Obituaries

Hans Jaensch

Jan 2, 2023

BERKSHIRE - Hans A. Jaensch of Berkshire Center, Vermont, age 86, died suddenly of heart related illness on Jan 2, 2023.

 

He is predeceased by his bride of 64 years; Elfriede Jaensch, and his son Hermann Jaensch and daughter Diana Jaensch. He is survived by his daughter Kathy Jaensch and her husband David Woolsey of Maine, his daughter-in-law Kelly...

Arnold Taylor

Jan 1, 2023

Arnold Ralston Taylor, age 86 passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Karen on January 1, 2023. He was born in Swanton on March 6, 1936 to the late George and Francis (Martin) Taylor. He graduated from Swanton High School and worked with his father and brothers: building houses, the Dairy Bar, and Taylor Marine. He was also...

Frank Chilcote

Jan 1, 2023

SWANTON– Frank L. Chilcote Sr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 1st, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 2nd, 1947, to the late, Frederick and Ida (Peters) Chilcote.

 

Frank met Patricia Pratt and they married on October 4th, 1969. Frank was a loving, caring, and...

Paul Prairie

Dec 30, 2022

GRAND ISLE - Paul E Prairie, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

Paul was born in Alburgh on December 30th, 1941, to the late Ernest and Lucille (Lefebvre) Prairie.

Upon completion of his degree in accounting from St. Michaels College, Paul spent the majority of his...

Dorothea Chilton

Dec 30, 2022

STUART, FL / HIGHGATE, VT - Dorothea R. Chilton, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence in Stuart, Florida.

 

Dorothea was born and educated in Cornwall, Ontario.

 

She relocated to Vermont and was a longtime resident in Waterbury Center where she was an active member of the community. Dorothea and her husband Billy...

Amanda Sanborn

Dec 28, 2022

SWANTON - Amanda Lynn Sanborn, age 33, lost her battle with addiction and passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Swanton.

 

She was born December 6, 1989 in St. Albans to Mary Hodgdon and John Sanborn Sr.

 

Amanda grew up in Swanton and attended MVU. She was blessed with the gift of gab and could spark...

Joyce Dudley

Dec 27, 2022

ENOSBURG– Joyce L. Dudley, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at the Northwestern Medical Center.

 

She was born in Enosburg on January 7, 1941, to the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Archambault) Hayes.

 

Joyce graduated from Enosburg High School in 1959. She married Robert Dudley on July 16th, 1960, and they started their family. Joyce was...

Mark R. Patoine

Dec 26, 2022

Mark Raymond Patoine passed away on December 26, 2022, due to medical complications. He was born on July 29, 1969, in Hardwick, VT. He attended schools in Hardwick and was a graduate of Hazen Union. After graduation, Mark entered the work force. He held a variety of jobs throughout his life. He earned his CDL and became a truck driver...

Tyler Lafontaine

Dec 25, 2022

BOSTON, MA - Tyler Allen Lafontaine (33) of Boston, MA passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Christmas morning of natural causes.

 

Tyler was born at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vermont on October 4th, 1989, to Johnny Lafontaine of East Berkshire, and Pamela Trippany of Brownville, Maine. The hole in our hearts will...

Nancy "Nene" Campbell

Dec 24, 2022

SWANTON– Nancy “Néné” Campbell, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in St. Albans on December 12, 1942, to the late Eugene and Christine (Walker) Tatro.

Nancy was a lifelong resident of Swanton, and grew up on Pine Street.  Right out of school, she married the love...

Lawrence Theoret

Dec 23, 2022

 

ALBURGH – Lawrence A. Theoret, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Homestead Senior Living in St. Albans.

 

He was born in Burlington on August 10, 1934 to the late Alphonse & Elaine (LeFebvre) Theoret.

 

Larry was a tried-and-true Vermonter. He was born and raised here, and most of...

Avis Anderson

Dec 23, 2022

BAKERSFIELD- Avis F. Anderson, age 73, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Montgomery Center on May 14, 1949 to the late Floyd and Sadie (Longe) Manosh.

Avis grew up in Montgomery where she attended elementary school and graduated in 1967 from Enosburg Falls High School. Her career in the restaurant industry began...

Walter Medor

Dec 20, 2022

SWANTON– Walter R. Medor, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home.

 

He was born in Lebanon, NH on February 24, 1949, to the late Maynard and Marietta (Hilliker) Medor.

 

Walter spent most of his childhood in Highgate where he graduated from Highgate High school in 1967. After graduation he joined the United...

Elizabeth Dewing

Dec 18, 2022

FRANKLIN– Elizabeth “Betty” “Grandma” Dewing, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 19th, 2022, at her home and is now in the hands of the Lord. 

 

She was born in Franklin on April 19, 1930, to the late Olin and Abbie (White) Benjamin. 

 

Betty was a lifelong resident of Franklin. After graduating from Johnson...

Joel Rasco

Dec 18, 2022

SOUTH HERO – With grace, courage and love Joel Thomas Rasco said goodbye to his Earthly existence on the evening of December 18, 2022 with his mother and siblings by his side, and his entire extended family with him in spirit. Joel was born on September 20, 1972 in Plattsburgh, NY into the loving family of Thomas, Sandra, Shannon, Tracy,...

John Hubbard

Dec 18, 2022

SWANTON - John M. Hubbard, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home in Swanton.

He was born on the home farm in Swanton on March 29, 1941 to the late G. Raymond & Edith (Folsom) Hubbard.

John attended Swanton Elementary School as a young boy and soon after began work on the family...

Clara Oquendo Arzuaga

Dec 17, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS- Clara Oquendo Arzuaga, age 65, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at her home.

 

She was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1957, to the late Pedro Oquendo and Bernarda Arzuaga.

 

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Pagan Berrios; son, Jonathan Pagan; daughter, Francheska Pagan; grandchildren, Yadiel Omar Rivera...

Shirley G. Joyal

Dec 15, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS - Shirley G. Joyal, age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

She was born in Bristol, CT on September 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Blaschke) Dewyea.

She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Snider and her husband Chad of Richford, Melissa Clawson and her husband Jim of Richford, and Stefanie Lefebvre...

Nelson "Tuffy" Mulheron

Dec 13, 2022

ST. ALBANS– Nelson “Tuffy” Mulheron, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his Victoria Lane apartment.

He was born in Highgate Falls on August 30, 1936 to the late Arthur and Hazel (Minkler) Mulheron. He graduated from Highgate High School and on November 26, 1955, he married Carlene Curtis.

After graduation, Tuffy joined and proudly served in...

Yvonne S. Combs

Dec 11, 2022

RICHFORD- Yvonne S. Combs, age 92, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Berkshire on February 20, 1930 to the late and Homer Sr. and Lillian C. (Deuso) Combs.

Yvonne grew up in Richford on Willow Street and graduated from Richford High School in 1948. After graduation she moved...