Obituaries
Donald "Don" G. Bell
Jan 24, 2022
SWANTON – Donald G. Bell, age 97, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his daughter’s home.
He was born in Swanton on April 10, 1924 to the late Fred & Lucille (Cline) Bell.
Don was a lifelong resident of Swanton and wore it proudly. He became an entrepreneur at the age of 11...
James Everett Poirier
Jan 24, 2022
Montgomery – James Everett Poirier, age 94, passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans on January 24, 2022.
He was born in East Berkshire on September 11,1927 to the late James and Caroline (Colton) Poirier.
James married the love of his life, Beverly Brooks on October 4,1952
James served in the United States Army in 1946 and 1947....
Porter P. Hodgdon
Jan 20, 2022
SWANTON – Porter. P. Hodgdon Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Swanton.
He was born in Orleans on May 15, 1938 to the late Porter & Reba (Lumbra) Hodgdon.
Porter and his brothers started Hodgdon Brothers on May 15, 1956 in Ascutney, Vermont. At that...
Beverly A. Sylvester
Jan 19, 2022
Beverly A. Sylvester, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.
She was born in Barton on July 12, 1941 to the late Arthur A. and Margaret (Cota) St. Onge.
Beverly grew up in Montgomery and married Wayne George Sylvester on October 22, 1956 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Montgomery. In...
William Lee Thompson Sr.
Jan 18, 2022
SWANTON – William Lee Thompson Sr., age 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Swanton, VT with his loving family by his side on January 18, 2022.
He was born in Bakersfield, VT on February 10, 1925, to the late Justin Lee Thompson and Lillian Alice (Reynolds). He was a railroad foreman for 31 years at Central Vermont Railroad....
Larry A. Gregoire
Jan 16, 2022
SHELDON– Larry A. Gregoire, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022.
He was born in St. Albans on July 14, 1952, to the late Albany and Lucille (Boylan) Gregoire.
Larry grew up in Fairfield and Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his snowmobile, motorcycle, and cruising in his...
Lola Anne Jettie
Jan 16, 2022
Fairfield VT – Lola Anne Jettie, age 82, passed away on January 16, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born in Highgate on January 11, 1940, to the late Charles and Mildred (Warner) Quebec.
Lola was married to the late Edeas (Eddie) Jettie on November 15, 1958. Following 44 years of marriage, he predeceased...
Ellenor A. Powers
Jan 14, 2022
ENOSBURG FALLS – Ellenor A. Powers, age 83, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Franklin County Health & Rehab in St. Albans.
She was born in Newport on June 30, 1938 to the late Eric & Christina (Gray) Royce.
Ellenor grew up in West Charleston and married Richard “Dick” Powers on August 23, 1958. In addition to...
Raymond O. Parent
Jan 13, 2022
Raymond O. Parent at the age of 90 passed away at Franklin County Health & Rehab surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2022.
Raymond was born July 28, 1931 in Enosburg to the late Omar and Agnes (Leveille) Parent. Raymond is predeceased by his first wife Mabel (Farrar) Parent and second wife Charlotte (Elkins) Parent.
Raymond spent many years as...
Suzanne Joyce Rhodes
Jan 12, 2022
Richford – Suzanne Rhodes, age 65, passed away with her loving family by her side on January 12, 2022, at her home in Richford.
She was born on July 17, 1956, to Nelson and Joyce (Shover) Tessier.
Suzanne and James Rhodes celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on November 24, 2021.
Suzanne attended Richford High School; She worked at National Community...
Theresa I. Jewett
Jan 10, 2022
JAY – Theresa I. Jewett, age 75, wife of the late James W. Jewett, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022 surrounded by her family at the Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Theresa was born on December 31, 1946 in Richford, Vermont, the daughter of the late Armand G. Juaire and the late Alma (Pilon) Juaire.
Theresa married...
Helen C. Pyke
Jan 1, 2022
Helen Chase Pyke of East Enosburg, died at the age of 88 on January 1, 2022 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford. She was born Helen Rutherford Chase, in Burlington, on March 16, 1933. The eldest child of Ruth Mary Collins and Enoch Chase, she grew up in Ferrisburg at Ecole Champlain, a summer camp for girls established...
Ezra Alden Pickup
Jan 1, 2022
ALBURGH – Reverend Ezra Alden Pickup Jr, 86, died peacefully at home on January 1, 2022. Reverend Pickup was born on June 8, 1935, in Hartford, CT to Ezra Alden Pickup Sr. and Lois Westwood (Hiscox) Pickup.
Reverend Pickup was known as Alden to his family and Ezra to his many friends. He graduated from Wethersfield High School in...
Lorraine L. Gillis
Dec 31, 2021
MONTGOMERY CENTER – It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Lorraine Gillis, who left this world on December 31, 2021 at the age of 91 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born Lorraine Lila Lumbra to Walter and Matilda Lumbra the youngest of 9 children.
She was born at home...
David J. Stanhope Sr.
Dec 29, 2021
EAST BERKSHIRE – David J. Stanhope Sr., age 64, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by his family.
He was born in Winsted, CT on August 21, 1957 to the late George & Virginia (Burnor) Stanhope.
David grew up and traveled around quite a bit, before settling in Vermont. He...
David Carver Boocock
Dec 27, 2021
Richford– David Carver Boocock age 69, passed away on December 27, 2021, at UVM Medical Center. He was born on April 20,1952 to the late John and Florence (Carver) Boocock. Graduated from Richford High School and Community College of Vermont with Associates Degree in Law Enforcement. David worked many years in law enforcement, Winooski Police Department, South Burlington Police Department...
Edgar D. Carswell
Dec 23, 2021
FRANKLIN– Edgar D. Carswell, age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Waycross, GA on May 29, 1935, to the late Lewis Scruggs and Mary Ruth (Lee) Carswell.
Edgar met his wife Grace while attending Waycross High School and they married in 1957. Edgar graduated from the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in...
George W. Shover
Dec 20, 2021
George W. Shover passed away at the age of 87. George was born February 22, 1934, to Cleveland and Jessie (Spicer) Shover in Richford, VT.
George married Donna Fisher of Shelburne, VT on November 15, 1958, and together they had four children. George served in the United States Air Force for twenty-four years and retired as a Technician Sargent in...
Douglas L. Randall
Dec 20, 2021
RICHFORD – Douglas L. Randall, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
He was born in St. Albans on June 7, 1959 to the late Curtis and Joyce (Garland) Randall.
Doug attended school in Enosburg and spent the majority of his life in Franklin County. He was most...
Lillian G. Bourgeois
Dec 20, 2021
SWANTON – Lillian G. Bourgeois, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, with her family by her side.
She was born in Fairfield on August 9, 1934 to the late Conrad & Rose (Benjamin) Leduc, and the youngest of twelve children.
Lillian attended Holy Angels School, and Bellows Free...