Obituaries
Edwin B. Ashton
Jul 28, 2012
RICHFORD, VT - Edwin B. Ashton, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.He was born May 20, 1924 on Rice Hill in Franklin, the son of the late Howard and Louise (Barr) Ashton. He married Marilyn (Smith) Ashton on June 7, 1952 and they made their home in Richford.Ed worked...
Betty Hough
Jul 18, 2012
FRANKLIN - Elizabeth C. Betty Hough, age 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 18, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.She was born October 12, 1934 in Westtown, NY the daughter of the late Silas & Elizabeth (Houghteling) Bedford.Betty grew up in New Jersey and moved to Vermont with her family when she was in her 30s. She loved listening to...
Edward Eaton
Jul 11, 2012
FRANKLIN - Edward O. Eaton, age 93, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the Franklin County Rehab Facility in St. Albans.He was born in Middlesex on April 10, 1919 the son of the late Fred & Emily (Johnson) Eaton.Ed graduated from Waitsfield High School in 1937. He then went on to the University of Vermont and graduated in 1941...
Norman Fletcher
Jul 6, 2012
RICHFORD - Norman Charles Fletcher, age 74, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at the St. Albans Health & Rehabilitation Facility.He was born on October 2, 1937 in Berkshire to Glenna (Deuso) and Erwin Fletcher.Norman raised his children in Danbury, CT where he worked at Danbury Building and Lumber for more than 20 years before returning to Richford.Norman is survived...
Veronica Benoit
Jul 4, 2012
ENOSBURG FALLS, VT / MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Veronica K. Benoit, age 93, passed away Wednesday July 4, 2012 at her home in Myrtle Beach.She was born in Enosburg Falls on June 22, 1919 the daughter of the late Homer & Lillian (Daigue) King.Veronica was born and raised in Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School class of 1937....
Norman Preston
Jul 1, 2012
ENOSBURG FALLS - Norman Martin Preston, age 59, passed away Sunday July 1, 2012 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care facility in Burlington.He was born in St. Albans on September 7, 1952 the son of the late Clifton & Dorothy (Corliss) Preston.Norman lived in Franklin County his whole life. He graduated from BFA St. Albans in 1971 and joined the...
Larry A. Burnor
Jun 28, 2012
BAKERSFIELD - Larry A. Burnor, age 71, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side Thursday June 28, 2012 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab facility.He was born on Fathers Day, June 15, 1941 in Cambridge, Vermont the son of Freda (Touchette) Burnor and the late Charles Burnor.Larry was a 1959 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School....
Howard "Buzzy" Leach
Jun 6, 2012
ENOSBURG FALLS - Howard L. Buzzy Leach Sr., age 80, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with his family at his side.He was born May 10, 1932 in Enosburg Falls the son of the late Howard R. & Dorothy (Larabee) Leach.Buzzy was a lifelong resident of Enosburg Falls and was a 1952 graduate...
Bruce Tatro
Jun 5, 2012
SWANTON / MONTGOMERY CENTER - Bruce E. Tatro, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born December 2, 1949 in Montgomery Center the son of the late, Howard Manny & Rita (Potvin) Tatro.Bruce was a 1967 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School. Following high school Bruce entered the U.S...
Luke Monty
May 23, 2012
BAKERSFIELD - Luke A. Monty, age 65, passed away May 23, 2012 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Colchester on December 28, 1946 the son of the late Maurice Monty and Lora (Perry) Monty.Luke grew up on the family farm in Enosburg until he bought his own in Bakersfield in 1985. He married Judy (Benjamin)...
Mary Lawyer
May 18, 2012
RICHFORD - Mary Ella Lawyer, age 84, passed away peacefully Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans surrounded by her loving family.She was born November 10, 1927 in Middlebury the daughter of the late Donald & Hazel (Otis) Lang. Mary was born and raised in Middlebury, where she graduated high school. Shortly after graduation...
Laurel "Buzzy" Kittell
May 17, 2012
SHELDON - Laurel Buzzy Kittell, age 83, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 20, 1928 in Sheldon the son of the late Wallace W. & Velma (Beede) Kittell.Buzzy graduated from Enosburg Falls High School class of 46 and served his country during the Korean conflict,...
Edgar "Sonny" Murphy, Jr.
May 11, 2012
BERKSHIRE - Edgar L Sonny Murphy Jr., 80, died May 11, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Pop was a tree trimmer for Ashplundh Tree Expert Co for 24 years; he then worked for Holmdel Township NJ for 10 years. He was a home gardener and farmer in his earlier years. He served in the Navy and was stationed in...
Scott A. Bapp
May 6, 2012
FAIRFIELD - Scott A. Bapp, age 56, passed away Sunday May 6, 2012 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care facility in Burlington.He was born on September 25, 1955 in Colchester the son of the late Herbert & Jeannette (Blow) Bapp.Scott enjoyed spending time with his extended family, especially hunting and fishing and vacationing in Maine. He was an avid sports...
Ray P. Callan Sr.
May 5, 2012
FAIRFIELD - Ray P. Callan Sr., age 64, passed away Saturday May 5, 2012 at his home in Fairfield.He was born on March 18, 1948 in St. Albans the son of the late John & Lois (Smith) Callan.Ray was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and graduated from BFA St. Albans class of 68. His favorite holiday was Christmas, and he...
Linda Wetherby
May 4, 2012
BERKSHIRE - Linda A. Wetherby, age 52, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.She was born in St. Albans on March 14, 1960 the daughter of Shelby (Levick) Wetherby and the late Bernard Wetherby.Linda was a 1978 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School. She was...
Phyllis Johnson
May 3, 2012
RICHFORD - Phyllis E. Johnson, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at her home.She was born May 25, 1937 in Newark, VT the daughter of the late Oscar W. & Alberta M. (Howard) Simpson.Phyllis attended elementary school in Sutton and was a graduate of Lyndon High School. She was employed at Northland Hockey Stick Factory in Richford for...
Dorothy P. Lothian
May 2, 2012
Dorothy Patricia Lothian (Patterson) a.k.a Gram, widow of Guy Frederick Lothian passed away peacefully on May 2, 2012 with her loving family at her side. She was born January 9, 1930 in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of George Duncan and Eva May (Kemp) Patterson. The family lived in Montreal for her first two years, then moved to Sutton, Quebec for...
Stanley Greene
Apr 30, 2012
RICHFORD - Stanley Spoor Greene, age 91, passed away Monday morning April 30, 2012. He was born in Enosburgh on July 24, 1920 the son of the late, William Henry & Gyneth (Sayles) Greene.Stanley attended Franklin elementary School and was a graduate of Franklin High School. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 serving during WWII as a control tower...
Barbara Machia
Apr 27, 2012
SHELDON - Barbara J. Machia, affectionately known as Nanny, age 76, widow of Clarence Cheboy Machia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born November 21, 1935 in St. Albans the daughter of the late Howard & Ellen (Domina) Tipper.Barbara was a lifelong resident Sheldon. She devoted her life to...

