Obituaries

Linda M. Pelkey

Linda M. Pelkey

Jul 11, 2021

SWANTON – Linda M. Pelkey. This amazing woman, wife, mother, grammy, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was born December 9th 1963, and was taken too soon with her family by her side at the young age of 57, the morning of July 11th, 2021.

 

Anyone who knew her was blessed to have her in their life. Her heart of...

Shane L. Lloyd

Shane L. Lloyd

Jul 11, 2021

FRANKLIN – Shane L. Lloyd, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, with his loving family by his side in the comfort of his home, after fighting Parkinson’s Disease with dignity since 2009.

He was born in Howard, South Dakota on May 19, 1943, to the late John & Betty Lloyd. He joined the Navy in 1960 at...

Sandra M. Renaudette

Sandra M. Renaudette

Jul 6, 2021

SWANTON – Sandra Marie Renaudette, age 85 passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at her home, with her loving family by her side.

 

Sandra was born September 20, 1935 in Swanton, Vermont.  She was the daughter of the late Romeo and Winifred (Babbie) Favero. She graduated from St. Anne’s Academy. She married, the love of her life, Robert...

Robin M. Amaral

Robin M. Amaral

Jul 4, 2021

SWANTON – Robin M. Amaral, age 61, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home in Swanton.

 

She was born in Barre on May 6, 1960 to Norma (Hemingway) LaVigne and the late Robert Bullard.

 

Robin loved spending time with her family above all else. She was a loving mother, friend, and person. Her favorite hobbies...

Richard J. Ploof I

Richard J. Ploof I

Jun 28, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS– Richard J. Ploof I, age 82, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.  

He was born in Enosburg Falls on February 16, 1939 to the late Oscar and Margaret (Jenne) Ploof.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1957. After...

Carmen E. Stevens

Carmen E. Stevens

Jun 27, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Carmen E. Stevens, age 76, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.

 

She was born in Quebec, Canada on June 3, 1945 to the late Patrick & Helen (Beaudet) Lemay. Carmen was one of nine children, including two sets of twins.

 

Carmen’s family moved to Vermont to operate...

Candace "Candy" L. Levick

Candace "Candy" L. Levick

Jun 26, 2021

SWANTON – Candace “Candy” L. Levick, age 56, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 with her family by her side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in St. Albans on November 5, 1964 to Alice (Magnant) & the late Charles Levick Sr.

Candy was an amazing mother, supportive, loving and so full of...

Bonnie L. Labrie

Bonnie L. Labrie

Jun 26, 2021

CAMBRIDGE– Bonnie Lee (Gokey) Labrie passed away peacefully, with her loved ones at her side on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. She was mother to Christopher and Jennifer and devoted grandmother to Ellie and Wyatt. Her family meant the world to her, and she found no greater joy than spending time with her two beautiful grandchildren. Ellie and Wyatt were blessed to have...

Beverley C. Champagne

Beverley C. Champagne

Jun 25, 2021

HIGHGATE SPRINGS – Beverley C. Champagne, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 with her family by her side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Montreal, Quebec on September 5, 1935, to the late Charles & Margaret (Tompkins) Moore.  

Bev was a proud Canadian citizen, who met the perfect American...

Keith P. Gagne

Keith P. Gagne

Jun 25, 2021

“There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day...” ~The Sherman Brothers

 

BAKERSFIELD – Keith Gagne 57, passed away June 25, 2021, at his home in Bakersfield.

 

He was born in St. Albans, Vermont to Marcel & Jienette Gagne.

 

Growing up in Highgate on his family’s chicken farm he became the professional egg...

Tonya Lynne Beauregard

Tonya Lynne Beauregard

Jun 22, 2021

SWANTON– Tonya L. Beauregard, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home in Swanton. She was born in St. Albans on March 20, 1976 to Cynthia (Barrette) Beauregard and Norman Beauregard. Tonya grew up in Highgate and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. While in school she enjoyed playing basketball and softball and continued...

Charles G. Machia Jr.

Charles G. Machia Jr.

Jun 22, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS – Charles Gordon Machia, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday June 22, 2021.

 

He was born in Sheldon, VT on April 25, 1941 to the late Charles and Inez (Carr) Machia.

 

Charlie spent much of his career driving tractor trailers from Vermont to Florida. He enjoyed the adventures of the road,...

Dolore L. Laroche

Dolore L. Laroche

Jun 20, 2021

HIGHGATE – Dolore L. Laroche, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, with his family by his side at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in East Highgate on July 8, 1940 to the late Leonard & Rachel (Gagne) Laroche.

Dolore married the love of his life, Barbara (Burleson) on May 5, 1962, and...

Richard A. Lagasse

Richard A. Lagasse

Jun 19, 2021

RICHFORD— Richard A. Lagasse, age 72, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by family at his home in Richford. He was born in Nashua, NH on October 31, 1948, the son of the late Adrian and Violet (Anderson) Lagasse.

Richard grew up on the border of NH and MA until his family purchased a farm in Canada in...

Lori A. Girard

Lori A. Girard

Jun 17, 2021

SWANTON – Lori A. (Girard) Pion, age 61, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester surrounded by her family.  She was born in St. Albans on December 22, 1959 to the late James and Betty (King) Girard.                               

Lori married Richard P. Pion on May 2, 1992. She worked for over 30 years...

Patrice A. Havreluk

Patrice A. Havreluk

Jun 14, 2021

EAST FAIRFIELD – Patrice A. Havreluk, age 58, crossed over on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

She was born on April 13, 1963 in Burlington to Gabrielle (St. Jacques) Havreluk and the late Anthony Havreluk.

 

Patrice was very spiritual and devoted to the Abenaki and Christian ideals and rituals. She...

Daniel A. Lavigne

Daniel A. Lavigne

Jun 5, 2021

SWANTON – Daniel A. Lavigne, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021, with his loving family by his side at his home in Swanton. He was born in Swanton on October 21, 1946, to the late George & Rose (Downey) Lavigne.

Dan will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a...

Joyce L. Nielsen

Joyce L. Nielsen

May 31, 2021

SWANTON – Joyce L. Nielsen, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

 

She was born in St. Johnsbury on July 21, 1939 to the late Harold & Christine (Downing) Kittredge. Joyce has fond memories of growing up on the family farm in St. Johnsbury and would often walk the...

M. Hayden Janes

M. Hayden Janes

May 31, 2021

On Monday, May 31st, one of the last of the “Great Generation” passed away peacefully in his home in Richford, surrounded by his family. M. Hayden Janes was born on Sept. 15, 1925 in Richford to Donald and Olive (Hayden) Janes. On June 22, 1949, he married the love of his life Mavis Jeanne Bashaw of Richford.

Hayden’s youth was...

Michael L. Jutras

Michael L. Jutras

May 28, 2021

SHELDON – Michael “Mike” L. Jutras, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 28, 2021. Mike was doing what he loved – working with his tractor to prepare this year’s food plot for deer hunting.

 

He was born June 8, 1956 in St. Albans to the late Roland & Elaine (Kittell) Jutras.

 

Mike was a hard-working farmer,...