Obituaries
Virginia Burleson
May 27, 2025
Virginia Ann Burleson was born on March 27,1933 in Enosburg Falls, Vermont. She was the child of Ruby Florence (Hull) and Cecil Carlton Burleson. Her parents owned a farm in the town of Berkshire, Vermont prior to moving to Montpelier, Vermont. Ginny graduated in 1951 from Montpelier High School. Her friends from high school, The Gang, remained friends throughout their...
Janette Ducey
May 25, 2025
BERKSHIRE - Janette Howe Ducey, age 67, passed away in her sleep at home on Sunday, May 25th, 2025 after a hard fought 8-year battle with cancer.
She was born August 4th, 1957 in Randolph, VT to Ernest and Emily (Rogers) Howe.
Janette was the youngest of five children, with multiple cousins from both clans. She attended Tunbridge Elementary School, participated in...
Janet Ladd
May 23, 2025
Janet Katharyn Oman Ladd, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Her life was a shining example of wisdom, generosity, and grace. Her loving presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Janet was the devoted wife of the late Jed Ladd, with whom she shared a deep love for their treasured home...
Cedric Snider
May 22, 2025
RICHFORD - Cedric L. Snider, age 84, passed away on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at the Northwestern Medical Center.
He was born in Westfield on December 4th, 1940, to the late Clifford and Theresa (Mayhew) Snider.
In addition to his family life, Cedric was an accomplished heavy equipment operator, a profession he took great pride in. He enjoyed working with machinery, excavating...
Charlene Machia
May 22, 2025
SHELDON - Charlene L. Machia, age 88, passed away on Thursday May 22nd, 2025, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
Charlene was born on March 9th, 1937, in Fairfield to the late Charles and Louise (Lovern) Danyow.
Charlene embodied the spirit of her home in Sheldon, where she raised seven children. She married the love of her life, William Machia...
Douglas Scott
May 21, 2025
Douglas Roderick Scott born on October 31, 1937, passed away on May 21, 2025 in Swanton, Vermont.
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Douglas Roderick Scott, 87, died peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, after a nine month battle with cancer. In his illness and indeed his entire married life he was tenderly cared for by his wife, Margie. In...
Valerie Shepard
May 16, 2025
FRANKLIN - Valerie J. Shepard, age 71, passed away on Friday, May 16th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 17, 1953 in St. Albans to Robert and Emma Jean (Buckley) Shepard.
Valerie was a beloved educator and cherished member of her community. She was a proud graduate, earning her Master's Degree and compassionately serving as...
Joshua Ray Many
May 10, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Joshua Ray Many, age 37, announce his unexpected passing on May 10th, 2025.
Joshua was born on April 2nd, 1988, in Saint Albans, Vermont to Laura (Allard) Many and Kevin Many.
He was born with a passion for adventure and anything with a motor or wheels. He began riding snowmobiles and four wheelers...
Leonard Larose
May 9, 2025
Leonard Michael LaRose
February 4, 1947 - May 9, 2025
Leonard Michael LaRose passed away at his home in Franklin, Vermont, on May 9, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1947, in St. Albans, Vermont, the second oldest of seven children.
He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Irene LaRose, and by his beloved brother, Mark LaRose.
In January of 1969, Lenny...
Alan Buswell
May 6, 2025
ISLE LA MOTTE - Alan G. "Buzzy" Buswell, age 80, passed away on May 6th, 2025, at the University Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his loved ones.
Alan was born on August 10th, 1944, in Norwich, England to the late George and Doreen (Potter) Buswell.
A Navy veteran, Alan embraced life, often found fishing, hunting, or enjoyed trips to the casino...
Elwin Sherrer
May 6, 2025
BURLINGTON - Elwin "Donut" D. Sherrer, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his home in Burlington.
He was born on October 5, 1953 in St. Albans to the late Lloyd & Glenna (Fleury) Sherrer.
Elwin graduated from Richford High School and later attended Champlain College. His culinary journey spanned many years, during which he shared his gift...
Janice Lapan
May 4, 2025
SWANTON - Janice Lapan, age 82, passed in the early hours of Sunday, May 4 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 29th, 1942, to Harry and Dorothy (Brusoe) Brow.
Janice was kept busy raising three active boys, while Fuzzy was out driving truck. She was a very attentive mother and she loved her sons with...
Anita Bruley
May 3, 2025
ALBURGH - Anita V. Bruley, age 94, passed away on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at the McClure Miller Respite House.
Anita was born in Alburgh on March 11th, 1931, to the late John and Valerie (Tatro) Jarvis.
Anita grew up in Alburgh, where she attended school and later married the love of her life, Raymond Bruley, on December 5, 1949. They made...
Rayburn Donna
May 1, 2025
RICHFORD - Rayburn R. Donna, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Rayburn was born in Montgomery on September 24, 1930, the son of Wallace and Hildred (Comings) Donna. Rayburn spent the first 11 years of his life in Montgomery, and then a year in Sheldon, and he finally settled in Berkshire for the next 43...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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