Obituaries

Erina Munch

Erina Munch

Jan 22, 2016

RICHFORD - Erina Lynn Munch, age 43, passed away on Friday evening, January 22, 2016 at her home with her loving family and friends at her side following a long hard battle with cancer.She was born in St. Albans on June 1, 1972 the daughter of Raymond & Kathleen (Dinsmore) Martin.Erina was a graduate of Richford High School class of...

Kenneth Secor

Kenneth Secor

Jan 20, 2016

ENOSBURGH, VT - Kenneth P. Secor, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home in Enosburgh.Ken spent most of his life in New Jersey, but loved spending time in Vermont. He married Jaye on October 10, 1964. In 1976 he founded Palmer Heating, which is now operated by his son Scott. Ken was multi-talented and his...

Arthur Ovitt

Arthur Ovitt

Jan 18, 2016

ENOSBURGH CENTER - Arthur G. Ovitt, age 86, passed away Monday morning January 18, 2016 at The Villa in St. Albans.He was born July 6, 1929 in West Enosburgh in the family farm house that Arthur was currently living in, the son of the late Craig & Marion (Hoben) Ovitt.Arthur was a hardworking, lifelong dairy farmer who was a member...

Shirley Cantell

Shirley Cantell

Jan 17, 2016

SHELDON SPRINGS - Shirley Mae Cantell, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in Franklin on February 3, 1932 to the late Gordon Messier and Freda (Clapper) Tatro. Shirley graduated from B.F.A. St. Albans class of 1950. She married the love of her life, Richard Cantell on...

Corinne Marshia

Corinne Marshia

Jan 16, 2016

RICHFORD / LYNDONVILLE - Corinne R. Marshia, age 97, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at The Pines Nursing Home in Lyndonville.In keeping with Corinnes wishes there will be no obituary or funeral services. Burial will take place privately in the Richford Center Cemetery.

Shawn Hennessey

Shawn Hennessey

Jan 16, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - Shawn Paul Hennessey, age 34, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston surrounded by his lifelong friends.Shawn was born on February 22, 1981 in St. Albans, the son of the late Jack & Maureen (Blanchard) Hennessey.Shawn worked for P.J.s Auto transporting cars. He was an avid collector of Legos and Hot...

Linda O'Connell

Linda O'Connell

Jan 14, 2016

ST. ALBANS: Linda H. OConnell,78,of Montgomery Ctr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Linda was born on September 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Iversen) Doughten. The family moved to Long Island, New York where Linda attended Baldwin High School and later, the University of Vermont and a secretarial school in NYC.Linda was...

Paul Plouff

Paul Plouff

Jan 10, 2016

SHELDON - Paul E. Plouff, age 86, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Redstone Villa Nursing Home in St. Albans with his family at his side.He was born, May 9, 1929 in Enosburgh, the son of the late Amedee & Oliva (Jutras) Plouff.Paul attended school in Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1947 and on...

Lora Whitney

Lora Whitney

Jan 7, 2016

RICHFORD - Lora (Howard) Whitney, age 49, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Gulfside Regional Hospice in Zephyrhills, FL with her family at her side. Lora was born in Burlington on January 29, 1966 the daughter of Duane & Elaine (Reginbal) Howard.Lora grew up in Enosburgh on the farm of her...

Wallace Godfrey

Wallace Godfrey

Jan 5, 2016

MONTGOMERY CENTER - Wallace Ellsworth Godfrey, Jr., 85, passed away on January 5, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, located in Burlington, Vermont.He was born in New Salem, MA, November 6, 1930, the son of Elsie (Carlson) and Wallace Godfrey, Sr.He graduated from New Salem Academy in 1949. It was at New Salem Academy where he met his...

William P. Trautner, Sr.

William P. Trautner, Sr.

Jan 2, 2016

MONTGOMERY - William (Willy) P. Trautner, Sr., age 69 passed away January 2,2016 at his home in Montgomery with family and friends by his side.He leaves the love of his life Jean 47 years married. Son William (Willy Jr.) Trautner and his wife Alice; daughter Cynthia Trautner; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.William retired from the Middletown Station on River...

Gabriel Godin

Gabriel Godin

Jan 2, 2016

FRANKLIN - Gabriel J. Godin, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his home in Franklin.He was born in Frelighsburg, Quebec on November 6, 1933 to the late Leonard & Helen (Hamelin) Godin.Gabriels life consisted of many skills and talents to include: working on his fathers farm and delivering Apples to suppliers when he was living in...

Jean Noel Desautels

Jean Noel Desautels

Jan 2, 2016

RICHFORD - Jean Noel Desautels, age 88, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford after a brief illness.He was born May 15, 1927 in St. Theodore DActon, Quebec to the late Omer & Yvonne (Dion) Desautels. Jean attended school in St. Theodore DActon, Quebec. He married Noella Fontaine on October 2, 1948....

Janet Wells

Janet Wells

Dec 28, 2015

ENOSBURG FALLS / SHELDON - Janet (Montgomery) Wells, age 83, wife of Kenneth Bud Wells, passed away at her home on Monday, December 28, 2015 with her loving family at her side.Janet was born September 8, 1932 in Fairfield the daughter of the late, Dell & Lela (Derosia) Montgomery.Janet was a 1951 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School and always...

Shelby Wetherby

Shelby Wetherby

Dec 25, 2015

BERKSHIRE / FRANKLIN - Shelby J. Wetherby, age 78, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 with her family at her side at the home of her niece, Lori Thompson with whom she made her home during her illness.She was born in St. Albans on July 23, 1937 the daughter of the late, George & Viola (Cross) Levick.Shelby was a resident...

Pauline Juaire

Pauline Juaire

Dec 25, 2015

PROCTOR / RICHFORD - Pauline Juaire, age 63, passed away Friday December 25, 2015 at the Birchwood Terrace Nursing Home in Burlington.She was born in Richford on June 12, 1952 the daughter of the late Theophile & Ruth (Rushford) Juaire.Pauline attended the Brandon Training School and took part in the Rutland Community Access Program. She enjoyed listening to old time...

Dorothy Ovitt

Dorothy Ovitt

Dec 24, 2015

SHELDON - Dorothy E. Ovitt, age 87, passed away, Thursday evening December 24, 2015 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by her family.She was born June 8, 1928 in Franklin the daughter of the late Thomas & Della (Wright) Tatro.Dorothy was a resident of Sheldon most of her life and worked out of her home as a...

Beverly Sweeney

Beverly Sweeney

Dec 23, 2015

ENOSBURG FALLS - Beverly Sweeney, age 70, passed away Wednesday afternoon December 23, 2015 at the St. Albans Healthcare & Rehab Facility with her family at her side.She was born September 12, 1945 in Burlington the daughter of the late Peter & Mary (Doody) LawyeaBeverly had co-owned & operated Northeast Traders in St. Albans for several years where she sold...

Linda Doane

Linda Doane

Dec 23, 2015

BAKERSFIELD - Linda Lou Doane, age 62, passed on to her new life on December 23rd, 2015, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT, with her brother and sister-in-law, Tennyson and Joy, at her side.Linda was born on November 8th, 1953, the eldest child of the late Holden and Laura Doane of Bakersfield. Linda loved her family, enjoyed young...

Huw Edwart Jones

Huw Edwart Jones

Dec 16, 2015

BERKSHIRE - Huw Edwart Jones, age 74, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, 2015 at his home in Berkshire. He was born in Dolgelley, Wales, UK. on March 3, 1941, the son of the late John & Morfudd (Jones) Jones.Huw left home at 15 to go to London as a carpenter\u0027s apprentice to the firm of Mayfield Limited, a joinery firm...