau on October 10, 1963 and they...

Jane Kidder

Jane Kidder

Jan 27, 2017

RICHFORD - Jane Kidder, age 80, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Franklin County Health & Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born in Sweetsburg, Quebec on October 31, 1936 to the late Paul & Florence (McDougall) Norris.Jane graduated from Richford High School in 1955; where she was a standout on the basketball court. Always a competitor, she was...

Carroll "Jed" Adams

Carroll "Jed" Adams

Jan 24, 2017

FRANKLIN - Carroll R. Jed Adams, age 77, passed away at his home on Tuesday January 24, 2017 with his family by his side.He was born December 27, 1939 in New London, New Hampshire the son of the late Leslie & Clara (Dunham) Adams.Jed grew up in Sheldon and attended Sheldon Elementary School and was a 1957 graduate of Enosburg...

Ronald L. Sylvester

Ronald L. Sylvester

Jan 24, 2017

MONTGOMERY - Ronald L. Sylvester, age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was born January 4, 1934 in Montgomery to the late George & Doris (Rushford) Sylvester.Ronald grew up in Montgomery and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School. He married Jeannette Ouellette in 1957. They lived in Connecticut for the first part of their life; Ronald worked as...

Timothy Michel

Timothy Michel

Jan 24, 2017

ST. ALBANS - Timothy J. Michel, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany New York.He was born August 2, 1964 in St. Albans, VT the son of the late Paul & Margaret (Lyons) Michel.Tim was a life-long resident of St. Albans. He had worked at The Foundry, North Country Linen...

Lorraine E. Chevalier

Lorraine E. Chevalier

Jan 23, 2017

Lorraine E. Chevalier, age 84 years, died suddenly Monday evening, January 23, 2017, at her Lakewood Drive residence with her son Eric at her side. Born in Alburgh on, November 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Mary (Belair) Martell. She attended Alburgh schools and graduated from Johnson State Teachers College. Lorraine was a teacher and...

Shelba Prive

Shelba Prive

Jan 22, 2017

ENOSBURG FALLS - Shelba J. Prive, age 69, passed away at her home with her loving husband at her side on Sunday, January 22, 2017 following a long illness.Shelba was born April 4, 1947 in Barton, VT the daughter of the late Alvin E. Miles Sr & Evelyn (Laroque) Miles.Shelbas working career was focused on bookkeeping for several companies including,...

Ralph Carroll Hubbard

Ralph Carroll Hubbard

Jan 21, 2017

Ralph Carroll Hubbard, 86 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017 with family by his side at his home in Swanton, Vermont. Ralph was born on April 28, 1930 in Swanton, Vermont to Edith and G. Raymond Hubbard of Swanton, Vermont. Ralph graduated from Swanton High school in 1947 and the Vermont School of Agriculture in Randolph Center, Vermont...

Brian James Welsh

Brian James Welsh

Jan 19, 2017

Brian James Welsh, 76, of Grand Isle, VT, returned to his heavenly home on January 19, 2017. He joins his wife of 39 years, Alice Theresa Terry Welsh, who preceded him in 2003. Brian was born December 19, 1940, in Jamaica Queens, NY, to James and Martha Welsh. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and received a Bachelors degree at...

Shirley M. Giffin

Shirley M. Giffin

Jan 12, 2017

ENOSBURGH - Shirley M. Giffin, age 69, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.In keeping with Shirleys wishes there will be no public services.For those who wish, contributions in Shirleys memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.Condolences, photos and favorite...

Marilyn S. Ashton

Marilyn S. Ashton

Jan 11, 2017

RICHFORD - Marilyn S. Ashton, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at The Villa Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born May 19, 1934 in Highgate to the late Merrill & Mabel (Barr) Smith.Marilyn spent most of her life living in Richford. She worked at the Union Carbide Company in St. Albans for 27 years. Her hobbies included...

Harold P. Vest

Harold P. Vest

Jan 9, 2017

EAST BERKSHIRE, VT / RED OAK, IA - Harold P. Vest, age 93, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.He was born December 2, 1923 in Kirkman, Iowa to the late Ralph and Lenore (McGee) Vest.Harold graduated from Red Oak High School in Iowa and then joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He...

James Robert Walker, Sr.

James Robert Walker, Sr.

Jan 7, 2017

Born July 3, 1932 to Florence and George Walker Sr., James Robert Walker Sr. was reunited with his wife Gloria Martell Walker on January 7, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 84. He was married to Gloria Martell Walker on July 3, 1954 and had three children that survive him - Brenda Morrison, James Walker Jr., and...

Elizabeth Anne Lower

Elizabeth Anne Lower

Jan 6, 2017

Elizabeth Anne Lower, age 76, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at her home in Sheldon home with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on February 22, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessica (Bessett) Byrd. She graduated from Brattleboro High School and continued her education thru community college. She...

Henry Aaron Hutchins Papa

Henry Aaron Hutchins Papa

Jan 4, 2017

Henry Aaron Hutchins, Papa , Age 86, died peacefully in the comfort of his home Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017. Henry was born in North Hero, VT on June 21, 1930. He graduated from Alburgh High School in 1948. Shortly following his graduation, he served his country with the United States Army in the Korean War. After returning from the...

Herman C. Hansen, Jr

Herman C. Hansen, Jr

Jan 4, 2017

Herman Hansen, Jr. of Alburgh passed away at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center on January 4, 2017 with his family by his side. Herman was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 3, 1928, the son of Herman Hansen, Sr. and Marie Christansen. Herman received an honorable discharge after serving in the United States Army from 1946-1948. On August...

George A. Spear

George A. Spear

Jan 2, 2017

George, another member of Tom Brokaws Greatest Generation, has slipped away. Feisty to the end, George found peace on January 2, 2017, after more than 100 years of living life to the fullest on his terms. Business man, patriot, husband, father, uncle, grand and great-grand parent and, of course, curmudgeon, George will join his beloved wife, Elinor; stepson, Jack Shivery;...

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