Obituaries

John Martin

Dec 9, 2022

EAST BAKERSFIELD - February 10, 1934 - December 9, 2022

John (Jake) Martin passed away at Our Lady of the Meadows Memory Care Center after a long challenge with Alzheimer's.

He was born in Burlington, VT to Francis and Helen (Sullivan) Martin, attended Cathedral grade school, and graduated from Burlington High School where he enjoyed and excelled...

Peter Wetherby

Dec 6, 2022

ENOSBURG- Peter K. Wetherby, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born in Burlington on May 15th, 1962, to the late Bernard and Shelby (Levick) Wetherby. He is predeceased by his sisters Mary Ann and Linda Wetherby.

Peter graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union. He worked as a...

Peter M. Godfrey

Dec 3, 2022

MONTGOMERY CENTER– Peter M. Godfrey, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville.

He was born in Northampton, MA on August 10, 1955 to the late Wallace and Violet (Carey) Godfrey.

Peter grew up in North Leverett, MA, graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1973 and...

Paul Gagnon

Dec 3, 2022

HIGHGATE- Paul J. Gagnon, age 64, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT.

He was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on August 26, 1958, to the late Normand and Theresa (Gilbert) Gagnon.

Paul attended school in Berlin, New Hampshire and then later on worked as a crane operator for many years throughout...

James Poirier

Dec 3, 2022

ENOSBURGH – James Donald Poirier died unexpectedly at his home on the hill on December 3, 2022. Jim was born on March 21, 1959 to Donald Joseph Poirier and Virginia Marie (Walsh) Poirier in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He grew up on Fremont Street in Plainville, MA in a close-knit family neighborhood.

Jim told great tales of adventure from his childhood, spear...

Peter Doner

Dec 2, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS- Peter W. Doner Sr., 75 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, after an 8-year struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 25,1947 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Peter grew up in St. Albans and graduated from BFA in St. Albans in 1965. After...

Alice Bashaw Chryst

Dec 2, 2022

RICHFORD - Alice Bashaw Chryst, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Richford.

 

She was born in St. Albans on December 24, 1950 to the late Robert & Louise (Newton) Bashaw.

 

Alice was raised in Georgia where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. She later graduated from B.F.A....

Tammy Comtois

Nov 28, 2022

ALBURGH– Tammy L. Comtois, age 50, passed away unexpectedly, on November 28, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in Burlington on December 4, 1971, to Richard Jewett and Jocelyn Eldred.

Tammy grew up in Franklin and attended Franklin Elementary School and Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Her pride and joy quickly became her children, and...

Richard "Dick" Wright

Nov 25, 2022

 

SWANTON – Richard “Dick” B. Wright, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25, 2022 with his loving wife Mary by his side, as she always was. His passing came just one day after enjoying a beautiful Thanksgiving with his family.

 

He was born in Burlington on September 14, 1946 to the late Richard I. & Hazel...

Cecile Irene Minckler

Nov 25, 2022

SWANTON – Cecile I. Minckler, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, at her home in Swanton. 

She was born in Fairfield on July 16, 1927 to the late Joseph & Alma (Messier) Pilon.

Cecile joined the then St. Albans Hospital as a member of the Housekeeping Department in 1948. She later became a kitchen helper, progressed to...

Greta Beaulieu

Nov 24, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS– Greta Beaulieu, age 93, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

She was born in Montpelier on July 20, 1929, to the late James S. & Clara (Cooley) Gleason.

Greta grew up in Enosburg Falls and was a lifelong resident graduating from Enosburg Falls High School in 1948. She...

Roger Rainville

Nov 21, 2022

SWANTON- Roger Paul Rainville, 89, died at his home in Swanton on November 21, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Franklin to Wilfrid (b.1902-d.1999) and Alsyma (Tarte) Rainville (b.1904-d.1984) on July 19, 1933. His parents were of French-Canadian origin and had emigrated to Vermont from St-Sabine, Quebec in 1909.

Roger grew up in Franklin,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Patnode

Nov 20, 2022

SWANTON– Betty J. Patnode, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

She was born in Swanton on June 26, 1931 to the late Edward and Blanche (Bean) Gagnon.

Betty grew up in Swanton and graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1949. On Feb. 3, 1950 she married Edward Patnode together...

John E. Sandvil Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

ENOSBURGH – John E. Sandvil Jr., age 65, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home in Enosburgh following a multiyear battle with PTSD.

He was born in Burlington on January 29, 1957 to Jeanne (Martel) & the late John E. Sandvil Sr.

John and Cathy celebrated 33 years of marriage this past September 30th and revisited...

Joyce Sears

Nov 18, 2022

RICHFORD- Beloved mother, sister, cousin, and friend, Joyce Elaine Sears passed from this life on November 18, 2022, she was 76. Born in Utica, New York on April 30, 1946, to Doris (Warner) Cieri and Michael B. Cieri. In 2017, Joyce was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia at theyoung age of 70.

A lifelong caregiver, Joyce was an R.N. who...

Jessica Bathalon

Nov 18, 2022

ST. ALBANS– Jessica Anne Curran-Bathalon, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.

 

She was born in Nyack, New York on January 30th, 1982, to Stephen and Deborah (Schuler) Curran.

 

Jessica loved to garden and had many favorite flowers including sunflowers and lilacs. She was a caring and devoted sister, wife, and mother to her family...

Donald Cooper

Nov 18, 2022

FRANKLIN - Donald J. Cooper, age 77, a life-long resident of Franklin, died on Friday, November 18, 2022 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

 

He was born January 18, 1945 in Highgate Falls. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Cooper; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth; his son, Christopher William; and his beloved grandson,...

Jon Guilmette

Nov 12, 2022

BAKERSFIELD - Jon R. Guilmette, age 65, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 with his loving family by his side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in Brattleboro on July 2, 1957 to the late Delbert & Beatrice (LaBree) Guilmette.

 

Jon was the definition of a blue-collar man. He worked hard...

Michael Terry

Nov 10, 2022

LOWELL- Michael Terry, age 52, passed away on Thursday, November 10th, 2022, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with his family by his side.

He was born in Burlington, VT on January 22, 1970, to the late Charles and Lois (Bluto) Terry.

Michael attended Essex High School and shortly after found his passion of mechanics. Stock car racing...

Kathy Marshia

Nov 9, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS- Kathleen Lee Marshia, age 63, passed away after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in St. Albans on April 19, 1959 to the late Carroll Sr. and Eleanor (Lakey) Billado.

Kathy grew up in Richford, attended Richford Elementary School, and graduated from Enosburg Falls High...