Obituaries

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...

Lawrence Beaulieu

Mar 26, 2023

HIGHGATE SPRINGS - Lawrence P. Beaulieu, age 91, passed away on Sunday March 26, 2023 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.

He was born in Highgate Springs on August 1, 1931, to the late Albert & Blanche (Thibert) Beaulieu.

Lawrence was a life-long resident of the area and ran his family's dairy farm for many years. He married Clarice...

Beverly L. Cyr

Mar 23, 2023

SWANTON- Beverly L. Cyr, 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Homestead in St. Albans.

Bev was born in Franklin, Vermont on August 15, 1937, to the late Earl and Catherine (Titemore) Lothian. On June 21, 1958, she married the love of her life, Robert Cyr, in Franklin. She graduated...

Allan J. Brow

Mar 21, 2023

ENFIELD, CT/SWANTON/HIGHGATE- It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Allan James Brow. Allan Passed away March 21, 2023, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT with his family by his side. Allan was 86.

He was born in Swanton, VT on April 15, 1936 to the late Raymond A. and Evelyn (Dixon) (Brow) Letourneau.

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Frederick Schuler III

Mar 20, 2023

ALBURGH- Frederick D. Schuler III, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 20th, 2023, after a long illness with his family by his side.

He was born in New Britain, Connecticut on June 2, 1947, to the late Mary (Nickerson) and Frederick Schuler II.

Fred married Barbara Huggins on July 2, 1966.

Fred served in the United States Navy on...

Russell Waite

Mar 19, 2023

ALBURGH - Russell F. Waite Sr., age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in Clarenceville, Quebec, Canada on November 15, 1939 to the late Francis & Blanche (Aubin) Waite.

Russell spent his entire life around the construction site. In his younger years he worked full-time as an equipment...

Bruce Letourneau

Mar 18, 2023

In loving memory of Bruce Allen Letourneau, October 7th, 1955 - March 18th, 2023.

I am now in Heaven, walking and running. We are racing. Don't be sad that I have died, smile that I can run for the first time in years with my father, mother and sister and grandson.

Bruce, also known as Dad, Papa and CPA was...

Francis "Sonny" Lumbra

Mar 18, 2023

Francis "Sonny" Lumbra, Sr. was born on June 24, 1936, son of Lionel and Frances "Dorothy" Lumbra. Sonny passed away on March 18, 2023, with his loving wife and family by his side after a short illness.

Sonny was born on the Lumbra farm on North Hill Rd. in Montgomery Vermont. Once he finished eighth grade, he worked full-time on...

Carolyn Peterson

Mar 17, 2023

ALBURGH - Carolyn L. Peterson, age 77, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was born January 8, 1946 in St. Albans to the late Leopold A. & Ilene (Mitchell) Fournier.

 

Carolyn was a life-long resident of the area and married Robert Peterson on September 4, 1965. She stayed home...

Joyce A. Kinney

Mar 16, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Joyce A. Kinney, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Montgomery on October 15, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Doris (Mason) Doe.

Joyce grew up in Montgomery and attended the Montgomery School House. She married Alan Kinney Sr. on June 16, 1967 and moved...

Lee Reynolds

Mar 15, 2023

ALBURGH- Lee B. Reynolds, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 16th, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with his family by his side.

He was born in Burlington on June 18th, 1943, to the late Benjamin and Cecile (Brisson) Reynolds.

Lee graduated from Alburgh High School. He also worked for Pratt & Whitney, an aerospace company...