Obituaries

Wesley Ralston Decker

Jul 2, 2022

SWANTON – Wesley Ralston Decker, born 2/26/52 in St. Albans, VT passed away suddenly on the family farm he loved and devoted his life to. He was predeceased by his parents Ralston and Echo (Clark) Decker, brother-in-law Joe, his little petunia Nicole, and beloved dog Maggie, who was of course black and white like the Holsteins. He was a graduate...

Robert John Norton

Jul 1, 2022

Robert John Norton passed away on July 1, 2022 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.

He graduated from EFHS in 1967. He also attended Vermont Technical College and was a graduate of Devries University. He was worked as an Electrical Engineer at Canada Power until his retirement in 2018. He was an avid skier and golfer.

He leaves his siblings, Heather...

Gloria Stone

Jun 29, 2022

Devotion - A simple word really. The dictionary describes it as "love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause". Derived from the Latin "devotionem", meaning to "dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly".

 

There are many adjectives that I could use to describe our mom, but when we start to really think about her life, this...

Daniel J. Durenleau

Jun 28, 2022

 

FRANKLIN – Daniel J. Durenleau, age 85, passed away on Tuesday June 28th, 2022, at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg, VT.

He was born in Highgate on July 5, 1936, to Maryanne “Blanche” (Gagne) Durenleau and the late Hermanengilde Durenleau.

Daniel retired from the Sheldon Paper Mill after over 23 years of service to follow his passion for carpentry...

Audrey J. Haselton

Jun 28, 2022

 

BAKERSFIELD– Audrey J. Haselton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

She was born in Claremont, NH on July 17, 1951 to the late William and Helen (Lafond) Benoit.

Audrey grew up in Burlington and Milton and attended Milton High School. She married the love of her life...

Sylvia E. Mayer

Jun 27, 2022

ST. ALBANS – Sylvia E. Mayer, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home in Franklin at the Carriage House.

She was born in Worcester, Mass. on September 19, 1946 and raised by her adopted parents, Walter & Marjorie (Cooper) Clarkson.

Sylvia was the mother of one son, Richard, who she adored and committed...

Gerda S. Thibault

Jun 25, 2022

SWANTON – Gerda (Saur) Thibault, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home with her son Michael playing the guitar and her daughters by her side on Saturday June 25, 2022.

She was born in Mainz, Germany on February 27, 1941 to the late Helmut and Hilda Saur. 

Gerda married the love of her life, Robert R. Thibault on March 31,...

Elisabeth Erno

Jun 23, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS - Elisabeth Anne Erno (Lis), passed away on June 23, 2022, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, with her loving family by her side. Lis was just shy of 87 years old.

Lis was born on June 30, 1935 in Amherst, NH, the daughter of Alfred Henwood and Dorothy Henwood.

She moved to Vermont...

Charmaine Paquette

Jun 23, 2022

BAKERSFIELD– It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charmaine (Forand) Paquette, age 68, who passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Charmaine was born in Granby Quebec, Canada on May 11, 1954 to the late Roland and Wilma (Dunlavey) Forand.

 

Her family moved to Vermont in 1956 to Enosburg...

William B. Sheridan

Jun 20, 2022

ENOSBURG – William B. Sheridan, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 20th, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.   

He was born in St. Albans on February 10, 1960, to Denise (Boucher) Sheridan and the late James Sheridan. Willie attended Enosburg Falls High School where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball. He graduated in 1978 and...

Ty Adam Campbell Sr.

Jun 18, 2022

HIGHGATE SPRINGS – Ty Adam Campbell Sr, age 61, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Northwestern Medical Center.

He was born in St.Albans, Vermont on May 4, 1961 to Marjorie (Graves) Campbell and the late Harold Denny Campbell II.  

He graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 1979.

Ty married Tammy Bocash on...

Edith M. Fiske

Jun 18, 2022

ENOSBURG– Edith Fiske, age 96, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a short period of declining health. She was born in Sheldon Creek, on August 5, 1925 to Anthony and Eva (Machia) Burns.

 

Edith grew up in a large family in Sheldon Creek, where she attended her first two...

Shari C. Joyal

Jun 17, 2022

ENOSBURG FALLS – Shari C. Joyal, age 52, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and friends at her home in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was born on March 11, 1970 in St. Albans to Charles & Patricia (Pattee) Carpenter.

 

She graduated from Enosburg Falls High School and then received her associate degree from...

Teri L. Cummings

Jun 16, 2022

RICHFORD – Teri Lynn Cummings, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

She was born on June 18, 2001 to Tonya Cummings and Arthur Wetherby.

 

Teri was raised in Richford and graduated from Richford High School. When she was 10 her health began to fail her,...

Barbara J. Day

Jun 16, 2022

SWANTON - Barbara Jane (Ryan) Day, age 74, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center on June 16th, 2022 with family at her side.

Barbara was born the second child to Richard and Ruth Jane (Riley) Ryan on October 1st, 1947. She spent much of her life working for the City of Saint Albans,...

Rachel Rita Roy

Jun 13, 2022

EAST BERKSHIRE– Rachel R. Roy, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in St. Albans on July 14th, 1950, to the late Maurice and Theresa (Belanger) Roy. Rachel was the oldest of three children.

Rachel graduated from Enosburg Falls High School, class of 1968, and attended the...

Shane Ryan James Mullen

Jun 12, 2022

COLCHESTER – Shane Ryan James Mullen, age 32, passed away on June 12, 2022 at his home in Colchester.  

He was born in Burlington on June 15, 1989 to James A. Mullen & the late Brenda (Barrette) Mullen.

Shane graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 2007, and continued his education at Champlain College, earning a degree in...

Diane M Ryea

Jun 11, 2022

 

 ST. ALBANS – Diane M. Ryea, age78, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

She was born in Fairfield,Vermont on November 20, 1943, to the late Margariet (Neveau) and Edwin Perry.  

She graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1962.

Diane enjoyed, fishing, wood-burning,word searches, scratch off tickets,lawn sales and...

Nathan Tyler Tatro

Jun 8, 2022

 

RICHFORD– Nathan T. Tatro, age 32, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.   

He was born in St. Albans on April 6, 1990, to Jerry Tatro and Monique Teague.

Nathan was a proud father to his daughter Sky Ruth Lynn Tatro and...

Donna J. Jones

Jun 7, 2022

BURLINGTON – Donna J. Jones, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Burlington.

She was born in Swanton on February 21, 1947 to the late Donald & Regina (Langevin) Reynolds.  

Donna was one of eight children and grew up in the quaint town of Swanton. She attended...