Obituaries

Aug 6, 2015

RICHMOND - Verna Vicki Barwin, age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Sterling House in Richmond.Vicki was born November 4, 1930 in Lafayette, Indiana, daughter of the late Gladys Marie Nevitt and Vernon Nevitt. After her parents divorce when she was four, her mother remarried Lloyd Field, who formally adopted her and whom she forever on...

Jul 29, 2015

PENSACOLA, FL - William Richard Bill Riggie, age 61, of Pensacola FL, passed away on July 29, 2015 unexpectedly at his home. Born in St.Albans, VT, he was the firstborn son of William K. Riggie and Patricia (Pollard) Riggie. He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School, Class of \u002772, and honorably served in the U.S. Navy and VT National Guard....

Jul 28, 2015

MONTGOMERY - Donald Fillion, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at his home in Montgomery.He was born in Boston, MA on January 14, 1933 the son of the late Arthur & Ruth (White) Fillion. Donald had a very distinguished 32 year career as a sports writer for the Burlington Free Press. His accomplishments include being inducted in...

Jul 23, 2015

ST. ALBANS - Linda A. Rockwell, age 63, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born in St. Albans on May 9, 1952 the daughter of the late Etta Cook. Linda spent the last several years living at the Franklin County Rehab Center where she made many friends. Her favorite...

Jul 21, 2015

West Berkshire/ Shelburne, Vermont George Donald Ewins, Sr. died peacefully on July 21st, 2015, after a struggle with Alzheimers disease. He was 82. Born on the family farm on May 6, 1933, George was the oldest son of C. Donald Ewins and Virginia (Thomas) Ewins. A sixth-generation Vermonter, George maintained a lifelong pride in his state and its Yankee traditions....

Jul 19, 2015

ENOSBURG FALLS - Evelyn W. Stanley, age 99, passed away on July 19, 2015 at the Franklin County Health & Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in St. Albans on November 7, 1915 the daughter of the late Lorenzo & Winifred (Campbell) Weed. Evelyn graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1933 and attended Green Mountain College School...

Jul 17, 2015

ENOSBURG FALLS - Larry R. Sylvester, age 83, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Franklin County Health & Rehab facility in St. Albans.He was born in Montgomery on February 2, 1932 to the late George & Doris (Rushford) Sylvester. Larry grew up in Montgomery and was educated by his mom in a 1 room schoolhouse on West...

Jul 9, 2015

RICHFORD - Allen Lemuel McMurphy Jr., age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2015 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.Allen was born in Randolph, VT on Christmas day, December 25, 1925 to the late Allen Lemuel Sr. & Fannie Moseley (Harrington) McMurphy. Allen was one of eight (8) children. He received his early education in Randolph Center...

Jul 2, 2015

RICHFORD - Herschel Wallace Donna, age 91, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home with his family at his side.He was born in Richford on August 20, 1923 the son of the late Wallace & Hildred (Comings) Donna.Herschel was a lifelong resident of Montgomery, Berkshire & Richford. He devoted his career to dairy farming and maple syrup producing....

Jun 30, 2015

FRANKLIN, VT / SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Dr. Robert Lee Pratt passed away in Bethesda, MD on June 30, 2015.Robert was laid to rest with a private burial in the Franklin Village Cemetery on July 6, 2015.His family will be holding a service for Robert and his late wife, Audrey, this fall in the Franklin Village Cemetery.

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Jun 28, 2015

ENOSBURGH - Dawson Timothy-Michael Perley, age 15, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his family as the result of an ATV accident.He was born December 24, 1999, in Burlington the son of Amber Fairbanks and Timothy Perley.Dawson just finished his freshman year at Enosburg Falls High School. He was...

Jun 22, 2015

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE - Joseph H. Ostrout, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born October 25, 1944 in North Brookfield, MA the son of the late Leonard & Mary (Miner) Ostrout.Joe grew up in Westfield, VT where he was known as the Buck Hill Boy . He moved...

Jun 19, 2015

ENOSBURGH - Rene L. Longley, age 21, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a farm accident on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in St. Albans on March 12, 1994 to Rene E. & Carrie (Deuso) Longley. Rene grew up in Enosburgh and attended Enosburg Falls High School and Vermont...

Jun 18, 2015

BERKSHIRE - Virginia A. Ginny Raymo, age 73, left this earthly plain to be with her father in heaven on Thursday, June 18, 2015 after her third courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side at the Franklin County Health & Rehab Facility in St. Albans. Born in St. Albans on November 17,...

Jun 15, 2015

ENOSBURGH - Norman L. Ikey Thompson, age 72, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home in Enosburgh. He was born January 13, 1943 in Enosburgh to the late James & Marion (Wetherby) Thompson.Ikey served 13 months in Vietnam and he was very proud of his service there. After returning home he met Linda Morse...

Jun 10, 2015

EAST FAIRFIELD - Jerry Kardasz, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab facility. He was born March 8, 1929 in Borslaw, Ukraine to the late Nicholas & Anna Kardasz.At the age of 15 Jerry was taken from his home in Ukraine and brought to work in the camps in Germany. At...

Jun 7, 2015

WEST ENOSBURG - Roger D. Stimpson, age 76, passed away Sunday evening June 7, 20015 at the Redstone Villa Nursing Home in St. Albans.He was born November 19, 1938 in Landaff, NH the son of the late Christe & Hazel (Chase) StimpsonRoger was a graduate of Enosburg Falls High School and a long-time resident of West Enosburgh. He was employed...

Jun 6, 2015

BAKERSFIELD - Dwight Ike Snide, age 61, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston after a valiant struggle with cancer. From the beginning of Ikes diagnosis he never gave up hope that he would beat cancer.He was born November 21, 1953 in St. Albans the son of Rachel (Patterson) Snide and the late Raymond...

May 29, 2015

EAST BERKSHIRE - Nellie F. Hoadley, age 98, passed away Friday evening, May 29, 2015 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans with her family at her side.She was born in Abbotts Corners, Quebec Canada on November 25, 1916 the daughter of the late Howard & Mabel (Tracy) Goodhue.Nellie was a resident of Berkshire most of her life...

May 28, 2015

Robert was a 1965 graduate of Richford High School. Upon graduating from High School, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam with the Dagger Brigade 1st Infantry Division and received his honorable discharge in 1968 with the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 14 of Vergennes and a life member of...