Obituaries

Nellie F. (Bohannon) Lockerby

Nellie F. (Bohannon) Lockerby

Sep 30, 2016

Nellie F. (Bohannon) Lockerby, age 70 years, died early Friday morning, September 30, 2016, at her Alburgh Springs residence after a courageous battle with cancer with her loved ones at her side. Born in Alburgh on, December 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Mae (Westover) Bohannon. She graduated from Alburgh schools and was later...

Beatriceggart Josephine Taggart

Beatriceggart Josephine Taggart

Sep 29, 2016

Mrs. Beatrice Josephine Taggart, age 88 years, died late Thursday afternoon, September 29, 2016, at The Villa in St. Albans City with her loving husband at her side. Born in Franklin on October 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George and Locada (Bouno) Domingue. She attended schools in Sheldon and on November 18, 1972 was married to...

Crystal (Barry) Winkler

Crystal (Barry) Winkler

Sep 29, 2016

MESQUITE, NV - Crystal Marie Winkler, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her home in Nevada.Crystal was born December 6, 1972 in St. Albans, VT to Tom Barry Sr. & Deborah (Gokey) Wilber.Crystal had a deep love for her husband and best friend, Kenneth Robert Winkler. She lived for her grandson, Liam. Crystal overcame so...

Rusty K. Brace

Rusty K. Brace

Sep 28, 2016

Rusty K. Brace, age 52 years, passed away September 28, 2016, with his loving family gathered around him. Rusty had suffered and fought a valiant battle with cancer for many years. Rusty was born December 21, 1963, in St. Albans, Vermont to his biological mom, Mary Etta Brace. Mary had fought throughout her short life with tuberculosis. She loved her...

Lorraine Begnoche Mulheron

Lorraine Begnoche Mulheron

Sep 25, 2016

Lorraine Begnoche Mulheron, age 86 years, died early Sunday evening, September 25, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in Saint Albans on March 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Treffle and Columbe (Daigneault) Begnoche. She attended Swanton schools and on August 24, 1949, was married to Ezra Zing Mulheron who...

Veronica M. Parent

Veronica M. Parent

Sep 22, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Veronica M. Parent, age 78, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the University of Vermont Health Center with her loving family at her side.She was born in East Fairfield on April 11, 1938 the daughter of the late Ralph & Mary Gendron) Mitchell.She attended grade school in East Fairfield and Brigham Academy in Bakersfield. Veronica worked...

Thomas Gallagher Black

Thomas Gallagher Black

Sep 20, 2016

ALBURGH / RICHFORD - Thomas Gallagher Black, age 82, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility. He was born in Bronx, New York on April 3, 1934.Thomas attended PS 14 & PS 72 in the Bronx. His working career started in the restaurant business after graduating from Steeles Institution Training. He later worked...

Natalie Grace Irish

Natalie Grace Irish

Sep 19, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Natalie Grace Irish, daughter of Jacob & Ashli (Domina) Irish passed away unexpectedly a week before her much anticipated birth on September 19, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Besides her parents Natalie is survived by her brother, Kolby Irish of Enosburg Falls; maternal grandparents, Krystin Valenti and her fianc Scott Powers of Franklin;...

Gloria Mary Churchill

Gloria Mary Churchill

Sep 19, 2016

Gloria Mary Churchill, age 82 years, a lifelong resident of the Swanton community left to join her husband Junior, Monday evening, September 19, 2016, in the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at her side. Born in Swanton on November 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lucius and Louise (Hakey) Richard. She attended Swanton...

Allan Paul Laroche

Allan Paul Laroche

Sep 18, 2016

Allan Paul Laroche, age 62 years, died early Sunday morning, September 18, 2016 at The University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans on March 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Leonard and Rachel (Gagne) Laroche. He attended schools in Bakersfield and on May 25, 1974, was married to the...

Carl J. LaFountain

Carl J. LaFountain

Sep 18, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - Carl James LaFountain, age 67, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at home peacefully surrounded by his daughters.Carl was born May 31, 1949 in St. Albans, the son of the late Edward & Gloria (Gordon) LaFountain.He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hector (AR-7). Following his duty, he worked as a self-employed contractor and farmer. Carls...

Joseph L. Gamache

Joseph L. Gamache

Sep 17, 2016

Joseph L. Gamache, age 85 years, died late Saturday evening, September 17, 2016, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at his side. Born in Swanton on November 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Elphege and Yvonne (Chevalier) Gamache. He attended St. Annes Academy and on June 15, 1957, was married to the...

Kenneth M. Martin Sr.

Kenneth M. Martin Sr.

Sep 15, 2016

RICHFORD - Kenneth M. Martin, Sr., age 76, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side.He was born in St. Albans on December 6, 1939 the son of the late Wallace Sr. & Angelina (Meunier) Martin.Ken attended Richford High School and earned his GED in 1978. He had served in the Vermont...

Lucille Berger Waine

Lucille Berger Waine

Sep 11, 2016

Lucille Berger Waine, age 94 years, a resident of this area for all of her lifetime died early Sunday morning, September 11, 2016, at the East Highgate home of her longtime friend and companion of 35 years, Gerard Paul Desorcie. Born in Saint Albans on, May 23, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian Grace...

Archie "Sonny" J. Domina Sr.

Archie "Sonny" J. Domina Sr.

Sep 9, 2016

SHELDON - \tArchie J. Sonny Domina, Sr., age 73, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side.He was born in Montgomery on April 19, 1943 the son of the late Achie & Adeline (Lumbra) Domina.Archie grew up in Montgomery where he ran the family farm for several years and for the past...

Wayne Robert Parah

Wayne Robert Parah

Sep 8, 2016

Wayne Robert Parah, age 85 years a native of Fairfax and a 50 year resident of Saint Albans died late Thursday evening, September 8, 2016, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston with loving family at his side. Born in Saint Albans on April 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Doris Phoebe (Johnson) Parah....

Ray E. Allain

Ray E. Allain

Sep 7, 2016

ST. ALBANS - Ray E. Allain, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 surrounded by his entire loving family, after a short battle with cancer, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born July 13, 1940 in Richford to the late David & Cordelia (Godin) Allain. Ray was a graduate of Richford High School class of...

Joan Jean Mitchell

Joan Jean Mitchell

Sep 3, 2016

oan Jean Mitchell, age 68 years, a longtime resident of the Alburgh area and more recently of the Franklin County area died early Saturday evening, September 3, 2016, at the Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a very long illness with loving family at her side. Born in Highgate on, November 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the...

Beverly T. Purrier

Beverly T. Purrier

Aug 31, 2016

MONTGOMERY CENTER - Beverly T. Purrier, age 94, widow of Charles L. Purrier, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at The Manor in Morrisville.She was born November 15, 1921 in Montpelier, Vermont the daughter of the late Ryland & Laura (Burbank) Taisey.Beverly grew up in North Troy where she was a member of the North Troy Congregational Church and was...

Dennis F. DeBevec

Dennis F. DeBevec

Aug 30, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - Dennis F. DeBevec, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.Dennis was born April 9, 1946 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Edward & Frances (Udovich) DeBevec.He grew up in Ohio and after graduating from Elyria Catholic High School and attending John Carroll University, he joined the U.S....