Obituaries
Nancy LaPlant
Jul 27, 2025
EAST HIGHGATE - Nancy A. LaPlant (Dragon), age 73, passed away on July 27th, 2025.
Nancy was born on February 4th, 1952. Nancy was married to George LaPlant for 44 years before he predeceased her on April 5, 2012.
Nancy spent her work years at five places: Softlight, New England Container, STC, Rosie's Beef Jerky, and the Highgate Sports Arena with special friends Al and Judy Laroche, and Sue Larocque....
Avis Gervais
Jul 26, 2025
ENOSBURG FALLS - Avis Gervais, age 91, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Franklin County Rehab in St. Albans.
She was born in Enosburgh on September 5, 1933 to the late Wareth E. "Buster" & Lillian (Lumbra) Garrett.
Born and raised in Enosburg Falls, Avis graduated from Enosburg Falls High School and remained deeply connected to her roots throughout her life. She married Normand Gervais...
Gerald Wells
Jul 21, 2025
SWANTON - It is with profound sadness that the family of Gerald Lewis Wells announce his passing in the early morning hours of July 21, 2025, peacefully at the age of 75 at his home in Swanton, Vermont. Jerry was born on June 1, 1950, in Burlington, Vermont to Ruth E. Dalley. After a brief stay at St. Joseph's orphanage, he...
Kenneth Limoge
Jul 20, 2025
SWANTON - Kenneth R. Limoge, age 58, passed away on July 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on November 9th, 1966, in Burlington VT, to the late Kenneth and Carol-Anne (Pidgeon) Limoge.
To know Kenneth Limoge was to know strength, loyalty, and heart. He was the kind of man who showed up every single day for the people...
Denise Lafontaine
Jul 16, 2025
BERKSHIRE – Denise V. Lafontaine, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home in Berkshire.
She was born in Berkshire on September 9, 1946 to the late Maurice & Jeannette (St. Jules) Robitaille.
Denise was a lifelong resident of her cherished community, known for her unwavering strength and nurturing spirit. She dedicated her life to her family and...
Jay Sheperd
Jul 14, 2025
ENOSBURGH - Jay Allen Sheperd died peacefully on July 14, 2025 following a brief illness at the age of 86. He was born to James and Viola (Halliday) Sheperd in Mount Vernon, New York. Jay and his sister Penny (Wright) grew up in Enosburg and on Lake Carmi. He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School and the University of Vermont.
Jay was a music teacher...
Bernard LaRocque
Jul 11, 2025
SWANTON - Bernard G. LaRocque, age 98, passed away on July 11th, 2025, at Homestead Senior Living in St. Albans, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on September 19th, 1926, in Swanton, VT to the late Ernest and Georgianna (Hamel) LaRocque.
Bernard married his wife, Therese (Villemaire) on September 22nd,1951. Bernard was an active member of the Nativity of the Blessed...
Makayla Shedrick
Jul 9, 2025
ALBURGH - Makayla W. Shedrick, age 33, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.
Makayla was born on March 11th, 1992, in St. Albans, VT to Alan & Stephanie (Welch) Lampman.
Makayla graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 2011. Makayla was characterized by her adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors. She cherished the beauty of...
Nelda Knox
Jul 7, 2025
RICHFORD - Nelda M. Knox, age 62, passed away at the University of Vermont Medical Center on Monday July 7th, 2025.
She was born on February 10th, 1963, in St. Albans to Eva (Sturgeon) Elliott and the late Robert Pudvah Jr.
Nelda was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1982. She was often found enjoying...
Cathy Clark
Jul 7, 2025
ENOSBURG FALLS - Cathy A. Clark, age 66, passed away peacefully at the Northwestern Medical Center on Monday July 7th, 2025.
She was born on October 21st, 1958, in St. Albans, VT to the late Steven & Kathrine (Paquette) Cook.
Cathy was a remarkable woman, whose laughter and kindness illuminated the lives of those around her. Whether she was indulging in her...
Cheryl Leach
Jul 4, 2025
ENOSBURG FALLS - Cheryl R. Leach, age 80, passed away peacefully at the UVM Medical Center on Friday, July 4th, 2025.
She was born on September 17th, 1944, in Richford, VT to the late Hollis & Beatrix (Gibson) Ruiter.
Cheryl graduated from Richford High school in 1962. Later that year, she married Allen Leach on October 17th, 1962. She was a proud farmer,...
Jack Carpenter
Jun 25, 2025
BAKERSFIELD - Jack A. Carpenter, age 72, passed away on June 25th, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jack was born on April 21st, 1953, in St. Albans to the late George Carpenter Sr. and Geraldine (Tibbits) Godin.
Jack was a proud Army veteran who always enjoyed an adventure. Jack had a zest for...
Hortence Wheeler
Jun 21, 2025
With deep sorrow and enduring love, we announce the passing of Hortence Wheeler, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Hortence left this world peacefully on June 21st at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, Vermont.
She was the beloved wife of the late Roy Wheeler, with whom she shared many years of laughter, hard work, and quiet joy. And was...
David Babbie
Jun 20, 2025
SHELDON - David C. Babbie, age 81, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
He was born February 20, 1944 in Ludlow, MA to the late Donald & Janet (DuBois) Babbie.
David's journey led him to Vermont as a young man, where he found his soulmate, Ruth Babbie. They celebrated their love and commitment...
Lorette Larose
Jun 17, 2025
FRANKLIN - Lorette Larose, age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, with her family by her side,
She was born on May 6th, 1927 in Berkshire, Vermont to Isidore and Meriza Godin
Lorette grew up on the family farm in Berkshire and attended Berkshire School until the age of 16 before leaving...
R. Jeanette "Jan" Fournier
Jun 15, 2025
SWANTON - Ruth Jeanette "Jan" (Engendorf) Fournier, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, VT.
She was born on August 25, 1936 in Canton, Missouri to Walter and Ruth (Lillard) Engendorf. She married Maurice "Mike" Fournier January 1, 1983 and he passed on March 2, 2022.
Jan attended Culver Stockton College and went on...
Cody Paradee
Jun 14, 2025
ENOSBURG FALLS - Cody Paradee 32, left this world unexpectedly on June 14, 2025.
Cody was born on March 8, 1993 in St. Albans, VT to Lori Paradee and Jay Paradee.
Cody graduated from Enosburg Falls High school in 2011. From there Cody loved to experience new jobs, meet new people and buy new vehicles. Cody's smile was infectious. He could walk into a room and just...
Steven Deuso
Jun 11, 2025
EDEN - It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Steven "Becky" W. Deuso announces his passing on June 11, 2025 with his loving wife and girls by his side at his home in Eden. Steven passed after a hard-fought battle with heart disease.
Steve was born to Harold and Olive (Donna) Deuso in Richford on October 27, 1947.
He graduated...
Lorraine Rollo
Jun 9, 2025
SWANTON - Lorraine Rollo, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at St. Albans Health and Rehab with her loving family by her side.
She was born on December 17, 1937 in Newport, New Hampshire to Edwin and Alvina Chartier.
Lorraine lived a life characterized by love, strength, and determination. Lorraine worked for many years at Eveready, where her dedication and work ethic...
Eleonore Traynor
Jun 6, 2025
Eleonore Traynor, age 93, passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2025 in Essex surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Polling, Germany on June 15, 1931 to Ludwig and Viktoria (Klopfer) Kirchbichler.
Eleonore embraced the beauty of life with unwavering spirit and love. After obtaining her U.S. citizenship, she was a proud resident of Vermont, she leaves behind a legacy...
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