Obituaries

Robert C. Barnes

Robert C. Barnes

May 3, 2016

HIGHGATE - Robert C. Barnes Sr., age 77, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. AlbansHe was born in Montgomery on July 9, 1938 to the late Clayton Sr. & Lona (Kennett) Barnes.Robert graduated from Enosburg Falls High School class of 1956. Throughout his career he spent time working at Agway in Enosburg and...

Frederic FitzSimmons

Frederic FitzSimmons

May 2, 2016

FRANKLIN - Frederic J FitzSimmons of Franklin, Vermont passed away peacefully on May 2, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born in Dorchester, MA on September 6, 1927. He was the son of Julia Coveney FitzSimmons and Edward Joseph FitzSimmons. He is predeceased by his sisters Marie McFadden, and Joan Stinson, his brothers Richard Seton FitzSimmons, Paul...

Doris Dix

Doris Dix

Apr 29, 2016

ENOSBURG - One of the gentle hearts of the world passed away on Friday, April 29 at Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans, Vermont. Doris B Dix was born in New York City and lived in Brooklyn and Troy, New York where she raised 2 daughters. She worked as a medical secretary for several doctors and later at Sterling Winthrop...

Norman Garrett

Norman Garrett

Apr 25, 2016

EAST FAIRFIELD - Norman L. Garrett, age 84, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Fairfield on January 12, 1932 to the late Howard & Agnes (Cotnoir) Garrett.Norman married Cecile Gendron in 1951. He worked most of his life in the grain business. His hobbies included carpentry, playing cards, snowmobiling...

Kenneth W. Johnson Sr.

Kenneth W. Johnson Sr.

Apr 23, 2016

FRANKLIN - Kenneth W. Johnson Sr., age 82, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Franklin.He was born in Berkshire on January 1, 1934 to the late Willard & Eva (Lahue) Johnson.Kenneth grew up in Berkshire and married Marilyn Lumbra in 1956, shortly after they purchased a farm on State Park Road...

Marie Delorme

Marie Delorme

Apr 20, 2016

EAST BERKSHIRE - Marie Anna Delorme, age 94, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 20, 2016 at the Franklin County Rehab Facility in St. Albans.She was born in Waterloo, Quebec Canada on October 2, 1921 the daughter of the late Hector & Henriette (Labelle) Legault.Marie was a lifelong farmer and will be remembered by many friends and family members as...

Samuel Gates

Samuel Gates

Apr 17, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - Samuel Gates, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2016 while on vacation in Florida.He was born in Franklin on July 7, 1937 to the late Earl & Hyla (Willard) Gates.Sam lived up to the last moment doing what he loved most, spending time with his children and grandchildren. His grand kids were his world. He...

Paul Corey

Paul Corey

Apr 14, 2016

FRANKLIN - Paul F. Corey, age 50, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in St. Albans on October 7, 1965 to Arlene (Jones) Santor and the late Gaylord Corey.Paul was an outdoorsman through and through, the woods was his life. He loved cutting trees, hunting, trapping and fishing. Paul...

John Whiting

John Whiting

Apr 14, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - John P. Whiting , age 93, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 14, 2016.He was born in Highgate, Vermont on January 11, 1923 the son of the late Dana & Mary (Doner) Whiting.John was a 1940 graduate of Franklin High School and married Carolyn Kittell on June 4, 1950. He was a devoted husband, father...

William "Billy" Longe

William "Billy" Longe

Apr 11, 2016

ENOSBURGH / BERKSHIRE - William L. Longe, age 90, joined is beloved Beatrice on Monday morning, April 11, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans with his loving family at his side. Beatrice passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home with her husband of 69 years and loving family at her side. Billy & Beatrice...

Elaine Billado

Elaine Billado

Apr 9, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS, VT / TWIN FALLS, ID - Elaine M. Billado, age 83, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab facility. She was born in St. Albans on November 12, 1932 to the late Leo & Viola (Lumbra) Tanner.Elaine spent several years in Vermont before moving to Idaho in 1968. Some of her favorite...

Louise Leach

Louise Leach

Apr 7, 2016

Louise Mary (Blouin) Leach, age 81, of Enosburg Falls, Vermont, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on April 7th, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.Louise was born in Enosburg Falls on September 5, 1934, the daughter of the late Wellington & Pauline (Leonard) Blouin. Louise was a most generous, caring and...

Beatrice Longe

Beatrice Longe

Apr 6, 2016

ENOSBURGH / BERKSHIRE - Beatrice I. Longe - Heaven gained another Angel. Beatrice, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home with her loving family at her side.She was born June 26, 1929 in South Richford the daughter of the late Harlan & Flora (Hogaboom) Marcy.Beatrice died as she lived, with strength and dignity. In her...

Corinne L. Wanzer

Corinne L. Wanzer

Apr 4, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Corinne L. Wanzer, age 87, passed away Monday, April 04, 2016 at The Villa Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born in Enosburgh, VT on August 11, 1928 to the late Kenneth & Jessie (Phillips) Wells. Corinne was a life-long resident of Vermont. She was a devoted Boston Red Sox fan, even throughout their struggles. Corinne was...

Carlton "Carty" Carpenter

Carlton "Carty" Carpenter

Apr 3, 2016

North Port, FL / Enosburg Falls, VT- Carlton "Carty" F. Carpenter, born in Berkshire, VT on May 4th, 1933, son of Fay and Belle Carpenter passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the age of 82, with his best friend and loving wife, Alyda by his side.Carty leaves behind the love of his life, wife of 59 years- Alyda...

Suzanne Marshall

Suzanne Marshall

Apr 3, 2016

BERKSHIRE - Suzanne M. Marshall, age 77, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born October 30, 1938 in Enosburgh the daughter of the late Landon & Blanche (Maynard) Gelbar. She was a lifelong resident of Enosburgh and Berkshire.Suzie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her...

George Partridge

George Partridge

Apr 3, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - George A. Partridge, age 83, passed away Sunday morning, April 3, 2016 at his home with his family at his side.He was born April 28, 1932 in Gilmanton Ironworks, New Hampshire the son of the late Horace & Florence (Palmer) Partridge. He married Marilyn (Maynard) Partridge on January 1st, 1956.George was born and raised in Gilmanton Ironworks, NH...

Phyllis Waterhouse

Phyllis Waterhouse

Apr 2, 2016

FRANKLIN / RICHFORD - Phyllis M. Waterhouse, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born April 30, 1925 in East Pinnacle, Quebec Canada the daughter of the late Adolphus & Lorena (Fecteau) King.Phyllis was a resident of Jay & Berkshire most of her life where along with her husband Rob,...

Ronald "Porty" Howard

Ronald "Porty" Howard

Apr 1, 2016

MONTGOMERY CENTER - Ronald Roy Porty Howard, age 61, passed away with courage and dignity with his loving family by his side on Friday April 1, 2016 at his home after a short but brutal bout of cancer.He was born in Montgomery Center on December 27, 1954 the son of the late John Sr. & Dorothy (Young) Howard.Ronnie also known...

Agnes "Mitch" Billings

Agnes "Mitch" Billings

Mar 30, 2016

HIGHGATE - Agnes L. Mitch Billings, age 79, passed away, Wednesday evening, March 30, 2016 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility.She was born June 20, 1936 in St. Albans the daughter of the late F. Lorne & Vivian (Salisbury) Mitchell.Mitch graduated from Richford High School, the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and St. Josephs College. She served in...