Obituaries

Terri-Ann Zweeres

Feb 24, 2023

RICHFORD - Terri-Ann Zweeres, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home in Richford.

 

She was born on May 7, 1996 in New Port Richey, Florida the daughter of Tina (Zweeres) Marsh and Timothy Marsh.

 

Terri-Ann grew up between Florida and Vermont and graduated from B.F.A. St. Albans in 2014. She loved reading...

David Curtis

Feb 23, 2023

ALBURGH - David E. Curtis, Sr. a former Burlingtonian, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans at the age of 82.

 

He was born in South Orange, New Jersey on January 10, 1941 to the late Arthur & Ruth (Baker) Curtis.

 

David was an intellect in every sense of the...

Rene Demers

Feb 20, 2023

DELAND, FL / BERKSHIRE, VT - Rene Wilfred Demers, passed away February 20, 2023 at his home at the age of 90 with his faithful companion, Buddy at his side after a short period of being on hospice.

Rene was born August 27, 1932 in Berkshire to the late Wilfred & Evelyn (Blanchette) Demers.

Rene was very proud to have...

Loren "Chubby" Lothian

Feb 19, 2023

FRANKLIN- Loren "Chubby" Lothian, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Franklin on September 25, 1939 to the late Earl and Catherine (Tittemore) Lothian.

Chubby graduated from Franklin High School and went into the United States Marine Corp. He was honorably discharged...

Dylan Leavitt

Feb 18, 2023

ENOSBURG- Dylan M. Leavitt, (23) moved on to new adventures February 18, 2023.  His time here on Earth was done and what a time it was!

The Seasons called to him to play and he made himself available for every single one.  From steering tractor during haying season at 2, wielding a chainsaw for spring cleanup age 12, hunting seasons, Dylan had...

Darren Barrette

Feb 18, 2023

SHELDON- Darren Michael Robert Barrette of Sheldon Vermont, born June 10, 1993, passed away at the age of 29, on February 18th 2023 after his long battle with addiction.

Darren graduated from Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans in 2011. He was the kind of kid from a young age that always wanted to make people smile and laugh. His biggest dream...

Gary Draper

Feb 14, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS- Gary W. Draper, age 76, the youngest of seven children, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home in his recliner where he was most comfortable.

He was born in Fairfax on August 23, 1946 to the late Fred and Viola (Mitchell) Draper.

Gary grew up and attended school in Fairfield where he worked...

Gilbert A. Dewing

Feb 14, 2023

FRANKLIN– Gilbert A. Dewing, beloved father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of a broken heart at the UVM Medical Center. He was 92 years young!

Gilbert was born in Franklin on November 8, 1930 to the late James A. Dewing and Kathryn (Gilbert) Dewing.

Gilbert held many titles in his life as he was...

Heather Lucier

Feb 13, 2023

DERBY/NEWPORT– Heather P. Lucier, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023.

She was born in Newport on January 31, 1986 to Rodney and Valerie (Tessier) Lucier.

Heather grew up in Newport Center, attended Sacred Heart, and graduated from North Country High School in 2004. While in school Heather excelled at basketball, a passion she shared with her...

Suzanne Campbell

Feb 12, 2023

Suzanne Claire (Viens) Campbell died unexpectedly on February 12, 2023, she was 74 years old. Sue was born in Saint Albans, VT on November 27, 1948. She attended Saint Mary's High School and later graduated from Rutland Business School. After college, she worked as a secretary at GE in Burlington, the Community College of Vermont and at the Courthouse in...

Cecile Laroche

Feb 11, 2023

HIGHGATE- Cecile M Laroche, age 94, passed away on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

She was born in Highgate on July 15th, 1928, to the late Leonard and Marie Anna (Bilodeau) Ferland.

She married her husband who now predeceases her, Henry Laroche on June...

Claude Lussier

Feb 5, 2023

 

SWANTON– Claude J. Lussier, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Center.

 

He was born in Canada on November 28, 1941, to the late Albert and Claire (Lecuyer) Lussier.

 

Dairy Farming was a huge part of Claude’s life.  He also enjoyed the sport of harness racing and owned...

Greta Barcomb

Feb 4, 2023

ISLE LA MOTTE- Greta J. Barcomb, age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Isle La Motte on December 29, 1934 to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Langlois) Patnode.

Greta spent some of her younger years in Isle La Motte until moving to Essex...

Alan Jones

Feb 4, 2023

FRANKLIN– Alan B. Jones, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home in Franklin.  

He was born in Franklin on July 16, 1935 to the late Edward and Ruth (Austin) Jones.

Alan grew up in Franklin on his family’s farm, attended school at the schoolhouse in East Franklin, joined the U.S. Air Force at the...

Casey Kivela

Jan 30, 2023

BAKERSFIELD - Casey A. Kivela, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in St. Albans on October 21, 1962 to the late Sandra (Smart) Kivela. Casey was one of five children that were raised by his mother and his grandparents, Alfred & Irene Smart.

 

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John Fleury

Jan 29, 2023

ENOSBURG - John E. Fleury, age 66, passed away On the morning of January 29, in the comfort of his daughter's home surrounded by his children, grandchildren and faithful dogs, John Fleury peacefully joined the love of his life in heaven.

John was the oldest child of Jeff Fleury and Laura (Lockerby) Fleury, born in St Albans

They lived...

Nancy Magnant

Jan 29, 2023

FRANKLIN – Nancy Beth Stanley Magnant, age 81, died January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her family after facing pancreatic cancer with incredible grace, dignity, and strength. 

 

Nancy was born to Dorothy Lily Gertrude Walsh Stanley and Robert Hammond Stanley on July 30, 1941 in Richford, VT.

 

She was raised on the Stanley family dairy farm in...

Larry Bovat

Jan 25, 2023

ENOSBURGH– Larry Bovat, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, at the UVM Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on September 26, 1966, to the late Howard and Barbara (King) Bovat.

Larry graduated from BFA St. Albans. Farming was a huge part of Larry’s life, he enjoyed horses and had...

Alton Lothian

Jan 22, 2023

ST. ALBANS - Alton "Bert" Lothian, a lifelong Franklin County resident and Korean War Veteran passed away on January 22, 2023, at the age of 92 at his daughter's residence in Barre, VT.

 

Born in Franklin on September 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Earl and Catherine (Tittemore) Lothian.

 

Bert graduated from Franklin High School...

Jamie Messier

Jan 21, 2023

ST. ALBANS - Jamie R. Messier, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home in St. Albans.

 

He was born in St. Albans on September 20, 1972, the youngest of six children, to Jim & Marguerite (Donna) Messier.

 

Jamie graduated from B.F.A. St. Albans and then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree...