Obituaries

Bernadette M. Larose

Bernadette M. Larose

Oct 6, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Bernadette M. Larose, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

 

She was born on May 31, 1929 in St. Pie, Quebec, Canada to the late Albert & Alice (Saurette) Bousquet.

 

Bernadette moved with her family to the United States when she was eight years old....

Donna M. Ryan

Donna M. Ryan

Oct 5, 2021

HIGHGATE – Donna M. Ryan, age 65, passed away on October 5, 2021 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.  

She was born in St. Albans on April 11, 1956 to the late Edward H. and Eleanor (Demar) Comstock.

Donna was a 1974 graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. She was a member of the Abenaki Nation...

Jay A. Carruth

Jay A. Carruth

Oct 4, 2021

RICHFORD – Jay A. Carruth, age 54, of Richford passed away at home on Monday, October 4, 2021.

 

He was born in Rutland on September 1, 1967 to Donald & Rose (Freeman) Carruth.

 

Jay or “Hey Man” as his friends called him worked off and on for Lussier’s Sawmill for 25 years. He made many friends throughout his...

Melba J. (Colgan) Peek

Melba J. (Colgan) Peek

Oct 1, 2021

EDDYVILLE, KY – Melba Jean (Colgan) Peek, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

She was born in Tupper Lake, NY on November 11, 1954 to the late Donald & Rita (Lasnier) Colgan.

Melba graduated from Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vermont. After graduation she spent time on the family...

Normand E. Tarte

Normand E. Tarte

Sep 29, 2021

SWANTON – Normand Eli Tarte, 91 of Swanton passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on September 29, 2021. Normand was born at home on the Oakland Station Road in Georgia, VT on November 21, 1929 to Sylvio and Lillian (Demers) Tarte. 

 

Normand met Martha Rogers at a barn dance and knew soon after his first...

Roger W. Clark

Roger W. Clark

Sep 28, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Roger W. Clark, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.  

He was born in St. Albans on July 8, 1948 to the late Wesley & Ardele (Longe) Clark.   

Roger attended school in Montgomery and Enosburg as a kid. He worked for several local farms as a hard...

Pauline "Polly" Myott

Pauline "Polly" Myott

Sep 27, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS– Pauline “Polly” Myott, age 83, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in St. Albans on April 1, 1938 and later was adopted by Francis and Marion (Larose) Revoir.

Polly grew up in Enosburg Falls and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1957. After graduation she married the love...

David J. Garrow

David J. Garrow

Sep 26, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS–  On September 26, 2021, surrounded by his family, David James Garrow, our strong-willed and loving husband, father, and grandfather, left this world. 

He was born on March 20, 1941 to James Garrow and Marguerite (Fortin) Garrow. He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1959. On August 10, 1974 he married Monica (Dulude) Garrow. Monica and Dave moved...

Thomas "Tom" E. Williams

Thomas "Tom" E. Williams

Sep 24, 2021

GEORGIA – Thomas “Tom” E. Williams, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with his significant other by his side.

He was born in Montreal, Quebec on July 27, 1946 to the late Pasquale & Irene (Marcogliese) Di Guglielmo.  

Tom was born and raised in Montreal and moved to...

Carole A. Johnson

Carole A. Johnson

Sep 23, 2021

SWANTON – Carole A. Johnson, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.  

She was born in Essex on June 3, 1942 to the late Donald & Wilma (Reed) Howard.

Carole graduated from Enosburg High School and not long after, moved to Swanton to start her life with her soul...

Waneta I. Tanner

Waneta I. Tanner

Sep 19, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Waneta I. Tanner, age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Franlin County Rehab Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born in Bakersfield on November 20, 1931 to the late E. Arliss & Lila (Minor) Thomas.

 

Waneta was a 1949 graduate of Brigham Academy in Bakersfield. She worked at Aseltine’s Insurance Agency,...

Joshua J. Bessette

Joshua J. Bessette

Sep 18, 2021

SWANTON – Joshua J. Bessette, age 39, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his home in Swanton.

 

He was born in St. Albans on May 3, 1982 and is the child of Ed & Candy (Bessette) Weeks.

 

Josh was the most kind-hearted and stubborn person you would ever meet. He had a heart of gold and would frequently take care...

Shane B. Bergeron

Shane B. Bergeron

Sep 17, 2021

ST. ALBANS – Shane B. Bergeron, age 41, passed away on September 17, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born in St. Albans on January 30, 1980 to Ralph “Bruce” & Sheri (Raymond) Bergeron.   

Shane was known to love the NY giants. He loved to have family gatherings, and be surrounded by the...

Thomas P. Finn

Thomas P. Finn

Sep 16, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Thomas “Tom” P. Finn, age 71, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on September 16, 2021 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.  

He was born in Lowell, Mass on September 20, 1949 to the late Thomas M. & Jean A. (Toupin) Finn.

Tom grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from...

Linda F. Whitney

Linda F. Whitney

Sep 16, 2021

RICHFORD – Linda Frances Whitney, 70, passed away on September 16, 2021, at her home in Richford Center.

 

Linda was born in St. Albans on January 15, 1951, to Francis and Barbara (Guilmette) Whitney.  Linda was raised in Richford, a town that she was proud to call home her whole life.

 

From an early age, Linda lived a...

Andrew D. Rainville

Andrew D. Rainville

Sep 16, 2021

FRANKLIN, VT - Andrew (Andy) Rainville completed his life with us on September 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, less than 1 mile from the farm house where he was born 91 years ago. 69 years ago (1952) he married Imogene (Gigi) Columb (who survives him). He had courted her during her nurses training at the Bishop DeGoesbriand...

Alan E. Mullen

Alan E. Mullen

Sep 16, 2021

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Alan E. Mullen, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 with his wife by his side at their home in White River Junction.  

He was born in St. Albans on September 25, 1944 to the late Wayne & Dorothy (Hoadley) Mullen.

Alan grew up on the family farm in Berkshire, attended Richford High...

Robert "Bob" A. Salminen

Robert "Bob" A. Salminen

Sep 15, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Robert “Bob” A. Salminen, age 62, passed away following a brief illness on September 15, 2021 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Fitchburg, MA on December 23, 1958 to Maurice & Carole (Hamburg) Salminen. Susan and “Bill” as she affectionately called him, traveled together by train while he was in serving...

Cecilia R. Richard

Cecilia R. Richard

Sep 15, 2021

SWANTON – Cecilia R. Richard, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 at The Villa Rehab Center in St. Albans. She led a full and happy life.

She was born in Swanton on January 26, 1925 to the late Louis & Anna (Morits) Campono.  

Cecilia graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1942. She furthered her education at...

Klara H. Fillion

Klara H. Fillion

Sep 14, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Klara H. Fillion, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

She was born in Germany on October 21, 1935 to the late Georg & Anna Stummer.

Klara married the love of her life, Donald, who was stationed in Germany in 1956. They moved to the United States and...