Obituaries

Barbara L. Whitney

Apr 27, 2023

RICHFORD - Barbara "Nana" Whitney, age 99, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Richford on March 3, 1924 to the late Joseph and Virginia (Fontain) Guilmette.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Richford and grew up on the family farm on Guilmette Road with her 12 siblings. She attended school in...

Marcel Gagne

Apr 25, 2023

 

HIGHGATE - Marcel J. Gagne, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in St. Albans on May 6, 1939 to the late Elphege & Dora (Lussier) Gagne.

 

Marcel attended Sacred Heart in Newport and St. Anne's Academy in Swanton. He then went on...

Donald LaBombard

Apr 21, 2023

ISLE LA MOTTE– Donald L. LaBombard, age 77, passed away on Friday, April 21st 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

 

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 11, 1946 to the late Ellsworth and Frances (Lucia) LaBombard.

 

Donald graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1964. Donald went into the Army shortly after graduation for a few...

Joan Pariseau

Apr 21, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS - Joan A. Pariseau, age 78, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born on November 17, 1944 in Sheldon to the late Clarence Sr. & Beatrice (LaChapelle) Bocash.

Joan attended school in Sheldon and graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans in 1962. She worked...

Chuck Brodsky

Apr 20, 2023

SOUTH BURLINGTON-Charles "Chuck" Brodsky passed from this world on April 20, 2023, at age 86, with his wife, Sheila, at his side.

He was born June 12, 1936 in Atlantic City, NJ to Edward and Marie (Haas) Brodsky. After graduating from Atlantic City High School in 1954, Chuck went on to earn degrees from Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University)...

John Quintin

Apr 18, 2023

NORTH HERO, VT - John P. Quintin, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home in North Hero.

 

He was born in Derby Line, Vermont on January 12, 1948 to the late Paul & Madeleine (Rainville) Quintin.

 

John spent most of his life living in North Hero and he was a graduate of Holy...

Richard Fuller

Apr 16, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Richard "Dick" Fuller, left to go fishing on April 16, 2023.

He was born in Vergennes on October 17, 1944 to the late Julius Donald and Viola (Catella) Fuller.

Dick was a handful right away, losing his leg at age 9 playing on the trains. This led to his handle of "Pegleg" in later years as a truck driver...

Janet Flint

Apr 16, 2023

SWANTON– Janet T. Flint, age 83, passed away on Sunday, April 16th 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

 

She was born in Highgate Center on April 19th, 1939, to the late Clarence and Melvina (Ploof) Cooper.

 

Janet graduated from Highgate High School and was a member of the Highgate Grange. She had a natural...

Marc Mullen

Apr 14, 2023

FRANKLIN - Marc W. Mullen, age 67, passed away on Friday, April 14th 2023, at St. Albans Health and Rehab with his family by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on November 14th, 1955, to the late Charles and Phebe Jane (Westcott) Mullen.

Marc graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. In his younger years he was involved...

Denise LaCoste

Apr 12, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS- Denise K. LaCoste, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in St. Albans on July 24, 1964 to the late Joseph Root Sr. and Florence (St. Pierre).

Denise grew up in several parts of Vermont but found her forever home in the heart of her husband...

Gary Longe

Apr 12, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS- Gary A. Longe, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, at the St. Albans Health & Rehab with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Enosburg Falls on May 10, 1943, to the late Wesley and Shirley (Buker) Longe.

 

Gary graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1961. He worked for the...

Thomas Comstock

Apr 9, 2023

SWANTON -Thomas "Old Boy" Edward Comstock passed away on Sunday, April 9th, 2023, at home with his loving family at his side.

Born in Saint Albans on August 31st, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Eleanor (Demar) Comstock. Tom was 79 years old.

Tom attended and graduated from BFA St. Albans. He had a passion...

Joann "Buffy" Robtoy

Apr 9, 2023

WEST ENOSBURG- Joann "Buffy" Robtoy, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in East Fairfield on August 14, 1936, to the late Henry and Beulah (Lumbra) Raine.

Joann grew up in East Fairfield, where she walked uphill both ways to the Brigham...

William "Billy" Ovitt

Apr 8, 2023

BAKERSFIELD - William "Billy" H. Ovitt, age 50, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in St. Albans on June 7, 1972 to Dale Ovitt & Diane (Garrett) Ovitt-Lamore.

From an early age Billy had a love and passion for the outdoors. You could usually...

George Beyor

Apr 5, 2023

HIGHGATE CENTER- George Beyor, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at Burlington Health and Rehab.

He was born in St. Albans on December 24, 1964, to the late Glendon and Martha (Bryce) Beyor.

He is survived by his two sons, Shane and Alex, and the rest of his family.

In keeping George's wishes, there will be no...

James "Jim" Frechette

Apr 4, 2023

HINESBURG- James M. Frechette, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness.

Jim was born on August 18, 1957 in St. Albans, the son of the late Robert and Mary Simone (Smith) Frechette. Jim was a graduate of Richford High School, class of 1975. In his high school...

Robert F. Cosgrove

Apr 4, 2023

 

ALBURGH – Robert F. Cosgrove Sr., age 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home in Alburgh.

 

He was born in Malone, NY ­­­­on August 5, 1940 to the late John “Ward” & Jeanne (Prouix) Cosgrove.

 

Robert grew up and attended schools in upstate New York, he graduated from Mount Assumption High School in...

Bernard C. Machia

Apr 1, 2023

BAKERSFIELD- Bernard C. Machia, age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville.

He was born in Bakersfield on January 15, 1940 to the late Bernard H. and Della (Britch) Machia.

Bernard was a lifelong resident of Bakersfield and graduated from the Brigham Academy in 1958. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States...

Barbara Garrison

Mar 28, 2023

SWANTON - Barbara A. Garrison, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at her home in Swanton, VT.

She was born in Burlington on September 9, 1952, to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Palmer) Hatch.

She is survived by her children, James Garrison, and Gina Gay Garrison and two sisters Gloria and Rose as well as three brothers,...

Roger Livingston

Mar 28, 2023

SWANTON - Roger P. Livingston, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

He was born in St. Albans on March 26, 1936, to the late Harold and Yvette (Messier) Livingston.

Roger graduated from St. Anne's Academy in 1954. Roger then went on to attend technical school for the...