Obituaries

Anissa Christopher

Anissa Christopher

Apr 23, 2025

HIGHGATE - Anissa A. Christopher, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Burlington on May 7, 1971 to Janet (Bundy) Houghton and the late Peter Audette.

Anissa was a proud graduate of South Burlington High School and devoted many years of her career to serving as a parts...

Earle Collins

Earle Collins

Apr 21, 2025

ALBURGH – Earle William Collins, age 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

Earle was born at home on October 20, 1929 to William and Ella (Lake) Collins in Alburgh Springs. He graduated from Alburgh High School and served in the United States Army from 1951-53.

He married Grace Bohannon on July...

Mary Gates

Mary Gates

Apr 19, 2025

FRANKLIN - Mary Gates, age 89, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, old and new, at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. Mary loved the staff at Our Lady of the Meadows and considered them her family.

She was born on September 30, 1935 in St. Albans to the late Hugh & Martha (Hanna)...

David Patrick Ovitt

David Patrick Ovitt

Apr 19, 2025

On April 19, 2025, David Patrick Ovitt, age 64, of South Burlington, VT, gracefully yielded to his evil opponent, cancer, and departed this earth for one last adventure on the Other Side.

David ("Pat") was born April 12, 1961 at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St. Albans Vermont. He was the eldest of what would be four children born to David and...

Norman Lapan

Norman Lapan

Apr 19, 2025

SWANTON - Norman "Fuzzy" Lapan, age 81, passed away on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Norman was born on September 25, 1943, to Noah and Mary Jane (Gardner) Lapan.

Norman was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who lived his life as a truck driver, a career he embraced for the majority of...

Thomas LaBelle

Thomas LaBelle

Apr 18, 2025

SWANTON - Thomas A. LaBelle, age 74, passed away on Friday, April 18th, 2025 at his home in Swanton.

Thomas was born on January 26, 1951 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Harry and Elaine LaBelle.

Thomas attended and graduated from Hartford High School. Thomas worked as a meat cutter for 35+ years, he was stubborn but hardworking and a great provider for...

Ronald Lawyer

Ronald Lawyer

Apr 15, 2025

SWANTON - Ronald Lawyer, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at his home in Swanton.

Ronald was born on June 2, 1943 to Reginald and Dorothy Lawyer.

Ronald worked for the AMTRAK Railroad as a foreman for many years, along with working for IBM and plowing with his brother Jeff. Ronald had many hobbies throughout his life including hunting,...

Joey Swan

Joey Swan

Apr 13, 2025

BERKSHIRE – Joey D. Swan, age 73, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Berkshire.

He was born in Waynesburg, PA on July 2, 1951 to the late Jack & Dorothy (Eisenmenger) Swan.

Growing up in Ohio, Joey was a man of simple pleasures and great joy. He married the love of his life, Valerie (Williams), on...

John Nichols II

John Nichols II

Apr 5, 2025

ALBURGH - John M. Nichols II., age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home in Alburgh.

John was born on September 12, 1952 to Richard and Lois Nichols.

John loved the outdoors from hunting to commercial fishing where he always wanted to have a full pail. He enjoyed socializing with many people he would see from time to...

Yves Beauregard

Yves Beauregard

Apr 5, 2025

BERKSHIRE - Yves Beauregard, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

He was born in Actonville, Quebec, Canada on April 20, 1942 to the late Romain & Aline (Deslandes) Beauregard.

Yves, who moved to the United States as a child, dedicated his life to farming and anything agriculture related. He was a...

Debra Clark-Turcotte

Debra Clark-Turcotte

Apr 4, 2025

Deb Clark Turcotte, 62, of Richford, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025, just two days before her 63rd birthday, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Deb was the daughter of Beverly Clark and the late David Clark. She graduated summa cum laude and was captain of her high school cheerleading team.

Deb proudly served as...

Renate Hetrick

Renate Hetrick

Mar 29, 2025

ALBURGH - Renate Hetrick, age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home in Alburgh with her loving family by her side. Renate was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and member of the Alburgh community.

She was born March 16, 1941 to the late Hans & Herta (Broscheid) Dihler.

Renate was born in Germany, where she spent her childhood...

Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor

Mar 27, 2025

SWANTON - Barbara Joan Taylor, age 92 passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Burlington.

Barbara was born on January 5, 1933 in Swanton to William and Catherine (Farnsworth) Lucier.

She married Kenneth Roland Taylor on August 5, 1950 for 25 years, he predeceased her on September 11, 2016.

Barbara is survived by her children, Robert W Taylor of St Albans, VT,...

Paul Hatch

Paul Hatch

Mar 18, 2025

ENOSBURG FALLS - Paul E. Hatch, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his home in Enosburg Falls.

He was born October 16, 1950, in Woodsville, NH, the eldest son of Vern and Katherine (Rogers) Hatch.

Paul proudly served his country as an EOD Technician in the U.S. Army. In 1972 he married his high school sweetheart, and life...

Laurie Lampman

Laurie Lampman

Mar 16, 2025

FAIRFAX - Laurie A. Lampman, age 60, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Alburgh on September 2, 1964 to the late Francis & Edna (Martin) Lampman.

Laurie lived her life as a dedicated caregiver, touching the hearts of many during her 25 years in the role. She was a...

Barbara Kilburn

Barbara Kilburn

Mar 16, 2025

RICHFORD - Barbara Lillian Kilburn, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home in Richford.

She was born November 10, 1960 to the late Kenneth Merchant & Ethel (Bryant) Sweeney.

Barbara was a devoted homemaker, she poured her love into her family, particularly into her son, Shane Percy, who will carry her memory in his heart forever. She...

Rebecca Bushey

Rebecca Bushey

Mar 15, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Bushey, 50 unexpectedly passed on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Highgate, Vermont, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 26, 1974, in St. Albans, Vermont, Becky was a bright light in the lives of those who knew her. She graduated from Northern Vermont University with a Bachelor's degree in Art and Professional Studies, dedicating both her personal...

Linda Bourdeau

Linda Bourdeau

Mar 14, 2025

SWANTON- Linda Bourdeau, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 14th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on March 16th, 1952 to Alfred and Aurore (Laplante) Jette.

Linda graduated from Swanton High School in 1970. Linda married her husband on August 14, 1971. Linda loved spending time with family, going on rides, doing crosswords, bingo, and...

Daniel Parsons

Daniel Parsons

Mar 14, 2025

RICHFORD - Daniel "Dan" Parsons, a man of ingenuity, perseverance, and a deep love for the land, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on March 14, 2025. Born on June 9, 1951, in St. Albans, Vermont, Dan grew up on the family farm in Richford, where he developed his lifelong passion for building, problem-solving, and working with his...

Charles Donohugh

Charles Donohugh

Mar 13, 2025

ST. ALBANS - Charles Leaycraft Donohugh, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.

He was born on July 18, 1944 in Washington D.C. to the late Crawford & Pauline (Rubsam) Donohugh.

Charles was a proud United States Army veteran and a retiree of the National Guard, embodying a spirit of dedication and...