Obituaries

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...

Ellen Norris

Jan 18, 2023

 

NORTH HERO- Ellen S. Norris, age 52, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical center with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Burlington on July 26th, 1970 to Edward and Linda (Hazen) Norris, who survive her.

Ellen graduated from Essex High School and attended Champlain College where she received...

Leonard Unwin

Jan 14, 2023

 

SWANTON– Leonard “Hank” Unwin, age 98, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with his granddaughter by his side.

He was born in Swanton on December 17, 1924 to the late Dennis and Ella (Barrette) Unwin.

Hank was a lifelong resident of Swanton on Pine Street and met the love of...

Roger Wright

Jan 13, 2023

FRANKLIN - Roger Harrison Wright, 73, son of the late Harrison and Geraldine (Davis) Wright, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home in Franklin with his family by side.

 

Roger was born at home in East Richford on September 21, 1949. In 1951, Harrison and Geraldine bought the Albert & Lenora Pratt farm on the...

Madeleine Patnode

Jan 9, 2023

 

ALBURGH- Madeleine J. Patnode, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born in Alburgh on January 2, 1936, to the late Alphonse & Elaine (LeFebvre) Theoret.

 

She married Norman "Ding" Patnode on May 4, 1957.

 

Madeleine graduated from Alburgh High School. Madeleine and her...

Maryann Flaherty

Jan 8, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS - Maryann H. Flaherty passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her parents home in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was the daughter of Bob and June Flaherty and born in Montclair, NJ on July 14, 1966.

 

A celebration of Maryann's life will be held in Scranton, PA with her family in the spring. Her cremated...

Maxine Rice

Jan 6, 2023

 

SWANTON– Maxine R. Rice, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center with her family by her side.

 

She was born in Northwood, ND on September 18, 1934, to the late Chester and Evelyn (Gratton) Johnson.

 

Maxine graduated from Logan Center High School in 1952. She worked as...

Frederick Forty

Jan 5, 2023

WESTBROOK, ME/ENOSBURG FALLS, VT- Frederick A. Forty, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at the Barron Center Nursing Home in Portland, ME.

He was born in St. Albans on April 10, 1934 to the late Frederick Arthur Forty Sr. and Doreen Elnora (Pettengill) Forty.

Fred moved to Portland, ME when he was 4 years old but...

Randy Poirier

Jan 5, 2023

MONTGOMERY - Randy J. Poirier, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in St. Albans on September 27, 1955 to Beverly (Brooks) Poirier and the late James Everett Poirier.

 

Randy was a graduate of Enosburg Falls High School and excelled in many areas...

Christopher Smith

Jan 5, 2023

 

ISLE LA MOTTE– Christopher Smith, of Isle La Motte, VT, Coral Springs, FL, and Fairless Hills, PA, passed away at home, peacefully and surrounded by his family, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Chris was born to Edward and Helen Smith on May 3, 1954. He and his siblings were very close as children, figuratively and...

Kathy Benjamin

Jan 2, 2023

FAIRFIELD- Kathy A. Benjamin, age 65, passed away after battling health issues on Monday, January 2, 2023.

She was born in St. Albans on November 29, 1957 and was the granddaughter of the late Olin and Abby Benjamin.

Kathy grew up in Franklin, attended Franklin Elementary School, and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. After graduation she worked for...